| Date |
Top Stories |
| Jan. 2012 |
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| Jan. 9, 2012 |
New Year Brings New Board Leadership, 7th Street Bridge Reconstruction Progresses, Emergency Managers Discuss Disaster Preparedness |
| Dec. 2011 |
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| Dec. 27, 2011 |
TTop 10 Stories of 2011, San Clemente Welcomes First Quiet Zone, Lakeview Avenue Off Ramp to Close Jan. 9 |
| Dec. 19, 2011 |
Stuff-a-Bus Toy Drive Brings Holiday Cheer, Progress on 7th Street Bridge Reconstruction, Train Commute Times Posted on Freeway Signs |
| Dec. 12, 2011 |
Rideshare Team Hosts Transit Adventure, WTS Honors Rose Casey, I-5 Gateway Project, OCTAP Inspects Taxis at John Wayne Airport |
| Dec. 5, 2011 |
Orange Freeway Project's Second Segment Begins, Board of Directors Host Last Leadership Forum, West County Connectors Update to Lion's Club |
| Nov. 2011 |
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| Nov. 28, 2011 |
Orange Freeway Project's Second Phase Begins, OCTA CEO Hosts Marines for Thanksgiving, Crews Finish 55-Hour Work on Valley View Bridge |
| Nov. 21, 2011 |
Metrolink Holiday Toy Express Train Rolls Into Town, West County Connectors Update to Rotary Club, Bus Food Drive Helps Feed Needy Families |
| Nov. 14, 2011 |
Metrolink Pedals Forward with Bike Car, Valley View Bridge Closes This Weekend, O.C. 3rd-Graders Break World Record |
| Nov. 7, 2011 |
Jingle Pass Food Drive Helps O.C. Families, Resident Learn About Central County Freeway Project, OCTA Hosts Leadership Forumss |
| Oct. 2011 |
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| Oct. 31, 2011 |
Small Business Conference Nets Success, Special Needs Transportation Receives $4.7 Million, Scaring Up Fun and Funds For Halloween |
| Oct. 24, 2011 |
O.C. Bridges Project Begins in Placentia and Fullerton, Metrolink Temporarily Suspends Weekend Service, Coach Operators Recognized for Safety Records |
| Oct. 17, 2011 |
O.C. Bridges Project Breaks Ground Wednesday, Hockey Fans Score with New Ducks Express Service, West County Connectors Team Briefs Seniors |
| Oct. 10, 2011 |
Off-Ramp Work on 91 Freeway Begins Today, Irvine iShuttle Rolls Out Two New Routes, Commuters Share the Ride for Rideshare Week |
| Oct. 3, 2011 |
OCTA Kicks Off Rideshare Week, Four-Pawed Friends Take Transit, Weekly Update Wins National Award |
| Sept. 2011 |
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| Sept. 26, 2011 |
Coach Operators, Mechanics Compete at Roadeo, OCTA Appoints New Board Member, Metrolink Introduces Quiet Cars on Oct. 3 |
| Sept. 19, 2011 |
OCTA Assists Rail Commuters During Police Activity, Congress Passes Extension of Transportation Bill, West County Connectors Projects Marks Its First Year |
| Sept. 12, 2011 |
Orange County Marks 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11, Transit Police Services Ramps Up Patrols, OCTA CEO Talks 91 Express Lanes |
| Sept. 6, 2011 |
Jobs Summit Focuses on Getting People Back to Work, New Counter Terrorism Team Protect Transit, Mobility 21 Summit Highlights Job Creation |
| Aug. 2011 |
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| Aug. 29, 2011 |
O.C. Jobs Now Summit Kicks Off on Wednesday, Officials Enforce Taxi Regulations, Transit Police Train K-9 Teams for Emergencies |
| Aug. 22, 2011 |
Jobs Now Summit Aug. 31 Spotlights Workers, OCTA Plans for SoCal Transportation Future, Transportation Officials Strut Their Best for Charity |
