The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Figure 1 Governor ’s Proposed CHP Equipment and Operating Costs Augmentations (In Millions) Note: Numbers may not add up due to rounding. CHP = California Highway Patrol. Assessment Concerning MVA Condition Raises the Bar for Approving New Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - Paid vehicle registrations increased in June 2020 with the number of renewals more aligned with their 2019 levels, while the number of new registrations remained down. Estimated Decreases in State Transportation Revenues Estimated Decrease of $619  Million in 2019 ‑20.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - This increase largely reflects an anticipated growth in the number of capital projects scheduled for 2025-26. Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathways Grant Program. The budget provides $25  million on a one-time basis from the General Fund to establish the Clean California Community Cleanup and Employment Pathways Grant Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - In order for the pilot program to effectively determine the feasibility of charging road users based on the number of miles they drive, accurate methods to report actual miles driven is required. The pilot includes multiple mileage reporting options for participants to record the number of miles driven on public roads in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - The climate hazards discussed above have a number of significant effects on residents, properties and infrastructure, and natural resources across the state. Threats to People ’s Health and Well ‑Being Changing Climate Brings Wide Range of Health Impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2022-23 Budget: Supply Chain and Port Infrastructure Proposals

Feb 15, 2022 - In  some cases, state special funds, or local, regional, and private funds, may be more appropriate sources of funding. Lack of Key Details. Many of the proposals lack important details on cost justifications, workload estimates, and implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

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

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - The new Climate Catalyst Revolving Loan Fund would lend money to private sector organizations for projects determined to advance the state ’s environmental goals, along with other priorities —such as creating high ‑quality jobs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

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

Dec 13, 2023 - Public and Private Roads Pilot. This federally ‑funded pilot tested the ability of current global positioning system technologies to differentiate between public and private roads in a road charge system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

A Review of Caltrans’ Vehicle Insurance Costs

Dec 5, 2017 - By comparison, motor vehicle insurance premiums charged by private companies nationally increased by around 20  p ercent over the past three years. Premium Increases Are Not the Result of More Collisions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3721