California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - 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. These other pollutants can have harmful effects on human health and the environment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Caltrans ’ Traffic Operations Program Addresses Safety Concerns on State Highways. To improve traffic safety on the SHS, Caltrans currently has five traffic safety programs that investigate high ‑collision areas, develop safety measures, and implement proposed improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

The 2017-18 Budget: California Highway Patrol

Feb 9, 2017 - In addition to CHP, the MVA also provides funding to the Department of Motor Vehicles and the Air Resources Board. Governor ’s Proposal Acquisition, Construction, and Lease Arrangements for New CHP Area Offices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3551

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

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW =
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

A Review of the State's Active Transportation Program

Mar 1, 2019 - Such benefits include improved health for travelers; reduced vehicle trips and the resulting reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and air pollution; reduced traffic congestion; and increased transit ridership by facilitating connections to and from transit stations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3955

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - The State Controller ’s Office is authorized to perform audits to ensure compliance. Additionally, cities and counties must submit to the CTC a list of proposed projects approved by the city council or county board of supervisors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2016-17 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 23, 2016 - In 2006, voters approved Proposition  1B (Highway Safety, Traffic Reduction, Air Quality, and Port Security Bond Act of 2006), which authorized the state to sell about $20  billion in general obligation bonds for various transportation projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3366

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - The two components of these transfers consist of: $85 million From the Air Pollution Control Fund (APCF). The proposal would transfer $85 million from APCF to MVA. The APCF is overseen by CARB and receives revenues from fees and penalties on vehicle and non‑vehicle pollution sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - Under the cap ‑and ‑trade program, the Air Resources Board issues allowances permitting GHG emissions up to the amount of the cap. Some of these allowances are given away for free, while the remainder of allowances are sold at quarterly auctions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Scientists suggest the combination of these factors could lead to a 50  percent increase in runoff in future years, challenging the capacity of the state ’s existing reservoirs, canals, levees, and other flood control systems, and increasing the risk of inland flooding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575