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: We find that providing additional resources to concentrate efforts on investigating pedestrian and bicycle collisions is reasonable given what appears to be a growing problem and, therefore, recommend approval of the budget request. In addition, we recommend the Legislature adopt supplemental reporting language requiring the department to report on its efforts to investigate and reduce pedestrian and bicycle fatalities. Overview of Governor’s Transportation Budget
The state provides funding for six transportation departments: the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the High‑Speed Rail Authority (HSRA), the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), the California Transportation Commission, and the Board of Pilot Commissioners. The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) has jurisdiction over these six departments and is responsible for coordinating the state’s transportation policies and programs. In addition, the state provides funding to local governments for transportation purposes through “shared revenues” for local streets and roads and the State Transit Assistance program. Total Proposed Spending of $26.9 Billion. Figure 1 shows the Governor’s proposed spending for the state’s transportation departments and programs from all fund sources—special funds, federal funds, reimbursements, bond funds, and the General Fund. In total, the Governor’s budget proposes $26. 9 b illion in expenditures for 2020‑21.