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

Feb 24, 2023 - The  Advanced Clean Cars II rule, adopted by CARB in 2022, requires 100  percent of new cars and light ‑duty trucks sold in California to be ZEVs or hybrid ‑electric by 2035. The proposed Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which CARB anticipates adopting this spring, would require all new trucks and buses sold to be ZEVs by either 2036 or 2040 (CARB has not yet decided which year).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture May 10, 2011 In this 5-minute video, analyst Eric Thronson discusses the LAO report "High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture. "
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=115

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference May 10, 2011 Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor, report author Eric Thronson, and section director Farra Bracht speak to reporters about the LAO report "High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture. "
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=108

High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture - High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference Question and Answer [Video]

To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture Press Conference Question and Answer May 10, 2011 Legislative Analyst Mac Taylor, report author Eric Thronson, and section director Farra Bracht speak to reporters about the LAO report "High-Speed Rail Is at a Critical Juncture. "
https://lao.ca.gov/Videos/Player?playlistId=10&videoId=107

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

Jan 24, 2020 - (More on the existing fuel taxes can be found on our web page Transportation Taxes and Fees .) Effective November 1, 2017, the base diesel excise tax rate was modified from being administratively determined to being set at its current rate of 16 cents per gallon.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4142

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)

Feb 22, 2017 - In this web post, we assess and make recommendations regarding the Governor's proposals for the Department of Motor Vehicles.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3575

The 2017-18 Budget: California Highway Patrol

Feb 9, 2017 - In this web post, we assess and make recommendations regarding the Governor's proposal for California Highway Patrol office replacements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3551

The 2017-18 Budget: Department of Transportation

Feb 14, 2017 - In this web post, we assess and make recommendations regarding the Governor’s proposal for Department of Transportation electric vehicle charging stations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3560

The 2017-18 Budget: Transportation Funding Package

Feb 17, 2017 - Some of these allowances are given away for free, while the remainder of allowances are sold at quarterly auctions. The revenue generated from these cap ‑and ‑trade auctions is available to fund various programs that reduce GHG emissions, including certain transportation programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3572

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor’s Transportation Budget

Jan 18, 2017 - The Governor’s budget for 2017-18 proposes a total of about $20 billion in expenditures for the state’s various transportation departments and programs. In this web post we provide an overview of the proposed transportation budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3533