Ride Metrolink to the Festival of Whales this Saturday, March 1
Ride Metrolink Free* to the Festival of Whales The Festival of Whales is coming to Dana Point March 1, 2, 8 and 9. Rain or shine, the event will feature…
OCTA applauds implementation of positive train control by Metrolink
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 20, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 OCTA Applauds Implementation of Positive Train Control Metrolink will be the first commuter…
The OCTA’s Measure M is on track according to a new independent review
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 13, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 Measure M On Track, Independent Review Finds Half-cent sales tax is driving force…
Santa Ana resident Blanca Ibarra among OCTA’s Employees of the Year
[caption id="attachment_42652" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Supervisor Nelson congratulating Blanca Ibarra, who was named Employee of the Year[/caption] OCTA Awards Employees of the Year By Shawn Nelson, Chairman of the OC Board…
Annual OCTA Measure M public hearing set for Feb. 11
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Feb. 3, 2014 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Joel Zlotnik, (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter, (714) 560-5697 Annual Measure M Public Hearing Set Feb. 11 for Taxpayers Oversight Committee Half-cent sales…
OCTA Chairman Shawn Nelson announces 2014 Transportation Initiatives
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 30, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 OCTA Chairman Shawn Nelson announces 2014 Transportation Initiatives Goals focus on delivering transportation solutions for all Orange…
OCTA Customers can save $4 on Tet Festival admission
OCTA Customers save $4 On Tet Festival Admission By: Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates Come celebrate the Year of the Horse at the world’s largest Tet Festival outside of Vietnam…
Supervisor Nelson selected as the new OCTA Board Chairman
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan. 13, 2014 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 Supervisor Shawn Nelson Selected as OCTA Board Chairman Director Jeffrey Lalloway will serve as…
Integrated bus safety promotions engage Orange County riders
Integrated Bus Safety Promotions Engage Orange County Riders By: Orange County Supervisor Shawn Nelson Recognizing the importance of bus safety, OCTA recently launched a series of videos, contests and social…
OCTA offers free bus rides on New Year’s Eve
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 23, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 OCTA Offers Free Bus Rides on New Year’s Eve Those celebrating the New Year can…
OCTA Board rejects high-occupancy toll lanes for the 405 Freeway
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 9, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ted Nguyen (714) 560-5334/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 OCTA Board Selects One Lane in Each Direction for I-405 To speed up delivery…
Assemblyman Mansoor to introduce legislation to stop toll lanes on the 405
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2013 Contact: Saulo Londono, (714) 227-4009 MEDIA ADVISORY: ASM. MANSOOR PRESS CONFERENCE Assemblyman Allan Mansoor To Introduce Legislation Will hold press conference prior to Monday's…
Industry peers recognize the OCTA for “Best Practices”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 27, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 Industry Peers Recognize OCTA For ‘Best Practices’ OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson requested unprecedented peer…
The OCTA will put freeway construction on hold for Thanksgiving
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 22, 2013 FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697 Freeway Construction On Hold For Thanksgiving No closures anticipated on projects throughout the holiday…
OCTA Director “Election”: Good and Bad News
[caption id="attachment_16926" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Anaheim Mayor Tom Tait wins OCTA Board seatGraphic: saveanaheim.com[/caption] From the OC Politics Blog Thursday last, the OCTA City Selection Committee (comprised of all 34 OC…