Free OCTA bus rides on Wed., April 22, to celebrate Earth Day
ORANGE – In honor of Earth Day, OCTA invites residents and visitors to support the environment by taking advantage of free rides on public transit all day. OCTA will offer…
Rolling into Santa Ana: OC Streetcar begins daytime testing on Wednesday
The OC Streetcar is one step closer to reality! On Wednesday, April 8, the project team will be back on the streets of Santa Ana for critical daytime testing activities. https://youtu.be/sw886Se4HZM?si=WhZW1zU2UBd_AvLM Between 10 a.m.…
OCTA seeks Santa Ana and Garden Grove artists to help celebrate OC Streetcar launch
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is inviting local digital artists to submit their portfolios for the chance to be commissioned for the OC Streetcar launch marketing campaign. Testing…
OCTA offers free New Year’s Eve bus rides
ORANGE –The Orange County Transportation Authority will provide free bus rides from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, giving passengers a safe and convenient way to…
SAPD seeks hit-and-run driver after multi-vehicle crash involving an OCTA bus
Traffic Detectives are attempting to identify a vehicle involved in a multi-vehicle hit-and-run collision near Fairview Street, just north of 5th Street (across from Lydia Romero Cruz Academy), according to…
The OCTA is offering an incentive if you fill out their online transportation survey
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is preparing for the future of transportation throughout Orange County and invites residents, workers, and community leaders to help shape the long-range vision…
OCTA to welcome service dogs and trainers aboard on Saturday, Oct. 4
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority will again open some OC Buses to the dogs for Service Animal Training Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct.…
Express OCTA buses to the OC Fair are back!
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is once again rolling out the popular OC Fair Express bus service, giving residents and visitors a low-cost and stress-free way to get…
OCTA reassures public: no immigration enforcement on Santa Ana buses
Santa Ana, CA — In response to growing concerns circulating on social media, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has issued a public statement clarifying that immigration enforcement is not taking…
O.C. community rallies to support young boy after tragic loss of mother in crash with an OCTA bus
We posted last month about a fatal collision that happened on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 6:48 a.m. in Fullerton when a man driving a Tesla ran a red light…
OCTA seeks applicants for their Taxpayer Oversight Committee
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Oversight Committee, the committee that ensures transportation funds are being spent as intended. The…
Are OC bus riders ready for a pay-as-you-go fare payment system?
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is preparing this summer to launch a new and modernized fare payment system, designed to enhance accessibility and improve the rider experience for…
Transients cleared from a flood control channel in Santa Ana with rain on the way
O.C. Sheriff's North Patrol deputies contacted 7 individuals, made 5 arrests, and issued citations and warnings for motorized scooters at the Santa Ana River Trail on Sunday. Crews from OC…
Ride OCTA buses for free on Feb. 4 in honor of Transit Equity Day
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority on Tuesday, Feb. 4 will offer free rides on OC Bus all day in honor of Transit Equity Day. Nationally, Transit Equity Day…
The OCTA honors outstanding their employees of the year
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has announced the agency’s employees of the year, honoring three top employees for their contributions helping OCTA continue to achieve organizational excellence and…