The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - Requires Administration to Examine Options to Provide Short-Term Financial Assistance to Specific Transit Agencies. Chapter  104 of 2025 (SB  105, Wiener) requires the Department of Finance (DOF) —in consultation with the California State Transportation Agency —to examine loans or other financing options that could be used to provide short-term financial
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles

Feb 8, 2021 - This publication provides an overview of the Governor's 2021-22 January budget proposals for the Department of Motor Vehicles, including the extension of resources to implement REAL ID and operational improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4353

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles [Publication Details]

Feb 8, 2021 - This publication provides an overview of the Governor's 2021-22 January budget proposals for the Department of Motor Vehicles, including the extension of resources to implement REAL ID and operational improvements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4353

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

Jan 13, 2025 - This improves the budget ’s bottom line. School and Community College Spending Higher by $5   Billion. Reflecting these higher revenue estimates, the administration ’s estimates of constitutionally required General Fund spending on K ‑14 education is $4.7  billion higher than our November estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - In order to receive funding in 2024-25, agencies must submit short-term financial plans to CalSTA by December 31, 2025. In addition, agencies must submit long-term financial plans to CalSTA by June 26, 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

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

Feb 24, 2023 - Some other transportation fees —such as the Transportation Improvement Fee, which funds road improvements —vary charges based on the value of the vehicle. Should the Legislature take this approach, it could help reduce some of the negative impacts on low ‑income households and create a more equitable structure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

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

Dec 13, 2023 - Are the costs of maintaining and improving the state’s transportation system paid by those who use and benefit from the system? Equity. How are the impacts distributed amongst various groups, such as by income level and/or geography?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - Steps to Improve Scores. What steps has the department taken (or plan to take) to improve level of service scores related to tree and brush encroachment? Background Transportation System Network Must Be Updated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

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

Feb 15, 2022 - Should common data standards be widely adopted, these changes could not only alleviate port congestion in California, but also improve freight operations globally. …But State Role Is Unclear. As we noted in our overarching comments, it is reasonable for the state to have an interest in promoting goods movement given the importance of trade to the state ’s economy.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Implications for State Transportation Funding and Programs [Publication Details]

Dec 13, 2023 - This report discusses how meeting the state’s greenhouse gas reduction goals will affect existing fuel tax revenues and projects specific impacts on state transportation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4821