OC/LA Intercounty Transportation Study

OC/LA Intercounty Transportation Study

Improving Travel Across the OC/LA Border

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (METRO) completed a one-year study in July 2008 that explored opportunities to improve travel between the two counties.

The OC/LA Intercounty Transportation Study analyzed bus, rail and vehicle traffic along the border between Orange and Los Angeles counties. The primary goals of the one-year study were to identify transportation needs in the border area, coordinate cross-border planning and develop transportation improvements  to enhance cross-border connections.

The study identified a purpose and need statement as well as an initial set of conceptual alternatives for improving intercounty travel. The initial set of concepts developed through this study process established a foundation for future work between the two agencies, including further planning, engineering and environmental studies. 

On February 23, 2009, the OCTA board of directors requested OCTA staff to continue to work with Metro to develop a work plan for a next phase of study.  While the specific scope of the next phase is not defined at this time, the work will likely involve the analysis and screening of at least some of the projects identified as part of the study conceptual alternatives

To stay up-to-date on the progress of the study, please complete the contact form. You also may contact Marissa Espino, senior community relations specialist, at mespino@octa.net.