California's Transportation System

Jun 7, 2018 - Additionally, drivers on average annually pay per vehicle about (1) $ 90 i n vehicle license fees to support local governments, (2) $ 80 i n vehicle registration fees primarily to support the DMV and the CHP, and (3) $ 50 i n transportation improvement fees mainly to support transportation infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3860

Impact of COVID-19 on State Transportation Revenues

Sep 17, 2020 - C onsistent with this data, national reports indicate that consumption levels for gasoline have decreased significantly since the pandemic began, while diesel consumption has been affected to a lesser degree.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4268

The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation

Feb 10, 2020 - The number of service requests for litter abatement have increased from about 3, 800 i n 2014 ‑ 15 t o 5, 300 i n 2018 ‑ 2019 —a 40  p ercent increase. The department projects that the number of service requests and amount of trash collected will continue to increase over the next several years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4149

The 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - The state must meet certain conditions under the FY10 Federal Grant agreement, including ( 1)  c ompleting its match to the ARRA grant before it can spend these funds, ( 2)  u sing the funds to support infrastructure that provides intercity passenger rail service, and ( 3)  c ompleting all environmental reviews for Phase I of the high ‑speed rail project by 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Transportation

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, in areas that historically received a lot of snow, increasing temperatures are reducing the n eed for snow removal work and extending the months of the year workers can complete work on various transportation infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4576

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation

Oct 16, 2023 - The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Transportation $560 $10,880 a Funding was provided as part of the 2022 ‑23 funding agreement, but some funding was scored to 2021 ‑22. b Includes a small amount of funding for CTC to conduct administrative activities. c Includes $300 million dedicated to adapting certain rail lines to sea ‑level rise, as well as $1.8 billion for projects in
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4804

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - In our view, however, the Governor ’s proposals raise two issues for legislative consideration regarding ( 1)  w ays to reduce these costs, and ( 2)  C altrans ’ redirection of funding to pay for the costs up until now.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745

The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions

Feb 23, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions $3,235 $11,964 a Positive values reflect new proposed spending in that year due to the resumption of cash ‑flow adjustments or delays. b Includes funding from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF). c Includes funding from the State Highway Account. d Includes a $1 billion delay and a $261 million fund shift from the General Fund to GGRF. e Includes funding from the Public Transportation Account.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4854

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

Dec 13, 2023 - As compared to raising fuel taxes, increasing vehicle fees is more likely to provide stable funding over the long run since revenues are based on the n umber of vehicles, which —unlike fuel consumption —is not expected to decline over time.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects

Feb 27, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Fund Shift for CHP and DMV Capital Projects $62 $649 a Includes projects proposed to be shifted from existing General Fund appropriations to lease revenue bonds in 2023 ‑24. b Includes projects now proposed for lease revenue bonds in 2023 ‑24 for the next project phases. c Includes projects now planned for lease revenue bonds for construction in the out ‑years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4710