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

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - Despite the MVA ’s projected near-term stable condition, the account ’s surplus margins remain slim and the administration estimates it will become insolvent in 2028-29. These projected out-year shortfalls likely will make it challenging for the account to fund core expenses such as CHP salaries and could increase pressure to raise fees on drivers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - As the climate changes and extreme weather events become more common, maintaining transportation infrastructure ’s expected usable lifespan will quickly become infeasible unless it is developed to be resilient to more frequent and intense stressors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2022-23 Budget: Transportation Infrastructure Package

Feb 15, 2022 - As part of the transportation budget package approved last year, this funding was originally set aside to support critical projects for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Under the Governor ’s proposed package, the use of the funding would be available for any eligible transit and rail project in the broader Southern California region.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4536

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - MVA Projected to Become Insolvent Beginning in 2025 ‑26. Without action, MVA is projected to become insolvent in 2025 ‑26 with deficits increasing in future years, as shown in Figure  3 . Specifically, if left unaddressed, MVA is projected to have a deficit of $87  million in 2025 ‑26, increasing to $1.9  billion by 2029 ‑30.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Schools and child care providers will need to plan for how they can maintain continuity of education and services—particularly for more vulnerable and impacted students—as climate change disruptions become more frequent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2022-23 Budget: Clean California Local Grant Program

Feb 10, 2022 - This information likely will become available as projects near their required June 2024 completion  date. Recommendation Reject Additional Funding for CCLGP Until More Data on Project Outcomes Are Available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4526

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

Dec 13, 2023 - First, as more of the vehicles on California’s roads become ZEVs, RIF is only able to make up for a portion of the lost fuel tax revenues. This issue can be observed through the average charges that owners of these vehicles pay.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - These officers often become the primary investigators of the crime that occurred, and lead in collecting evidence, investigating criminal offenses, and submitting associated reports. If the investigating officer needs additional support or resources, or if the investigation requires in‑depth or lengthy examination to complete, CHP’s Investigative Services Unit can provide investigative support, depending on the circumstances.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Reauthorization of AB 8 Vehicle Fees

Feb 24, 2023 - While the state’s desire to pursue more aggressive goals could argue for a continued need for the revenues, significant other funding sources have become available to help support those efforts. As part of its deliberations, we recommend the Legislature consider whether the state needs a consistent and ongoing fund source along with the significant, but limited‑term, General Fund, GGRF, and federal funds for these purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708