The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget also provides Caltrans with $17.6  million on a one-time basis from the State Highway Account for the Games Route Network and other related highway improvements. Additionally, SB  128 appropriates $1,000 from the State Highway Account for Caltrans to fund capital projects that support the Games Route Network.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture [Video]

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture [Video] These videos were released as companion pieces to our report High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture . 
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=115

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference [Video]

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference [Video] These videos were released as companion pieces to our report High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture . 
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=108

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference Question and Answer [Video]

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference Question and Answer [Video] These videos were released as companion pieces to our report High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture . 
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=107

Review of the Draft 2020 High-Speed Rail Business Plan

Mar 13, 2020 - Given the very large potential commitments of state funds that are at stake, it is particularly important that these key decisions set the project on a path that is consistent with legislative priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4202

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

Dec 13, 2023 - For instance, the State Transit Assistance program, which is solely supported by diesel sales tax revenues, will experience funding declines of about $300 million by 2034‑35 under the Scoping Plan Scenario—a loss of roughly one‑third of its total funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Equipment and Operating Costs Augmentations Governor ’s Proposal The Governor proposes providing a one-time augmentation of $60.3  million from the MVA for CHP to cover various equipment and operating costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2022-23 Budget: Transportation Infrastructure Package

Feb 15, 2022 - In addition, we find that allocating one ‑time funding to these new programs would provide the opportunity to pursue and pilot different types of projects of varying scope to help guide future budget and policy decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4536

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Given the complexity of these issues, this report does not contain explicit recommendations or a specific path forward; rather, it is intended as a framing document to help the Legislature adopt a “climate lens ” across its policy decisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - One ‑Time Funding Unlikely to Address Persistent Issues Around Litter. One ‑time funding can provide short ‑term benefits by enabling cleanup in specific areas within a community, but it is unlikely to lead to sustained improvements without ongoing funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961