Long-Range Transportation Plan
2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan
Orange County’s transportation system faces increasing pressure to adapt to a range of long-term challenges such as climate-related risks, aging infrastructure, and evolving travel behaviors. Building a resilient system that can withstand future disruptions is essential to keeping people and goods moving efficiently.
To proactively plan for these changes , the Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) is updated every four years to define a transportation vision for Orange County that aims to address long-term mobility needs and guide investment decisions over the next 20+ years. The plan considers demographics and travel demand projections, revenues forecasts, and any other emerging trends. It incorporates current OCTA policies and commitments, technical analysis, and input from the public, local jurisdictions, community and business leaders, and transportation professionals.
Join Us
We want to hear from you! Share your ideas and help shape the future of transportation in Orange County by participating in one or more of these opportunities below.
Telephone Town Hall Meeting
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 | 6-7 p.m.
Register at: LRTP-TownHall.com or by calling 1-888-400-1932
The Telephone Town Hall Meeting is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. To view event information and register in your preferred language, select Español or Tiếng Việt below.
Online Community Meeting
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 | 6-7 p.m.
Register at: LRTP-Meeting.com
Zoom Webinar ID: 819 1543 5259
Call-in Number: 669-900-6833
The Online Community Meeting is available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. To view event information and register in your preferred language, select Español or Tiếng Việt below.
Online Survey
Take our online survey for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards!
No purchase or payment is necessary to enter or win. View Official Sweepstakes Rules. The online survey is available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Korean, and Chinese.
LRTP Helpline
Have questions about the Long-Range Transportation Plan or need assistance participating in the public outreach process? Call the LRTP Helpline at 1-800-719-0037 to leave a message. An OCTA team member will return your call within 48-72 business hours.
Background
The LRTP also informs the Regional Transportation Plan and Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) developed by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Including Orange County’s transportation projects in the RTP/SCS is a critical step to position them for competitive state and federal funding programs.
The purpose of the LRTP is to:
- Identify emerging transportation challenges
- Use public input to inform transportation strategies and initiatives
- Establish a transportation vision for Orange County through 2050
- Identify projects for inclusion in SCAG’s RTP/SCS
Schedule
The final LRTP is scheduled to be completed in Fall 2026.
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| Public Engagement | Ongoing |
| Draft LRTP | Summer 2026 |
| Final LRTP | Fall 2026 |
Resources
Previous LRTP's
Directions 2045- 2022 Long-Range Transportation Plan
Outlook 2035: Because Mobility Matters
View the 2010 LRTP, executive summary and presentations here: