Orange Country Transportation Authority

ORANGE – Updated Nighttime Closure Shcedule- Thursday, December 13 - Sunday, December 16

ORANGE – Nighttime closures this week are scheduled Tuesday, December 4 through Saturday,December 8.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority was honored by the Orange County Business Council for turning transportation “red tape” into work opportunities in Orange County.

ORANGE – The long-awaited road extension over the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) connecting the Anaheim Resort District and Platinum Triangle finished construction this month.

ORANGE – The OCTA board of directors approved a proposed bus fare increase after two months of community outreach and discussion about the measure to help address rising operation costs.

ORANGE – People headed to Thanksgiving feasts will enjoy a more relaxed commute as construction closures throughout the county will be postponed for the holiday weekend.

ORANGE – Flanked by Marine Corps color guards and against a backdrop of banners of the five branches of the U.S. military, OCTA officials and employees gathered to honor veterans last Wednesday afternoon.

OCTA will welcome 10 new members to the board of directors in the next two months to succeed the current board members as their terms come to a close.  

OCTA Deputy CEO Darrell Johnson met with more than 60 members of the Orange County Association of Realtors last Friday to share multiple South County and OCTA improvement projects underway in the area.

Portions of the westbound SR-22 and I-405 freeways will be closed nightly, Tuesday through Friday, between Valley View Street and Studebaker Road. Specific dates and times are listed here.

In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday there are no closures scheduled Wednesday, November 21 through Sunday, November 25. Nightly closures will resume Monday, November 26.

Portions of the westbound SR-22 and I-405 freeways will be closed nightly, Tuesday through Friday, between Valley View Street and Studebaker Road. Specific dates and times are listed below. 

ORANGE – OCTA is inviting members of the community to provide input about three new proposed bus service ideas in a series of community meetings this week.

Ten-Day Closure Planned For Placentia Avenue Railroad Crossing

ORANGE – Placentia Avenue will be closed for 10 days beginning this Friday to allow construction crews to shift the railroad tracks and prepare for the opening of the new bypass road.

ORANGE – A new 814-space parking structure is slated to open tomorrow for commuters at the Fullerton Transportation Center, serving Amtrak, Metrolink and OCTA passengers.  

 ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is celebrating its 40th year of bus service with free bus rides the week of June 18.

ORANGE – Placentia Avenue will be closed for 10 days beginning this Friday to allow construction crews to shift the railroad tracks and prepare for the opening of the new bypass road.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority board of directors today approved the budget for next fiscal year, which runs from July 1 through June 30, 2013.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority received 17 awards for superior work in public relations and marketing, including the highest honor of Best in Show for the O.C. Jobs Now Initiative.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority recently approved $4.7 million in funds for six restoration projects to help preserve open space lands throughout Orange County.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority recently received statewide recognition as Paratransit System of the Year for its ACCESS paratransit service, which provides more than 1.3 million trips annually for seniors and persons with disabilities.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority recently received statewide recognition as Paratransit System of the Year for its ACCESS paratransit service, which provides more than 1.3 million trips annually for seniors and persons with disabilities.

ORANGE – The Southern California Army Advisory Council recognized the Orange County Transportation Authority on Monday as a military friendly employer for its efforts in actively recruiting veterans.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is working to make end of the year celebrations safe and hassle-free by offering free bus rides between 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31 and 2:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.

ORANGE – The extension of the successful 91 Express Lanes into Riverside County took a big step forward this week as the transportation agencies overseeing the project came to terms on how to construct and operate the toll road.

ORANGE – Join OCTA for a free night of family fun on Dec. 16 at the Irvine Spectrum when you ride Metrolink. Visitors who show their passes will receive a $10 credit to Dave and Busters and a free appetizer or dessert at Red Robin, taco at Wahoo’s Fish Tacos and free ride on the carousel or Ferris wheel. 

ORANGE – The Orange Freeway (SR-57) will close in both directions Saturday night as part of the SR-57 northbound improvement project.

ORANGE – Construction crews will completely close the northbound San Diego Freeway (I-405) Saturday night, and continue nighttime closures for three to four weeks, weather permitting.

ORANGE – Santa Claus is coming to town in a bus and is looking to Orange County to help fill it with toys. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is teaming up with ABC7, Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks to support the Spark of Love toy drive by stuffing buses with toys.

ORANGE – Relief is on the way for commuters traveling on the Orange Freeway (SR-57) as the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) start work on a new lane that will help improve traffic on one of the busiest stretches of the freeway.

ORANGE – Join OCTA for a night of live music, extended happy hour and free appetizers at Ruby’s Diner/Streamliner Lounge near the Orange train station on Friday.

ORANGE – Construction crews will completely close the Valley View Street Bridge off of the Garden Grove Freeway (SR-22) Friday night and reopen it Monday morning as part of the Orange County Transportation Authority’s West County Connectors Project.

ORANGE – Commuters can now grab their bikes and get on board a train as Metrolink rolls out bike cars throughout the 512-mile network.

As cycling’s popularity as a commuting option continues to grow, Metrolink is introducing bike cars into weekday service on 34 trains to provide for additional bike storage. Cyclists gathered today in Orange County for the inaugural ride.

