Caltrans told the Road Charge TAC that in its SB 339 pilot the MPG-based mileage rate raised less revenue than both the flat per-mile group and the current gas tax; state-level modeling showed a flat per-mile rate would raise the most revenue overall. The agency urged the legislature to weigh revenue, equity and climate trade-offs.

Caltrans develops web map and analytical tool to aid planners in assessing project equity.

The Planning, Housing and Parks joint committee reviewed 11 recreation capital projects — from pool refurbishments to a proposed North Potomac grass field — and accepted council staff recommendations without objection after staff cautioned several cost estimates remain preliminary.