The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - We find the proposed funding to be consistent with previous legislative approvals for this ongoing project and important in facilitating CHP ’s regional communication and public safety operations. MVA Has Sufficient Funding in 2026-27 to Cover Relatively Minor Capital Outlay Expenses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2022-23 Budget: Transportation Infrastructure Package

Feb 15, 2022 - If the Legislature believes that some level of base funding for transit and rail projects should be provided to all regions of the state, it could consider allocating a portion of the proposed funding for transit and rail projects on a formula ‑basis, or providing additional dedicated funds for different regions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4536

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - In addition to the climate adaptation of the state highway system, local and regional entities —such as transit agencies, cities and counties, regional planning organizations, and port authorities —will need to assess, plan, and implement strategies to make their transportation infrastructure more climate resilient.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Even though extreme heat will be more frequent and severe in hotter regions of the state, one national study estimates that temperature‑related mortality is actually projected to be higher in cooler regions because they are less prepared for the heat (for example, fewer buildings have air conditioning).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

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

Feb 15, 2022 - According to CalSTA, 70  percent of the funding is proposed to go towards projects related to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach because the majority of the goods movement occurs in this region.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - The budget package also includes new requirements for regional transportation agencies. In order to receive funding in 2023-24, an agency must either ( 1)  submit a short-term financial plan for CalSTA approval by December 31, 2023 or (2)  declare that it does not have an operational need between 2023-24 through 2026-27 and will not use the funding to support operations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions

Feb 23, 2024 - Instead, the funding is provided on a formula basis to regional agencies. This affords the Legislature more flexibility about potentially changing its funding intentions without disrupting projects to which it has already committed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4854

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Sep 29, 2022 - ORCTFs consist of CHP officers who collaborate with local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors in specified regions to support investigation and prosecution of organized retail crime. This expansion is a component of the Public Safety Package, which is discussed in further detail in the Judiciary and Criminal Justice Spending Plan post .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4628

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

Dec 13, 2023 - Regional Pilot. This federally ‑funded pilot study tested how to accommodate multiple sets of road charge requirements, processes, systems, and rates from across different states and/or jurisdictions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821