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…
Santa Ana Metrolink Rail maintenance work, set for August 23-27
Starting Monday, August 23rd through Friday, August 27, 2021, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.Even within…
The OCTA welcomes back bus riders with additional service and discounted Welcome Passes
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority this week increased OC Bus service on several routes and introduced a discounted Welcome Pass to encourage riders to safely return to using…
The OCTA works through pandemic challenges for O.C.’s transportation future
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is continuing to keep its promises to deliver a balanced and sustainable transportation network for Orange County, pushing through ongoing challenges of the…
Northbound Flower Street between First Street and McFadden Avenue to close on July 24
Northbound Flower Street between First Street and McFadden Avenue will be closed on Saturday, July 24, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. This closure is due to a paving…
Free bus rides for youth under 18 starting in Orange County this September
ORANGE – Orange County youth will soon be able to ride free on OC Bus under a promotional program approved this week by the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of…
Intersection closure at Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street to start on July 19
OC Streetcar crews will be working during the day and night at the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for track construction. To accommodate this work, a full closure of…