Traveling in California: The Transportation System—How Decisions Are Made

Cities and counties set land-use policy and nominate transportation projects for funding by the RTPA. Transit agencies, such as Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency (LACMTA)--nominate projects for funding and deliver transportation services and improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/051100_cal_travels/051100_cal_travels_decisions.html

Traveling in California: Issues for Legislative Consideration

The assessment should be conducted in cooperation with transit operators and regional transportation planning agencies, and should emphasize how the intercity rail system integrates with other modes of passenger rail transportation, particularly if there are connections between commuter/urban and inter city rail.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/051100_cal_travels/051100_cal_travels_issues.html

^[PDF] An LAO Major Features of the 2000 California Budget

Pursuant to this legislation, the 2000-01 budget transfers the funding of the child support program from the Depart- ment of Social Services to the newly formed Depart- ment of Child Support Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/070300_budget_maj_features.pdf

^[PDF] 2000 Cal Facts: California's Economy and Budget in Perspective

Revenues go to cities, counties, and special districts. Vehicle License Fee 0.65% Tax is applied to depreciated purchase price. It is collected by the state and distributed to cities and counties. Other Local Varies by jurisdiction Types of taxes and rates vary by jurisdiction.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/calfacts/2000_calfacts_all.pdf

^[PDF] LAO 2000 Calfacts Staff Assignments

Mac Taylor County and city fiscal affairs ................................. Marianne O’Malley County and special district fiscal affairs ...................... Michael Cohen Transportation and Resources ......................................... 445-5921 Director .............................................................................
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/calfacts/2000_calfacts_staff_assigns.pdf

^[PDF] 2000 Cal Facts: STATE–LOCAL FINANCES

Revenues go to cities, counties, and special districts. Vehicle License Fee 0.65% Tax is applied to depreciated purchase price. It is collected by the state and distributed to cities and counties. Other Local Varies by jurisdiction Types of taxes and rates vary by jurisdiction.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/calfacts/2000_calfacts_state-local.pdf

California's Fiscal Outlook 2000-01 Through 2005-06 Part 3

In the f ollowing five years (2001-02 through 2005-06), the full amount of sales taxes on gasoline (about $1.1 billion per year) will be transferred. Also, as discussed earlier, a one-quart er cent sales tax reduction will take effect for calendar year 2001.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/fisc_outlook/111500_fiscal_outlook_chapter_3.html

California's Fiscal Outlook 2000-01 Through 2005-06 Part 4b

Other Programs Vehicle License Fee Backfill The VLF is an annual fee on the ownership of registered vehicles in California. It is levied in place of taxing vehicles as personal property, and the revenues are distributed to c ities and counties.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/fisc_outlook/111500_fiscal_outlook_chapter_4b.html

California Spending Plan 2000-01 Chapter 3 Part 2

This amount includes $1.1 billion from the General Fund, $459 million transferred from counties to the state, and $424  million in fine, penalty, and court fee revenues. The General Fund amount is $177 million, or 18 percent, greater than the current-year amount.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/spend_plan/0800_spend_plan_chap_3b.html

California Spending Plan 2000-01 Chapter 3 Part 3

Approximately $1 billion after transfers to Public Transportation Account (PTA) are netted out. bState Transportation Improvement Program. Totals may not add due to rounding. Majority of Program Funds Transit Projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/2000/spend_plan/0800_spend_plan_chap_3c.html