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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

Meeting of December 14, 2009

Director Green Recognized For Public Service
Metrolink Expansion Plans Scaled Back In M2 Early Action Plan
Digitized Agendas To Save Money And Reduce Environmental Impact
Board Honors Employees Of The Month
Transit Police Services Deputy Of The Quarter Is Recognized

Meeting of November 23, 2009

Board Approves March Bus Service Reductions
Signal Synchronization Will Replace Bus Rapid Transit
Irvine And Laguna Woods Enter Phase Two Of Go Local
Board Recognizes Coach Operator For 30 Years Of Safe Driving
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of November 3, 2009

March Bus Service Cuts Reduced To 150,000 Revenue Vehicle Hours
Measure M Quarterly Report Indicates Sales Tax Drop Will Continue
Reduced Responsibility For Maintaining Bus Stops Saves Money
Board Congratulates Winners Of OCTA’s 34th Annual Bus Roadeo

Meeting of October 26, 2009

Public Weighs In On March Bus Service Cuts
Go Local Program Moves Forward
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of October 9, 2009

Chairman Buffa Selected For Another Term
Director Cavecche Recognized For Leadership Award
Board Receives Update On Projects Funded By American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Reduced Set Of Alternatives OK’d For Central County Study

Meeting of September 28, 2009

El Toro Road To Get Synchronized
Initial Phase Of Video Surveillance At Three Transit Centers Under Way
OCTA Unveils New And Improved Web Site
Board Honors Coach Operator For 30-Years Of Safe Driving
Board Honors Transit Police Services Deputy Of The Quarter

Meeting of September 14, 2009

Board Discusses Scenarios For March 2010 Bus Service Reduction
Buena Park And Tustin Move Into Phase Two Of Go Local
Board Reviews Options For New Bus Fare System

Meeting of August 24, 2009

Board Receives Update On Projects Funded By Federal Stimulus Money
Planning Team Shares Options To Improve I-405
ARTIC Receives Prestigious Award For Design Excellence
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of August 10, 2009

Board Supports High-Speed Rail Funding Plan
Orange County Rail System Enhancement Rolls Forward
Revenue Update Looks Grim
Board Receives Update On Katella Avenue Smart Street Project

Meeting of July 27, 2009

Support Of Continuous Access Carpool Lanes On The Rise
Stimulus Dollars Sought For Anaheim Interchange Project
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of July 13, 2009

Bus Service Reductions Pushed Back To March
Laguna Beach Goes Into Step Two Of Go Local
Riverside Freeway Projects Rolls Forward
Orange Transportation Center To Expand Parking

Meeting of June 22, 2009

Newly Named CEO Of OCTA To Begin Aug. 3
ARTIC Design Phase Moves Forward
Board Honors Coach Operator For 30-Years Of Safe Driving
Board Honors Employees Of The Month
Board Recognizes Transit Police Services Deputy Of The Quarter

Meeting of June 8, 2009

Board Decides On September Bus Service Reductions
Board Approves Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Budget
Santa Ana Revenue Room To Close
Railroad Grade Separation Projects Under Way

Meeting of May 22, 2009

Public Provides Feedback On Bus Service Reductions
Prospect Of High Speed Rail Moves Forward
Board Approves Bikeways Strategic Plan
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of May 11, 2009

Bus Service Reductions To Continue
Board Approves Changes To Arterial Highways
First Quarter Measure M Progress Report Highlights Construction Efforts
Budget Proposals For Fiscal Year 2009-10

Meeting of April 27, 2009

Open Houses Planned For Bus Service Reductions
Board Approves Funding For Metrolink Station Expansions
Go Local Moves Into Step Two
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of April 13, 2009

OCTA Update On Economic Stimulus Funds
Applicants Needed For Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee
Fare Evasion Costs Difficult to Quantify
Board Declares Cities Responsible For Bus Stop Maintenance

Meeting of March 23, 2009

Bus Service Cuts Continue
Board Names Interim CEO
TOC Declares Measure M Spending To Be In Compliance
Transit Police Services Employee Of The Quarter
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of March 9, 2009

OCTA Eligible For Economic Stimulus Funds
Bus Service Reductions Unavoidable
High-Speed Rail In Orange County A Possibility
Freeway Call Box Reductions

