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Transportation
California has a large transportation system that is integral to the state’s $1.5 trillion economy: Most Californians say that improving transportation is a priority. Urban areas are among the most congested in the U.S. and the state has five cities in the list of top ten with the worst road conditions in the country. Five major cities also have the worst air quality rating. After paying for housing and food, transportation is the next biggest cost for most
California families.
About 5% of people in
California use public transportation regularly.
Between 10 and 15% of workers carpool.
For many years, government spending on transportation per person in California has been lower than for other states but has begun increasing. Funds for California’s transportation system come from many sources, including the federal government, the “Special Fund” portion of the annual state budget, user fees, tolls, gas taxes and other taxes. Eighteen counties in California have also passed local sales taxes dedicated to transportation.
Transportation on the ballot
There are no state propositions affecting transportation in the June 3, 2008 election.
Additional resources
Here are additional resources to help you shape and share your perspective about transportation:
CalTrans is the state agency in charge of operating the state’s high way system