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Joel Zlotnik
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Board Actions Archive

Meeting of April 23, 2012

  • Board Approves Millions for Orange County Streets and Signals
  • Board Discusses I-405 Improvement Project Alternatives
  • Board Honors Employees of the Month

Meeting of April 9, 2012

  • Additional Federal Funding Identified for Rail Projects
  • Adjustments Made to OC Bridges Funding
  • County of Orange to Maintain M2 Environmental Mitigation Property

Meeting of March 26, 2012

  • Bikeways Strategy Increases Connectivity Between Destinations
  • CEO Gives Year-End Report
  • Board Honors Sheriff’s Department Employee of the Quarter
  • Board Honors Employees of the Month

Meeting of March 12, 2012

  • 19th Street Bridge Removed From Master Plan of Arterial Highways
  • Board OKs Working With High-Speed Rail on Blended Approach
  • United States Fish and Wildlife Service to Maintain M2 Environmental Program Property
  • Fuel Crisis Contingency Plan Update

Meeting of Feb. 27, 2012

  • Measure M2 Delivery Options Expedite Programs, Assess Impacts
  • Board Honors Freeway Service Patrol Operator of the Year
  • Board Recognizes Sheriff’s Department Employee of the Quarter
  • Board Recognizes Employees of the Month

Meeting of Feb. 13, 2012

  • CEO Kempton Announces Goals
  • Comments Given on 2012 Regional Transportation Plan
  • Board Approves Guidelines Assessing Possible Transit Projects
  • Board Recognizes Employees of the Year

Meeting of Jan. 23, 2012

  • Chairman Glaab Announces Goals
  • OCTA Initiates Countywide Bikeways Planning
  • Santa Ana Transit Terminal to Be Sold
  • Board Recognizes Employees of the Month

Meeting of Jan. 9, 2012

  • Glaab Selected To Lead OCTA As New Chairman
  • Survey Finds Measure M Receives High Satisfaction Rating
  • Purchases Preserve Land While Advancing Freeway Construction
  • Updates Given on Rail and Facility Programs

Meeting of Dec. 12, 2011

  • Study Finds Pavement in the O.C. is the Best in California
  • More Green Lights, Less Time Wasted for Orange County Drivers
  • Recommendations Given to High-Speed Rail
  • Board Recognizes Employees of the Month

Meeting of Nov. 28, 2011

  • Progress Shown For Measure M2 Projects
  • Survey Shows Satisfaction With 91 Express Lanes
  • Traffic Congestion in OC Shows Improvement
  • Board Recognizes Employees of the Month

Meeting of Nov. 14, 2011

  • OCTA Teams Up With Riverside to Extend 91 Express Lanes
  • O.C. Bridges Grade Separation Program Presents Updates
  • Capital Programs Division Gives Update
  • Board Discusses High-Speed Rail Plans
  • Board Recognizes Employee of the Month

Meeting of Oct. 24, 2011

  • Millions Go To Reducing Transportation Barriers To Employment
  • Transit System Study Recommendations Given
  • Tustin Metrolink Structure Opens For Commuters
  • Jingle Pass Offers Unlimited Rides This Holiday Season
  • Board Recognizes Employees of the Month

Meeting of Oct. 7, 2011

  • Chair Bates Shares Updates On 10 Strategic Initiatives For 2011
  • California Department Of Parks And Recreation To Maintain M2 Environmental Program Property
  • Planning Division Shares Progress Updates
  • ROADEO Award Winners Receive Recognition

Meeting of Sept. 26, 2011

  • OCTA Appoints Hennessey As Public Board Member
  • Signal Synch To Speed Up Drive For Commuters On La Palma Avenue
  • Assemblyman Recognized For Work On Taxicab Patron Safety Bill
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Month
  • OCTA Recognizes Sheriff’s Department Employee

Meeting of Aug. 8, 2011

  • Nearly $3 Million Goes to O.C. Oceans, Beaches
  • Signal Synchronization Speeds Up Drive For Commuters
  • Board Approves Extended Soundwall For Seal Beach
  • CEO Second Quarter Report Presents Great Results

Meeting of July 25, 2011

  • Transit System Study Explores New Transportation Options
  • Placentia Avenue Grade Separation Headed To Construction
  • Moulton Parkway, Atlanta Avenue Improvements On The Way
  • Employees Of The Month

Meeting of June 27, 2011

  • 2010 Regional Capacity Call For Projects Award
  • Committee Members Selected For Oversight Of Measure M Funds
  • OCTA Roadeo Team Places 10th
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Month
  • OCTA Recognizes Sheriff Department Employee

Meeting of June 13, 2011

  • Board Approves $1.1 Billion Budget For 2011-12
  • OCTA Seeks New Public Board Member
  • M2 Funds Headed to Signal Synchronization Projects

