California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - However, one recent national survey showed that blacks and Latinos were somewhat less likely to have them. Most California Vehicles Are Cars and Use Gas or Diesel In 2016, the DMV registered 35. 3  m illion vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

The 2026-27 Budget: California Highway Patrol Proposals

Mar 6, 2026 - 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 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - The federal government enacted the REAL  ID Act in 2005 t hat requires state ‑issued driver licenses and identification (ID) cards to meet minimum identity verification and security standards in order for them to be accepted by the federal government for official purposes —such as accessing most federal facilities or boarding federally regulated commercial aircraft.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - The Governor ’s budget includes $1. 4  b illion for DMV in 2020 ‑21, which is $ 28  m illion (about 2  p ercent) lower than the estimated level of spending in the current year. About 95  p ercent of all DMV expenditures are supported from the MVA, which generates its revenues primarily from vehicle registration and driver license fees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2025 - Department of Motor Vehicles The budget provides $1.46  billion for DMV in 2025-26, which is slightly less ($26  million) than the estimated 2024-25 expenditure level. Digital eXperience Platform (DXP) Project.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5077

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

Jan 13, 2025 - Across the rest of the budget, the administration’s estimates of baseline spending (for example, for caseload growth, federal reimbursements, and statutory cost increases) are lower than ours by $600 million.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - For example, based on the number of cars currently registered in California, every $1 increase in registration fees would raise about $36  million. However, this would increase costs for businesses and households that own cars.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

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

Feb 24, 2023 - For example, A B  8 fee revenues could be used to support more ZEV heavy ‑duty truck and bus vouchers, which are one of the most cost ‑effective mobile source programs for reducing GHG  emissions. Using the Funds for Other Purposes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

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

Dec 13, 2023 - For example, conventional light‑duty vehicles generally are becoming more fuel efficient, which would reduce gasoline consumption even without the recently adopted state ZEV sales requirements. Forecasting Methodology Estimates Reflect Two Scenarios.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2024-25 Budget: Establishing the Office of the Inspector General for the High-Speed Rail Authority

Feb 8, 2024 - For example, the IG moved into a portion of HSRA ’s office space, which HSRA provided consistent with the statutory requirement. The IG also began hiring staff using the $1  million provided as part of the 2023 ‑24 state budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4833