ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is preparing for the future of transportation throughout Orange County and invites residents, workers, and community leaders to help shape the long-range vision through the development of Directions 2050.

Every four years, OCTA updates its Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), which evaluates how Orange County’s population, economy, and travel demands will evolve over the next two decades and beyond. Directions 2050 will look ahead to the year 2050 and outline strategies to ensure that the county’s transportation system remains efficient, safe, balanced, and sustainable.

“The Long-Range Transportation Plan will help us prepare for Orange County’s future mobility needs by assessing growth trends and identifying the best ways to invest in our transportation network,” said OCTA Chair Doug Chaffee, also the Chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors and Fourth District Supervisor. “We want to hear directly from those who use our roads, buses, trains, and bikeways every day to help shape a vision that serves our entire county.”

Opportunities for Public Input

Community feedback is essential to ensure the plan reflects the needs of Orange County residents. Opportunities to participate include:

• OCTA LRTP Zoom Webinar
• Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025
• 6 to 7 p.m.
• (Also simulcast in Spanish and Vietnamese)
• Registration Link: LRTP-Meeting.com
• Webinar ID: 874 9182 4606
• Call-in: 213-338-8477

There is also an Online Survey, available through Nov. 9 at octa.net/LRTP. (Survey participants will be entered for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards.)

Directions 2050 will serve as a roadmap for Orange County’s transportation investments, addressing long-term challenges such as population growth, emerging technologies, climate resilience, and sustainable travel options.

The plan will continue to be developed through 2026 and is scheduled to go before the OCTA Board of Directors for consideration before being submitted to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) for inclusion in the regional transportation plan.

For more information, to register for events, and to sign up for project updates, visit octa.net/LRTP.

About OCTA:

The Orange County Transportation Authority is the county transportation planning commission, responsible for funding and implementing transit and capital projects for a balanced and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. With the mission of keeping Orange County moving, this includes freeways and express lanes, bus and rail transit, rideshare, commuter rail and active transportation. To sign up for more OCTA news, visit octa.net/GetConnected.