| Aug. 15, 2011 |
Workers to Share Their Stories for Jobs Summit, OCTA Welcomes Students at Transportation Academy, West County Connectors Presentations in Two Cities |
| Aug. 8, 2011 |
Breaking Down Barriers Introduced to Congress, Jobs Summit Focuses on Putting People Back to Work, Last Chance to Hop Onboard OC Fair Express |
| Aug. 1, 2011 |
Freeway Service Patrol Drivers Face Off at Roadeo, OCTA Rolls Out New Countywide Bikeways Map, First Responders Train for Railway Emergencies |
| July 2011 |
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| July 25, 2011 |
First O.C. Bridges Project to Begin in Fall, OCTA Team Updates City Councils, Rotary Club, Transportation Group Seeks Students for Academy |
| July 18, 2011 |
Breaking Down Barriers Clears Creating More Jobs, L.A. Dodges Carmageddon, Finishes One Day Early, OC Fair Express Kicks off With Free Rides |
| July 11, 2011 |
'Carmaheaven' Comes to SR-91, OCTA Helps Jump Start OC Fair, OCTax Recognizes Stewards of Taxes |
| July 5, 2011 |
State Allocates $16 Million for I-5 in South O.C., New Transit Passes Just the Right Ticket, Officials to Drivers: Avoid I-405 in L.A. July 16-17 |
| Jun. 2011 |
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| Jun. 27, 2011 |
Metrolink Rolls Out New Fare Options on Saturday, West County Connectors Team Shares Updates,Riverside Freeway Project Groundbreaking July 11 |
| Jun. 20, 2011 |
OCTA Shares Bus Service Study Findings, Environmental Community Celebrates Milestones, O.C. Hops on Board for Dump the Pump Week |
| Jun. 13, 2011 |
Transporting People to O.C.'s Hotspots, Workshop Seeks Cities' Input on Transit Improvements, Orange County Joins 'Dump the Pump' Week |
| Jun. 6, 2011 |
Breaking Down Barriers Gains Traction at Summit, Engineering Council Honors Carolyn Cavecche, Dump the Pump with OCTA |
| May 2011 |
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| May 31, 2011 |
Mobility 21 Calls for Creating Transportation Job, National Transit Association Recognizes OCTA, OCTA Competes in International Bus Roadeo |
| May 23, 2011 |
Metrolink Expands Service, Lorri Galloway Sworn in as New OCTA Board Member, Team Prepares Public for First Closure of SR-57 Project |
| May 16, 2011 |
Orange County Celebrates Environmental Stewardship, Cyclists Start 'Bike to Work Week' in High Gear, OCTA Posts Bus Ridership Gains |
| May 9, 2011 |
OCTA Leaders Make the Case for Job Creation Plan, Transit Police Steps Up Security, Crews Close San Juan Capistrano Crossing |
| May 2, 2011 |
Construction Crews Demolish 7th Street Bridge, OCTAP Cracks Down on Lax Taxis, Bike Summit Puts Ideas into High Gear |
| Apr. 2011 |
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| Apr. 25, 2011 |
Crews Close 7th Street Connector, Metrolink Express Takes Kids Out to the Ballgame, ARTIC Transportation Hub Nears Milestone |
| Apr. 18, 2011 |
Starting Tonight, 7th Street Bridges Closes for 1 Year, Orange County Gears Up for Bike to Work Week, OCTA Vice Chair Paul Glaab Updates Women's Group |
| Apr. 11, 2011 |
7th Street Bridge Closes for 1 Year, OCTA Officials Honor Coach Operators, Angels Express Takes Fans Out to the Ball Game |
| Apr. 4, 2011 |
Measure M Takes Care of Business,
Metrolink Service Begins Friday for Angels Baseball,
Government Relations Director Begins Next Week |
| Mar. 2011 |
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| Mar. 28, 2011 |