Meeting of May 23, 2011

  • Board Welcomes New Member Lorri Galloway
  • Positive Train Control Gets Additional Funding
  • OCTA Meets Third Quarter Communications Goals
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of May 9, 2011

  • OCTA Receives High Marks On Bus Safety Audit
  • Measure M2 Progress Report Highlights Projects
  • Adjustments Made To Increase Metrolink Service And Day-Long Pass
  • CEO Meets First Quarter Goals

Meeting of April 25, 2011

  • Sustainable Communities Strategy Plan Reopens For Public Comments
  • Board Approves Further Study of San Diego Freeway I-405 Alternatives
  • OCTA Receives Funds For Orange County Fair Bus Service
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Month
  • Outgoing TPS Chief Receives Resolution of Appreciation
  • Board Recognizes Transit Police Services Employee Of The Quarter

Meeting of April 11, 2011

  • OCTA Navigates Through Recession, What To Expect Now
  • Board Approves Changes To Grant-Funded City Projects
  • Board Receives Update On Progress Of Rail Projects

Meeting of March 28, 2011

  • OCTA Celebrates Measure M Sunset
  • OCTA To Implement Finalized Long-Range Transportation Plan
  • OCTA Fare Policy Changes Coming In June
  • California High-Speed Rail Chief Provides Update On High-Speed Rail
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of March 14, 2011

  • Measure M Delivers $4 Billion In Transportation Projects
  • Capital Programs Division Meets Metrics for Second Quarter
  • Parking Expansion Moves Forward At Laguna Niguel / Mission Viejo Metrolink Station

Meeting of Feb. 28, 2011

  • Measure M2 Progress Report Highlights Projects
  • Federal Transportation Issues Under Discussion
  • OCTA Adopts Strategic Plan To Guide Agency, Measure Results
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of Feb. 14, 2011

  • Signal Synchronization Along Beach Boulevard Gives Commuters Green Lights
  • Magnolia Avenue To Get Signal Synchronization
  • ARTIC Project Moves Into Environmental And Design Phase
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Year
  • OCTA Recognizes Freeway Service Patrol Operator Of The Year

Meeting of Jan. 24, 2011

  • Board Chair Unveils Goals For 2011
  • Board Selects Special Needs In Transit Advisory Committee Members
  • Board Honors January Employees Of The Month
  • Board Recognizes Coach Operator For 35 Years Of Safe Driving

Meeting of Jan. 10, 2011 

  • Board Selects New Leaders, Welcomes New Members
  • O.C. Bridges Program Moves Forward On Schedule
  • Bus Book Sales Pilot Program Permanently Adopted
  • Extensive Outreach For West County Connectors Project Continues

Meeting of Dec. 13, 2010 

  • OCTA Recognizes Outgoing Board Member, Welcomes New Members
  • Transit Performance Report Reveals Excellent Safety Record
  • Board Honors December Employees Of The Month
  • Transit Police Services Employee Of The Quarter

Meeting of Nov. 22, 2010 

  • OCTA Recognizes Outgoing Board Members
  • Anaheim And Santa Ana Guideway Projects Move Forward
  • Board Gets Sneak Peek of iPhone Bicycle Application
  • Board Honors November Employees Of The Month
  • Board Honors Coach Operator For 30 Years Of Safe Driving

Meeting of Nov. 8, 2010 

  • Long Range Transportation Plan Looks At Needs During Next 25 Years
  • OCTA Targets Job Creation Through National Initiative
  • OCTA Accepting Applications For 2010 Call For Projects
  • Board Honors November Employees Of The Month
  • Board Recognizes Work Of Transit Police Services, OCTA Employees In Capturing Bus Predator

Meeting of Oct. 25, 2010 

  • Board Defers January Bus Fare Increase Bringing Relief To Riders
  • Signal Synchronization Along 161 Intersections Results in Increased Green Lights
  • Board Provides Authorization To Proceed With Issuance Of Measure M2 Bonds 
  • Board Honors October Employees Of The Month
  • Board Honors Coach Operator For 30 Years Of Safe DrivingLegislative Platforms Ready for Review

Meeting of Sept. 27, 2010 

  • Six Environmental Restoration Projects Move Forward
  • Cities Awarded $12.4 Million for Bikeways, Trails, Landscaping
  • Measure M2 Committee Members Reappointed
  • Board Honors September Employees Of The Month
  • Transit Police Services Employee Of The Quarter

Meeting of Sept. 13, 2010 

  • Board Receives Update On California High-Speed Rail Project
  • Completion Dates Change For Increased Metrolink Service And Railroad Crossing Enhancements
  • Video Surveillance System In The Works For Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center

