SB 1 Has Doubled Major Source of State Funding for Local Streets and Roads

Jan 24, 2020 - SB 1 Provides More Shared Revenues for Local Streets and Roads Increased Fuel Taxes and New Vehicle Fees. Among other changes, SB  1 increased existing fuel taxes and created two new vehicle fees. Three of the fuel tax increases went into effect on November 1, 2017 and include a (1)  12 cent per gallon increase to the gasoline
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

Overview of the 2017 Transportation Funding Package

Jun 8, 2017 - Figure  3 shows the rate schedule for the new fee. The fee is expected to generate $1.7  billion annually. Figure 3 175 a Based on depreciated value of vehicle. Values not adjusted for inflation in the future.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3688

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - CHP receives roughly 60  percent of the MVA revenues ($3  billion) annually, with most of the remainder supporting activities at the Department of Motor Vehicles. Growth in CHP ’s expenditures, however, has been outpacing the MVA ’s revenue increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - (The $2. 3  m illion difference between lease revenue bond authority and the reversion amount is due to cost increases for the design ‑build phase for the Ventura office [$1. 3  m illion], and the San Bernardino office [$ 1  m illion].)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor’s May Revision Proposal for Caltrans’ Capital Outlay Support Program

May 13, 2018 - The Governor proposes $3.3  million annually for Caltrans to pay for additional permits as part of its SB  1 workload. According to Caltrans, the proposed increase to obtain permits is proportional to the proposed increase in funding for state highway rehabilitation projects due to SB  1 —a 58  percent increase.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3833

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - Most California Vehicles Are Cars and Use Gas or Diesel In 2016, the DMV registered 35. 3  m illion vehicles. This means there was 1. 3 r egistered vehicles for every licensed driver. Nearly three ‑quarters of registered vehicles were cars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals [Publication Details]

Mar 6, 2026 - In this post, we assess the Governor's California Highway Patrol budget proposals for (1) equipment and operating costs and (2) capital outlay projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5152

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - These challenges include (1) aging highways, (2) aging local roads and transit systems, (3) increased traffic congestion, (4) increased demand for transportation alternatives, and (5) increased goods movement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - The budget language also directs any loan or other financing options developed to (1)  ensure full repayment with an agreed-upon interest rate, (2)  follow a clearly defined repayment schedule, and (3)  include a guaranteed mechanism to secure repayment from a reliable and predictable revenue source.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - As of January 2020, there were 27. 3  m illion licensed drivers and 35. 8  m illion registered vehicles in the state. The Governor ’s budget includes $1. 4  b illion for DMV in 2020 ‑21, which is $ 28  m illion (about 2  p ercent) lower than the estimated level of spending in the current year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149