Measure M Ends With Promises, Projects Delivered.,
OCTA Shares Project Info With Chamber of Commerce,
Tustin Welcomes New Rail Quiet Zones |
| Mar. 21, 2011 |
OCTA Deputy CEO Joins Local Leaders in D.C.,
Metrolink Temporarily Suspends Service for Sunday,
Officials Break Ground on Fullerton Parking |
| Mar. 14, 2011 |
Lt. Jim Rudy Steps Down as Transit Police Chief,
EOC Supports Additional Properties,
OCTA CEO Speaks to High School Students |
| Mar. 7, 2011 |
Long Beach Engages With West County Connectors,
Officials Update Plans for High-Speed Rail,
Deputy CEO Participates in Transportation Panel |
| Feb. 2011 |
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| Feb. 28, 2011 |
Crews Respond to Gas Leak in Garden Grove,
O.C. Leads Nation in Comprehensive Rail Safety,
San Juan Capistrano Unveils New Bus Shelters |
| Feb. 21, 2011 |
Transportation Advocates Fight for Continued Funding,
Measure M Debts Wiped Out,
Amtrak Begins Express Train Service |
| Feb. 14, 2011 |
Taxpayers Committee Praises OCTA for Measure M,
OCTA Honors Freeway Service Patrol Operator,
WCC Shares Updates With Rossmoor Residents |
| Feb. 7, 2011 |
Anaheim, Orange to Implement Railroad Quiet Zones,
100 Lucky Residents Win Free Metrolink Tickets ,
O.C. Express Train Service Begins Feb. 15 |
| Jan. 2011 |
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| Jan. 31, 2011 |
Celebrate Lunar New Year with Metrolink,
OCTA Employees Take High Honors,
OCTA Executives Train for Disaster |
| Jan. 24, 2011 |
OCTA Receives $138.9 Million for Construction Projects,
I-5 Gateway Project Wins Civil Engineering Award
Rail Safety Kids' Corner Visits Schools in Santa Ana |
| Jan. 17, 2011 |
Transit Study Workshop in Costa Mesa,
Residents Updated on West County Connectors,
511 Service Helps Commuters Outsmart Traffic |
| Jan. 10, 2011 |
OCTA Welcomes New Leadership,
Orange Freeway Expansion Work Begins This Month,
Deputy Honored with Safety Award |
| Dec. 2010 |
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| Dec. 27, 2010 |
Top 10 Transportation Stories of 2010,
OCTA Offers Free Bus Rides on New Year's Eve,
OCTA Responds To Winter Storms |
| Dec. 20, 2011 |
13,000 Toys Donated for Stuff-A-Bus,
Metrolink Holiday Toy Express Lights Up Audience,
Transit Dashboard Informs Riders |
| Dec. 13, 2010 |
Metrolink Debuts New Safety-Enhanced Rail Cars,
OCTA Plans for O.C. Transportation's Future,
APTA Audit Praises Security Program |
| Dec. 6, 2010 |
New Lane on SR-91 Delivers Traffic Relief,
Metrolink Debuts New Train Cars,
'Officer on the Train' Enforces Rail Safety |
| Nov. 2010 |
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| Nov. 29, 2010 |
New Eastbound Lane Opens on the 91 Freeway,
Metrolink Receives $6.6 Million Federal Grant,
Transit System Study Begin in Orange County |
| Nov. 22, 2010 |
OCTA Bids Farewell to Jim Kenan, Disneyland Partners with OCTA for Shuttle Service, Secretary Dale Bonner Tours the 91 Express Lanes |
| Nov. 15, 2010 |
Message from the CEO: A Year of Thanksgiving,
Employees Give Back This Holiday Season,
OCTA Text-4-Next Wins National Award |
| Nov. 8, 2010 |
Election 2010 Brings Changes to Board of Directors,
Metrolink to Suspend OC Service Nov. 14,
OCTA Wins California Fit Business Award n |
| Nov. 1, 2010 |
OCTA Halts Planned Fare Hikes ,
Officials Break Ground on Bridge Project,
Record Turnout for Mobility 21 Summit |
| Oct. 2010 |
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| Oct. 25, 2010 |
