Traffic Light Synchronization Program first step toward countywide improvements

Measure M and state funds to support 10 roadway projects by 2011

Based on the results found in the Euclid Street and Oso Parkway/Pacific Drive projects, OCTA is currently working with Caltrans and local cities to develop the master plan for countywide synchronization. As plans for future improvements develop, the $8 million Measure M and state funded Traffic Light Synchronization Program will synchronize 10 roadways between 2009 and 2011.

Once synchronization is complete, cities and Caltrans will be responsible for maintaining traffic light systems and making any necessary adjustments, as congestion levels tend to change over time.

More green lights in your city: 10 major roads will be synchronized

Alicia Parkway
• Laguna Niguel, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita
• 11 miles
• 63,000 vehicles per day travel Alicia Parkway

Beach Boulevard
• La Habra, Fullerton, Buena Park, Anaheim, Stanton, Westminster, Huntington Beach
• 20 miles
• 84,000 vehicles per day travel Beach Boulevard
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Brookhurst Street
• Fullerton, Anaheim, Garden Grove, Westminster, Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach
• 16 miles
• 54,000 vehicles per day travel Brookhurst Street

Chapman Avenue
• Garden Grove, Stanton and Orange 
• 14 miles
• 65,000 vehicles per day travel Chapman Avenue

El Toro Road
• County of Orange, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Beach
• 11.3 miles
• Between 42,000 and 54,000 vehicles travel through El Toro Road during the busiest times of day

Irvine Center Drive/Moulton Parkway/Golden Lantern
• Tustin, Irvine, Laguna Hills, Laguna Woods, Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Dana Point
• 23 miles
• 39,000 vehicles per day travel Irvine Center Drive

Katella Avenue
• Los Alamitos, Cypress, Stanton, Garden Grove, Anaheim, Orange
• 15 miles
• 60,000 vehicles per day travel Katella Avenue

La Palma Avenue
• La Palma, Buena Park, Anaheim
• 18 miles
• 39,000 vehicles per day travel La Palma Avenue

Orangethorpe Avenue
• La Palma, Buena Park, Fullerton, Anaheim, Placentia, Yorba Linda
• 19 miles
• 29,000 vehicles per day travel Orangethorpe Avenue

Yorba Linda Boulevard
• Fullerton, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Anaheim
• 12 miles
• 46,000 vehicles per day travel Yorba Linda Boulevard

Regional signal synchronization plans underway

OCTA is currently developing a master plan to improve traffic flow by implementing regional signal coordination programs across city boundaries. Looking toward the future, in 2011 Renewed Measure M will fund the Regional Traffic Synchronization Program, targeting over 2,000 signalized intersections across the county.

For more information, contact Kristin Johnson, Community Relations Specialist, at (714) 560-5386 or kjohnson@octa.net.