The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - The 2015 ‑ 16 b udget provided $10. 7  m illion for Caltrans to conduct the pilot program, including $8. 8  m illion for consultant contracts, $618,000 for five limited ‑term positions (for three years), and $1. 3  m illion for overtime and other costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

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

Jan 24, 2020 - 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 excise tax, (2)  20 cent per gallon increase to the diesel fuel excise tax, and (3)  4  percent increase to the diesel sales tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - Additionally, drivers on average annually pay per vehicle about (1) $ 90 i n vehicle license fees to support local governments, (2) $ 80 i n vehicle registration fees primarily to support the DMV and the CHP, and (3) $ 50 i n transportation improvement fees mainly to support transportation infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

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

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

Feb 24, 2023 - The Legislature also could extend these fees but use them for other budgetary purposes, such as to (1)  help the balance of the Motor Vehicles Account (MVA); (2)  support other clean air or climate activities; or even (3)  direct them for other, non ‑vehicle ‑related funding priorities, given the state budget problem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

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 - 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 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

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - In this report, we (1)  provide a brief background on the state ’s transportation system, (2)  describe the major features of the transportation funding package contained in the legislation, and (3)  discuss issues for the Legislature to consider moving forward.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

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