OCTA invests over $37M in local O.C. streets
ORANGE – Cities throughout Orange County will receive more than $37 million in transportation sales tax funds to help ease traffic by making improvements to streets and timing of traffic…
OCTA celebrates Earth Day and is dedicated to helping the environment year-round
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority joins in celebration of Earth Day this week and remains always committed to protecting what makes Orange County such a special place to…
OCTA bus driver hiring event set for April 26 in Garden Grove
OC Workforce Solutions is hosting a hiring event at OCTA (Orange County Transportation Authority) on Wednesday April 26, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at OC Workforce Solutions Center,…
Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner rail service restored after emergency stabilization effort
ORANGE – All regular Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner service is scheduled to resume beginning Monday, April 17, after the Orange County Transportation Authority’s emergency construction work has been successful…
OCTA offers free bus rides on Earth Day
ORANGE – On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, do your part to honor the planet by taking advantage of free bus rides being offered by the Orange County Transportation Authority.…
Free OCTA bus operator academy starting on April 8 at Saddleback College
Next week, Saddleback College is ready to start cohort 5 of the Free Bus Operator Academy Training Program. Saddleback College and OCTA have partnered to develop career opportunities for underemployed,…
The OCTA seeks members for Taxpayer Oversight Committee
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Oversight Committee. The Taxpayer Oversight Committee is an 11-member committee that monitors OCTA’s use…
Ride OC Buses free on Transit Equity Day, Feb. 4, and honor Rosa Parks
https://youtu.be/v8A9gvb5Fh0 Ride OC Buses free on Transit Equity Day, Saturday, Feb. 4 in honor of Rosa Parks and her historic efforts to keep public transportation equitable for everyone. Enjoy free…
The OCTA seeks public input on transportation plans for the next 20 years and beyond
ORANGE –The Orange County Transportation Authority is looking for public input to help continue planning for an efficient, balanced and sustainable transportation network through the next 20 years and beyond.…
Retired police chief elected as the new Chair of the OCTA
Gene Hernandez, former Chino Police Chief ORANGE – Yorba Linda Mayor Gene Hernandez was unanimously elected today as the new Chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors,…
Free New Year’s bus rides offered by the OCTA
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is providing safe rides for those ringing in 2023 with free fares on OC Bus from 6 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 31 to…
Stuff OCTA buses with toys for kids in need on Dec. 16
ORANGE – Those looking to spread some holiday cheer this year can help fill OCTA buses with toys for local children in need at the annual Orange County Stuff-a-Bus event…
OC Streetcar public meetings set for Dec. 15
OCTA is hosting two OC Streetcar informational meetings on Thursday, December 15 discussing current and anticipated construction activities on 4th St and Segment 5 of the route. Both meetings will…
The OCTA and their maintenance workers have reached a new contract deal
ORANGE –The Orange County Transportation Authority and the union representing OCTA’s maintenance employees, Teamsters Local 952, have reached a deal on terms on a new contract, ensuring that buses will…
OCTA calls on their service worker union to continue talks to avoid strike
ORANGE – Encouraged by progress in recent negotiations, the Orange County Transportation Authority has sent a letter requesting talks continue with the union representing OCTA maintenance employees in an effort…