The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Under the Governor ’s proposal, we estimate Caltrans would still have near ‑term annual funding shortfalls of about $1. 6  b illion for major maintenance and at least $ 600  m illion for SHOPP, largely due to the significant backlog of projects.
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 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads In 2017, the Legislature enacted Chapter  5 (SB  1, Beall), which increased fuel taxes and vehicle fees to augment funding for California ’s transportation system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - Figure 6 Current Funding Level Falls Short of Meeting Ongoing Major Maintenance Needs ( In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - This contributed to a decrease in overall GHG emissions of 6  p ercent during this same period. Driving also emits a notable amount of other air pollutants. In 2012, for instance, driving was the source of just over half of the carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide found in California ’s air.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - California ’s 58 counties and 482 cities own and maintain these streets and roads. They also operate and maintain other aspects of their local street and road systems, such as traffic signals and storm drains.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - As shown in Figure  1, the proposal includes funding for ten categories of activities, with the three largest relating to vehicles (insurance, new vehicle purchases, and fuel). Figure 1 Governor ’s Proposed CHP Equipment and Operating Costs Augmentations (In Millions) Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - A  2018   report  by the State Coastal Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy found that 55 percent of California’s existing coastal habitats are highly vulnerable to five feet of sea‑level rise, including 60 percent of the state’s iconic beaches and 58 percent of its marshes. 
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

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

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 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - California Highway Patrol The budget provides $3.33  billion for CHP in 2025-26, which represents a slight increase ($20  million, or less than 1  percent) relative to 2024-25. Augmentations within CHP ’s 2025-26 budget include: Capitol Security.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077