Free OCTA bus rides available on Election Day
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority wants to make it easier for everyone to get out and vote. So, all day on Election Day – Tuesday, Nov. 5 – OC…
The OCTA will be moving to a new building they bought in Santa Ana
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is set to close escrow on a building that will serve as its new headquarters – a move expected to save taxpayers approximately…
U.S. Rep. Correa secures a $25M grant for the Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) and Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua announced $25 million in federal funding for the City of Santa Ana for the Santa Ana…
The OC Streetcar’s costs and delays continue to spiral
Although California High-Speed Rail is unlikely to ever reach Anaheim’s overbuilt ARTIC station, Orange County nonetheless has its own rail boondoggle: the OC Streetcar. Like high-speed rail, the streetcar is…
The connection between the northbound 5 Fwy. and the 405 Freeway will close on Feb. 8 and 9
Caltrans Orange County District 12 will close the connector from the northbound I-5 Freeway to the northbound I-405 Freeway for 55 hours beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, February 9, until…
The OCTA will offer free bus rides on New Year’s Eve
Heading to a New Year’s Eve celebration? You can count on the OCTA to get you there safely. And don’t worry about the bus fare either, since they are offering…
Santa Ana awarded $4M to improve the train station and bus stops and create green spaces
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency has received over $4 million in Clean California grants that will be used to refurbish our iconic train…
Time to take OCTA’s OC Transit Vision survey
Updating the OC Transit Vision Master Plan will enhance transit-related equity, sustainability, public health, socioeconomic mobility, and quality of life in the county. Take OCTA's online survey to let them…
Costa Mesa Mayor Stephens named to the OCTA’s Board Of Directors
Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens was elected by representatives of the 10 cities of Orange County’s Fifth Supervisorial District to serve as a Director on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s…
Students with I.D.s may now ride Metrolink trains for free to any destination
Lifestyle imagery from Spring 2023 Metrolink, Southern California's regional passenger rail provider, has launched its Student Adventure Pass. This pilot program allows any student with valid school identification to obtain…
OCTA selects firm to improve the OC Bus Rider Validation System
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has selected INIT Innovations in Transportation, Inc. as the contractor to develop and implement an innovative and more equitable rider validation system for…
OCTA’s new 14-mile 405 Express Lanes is expected to open by Dec 1, 2023
ORANGE – Travelers on one of the nation’s busiest highways are about to see their drive improve as two new regular lanes and the 405 Express Lanes are expected to…
Dozens of service dogs practiced riding on OC Buses last Saturday
ORANGE – At one curb, Molly the white lab mix, wagged her tail as the ramp came to a stop and she successfully guided her trainer onto an OC ACCESS…
Dogs to board OC buses on Saturday during OCTA service animal training
ORANGE – Dogs training to serve people with special needs require practice, learning to deal with distractions and loud noises – yelling, pops, screeches – everything they could encounter on…
Free OCTA bus rides on Oct. 4 to celebrate Ride Share Week
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is encouraging commuters to give up the solo drive and save time and money by sharing the ride, trying an alternate form of…