The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - A number of factors make this process somewhat challenging. For example, CHP offices need to be located close to the highway and large enough to accommodate certain site requirements such as communication towers, patrol vehicles and other law enforcement infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5152

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - Although these initial data are valuable, longitudinal data are needed to better understand the factors driving the increase in highway shootings and the extent to which the relative impact of each factor has changed over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533

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

Dec 13, 2023 - As we discuss below, the recent climate policies are not the only factors affecting revenue trends, so the Reference Scenario is an important comparison to show the true estimated impacts of these policies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

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

Feb 15, 2022 - Some factors that merit legislative consideration include: Role of the State. This proposal would represent a significant one ‑time increase in state funding for port, freight, and goods movement infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4540

The 2020-21 Budget: Effect of Lower Cap-and-Trade Revenues on the High-Speed Rail Project

Jun 4, 2020 - However, HSRA ’s funding plan relies in part on revenues from cap-and-trade auctions, which are not available up front, and, moreover, could be particularly low in the near term given the recent economic downturn and other factors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4252

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - 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

California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - Ratings take into account factors such as roughness and cracking. In general, good condition means only maintenance work is necessary, while fair condition means either maintenance or rehabilitation is needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - Prioritization factors could include the immediacy of expected climate impact, state ownership and responsibility, number of road users af fected, public safety implications, and potential effects on surrounding land uses.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

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

Jan 24, 2020 - While funding for local streets and roads is anticipated to increase, the exact amount each year will depend on various factors such as inflation in California and the consumpti on of motor vehicle fuels, which is a function of the number of vehicle miles traveled and the fuel efficiency of vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Transportation

Dec 21, 2018 - In many cases, several or all of these factors could influence an individual consumer to purchase a ZEV, but it is difficult to disentangle which factors were most important. Consequently, it is more difficult for policymakers to determine which policies are likely to accomplish the greatest benefits at the lowest cost.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/report/3912