The 2025-26 Budget: Transportation Proposals

Feb 12, 2025 - The program would offer competitive grants to local governments and federally recognized tribal governments for litter abatement efforts. As opposed to the previous Clean California Local Grant Program, this new program would focus exclusively on local litter abatement and would not support infrastructure ‑related beautification projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4961

DMV Shift to Online Services Due to COVID-19

Oct 16, 2020 - The VFO offers nine transactions that previously required an in-person visit. (This is in addition to the 14 transactions customers already could complete online by themselves prior to the pandemic.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4283

Road Charge Pilot Program Update

Sep 15, 2016 - As shown in the figure, the TAC recommended that the pilot include at least 5,000 vehicles across varying geographic regions, offer various methods for participants to record mileage, and establish privacy protections.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3499

2009-10 Budget Analysis Series: Transportation [Publication Details]

Feb 3, 2009 - In addition, we look at how the state is implementing Proposition 1B bond programs for transportation and offer recommendations to improve program accountability. We also examine the Governor's economic stimulus proposals for transportation and recommend that the Legislature consider an alternative to achieve greater stimulus effect.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1922

The 2011-12 Budget: Achieving General Fund Relief From Transportation Funds [Publication Details]

Jan 25, 2011 - We also provide additional options that the Legislature may wish to consider that offer more solutions to achieve General Fund relief. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2405

A Commuter's Dilemma: Extra Cash or Free Parking? [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2002 - Format: HTML Description: California law requires certain employers who provide free parking to their workers to also offer cash in lieu of the parking. The goal is to provide workers an incentive to use transportation alternatives to driving alone.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/882

Advancing Transportation Projects To Stimulate the Economy: An Alternative Approach [Publication Details]

Dec 10, 2008 - We offer an alternative approach that we believe would provide greater benefits with a similar amount of funding. Specifically, we recommend the use of revenue bonds backed by future gas tax revenues to accelerate 122 highway rehabilitation projects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1900

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 13, 2023 - In response to the multibillion-dollar budget problem the state is facing, the Governor’s budget proposes $4 billion in multiyear budget solutions from the recent General Fund augmentations provided to transportation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4676

The 2023-24 Budget: Proposed Budget Solutions in Transportation Programs

Feb 13, 2023 - In response to the multibillion-dollar budget problem the state is facing, the Governor’s budget proposes $4 billion in multiyear budget solutions from the recent General Fund augmentations provided to transportation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4676

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, the Legislature might consider adopting statewide guidance and standards, assessing and addressing data gaps, offering support and coordination, and providing targeted fiscal support. The Legislature also will want to think about steps the state can take—and avoid taking—to ensure it does not exacerbate climate impacts, as well as how to prioritize across its various climate response priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575