The bones recently found in Santa Ana were from a Native American
Remember the human remains that were found by a construction crew last week as they worked on the O.C. Streetcar project at 2008 W. 5th St.? Turns out the bones…
Metrolink Rail maintenance work in Santa Ana starting on 9/22
For three nights, starting on Tuesday, 9/22/20 through Thursday 9/24/20, Metrolink will be inspecting and maintaining the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. If…
The OCTA approves $1 million for Santa Ana bus stop upgrades
ORANGE – The OCTA Board of Directors this week approved more than $1 million to make improvements to 35 of the county’s busiest bus stops in the city of Santa…
OC Streetcar construction alert
Preparation work for the O.C. Streetcar track installation is ongoing in Segment 2. Preparation work requires full lane and parking closures on Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Shelton…
OC bus riders can now use their cell phones to see if a bus has available seats
With passenger limits in place to help protect public health through social distancing, passengers can now see how many seats are available as a bus approaches ORANGE – Passengers on…
Former Santa Ana Councilwoman Martinez appointed to the CA Transportation Commission
Michele Martinez, 40, of Santa Ana, has been appointed by California Governor Gavin Newsom to the California Transportation Commission. Martinez has been founder and consultant at Emergent P4 Advisors since…
Public input needed for an O.C. Rail Study on climate change
Online survey seeks suggestions to improve shelters and amenities at Orange County’s 12 rail stations ORANGE – How could climate change and severe weather potentially affect Orange County’s passenger rail…
More OC Streetcar construction starting on August 17
Construction crews will begin preparation work to install the future tracks for the OC Streetcar, on Santa Ana Boulevard from Raitt Street to Shelton Street. For the safety of travelers…
The Tesla X is the OCTA’s first all-electric vanpool vehicle
ORANGE – The doors to a Tesla Model X SUV swung open for the first time to five long-distance commuters, making it the first all-electric vehicle in OCTA’s Vanpool program.…
Metrolink rail maintenance work in Santa Ana starting tonight
For three nights, starting on Tuesday, 7/21/20 through Friday night 7/24/20, Metrolink will be inspecting and maintaining the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 8:00 pm and 6:00 am.…
The OCTA receives $160 million in Federal CARES Act funding
Federal Transit Administration Funds will help sustain OC Bus operations at necessary levels as a result of COVID-19 health crisis. ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has been awarded…
More nighttime I-5 Freeway construction starting tonight
The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled to continue paving, striping, and installing overhead signs for two nights: Tuesday, June 30th through Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 8:30 p.m.…
The OCTA sets course for all zero-emission buses by 2040
Plans are in-line with state mandate, as OCTA continues to test hydrogen fuel-cell electric and plug-in battery-electric technologies in two pilot programs ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority board…
Nighttime work on the 5 Freeway continues tonight
The I-5 Central Corridor HOV Project is scheduled for nighttime paving activity for two nights, starting: Monday, June 15th and June 16th, 2020 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. The…
The OCTA approves a $1.4 billion balanced budget for FY 2020-21
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has approved a budget of more than $1.4 billion for the upcoming fiscal year – a balanced budget that makes conservative assumptions due…