DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - Not all service channels are available for every type of transaction, and customer use of different service channels varies depending on the transaction. For example, in 2019 ‑20, vehicle registration renewals were most commonly completed online (37  percent) or by mail (20  percent), with only 13  percent done in field offices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

The 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - The 2018 ‑ 19 b udget also included provisional language that authorized DOF to provide DMV with additional resources as needed no sooner than 30 days following notification to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - For this reason, every new expenditure from the account —especially those that are comparatively large —should be well justified and clear a high bar for approval. Historically, CHP Has Funded Equipment and Operational Costs Through Its Base Budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Transportation

Oct 17, 2019 - The 2019 ‑20 budget includes $260.1  million from the MVA for DMV to process driver licenses and ID cards that comply with federal standards —commonly referred to as “REAL IDs ” —and to implement various operational improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4098

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - For example, based on the number of cars currently registered in California, every $1 increase in registration fees would raise about $36  million. However, this would increase costs for businesses and households that own cars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - Alternatively, extreme and prolonged heatwaves are beginning to damage roads through buckling and warping of pavement —requiring increased maintenance —as well as limiting the time maintenance workers can safely undertake projects during the day.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - Average California Driver Travels 35 Miles Per Day In 2016, the average Californian drove slightly more on highways compared to local roads, even though the highway system is much smaller. Compared to a decade earlier, the average driver traveled four fewer miles each day.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - One key question will be what role state programs and policies can and should play in adapting to climate change, including how they interact with local adaptation activities, and how they should be funded.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 1, 2021 - Implementing these systems is intended to improve transit agencies ’ ability to provide real time transit information to customers, as well as make it easier for customers to pay transit fares by credit and debit cards, smartphones, and other devices.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4458

Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan

Mar 17, 2016 - HSRA Statutorily Required to Prepare Business Plan State law requires HSRA to prepare a business plan every even year that provides certain key information about the planned high –speed rail system. Specifically, the authority must adopt a final business plan by May 1 every even year, and a draft of the plan is required at least 60 days prior for public review and comment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3394