Meeting of February 23, 2009

Bus Operations Takes Hit From State Budget Crisis
Public Review Of Draft OCTA Bikeways Plan
Orange And LA County Travel Study Takes Next Step
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of February 9, 2009

Measure M Quarterly Report: Sales Tax Drop To Continue
ARTIC Development Taking Next Steps
Continued Success Anticipated For OCTA Vanpool Program
Board Honors Employees Of The Year

Meeting of January 26, 2009

OCTA Preparing For Federal Stimulus Funding
Toll Lanes An Option For I-405 Improvement Project
Coach Operator Achieves 30 Years Of Safe Driving
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of January 12, 2009

OCTA Selects New Leadership, Welcomes Board Member
Garden Grove Mayor William Dalton joined the board of directors replacing outgoing Director Mark Rosen.
Former Chairman Norby Recognized For Accomplishments
Fullerton and Aliso Viejo Get Green Light for Go Local
OCTA Well-Positioned To Implement M2

Meeting of November 24, 2008

Board Approves Bus Fare Increase To Begin Jan. 4
Gregory T. Winterbottom Reappointed Public Member of OCTA Board of Directors
Metrolink Ridership Soars Through Summer Months
Board Honors Employees of the Month

Meeting of November 10, 2008

Local Agencies Declared Eligible For Measure M Funds
Placentia Railroad Grade Separation Update
Board Approves Draft Agreement For Northbound 57 Freeway Widening Projects
OCTA Public Information Program To Maximize Customer Satisfaction

Meeting of October 24, 2008

Public Speaks On Proposed Fare Increase
Coach Operators Honored for 30-Years of Safe Driving
Go Local Projects Move Into Second Phase
Board Honors Employees of the Month

Meeting of October 10, 2008

Fullerton Transportation Center To Expand Parking Structure
OCTA Keeping Close Eye On Financial Markets
South Orange County Path To Improvements Gets Green Light
Anaheim Bus Base Passes CEO Inspection

Meeting of September 22, 2008

Bravo’s Conceptual Shelter Designs Unveiled
Governor Signs Legislature’s 2008-2009 Fiscal Year Budget
Board Honors Employees of the Month

Meeting of September 8, 2008

Metrolink Experiences Highest Annual Ridership in History
New Safety Programs Prove Successful
OCTA Health Services To Change in 2009

Meeting of August 11, 2008

Central County Corridor Study Ready to Begin
Board Gives Green Light for Final Phase of Construction Support for Santa Ana Freeway
Rubberized Asphalt Demonstration Project Update

Meeting of July 28, 2008

Transportation Hotline Coming To Orange County
Chairman’s 2008 Goals Moving Ahead Strong
Construction Of Ortega Highway To Begin Sooner than Expected
Board Honors Employees Of The Month

Meeting of July 14, 2008

Oso Parkway Signal Synchronization Improves Travel Time 31 Percent
Marian Bergeson Honored for Her Commitment to Transportation
Freeway Widening Project on the I-405 Moves Forward
Service Improvements Planned for the LOSSAN Corridor

Meeting of June 9, 2008

Board Approves Budget for Upcoming Year
Discussions Begin for Orange County Gateway Signs
LOSSAN Corridor Service Integration Study Moves Forward
Signal Synchronization Master Plan Gets Green Light

Meeting of May 23, 2008

Service Planning Next Step Of Go Local Program
Stanton’s Smart Street Segment Gets Boost In Funding
Employees Of The Month Honored
OCTA Team Captures First Place At International Roadeo

Meeting of May 14, 2008

More Commuters Turning to Metrolink
Workshop Kicks Off Budget Discussion
Go Local Funding Awarded to Anaheim and Santa Ana/Garden Grove
Board Adopts Goals to Guide Public-Private Partnership Legislation

Meeting of April 28, 2008

Bus Rapid Transit Program On Track
Update On Proposed High-Speed Rail In Orange County
Renewed Measure M Progress Report Highlights Work
Employees Of The Month Honored

Meeting of April 14, 2008

OCTA Holds Public Hearing On Proposed Service Changes
Santa Ana And Garden Grove Present Transit Vision to Board
OCTA is expected to consider funding for the project through its Go Local program later this month.
Buena Park Metrolink Shuttle Links To Additional Parking

Meeting of March 24, 2008