Meeting of August 23, 2010 

  • CEO Kempton Receives Contract Extension
  • Measure M2 Progress Report Highlights Transportation Projects
  • Construction Firm Selected For Tustin Metrolink Parking Expansion
  • Board Honors August Employees Of The Month
  • Board Recognizes Three Outgoing Citizens’ Advisory Committee Members

Meeting of August 9, 2010        

  • Board Approves Set Of Traffic Solutions For Central County
  • Bus Books To Cost $1 Starting In October
  • Graffiti Tracking Program Wins National Award
  • CEO Provides Update On Goals For 2010

Meeting of July 26, 2010 

  • Measure M2 Early Action Plan in Full Swing
  • OCTA Formalizes Online Communications Guidelines
  • Board Honors July Employees Of The Month
  • Transit Police Services Employee Of The Quarter

Meeting of July 12, 2010       

  • Board Approves Three-Year Coach Operator Contract
  • Bus Books May Cost $1 Starting September
  • Board Receives Quarterly Update On Rail Program
  • Aconnext Website Serves As Hub For Anaheim Transportation Projects

Meeting of June 28, 2010       

  • 2010-11 Measure M2 Sales Tax Revenue Projections Released
  • Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee Vacancies Filled 
  • OCTA Vanpool Program Provides 800,000 Annual Passenger Trips
  • Board Honors June Employees Of The Month

Meeting of June 14, 2010        

  • Board Approves 2010-11 Fiscal Year Budget
  • One-Day Rail And Bus Pass Pilot Program To Launch This Fall
  • Board Recognizes CEO Will Kempton For Leader Of The Year Award
  • University Of California, Irvine To Purchase 25 OCTA Buses

Meeting of May 24, 2010       

  • Environmental Oversight Committee To Conduct Further Study On Restoration Properties
  • Board Honors Coach Operators For 30-Years Of Safe Driving
  • Board Honors May Employees Of The Month

Meeting of May 10, 2010      

  • Signs Point To Stability For FY 2010-2011 Budget
  • Measure M Quarterly Report Indicates Sales Tax Increase
  • OCTA Looking To Fund Bicycle, Pedestrian, Landscaping Projects
  • Board Honors Director Brown For Golden Star Award

Meeting of April 26, 2010     

  • Portions Of I-5 Oso Parkway Interchange Improvements Open To Commuters Next Month
  • Metrolink Service Expansion and Railroad Crossing Safety Improvements Schedule Moves Forward
  • Board Honors April Employees Of The Month
  • Board Recognizes Ad Hoc Committee For Bike To Work Week Efforts

Meeting of April 12, 2010     

  • Further Study Of 91 Express Lanes and SR-241 Connector Under Way
  • Mass Transit Options For Pacific Electric Right-of-Way Under Examination
  • 2010 Long-Range Transportation Plan Up For Review By Cities
  • CEO Kempton Provides First Quarter Update On Goals For 2010

Meeting of March 22, 2010    

  • March Bus Service Reduction Outreach Efforts Continue
  • Parking Expansion At Orange Transportation Center To Move Into Design Phase
  • Deputy CEO Retires, Another Veteran Takes The Wheel
  • Board Honors Lawmakers For Support Of Transportation Bill
  • Board Honors March Employees Of The Month
  • Transit Police Services Employee Of The Quarter

Meeting of March 8, 2010    

  • Board Approves Acceleration of Orangethorpe Avenue Railroad Grade Separation Projects
  • Carpool Lanes Conversion Plan Gets Green Light
  • Oversight Committee Finds OCTA In Compliance With Measure M Spending For 19th Consecutive Year
  • Tunnel Connecting Counties Possible But Financially Challenging

Meeting of February 22, 2010    

  • March Bus Service Reduction Details Released
  • Measure M2 Progress Report Highlights Projects
  • Signal Synchronization Moves Forward As Air Quality Measure
  • Board Honors February Employees Of The Month

Meeting of February 8, 2010    

  • Measure M Quarterly Report Indicates Increase In Sales Tax Revenue
  • Further Study Planned For Express Lanes Option On I-405 Project
  • Funding Limited For STIP Projects
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Year For 2009

Meeting of January 25, 2010   

  • Director Norby Recognized For Public Service
  • Chairman Unveils Goals For The Year
  • Measure M2 Eligibility Guidelines Get Green Light
  • Board Approves Integration Of Two San Diego Freeway Projects
  • Third Quarter Report Indicates Continued Drop In Sales Tax
  • Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of January 11, 2010   

  • OCTA Selects New Leadership, Welcomes Board Member
  • LOSSAN Corridor Improvements Under Way
  • Committee Meetings Reduced To Save Money And Increase Efficiency
  • 91 Express Lanes Survey Shows Increased Customer Satisfaction