Summit Seeks Future Transportation Solutions,
SR-22 Ramp Closures, Lane Reductions for WCC,
Placentia Residents Learn About O.C. Bridges |
| Oct. 18, 2010 |
Coach Operators Drive Toward Excellence in Safety,
New Rail Crossings Keep O.C. on the Safe Track,
LaHood and Kempton Headline Rail Conference,
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| Oct. 11, 2010 |
OCTA Introduces Enhanced Railroad Crossings,
O.C. Commuters Share the Ride for Rideshare Week,
Leaders Discuss Job Creation, Rail at Conference
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| Oct. 4, 2010 |
Major Eastbound SR-91 Closure Begins Midnight Fri.,
Beach Blvd. Dedication Marks I-5 Completion,
Rideshare Week Gets into Gear
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| Sept. 2010 |
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| Sept. 27, 2010 |
Tuesday Event Signals Opening of I-5 Gateway,
FTA Official Takes Transit Tour of Orange County,
Transportation Group Honors Students at Luncheon |
| Sept. 20, 2010 |
Budget Impasse Halts O.C. Highway Projects,
Stakeholders Learn More About WCC Project,
OCTA Competes in Roadeo to Hone Skills |
| Sept. 13, 2010 |
Metrolink, OCTA Respond to Traffic Incident,
Budget Stalemate May Halt Highway Construction,
O.C. League of Cities Honor OCTA Board Members |
| Sept. 6, 2010 |
Metrolink, OCTA Respond to Traffic Incident
Budget Stalemate May Halt Highway Construction
O.C. League of Cities Honor OCTA Board Members |
| Aug. 2010 |
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| Aug. 9, 2010 |
1950s-style Kickoff of SR-57 Widening Project,
Open House Shares SR-57 Project Update,
Outreach Team Participates in Rossmoor Event
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| Aug. 2, 2010 |
Kickoff Event Marks SR-57 Milestone,
OCTA Joins the Angels to Assist Students,
Rail Safety Team Hosts Activity Hour in Irvine
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| July 2010 |
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| July 26, 2010 |
SR-57 Freeway Kickoff Means More Jobs,
ARTIC Reaches Major Environmental Milestone,
Staff Gives Presentation on Central County Corridor |
| July 19, 2010 |
OCTA Bids Farewell to Jim Kenan,
Disneyland Partners with OCTA for Shuttle Service,
Secretary Dale Bonner Tours the 91 Express Lanes |
| July 12, 2010 |
Federal Government Gives OCTA $5 Million for ARTIC,
OCTA Leaders in Nation's Capital to Discuss Funding,
OCSD Honors OCTA Coach Operators |
| July 1, 2010 |
Celebrating Our Nation's Freedom to Move,
O.C. Notables Go 'Fourth' on the Road,
Accelerating Transportation Projects to Create Jobs |
| June 2010 |
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| June 21, 2010 |
900 People Participate in Dump the Pump,
Residents Envision Transit Future,
Making Progress on Central County Study |
| June 14, 2010 |
West County Connectors Project Breaks Ground,
OCTA Launches 'Dump the Pump' Week,
511 Answers the Call |
| June 7, 2010 |
Central County Corridor Study Moves Forward,
Learning About the West County Connectors,
Green Light for Environmental Mitigation Program |
| May 2010 |
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| May 17, 2010 |
Staff Shares West County Connectors Information,
OCTA Encourages Commuters to Bike to Work,
Citizens Advisory Committee Seeks Applicants |
| May 10, 2010 |
ARTIC Blueprints Win Sustainable Design Award,
New CEO to Lead California High-Speed Rail Authority,
