The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - That is, through their vehicle fees, the state ’s vehicle and road users —rather than the general taxpayer —pay for the expenses associated with helping keep them safe on state highways. In our view, abiding by this historical principle is ideal and appropriate whenever possible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects

Feb 27, 2023 - This approach would raise important questions about deviating from the past practice of applying the “user pays ” principle to these departments by having general taxpayers pay for a portion of their core activities on an ongoing basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - Moreover, three states —Oregon , Utah, and Virginia —have active, voluntary road user charge programs. The U.S. Department of Transportation also is in the early stages of developing a national road charge pilot program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - An expansion of online services could benefit a range of DMV users. Some customers might find that online services provide more flexibility to complete transactions at a convenient time and without having to go into a field office.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - For example, participants will be asked whether their chosen technology was user-friendly and appeared to accurately report their miles driven, and their views on making simulated monthly payments. Final Report on Road Charge Pilot Program Due June 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - Given that this proposal is intended to directly benefit users of the state highway system, it would be more appropriate to use MVA for these activities. Our recommendation would “free up ” $4  million in General Fund resources in 2022 ‑23 that the Legislature could redirect to its other priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - Prioritization factors could include the immediacy of expected climate impact, state ownership and responsibility, number of road users af fected, public safety implications, and potential effects on surrounding land uses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2024-25 Budget: Establishing the Office of the Inspector General for the High-Speed Rail Authority

Feb 8, 2024 - The IG ’s proposed work plan envisions that OIG will conduct six programmatic reviews annually, as well as investigate complaints (such as from whistleblowers) and conduct ad hoc reviews. We summarize OIG ’s work plan for 2024 ‑25 in Figure  1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Costs for cities and counties might include adding drainage to roads to manage more intense rain events, or modifying water treatment plants located along the coast to accommodate higher sea levels. …And Private Residents and Businesses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

A Review of the State's Active Transportation Program

Mar 1, 2019 - Benefit Many Types of Active Transportation Users. This goal ensures the program focuses on various potential active transportation modes, such as walking, biking, and the use of scooters. Program Funding Sources and Allocations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3955