The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - For example, previous budgets provided funding to CHP for similar purposes in 2017-18, 2022-23, and 2023-24. CHPERS Project Is Already Underway, Meets Public Safety and Radio Communications Needs. The Legislature approved the CHPERS project in 2006-07 to enhance the interoperability of CHP ’s radio communications system among public safety agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Transportation

Feb 14, 2017 - In doing so, the Legislature will want to have better information on the costs and benefits associated with the proposal to inform its budget deliberations. Specifically, we recommend that the Legislature require Caltrans to provide at budget hearings a more refined estimate of the total cost of a proposed project and identify the locations where the charging infra structure will be installed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3560

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package Summary In April 2017, the Legislature enacted Chapter  5 (SB  1, Beall), also known as the Road Repair and Accountability Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - Like Caltrans, other state departments do not receive compensation adjustments for temporary positions. And many other state departments also have ongoing vacant positions. Yet, the Governor does not propose to adjust funding levels or otherwise address position vacancies at these other departments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

The 2016-17 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 23, 2016 - As the figure shows, the total funding levels provided under the Governor ’s plan for pavement, bridge, and culvert maintenance and SHOPP projects do not align well with the needs we identified. Specifically, we find that the Governor ’s proposal: Provides Little Funding to Meet Major Highway Maintenance Needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3366

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - Pilot Program Will Continue Through March  2017. The pilot program will last for nine months, terminating in March  2017. During this time, Caltrans will conduct several key activities including: Simulate Payment of Road Charge.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Transportation Budget

Jan 18, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Transportation Budget The 2017-18 Budget Overview of the Governor ’s Transportation Budget California ’s transportation programs support the state ’s highway system, local roads, transit systems, the state ’s planned high-speed rail project, and the enforcement and administration of traffic laws.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3533

A Review of Caltrans’ Vehicle Insurance Costs

Dec 5, 2017 - How Do California’s Liability Limits Compare to Other States? The U.S. Constitution grants states “sovereign immunity ” from lawsuits. This means all states can determine in their own laws the extent of their liability for actions by their employees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3721

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Feb 22, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) The 2017-18 Budget Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) DMV is responsible for registering vehicles, issuing driver licenses, and promoting safety on California ’s streets and highways.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3575

The 2017-18 Budget: California Highway Patrol

Feb 9, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: California Highway Patrol The 2017-18 Budget California Highway Patrol The primary mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to ensure safety and enforce traffic laws on state highways and county roads in unincorporated areas.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3551