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: 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. This is a net increase of $3. 4 b illion ( 14 p ercent) over estimated expenditures for the current year. The increase mainly reflects increased spending on ( 1) h ighway projects administered by Caltrans and ( 2) t he high‑speed rail project, as well as a shift in when funding for certain Caltrans mass transportaion projects will be allocated. Figure 1
Transportation Budget Summary
(Dollars in Millions)

2018‑19
Actual
2019‑20
Estimated
2020‑21
Proposed
Change From 2019‑20
Amount
Percent
Department/Program





Department of Transportation
$11,408
$13,502
$15,486
$1,983
15%
Local Streets and Roads
2,538
2,881
3,003
122
4
High‑Speed Rail Authority
878
1,100
2,911
1,810
165
California Highway Patrol
2,546
2,788
2,712
‑76
‑3
Department of Motor Vehicles
1,240
1,415
1,387
‑28
‑2
State Transit Assistance
948
904
976
72
8
California State Transportation Agency
346
904
406
‑498
‑55
California Transportation Commission
6
9
12
3
29
Board of Pilot Commissioners
3
3
3
—
‑3
Totals
$19,914
$23,508
$26,895
$3,387
14%
Fund Source





Special funds
$13,551
$15,689
$19,333
$3,645
23%
Federal funds
4,560
6,401
5,582
‑819
‑13
Reimbursements
794
936
1,336
400
43
Bond funds
976
375
628
253
67
General Fund
33
107
16
‑91
‑85
Totals
$19,914
$23,508
$26,895
$3,387
14%
Most Funding From Special and Federal Funds. As shown in the figure, most of the proposed funding for transportation—$24.