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

Jan 24, 2020 - How Maintenance of Local Streets and Roads Is Funded The 482 cities and 58 counties in California own and maintain over 325,000 lane-miles of local streets and roads, which represents 82  percent of the total lane-miles in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - In 2017 ‑18, Caltrans has about 500 t emporary positions. Governor’s Proposal The Governor ’s budget proposes a $ 58  m illion increase from the State Highway Account (SHA) to address what Caltrans characterizes as insufficient funding for its positions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - BOE has set this rate at 16 cents per gallon in 2016 ‑17, which is estimated to generate about $500  million. Revenue generated from 6  cents of this tax is allocated to cities and counties for local streets and roads.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

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

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

May 13, 2018 - 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. Construction Arbitration ($2  Million, One Time).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - The remaining $200  million would be allocated to the state ’s 61 local health jurisdictions (LHJs) (58 counties and 3 cities), with funding allocated based in part on each LHJ ’s population share, level of poverty, and racial/ethnic make ‑up.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The largest proposals include $500  million for Golden State teacher grants and a $500  million endowment for learning-aligned employment. Reserves and Debt $11  Billion in Constitutional Reserve and Debt Requirements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

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