ORANGE – OCTA is offering an unlimited-use bus pass this holiday season to get riders where they need to go for half the cost.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is joining transit agencies across the nation in a Moment of Remembrance this Sunday, Sept. 11.

At 10 a.m., a moment of silence will be observed to remember the more than 3,000 people that lost their lives during the terrorist attacks and those who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving out nation in the war against terrorism.

ORANGE – More than 250 people came together today in a first-of-its kind summit to discuss factors that create jobs and offer solutions to expediting transportation projects for America’s future.

The Jobs Now Summit brought together transportation officials, business leaders, economists, labor representatives and workers throughout the nation. The event provided an opportunity for open dialogue to highlight the importance of infrastructure investment as a way to create desperately needed jobs in an industry still reeling from the recession.

ORANGE – Transportation officials, business leaders, economists and labor representatives will join together in a first-of-its kind summit to highlight the importance of infrastructure investment as a way to create desperately needed jobs in an industry still reeling from the recession.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority applauded U.S. Rep. Gary Miller (R-Brea) today for releasing the Breaking Down Barriers Act of 2011 intended to speed up the delivery of transportation projects and put hundreds of thousands of Americans to work.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority applauded congressional leaders and U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) today for taking the necessary steps to invest in America’s transportation future by releasing the federal transportation reauthorization bill.

ORANGE – The Santa Ana (I-5) Gateway Project that widened the last two miles of the I-5 near the Orange County line was named Freeway Project of the Year by the California Transportation Foundation.

Annual inflation adjustment goes into effect July 1, tolls decreasing during two time periods based on congestion management pricing policy

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is accepting applications to fill a public member seat available on the board of directors.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is working to make the end of the year celebrations safe and hassle-free by offering free bus rides between 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, and 2:30 a.m. on New Year’s Day, Jan. 1.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking public feedback through Jan. 10 on a conservation plan that will examine habitat and identify measures to protect that habitat and species in Orange County.

ORANGE – Santa Claus is coming to town in a bus and is looking to Orange County to help fill it with toys. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is teaming up with ABC7, Honda Center and the Anaheim Ducks to support the Spark of Love toy drive by stuffing buses with toys.

ORANGE – Caltrans today announced the completion of a $65 million project that will relieve congestion and ease a chronic traffic bottleneck along State Route 91, a major transportation artery connecting Orange County with the Inland Empire.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking public feedback through Dec. 13 on transportation strategies for the 2010 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP).

ORANGE – Construction work is under way on the West County Connectors and open houses are planned in the coming weeks for residents to stay informed about the project.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Teamsters Local 952 announced today they have reached a deal on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement for their maintenance and service workers.

ORANGE – Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) bus riders will not see a 25 percent bus fare increase in January as scheduled.

ORANGE – The first group of railroad crossing safety enhancements that will lead to quiet zones for cities along the tracks throughout Orange County are now complete.

ORANGE – Southern California will benefit from the more than $38 million awarded by the Federal Railroad Administration to help implement positive train control.

ORANGE – As part of the Riverside Freeway (SR-91) eastbound lane addition project, the eastbound SR-91 to northbound Chino Valley Freeway (SR-71) connector will close for 15 days beginning at midnight, Saturday, Oct. 9.

ORANGE – Traffic relief is on the way for drivers as work wraps up on the I-5 Gateway project, a $335 million effort that has added two lanes in each direction on the Santa Ana Freeway near the county line.

State and local officials celebrated today during a dedication ceremony for the I-5 Gateway project, a partnership between the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and California Department of Transportation (Caltrans).

ORANGE – Orange County Transportation Authority Chairman Jerry Amante recognized Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and members of the Transit Police Services for receiving a Gold Award from the American Public Transportation Association for developing and implementing a program to combat graffiti.

ORANGE – Jim Beil, a 22-year transportation veteran from Caltrans, will join the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as the new executive director of Capital Programs.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors and Teamsters Local 952 announced today they have reached a deal on a new three-year collective bargaining agreement.

Those who pledge have the opportunity to win a year of free meals from El Pollo Loco June 16, 2010 ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is offering coupons, prizes and maybe even your name on the side of a bus if you pledge to ditch your car and let someone else do the driving as part of Dump the Pump this week. Riders can log on to www.OCTA.net/dumpthepump until June 18 and pledge to “Dump the Pump” by choosing not to drive solo or using other forms of transportation. Participants who register will have a unique opportunity for their names to be featured on a 40-foot bus that will crisscross Orange County for approximately one year. “Instead of driving alone, commuters have a wide array of options when it comes to commuting,” OCTA Chairman Jerry Amante said. “Commuters can either take the buses, ride Metrolink trains, carpool, vanpool and even bike to work or walk.” Everyone who pledges to Dump the Pump will be entered into a drawing and one lucky winner will receive a year of free meals from El Pollo Loco worth more than $500. “El Pollo Loco is proud to join OCTA in spreading the word about fuel conservation,” said El Pollo Loco CEO and President Steve Carley. “We encourage the people of Orange County to explore the many different transportation options available to them.” OCTA also created unique badges that participants can proudly display on their social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook to share how they used other transportation options instead of driving. The American Public Transportation Association sponsors the national Dump the Pump Day, which takes place tomorrow June 17. OCTA’s week-long promotion kicked off with a rider appreciation event on June 14 at the Fullerton Transportation Center. The first 50 people who attended the event received El Pollo Loco certificates for a free two-piece chicken meal. Participants at the event also added their names to a parked bus that later will be fully covered with names of all participants of Dump the Pump week from across Orange County. So far, more than 800 people have pledged to Dump the Pump.

