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

Jan 24, 2020 - Inflationary adjustments for all fuel excise taxes —both those previously existing and those added under SB   1 —will begin July 1, 2020. The legislation created two new vehicle fees: (1)  a transportation improvement fee and (2)  a road improvement fee.
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 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 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Therefore, approving funding for Phase   1 o f the proposed TSN replacement project at this point in the process comes with some uncertainty for the Legislature. Recommendation Approve Funding for TSN Replacement With Added Budget Bill Language.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

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 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 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

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 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Some of the largest spending augmentations proposed include: (1) $60  million to provide additional grants under the Cal Competes program; (2)  the intent to partially restore an ongoing reduction to the trial courts, which, if enacted, would cost $42  million ongoing; and (3)  the Governor ’s proposed expansion to College Corps, which would cost $5  million in 2025 ‑26, but grow to $84  million  ongoing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - As shown in Figure  1 , climate stressors present California with five key climate hazards: (1)  extreme heat events, (2)  more severe wildfires, (3)  more frequent and intense droughts, (4)  inland flooding due to extreme precipitation events, and (5)  coastal flooding and erosion from sea ‑level rise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575