OCTA bus drivers may go on strike as soon as Tuesday, Feb. 15
ORANGE – OC Bus passengers should begin to plan for alternate ways to travel after the Orange County Transportation Authority was notified that Teamsters Local 952 might call a coach…
Should the OCTA continue to allow the youth to ride the buses for free?
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is looking for public feedback on the possibility of continuing the Youth Ride Free pass program. OCTA launched a six-month promotional program last…
The OCTA Board selects Orange Mayor Mark A. Murphy to serve as Chairman
ORANGE – Orange Mayor Mark A. Murphy was unanimously elected today as the new Chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, responsible for planning, funding, and delivering…
The OCTA focused on safety and sustainability in 2021
ORANGE – In 2021, the Orange County Transportation Authority continued to adapt and push ahead despite the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, keeping its promises to maintain safety…
The OCTA will once again offer free bus rides to New Years Eve partiers
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is providing safe rides for those ringing in 2022 with free fares on OC Bus from 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31 to…
Metrolink Rail maintenance work in Santa Ana set for Dec. 19 – 21
Starting Sunday, December 19th through Tuesday, December 21, 2021, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 8 p.m. and 4:30 a.m. Even within Quiet Zones,…
Face mask requirement extended for OC buses
Passengers will continue to be required to wear a face covering at least through March 18, 2022, in compliance with federal mandate; OCTA has distributed more than 3.5 million masks…
Santa Ana Blvd. to close from Flower St. to Ross St., starting on Nov. 15
Starting as early as Monday, November 15, 2021, there will be a full closure of Santa Ana Boulevard from Flower Street to Ross Street. The closure will be in effect…
$11M Federal grant will be used to enhance O.C. streets
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority earlier this month awarded nearly $11 million in federal funds for paving and upkeep of streets across Orange County, helping maintain the county’s…
Intersection closure on Santa Ana Blvd. and Shelton Street starting on Oct. 15, 2021
The Santa Ana Boulevard and Shelton Street intersection will be closed starting as early as October 15, 2021, for OC Streetcar construction activity. Access to residences and businesses will be…
Streetcar related intersection closures on Santa Ana Blvd. started this week
Starting as early as October 7, 2021, the Bush Street and Santa Ana Boulevard intersection and the Sycamore Street and Santa Ana Boulevard intersection will be closed. Access to residences…
OCTA to host a day of service animal training aboard OC Bus this Saturday
ORANGE – Whether it’s the loud pop of a car engine, the screech of a car tire as it hugs a turn, or a group of teens talking loudly as…
Metrolink Rail night maintenance work set for Sep. 27 – 29, 2021
Starting Monday, September 27th through Wednesday, September 29, 2021, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.Even within…
The OCTA offers free bus rides for all OC youth
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has launched a Youth Ride Free Pass, a six-month promotional program that allows more than a half-million youth in Orange County the opportunity…
OC Streetcar virtual Open House set for Sep. 8
Please join the OC Streetcar team in a virtual open house on Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at 6 p.m. to learn about construction activities, lane closures, parking restrictions and property…