Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
California Highway Patrol

The Department of California Highway Patrol (CHP) is responsible for patrolling over 105,000 miles of freeways, state highways, and county roads. The CHP's primary focus is traffic management and public safety, which includes traffic law enforcement, investigation of vehicle collisions, homeland security, Capitol and dignitary protection, air operations and support, services to motorists, and protection of state facilities and their personnel. The Governor's Budget proposes $1.8 billion and 11,258 positions for support of the CHP. This represents an increase of $150.1 million and 184 positions above the revised 2006-07 budget and $260.4 million above the 2006 Budget Act.


PATROL STAFFING EXPANSION
 The Budget proposes to add 50 uniformed positions and 41 nonuniformed positions ($17.5 million Motor Vehicle Account) to address workload growth associated with population growth. By the end of the year, 120 officers, and 41 support staff will be added. The full-year cost of this proposal is $21 million. These positions (uniformed and nonuniformed) are necessary to support the CHP's mission as it faces an increasing workload associated with continuing substantial growth in population, increasing number of licensed drivers, increasing development of new communities, and the resulting increased traffic congestion and collisions.

The CHP projects this statewide staffing augmentation could increase proactive patrol hours by approximately 68,000 hours, or approximately 8,500 work shifts. Proactive road patrol provides a significant deterrent to motorists who violate the law and enhances security through increased officer presence. Increased staffing reduces response times to major collisions and persons needing assistance on state highways.


CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL RADIOS
 The Budget includes $51.4 million to continue replacement of the Highway Patrol's antiquated radio system. This project is estimated to cost $504 million over five years. Upgraded equipment will substantially increase the CHP's ability to communicate with other state and local emergency personnel.
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CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS for Business, Transportation, and Housing Back to Top

 Major Accomplishments in 2006-07
 Proposed Business, Transportation and Housing Spending in 2007-08
 Program Enhancements and Other Budget Adjustments
  Transportation Overview
  Transportation Funding Sources
  Transportation - Major Programs
  Highway Safety
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  Department of Motor Vehicles
  Business and Housing
  Department of Housing and Community Development
PRINTABLE BUDGET DOCUMENTS Back to Top
Budget Summary - Business, Transportation, and Housing (pdf * - 103K) -
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Back to Top
Proposed Budget Detail - Business, Transportation, and Housing
Displays Proposed Budget Detail information for Business, Transportation, and Housing.