The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Caltrans recently was awarded a $1. 8  m illion federal grant that would pay for most of the one ‑time expenses. The remainder of the funding would come from the SHA. Additionally, the proposed budget contains the same reporting language as the 2017 ‑ 18 b udget —specifically , a requirement for Caltrans to report on its progress by July 1, 2018.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

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

Jan 24, 2020 - Of this amount, $75 million is distributed annually to cities and counties for local streets and roads purposes from 2017‑18 to 2019‑20. Shared Revenues Have Doubled Under SB 1 As shown in Figure  2, increases in shared revenues associated with SB  1 have significantly improved funding for local streets and roads.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

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

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - This tax is set in state law at 18  cents per gallon. Starting November 1, 2017, the transportation funding package adds a 12  cent per gallon base excise tax —bringing total base excise taxes to 30  cents per gallon.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - The amount of GHG emissions from driving decreased by 8  p ercent over the previous 15 years. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - We therefore find the Governor ’s proposal for a $1  million supplemental appropriation for CHP to undertake these efforts to be justified. Moreover, this approach is not without precedent. For example, previous budgets provided funding to CHP for similar purposes in 2017-18, 2022-23, and 2023-24.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - In this report, we (1) provide background information on the state ’s major transportation programs and funding sources, (2) describe the Governor ’s proposed 2017 ‑18 transportation package including how the increased funding would be allocated, and (3) provide a road map to assist the Legislature in making certain key decisions it will face in developing a transportation package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - The Governor proposes to extend authorization for the sunsetting A B  8 fees from January 1, 2024 through 2035. Because these fees are constitutionally a tax, the extension would need to be approved by a two ‑thirds vote of the Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget provides $8  million on a one-time basis from MVA to cover overtime costs associated with providing protection and security at the State Capitol Complex. Child Sexual Abuse Investigations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

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