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

Dec 13, 2023 - For instance, an owner of an average conventional light‑duty vehicle pays around $280 a year in gasoline excise taxes, while an owner of a light‑duty battery‑electric vehicle pays only $108 through RIF.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4821

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

Feb 24, 2023 - The Legislature could consider also charging fees for heavy‑duty vehicles, as larger diesel vehicles exacerbate air pollution and GHG emissions at greater rates than light‑duty passenger vehicles. Moreover, this category of vehicle owners currently receives significant benefits from AB 8 program expenditures.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4708

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The Governor ’s budget revenue upgrade, while somewhat higher than ours, is reasonable in light of the recent collection trends. That being said, we continue to be concerned that recent gains are on shaky ground.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2022-23 Budget: Highway Violence Task Force

Feb 14, 2022 - For example, researchers have found that certain infrastructure modifications —such as installation of cameras or lighting —can reduce crime without requiring additional law enforcement presence. Accordingly, funding the installation of cameras on highway ramps to provide law enforcement with more resources to identify and apprehend suspects could be a more effective approach than that proposed by the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4533

The 2024-25 Budget: Transportation Budget Solutions

Feb 23, 2024 - If the state must fund the projects, doing so with a source other than General Fund makes sense in light of the budget condition. Moreover, we find that the proposed fund shift aligns with the goals of GGRF because the projects funded through TIRCP are intended to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4854

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - This is especially true in light of recent program roll ‑outs. Specifically, these new proposals would be in addition to the more than 20 workforce items funded as part  of  the  2021 ‑22 budget. LAO Comment: How Do the Proposals Work Together to Meet Clear Goals?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492