ORANGE – Orange County Transportation Authority CEO Will Kempton was named one of the nation’s top 10 ten public works leaders in the U.S. by the American Public Works Association, a national organization representing public works officials and civil engineers.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee.

ORANGE – Darrell Johnson, a transportation industry veteran and longtime supporter of public transit, has been named the new deputy CEO of the Orange County Transportation Authority.

ORANGE – Newly selected Orange County Transportation Authority Chairman Jerry Amante unveiled his strategic initiatives for the year ahead, placing the focus on how the agency operates and continuing to deliver projects in this difficult economic climate.

ORANGE – OCTA Vice Chairman Jerry Amante was unanimously selected this morning as the new chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board of directors.

ORANGE – At his first board meeting as the new Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CEO, Darrell Johnson unveiled his strategic initiatives for the year ahead, placing a high priority on creating services to meet community needs, ensuring sustainability of transit systems and advancing the delivery of Measure M2 projects.

ORANGE – OCTA Vice Chairman Jerry Amante was unanimously selected this morning as the new chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board of directors.

ORANGE – OCTA Vice Chairman Jerry Amante was unanimously selected this morning as the new chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board of directors.

ORANGE – The Transit Committee voted Thursday to recommend a bus service reduction plan to the board that would eliminate 150,000 annual revenue vehicle hours in March through a combination of eliminating routes, reducing bus frequency, restructuring routes and reducing trips.

ORANGE – Work began today on the $59.5 million Riverside Freeway (SR-91) Lane Addition Project, Orange County’s largest infrastructure improvement project funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009 .

ORANGE – Peter Buffa will continue to play a fundamental role in guiding how Orange County moves for the years to come by serving as a public member on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s board of directors.

ORANGE –Finding the information you need on the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Web site has never been easier, thanks to a redesigned layout and added features.

OCTA Employee Bekele Demissie named Business Leader of the Year

ORANGE – The U.S. Conference of Mayors recently appointed Miguel Pulido, mayor of Santa Ana and a member of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board of directors, to serve as chairman of the Energy Policy Committee.

ORANGE – With gas prices soaring in 2007 and the recession taking a toll soon after, drivers in the Los Angeles/Orange County region have seen a slight relief on congested roads.

Annual inflation adjustment goes into effect July 1, toll decreasing during one time period based on congestion management pricing policy

ORANGE – Two Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) teams took home honors at the Southern California Regional Bus Roadeo competition and will travel to Seattle in May to compete in the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) Annual International Bus Roadeo.

Fewer vehicles translates into lowering tolls through congestion management pricing policy

ORANGE – Art Leahy, chief executive officer of the Orange County Transportation Authority, announced today that he will be leaving his post at the end of the month to head Metro in Los Angeles.

ORANGE – Today’s early-morning approval of the state budget will have devastating impacts for Orange County bus riders as the Legislature voted to eliminate a steady stream of transit funding.

ORANGE – The check is in the mail for the Riverside Freeway (SR-91) improvement project from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), American Automobile Association and Orange County Business Council are calling upon Governor Schwarzenegger, transportation leaders and state and federal delegation members to pursue important changes to the federal economic stimulus plan.

ORANGE – OCTA Vice Chairman Peter Buffa was unanimously selected this morning as the new chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board of directors.

ORANGE, Calif. – Marines returning to civilian life landed at the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) last week as part of an innovative program to introduce the men and women to careers in transportation.

ORANGE, Calif. – Metrolink commuter rail and bus ridership continued to soar in September over last year as more residents discover taking public transportation is an ideal way to save money during the tough economic times.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board of directors on Monday honored Marian Bergeson, outgoing member of the California Transportation Commission (CTC), for her commitment and dedication to enhancing transportation.

ORANGE – Metrolink ridership during June in Orange County saw one of the largest single month increases over the last five years as more residents discover taking the train is an ideal way to beat the high cost of gas.

ORANGE – Residents who wonder how Orange County transportation decisions are made but don’t have time to spend two or more hours sitting in a board room, now have an option.

SANTA ANA — The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) captured 10 awards for superior work in public relations and marketing, including the highest honor of Best in Show for the Santa Ana Freeway (I-5) Gateway Project outreach program.

ORANGE – Residents who wonder how Orange County transportation decisions are made but don’t have time to spend two or more hours sitting in a board room, now have an option.

ORANGE — The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) was awarded the prestigious national Silver Anvil Award from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for its issues-management work during a bus strike last summer.

ORANGE – Andrea West has been named the new local government relations representative for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).

ORANGE – Laura Teel has been named the new associate community relations specialist for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA).