The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Under the Governor ’s proposal, $138. 7  m illion —El Centro ($30. 3  m illion), Hayward ($38. 1  m illion), San Bernardino ($33. 2  m illion), and Ventura ($37. 1  m illion) —in previously authorized funds would revert to MVA, and $141. 1  m illion in lease revenue bond authority would be authorized.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads

Jan 24, 2020 - SB 1 Provides More Shared Revenues for Local Streets and Roads Increased Fuel Taxes and New Vehicle Fees. Among other changes, SB  1 increased existing fuel taxes and created two new vehicle fees. Three of the fuel tax increases went into effect on November 1, 2017 and include a (1)  12 cent per gallon increase to the gasoline
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - Most California Vehicles Are Cars and Use Gas or Diesel In 2016, the DMV registered 35. 3  m illion vehicles. This means there was 1. 3 r egistered vehicles for every licensed driver. Nearly three ‑quarters of registered vehicles were cars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - Figure  3 shows the rate schedule for the new fee. The fee is expected to generate $1.7  billion annually. Figure 3 175 a Based on depreciated value of vehicle. Values not adjusted for inflation in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - CHP receives roughly 60  percent of the MVA revenues ($3  billion) annually, with most of the remainder supporting activities at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Growth in CHP ’s expenditures, however, has been outpacing the MVA ’s revenue increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - The Governor proposes $3.3  million annually for Caltrans to pay for additional permits as part of its SB  1 workload. According to Caltrans, the proposed increase to obtain permits is proportional to the proposed increase in funding for state highway rehabilitation projects due to SB  1 —a 58  percent increase.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - As shown in Figure  1 , climate stressors present California with five key climate hazards: (1)  extreme heat events, (2)  more severe wildfires, (3)  more frequent and intense droughts, (4)  inland flooding due to extreme precipitation events, and (5)  coastal flooding and erosion from sea ‑level rise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor's California Highway Patrol budget proposals for (1) equipment and operating costs and (2) capital outlay projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5152

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - These challenges include (1) aging highways, (2) aging local roads and transit systems, (3) increased traffic congestion, (4) increased demand for transportation alternatives, and (5) increased goods movement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget language also directs any loan or other financing options developed to (1)  ensure full repayment with an agreed-upon interest rate, (2)  follow a clearly defined repayment schedule, and (3)  include a guaranteed mechanism to secure repayment from a reliable and predictable revenue source.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077