Title: The 2020-21 Budget: Transportation
Headings: Transportation
The 2020-21 Budget
Transportation
Executive Summary
Overview of Governor’s Transportation Budget
A Few Proposals to Implement New or Recently Enacted Policy Changes
Certain Proposals Appear Warranted, but May Benefit From Legislative Oversight
Overview of Governor’s Transportation Budget
Transportation Budget Summary
Cross Cutting Issues
Update on S B 1 Revenue
Background
SB 1 Increased Several Taxes and Fees
New Provisions Go Into Effect in the Budget Year
Transportation Revenue Increases From S B 1
Motor Vehicle Account (MVA) Fund Condition
Background
Motor Vehicle Account Fund Condition
Governor’s Proposals
MVA Projected to Become Insolvent in 2024‑25
Issues for Legislative Consideration
Caltrans
Caltrans Budget Summary
Litter Abatement
Background
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Recommendation
Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety Investigations
Background
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Recommendation
Wildfire Litigation
Background
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Recommendations
Transportation System Network Replacement
Background
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Recommendation
Department of Motor Vehicles
Department of Motor Vehicles Capital Outlay Projects
Motor Voter Workload
Background
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Recommendation
San Francisco Field Office Replacement Project
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Recommendation
California Highway Patrol
California Highway Patrol Capital Outlay Projects
E‑Cigarette Tax Enforcement
Background
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Issues for Legislative Consideration
High‑Speed Rail Authority
Administrative Cap
Background
Governor’s Proposal
Assessment
Recommendation
Summary of Recommendations

Content: 9 b illion ( 93 p ercent)—is from special funds and federal funds. Specifically, the proposed budget assumes $19. 3 b illion in special funds (such as revenues from fuel taxes, vehicle registration fees, and driver license fees) and $5. 6 b illion in federal funds for transportation purposes. Only $ 16 m illion (less than 1 p ercent) is proposed from the General Fund. Transportation Bond Debt Service. In addition to the department and program expenditures identified in Figure 1, the state also pays debt service costs on transportation‑related general obligation bonds. For 2020‑21, the budget assumes about $ 2 b illion i