California's Transportation System [Publication Details]

Jun 7, 2018 - The subsequent five chapters consist of visual charts that provide information about the following: Driving. Provides information on drivers, vehicles, state highways, and local streets and roads. Mass Transportation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3860

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - The causes of the recent uptick are not yet well understood, though some experts cite an increase in distracted driving. Driving Is the Largest Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in California In 2015, emissions from driving made up about one ‑third of all greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in California.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - DMV has reported several disruptions with their commercial drive test locations, which has led to canceling or rescheduling appointments. Of the 23 DMV locations that administer commercial drive tests, four are dedicated commercial drive test centers, which are located in Fontana, Fresno, Gardena, and West Sacramento.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

A Review of Caltrans’ Vehicle Insurance Costs

Dec 5, 2017 - In addition, staff overseeing highway construction work and administrative staff sometimes must drive among highway sites and department offices. Driver Training Requirements. Caltrans employees who drive must have a valid driver license appropriate to the type of vehicle they drive.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3721

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - For instance, the significant reductions in driving allowed Caltrans and other transportation agencies to accelerate projects. In addition, national reports have indicated that reductions in driving resu lted in significant decreases in carbon dioxide emissions from the transportation sector in April 2020, which have been offset by some increases in May as driving increased.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - One example of this is the Clean Car Standards, which —by requiring cars to become more fuel efficient —have the effect of reducing the cost of driving. Consequently, it becomes less expensive to drive, and consumers will drive more.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3912

A Review of the State's Active Transportation Program

Mar 1, 2019 - Background The state has placed a greater focus in recent years on alternatives to driving, such as increasing the number of trips taken via active transportation and utilizing active transportation modes to facilitate connections to public transit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3955

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - In order for the pilot program to effectively determine the feasibility of charging road users based on the number of miles they drive, accurate methods to report actual miles driven is required. The pilot includes multiple mileage reporting options for participants to record the number of miles driven on public roads in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499

Federal Stimulus Funds for Transit

Apr 15, 2020 - In addition, transit agencies expect that decreased economic and driving activity during the pandemic will result in a loss in local and state revenues that are used to benefit transit (as well as other transportation programs).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4220

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs

Dec 13, 2023 - Furthermore, RIF is not levied on plug‑in hybrid electric vehicles, despite these vehicles being able to drive some portion of their total mileage using only electricity (and therefore consuming and paying taxes on significantly less gasoline).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821