Metrolink Debuts New Crash Energy Management Cars |
| May 3, 2010 |
Director Art Brown to Receive Golden Star Award,
Metrolink Gets Crash Energy Management Rail Cars,
OCTA Team Has the ‘Will to Run’ 200 Miles |
| Apr. 2010 |
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| Apr. 26, 2010 |
CEO Highlights Transportation Issues in D.C.,
Deputy CEO Gives OCTA Update to Land Surveyors,
Measure M Oversight Committee Seeks Members |
| Apr. 19, 2010 |
$357 Million Awarded to Start Transportation Projects, SR-91 Project Reaches Milestone, Grades Are In for Orange County Infrastructure |
| Apr. 5, 2010 |
Staff Members Share HOV Lane Information, CEO Visits Korean Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts Learn Rail Safety at Knott’s |
| Mar. 2010 |
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| Mar. 29, 2010 |
Governor Signs Bill Reinstating Transit Funding, State Transportation Funding to Create Jobs, Darrell Johnson Begins New Position as Deputy CEO |
| Mar. 22, 2010 |
OCTA Bids Farewell to Jim Kenan, Disneyland Partners with OCTA for Shuttle Service, Secretary Dale Bonner Tours the 91 Express Lanes |
| Mar. 15, 2010 |
OCTA Reduces Bus Service Hours, CEO Will Kempton Discusses Budget Cuts, New Bill Will Create Thousands of Jobs in California |
| Mar. 8, 2010 |
OCTA Prepares for Bus Service Reductions, Coach Operators Celebrate 31 Years of Safe Driving, OCSD Sgt. Awarded for Heroic Act at Metrolink Station |
| Feb. 2010 |
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| Feb. 25, 2010 |
State Assembly Passes Transit Funding Bill, Green Light for O.C. Transportation Improvements, Roundtable Rallies Communities for Rail Safety |
| Feb. 18, 2010 |
CEO Visits Garden Grove Base, Women's Transportation Seminar Discusses Initiatives, Metrolink Construction Closes Tracks |
| Feb. 11, 2010 |
Transit Forum Puts Focus on Transportation Solutions, Metrolink Work Closes Tracks for 2 Weekends, Celebrate Lunar New Year Feb. 20 with Free Train Ride |
| Feb. 4, 2010 |
High-Speed Rail in California Gets $2.34 Billion, Transit Forum Friday Focuses on Solutions, San Clemente Considers Wayside Horns |
| Jan. 2010 |
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| Jan. 21, 2010 |
Southern California's 1st High-Speed Rail Meeting, Transportation Chiefs Discuss Regional Issues, Rain Delays Metrolink Construction |
| Jan. 14, 2010 |
Amante Selected As New OCTA Board Chairman, Transit Forum Tackles State Budget Crisis, Metrolink Service Expansion Program |
| Jan. 7, 2010 |
Asian Business Association Honors OCTA, New Board Member Gets Sworn In, Railroad Crossing Safety Update |
| Dec. 2009 |
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| Dec. 30, 2009 |
As 2009 Sunsets, OCTA Looks Forward to 2010, OCTA Reduces Tolls on 91 Express Lanes, Thanks to Director Cathy Green for 5 Years of Service |
| Dec. 23, 2009 |
Year in Rearview: Our Top 10 Transportation Stories of 2009 |
| Dec. 17, 2009 |
Santa Asks O.C. to Stuff-A-Bus with Toys, Board Member-Elect Don Hansen Gets Up to Speed, OCTA Plays New Year’s Eve Designated Driver |
| Dec. 10, 2009 |
Holiday Toy Express Spreads Joy in Orange County, WTS Awards Director Bates ‘O.C. Woman of the Year’, I-5 Ramp Closure Begins Next Week |
| Dec. 3, 2009 |
Road Warriors All Smiles for Rideshare Miles, Greenhouse Emissions Hot Topic in California, Orange County Cities in Step Two of Go Local Program |