Review of the Draft 2020 High-Speed Rail Business Plan

Mar 13, 2020 - We note that the Legislature lacks a natural opportunity to provide clear direction for the project in 2020, since HSRA indicates it does not need to seek an appropriation as part of the 2020 ‑ 21 b udget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4202

Review of High-Speed Rail Draft 2016 Business Plan

Mar 17, 2016 - Specifically, HSRA estimates that the IOS North would have capital costs of $20.7  billion, including $7.3  billion for the ICS and $13.4  billion to extend from Madera (the northern terminus of the ICS) to San Jose.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3394

The 2019-20 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 26, 2019 - HSRA currently estimates the ICS will be completed by 2022 and cost $10. 6  b illion. Bookend and Connectivity Projects. HSRA has partnered with local authorities to initiate a variety of bookend and “connectivity ” projects on commuter rail lines in the Bay Area and Southern California that will facilitate high ‑speed rail, as well as provide benefits to existing rail and transit systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3948

The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - Trailer bill language —Chapter  81 of 2021 (A B  149 , Committee on Budget) —guided the implementation of this new program. State Beautification Projects ($287   Million). For Caltrans to implement beautification projects on the state highway system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

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

Feb 24, 2023 - Significant New Policy Goals Since A B   8 Fees Were Enacted and Reauthorized … The state has adopted new, more ambitious GHG reduction goals since the A B  8 fees were reauthorized in 2013. For instance, Chapter  249 of 2016 (S B  32 ,  Pavley) updated the state ’s GHG reduction limit from 1990  levels by 2020 to 40  percent below 1990  levels by 2030.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - Under the Governor ’s proposed budget, the state would end 2020 ‑21 with $20. 5  b illion in total reserves. This represents an increase of $1. 7  b illion from the 2019 ‑ 20 e nacted reserve level of $18. 8  b illion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

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

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

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

Dec 13, 2023 - Chapter 308 of 2021 (S B 339 , Wiener) requires CalSTA to conduct a road charge pilot study that collects payments from participants. The  development of the pilot is currently underway, with implementation expected to begin in 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

The 2018-19 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 8, 2018 - The proposed amount includes (1)  $2. 5  m illion for one ‑time expenses (such as consultant contracts) and (2)  $674, 000 t o continue, for two years, the five limited ‑term positions provided in the 2015 ‑ 16 b udget for the S B   1077 p ilot program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3745