The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Across all highways and roads in California, pedestrians and bicyclists made up approximately 29  p ercent of the fatalities in 2018. Moreover, the number of pedestrians and bicyclists fatalities on highways and roads has grown significantly in recent years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

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

Jan 24, 2020 - In 2018 ‑19, shared revenues increased to $2.6   billion —a twofold increase from prior to the passage of SB  1. Furthermore, the enacted 2019  -  20 budget anticipates that shared revenues will increase by an additional $194  million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - A 2018 state report estimated that under current GHG emissions levels, between 45 percent to 56 percent of the natural vegetation in California will be climatically stressed by 2100. Some of these impacts already are evident.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

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

Jan 13, 2020 - Across 2018‑19 to 2020‑21, the administration’s estimates of revenue from the state’s three largest taxes are $34 million (less than 0.01 percent of total collections) above our Fiscal Outlook estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - The  working group published its findings in 2018. Caltrans Has Engaged in Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation Planning Efforts . In 2019, Caltrans assessed the state highway system for climate change impacts, identifying segments of the system vulnerable to impacts such as precipitation, temperature, wildfire, storm surge, and sea‑level rise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The state is permitted to use the fiscal relief funds: (1)  to respond to the public health emergency or negative economic impacts associated with the emergency; (2)  to support essential work; (3)  to backfill a reduction in revenue that has occurred since 2018 ‑19; or (4)  for water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - In 2019 ‑20, DMV processed a total of 68.3  million transactions, which was 1.9  million (3  percent) fewer than in 2018 ‑19. This total reduction in transactions is likely due to a combination of factors, including the closure of field offices and extension of renewal deadlines for driver ’s licenses, ID cards, and learner permits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

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

Feb 15, 2022 - However, the number of CDL applications actually decreased to 4,932 in 2020 ‑21 from 5,064 in 2018 ‑19. As such, the recent increase in wait times likely is more attributable to reasons other than an increase in the demand for CDLs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540