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

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - California ’s network of local streets and roads was much larger, consisting of about 335, 000 l ane miles. This includes 181, 000 l ane miles of city streets and 155, 000 l ane miles of county roads.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - The growth is largely related to (1)  an increase in the number of local projects on the state highway system that Caltrans supports and (2)  workload associated with expanding the state ’s Broadband Middle Mile Network Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Background Transportation System Network Must Be Updated. The Transportation System Network (TSN) is an existing department database that is used to store collision and roadway data for the SHS. Recent federal laws require states to expand their safety data systems to identify fatalities and serious injuries on all public roads.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

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

Jan 24, 2020 - This network is a vital component of the state ’s transportation system, as 44  percent of the annual vehicle miles traveled is driven on local streets and roads. Local governments also own and maintain over 12,000 bridges and other essential transportation assets such as storm drains, traffic signals, and sidewalks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Sep 29, 2022 - The increase is largely related to workload associated with the state ’s Broadband Middle Mile Network Program. Caltrans ’ responsibilities for this program include managing the construction of the middle-mile infrastructure along the state highway system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4628

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - California has a large and complex network of transportation systems that currently face several challenges. 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

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in older housing that requires modifications —such as air conditioning or more fire ‑resistant exteriors —to adapt to increased risks. Notably, low ‑income residents also are more likely to live in rental housing, and thus more likely to be reliant on landlords to conduct modifications to their homes to mitigate the effects of climate change.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Over the past several years, the Legislature has focused on certain financial aid goals, including: ( 1)  i ncreasing living assistance (especially for students enrolled full time); ( 2)  e xpanding the number of Cal Grant competitive awards, as demand currently greatly exceeds supply; and ( 3)  s implifying the state ’s financial aid system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Transportation

Oct 17, 2019 - Specifically, the budget includes: (1) $196  million for REAL ID workload, (2) $17.7  million for customer service improvements (such as implementing a live chat customer service), (3) $29.5  million for operational improvements (such as purchasing self-service terminals), and (4) $17  million for technology improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4098