July 14, 2025

• Board Approves Recommendations to Compete for Federal Funding

June 23, 2025

• June Employees of the Month Recognized
• OC Bus Service Improvements Coming Aug. 10
• 405 Express Lanes Update Highlights Growth, Progress

June 9, 2025

• OCTA Approves 2025-26 Fiscal Year Budget
• Board Receives Update on Measure M 10-Year Review

May 27, 2025

• May Employees of the Month Recognized
• New Way to Pay OC Bus Fares Launching in October

May 12, 2025

• OCTA Board Receives Updates on San Clemente Coastal Rail Stabilization
• OC Streetcar Service Expected to Launch Next Year
• Budget Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed FY 2025-26 Budget

April 28, 2025

• April Employees of the Month Recognized
• Passenger Rail Service to be Temporarily Halted through San Clemente to Allow for Emergency Reinforcement

April 14, 2025

• OCTA Board Authorizes Emergency Rail Stabilization Work in South Orange County
• OCTA Awards $37.7 Million to Improve Local Streets
• OCTA Making it Safer, Easier to Bike and Walk in Orange County

March 24, 2025

• March Employees of the Month Recognized
• OCTA to Enhance OC Bus Service in May
• OCTA Holds Public Hearing for Proposed Wave Pass

March 10, 2025

• OCTA Board Reappoints Tam T. Nguyen as Public Member
• Board Makes $3.5 Million Available to Improve Water Quality
• OCTA Maintains Strong Performance in Latest Measure M Assessment

February 24, 2025

• February Employees of the Month Recognized
• Board Receives Update on Zero-Emission Bus Transition

February 10, 2025

• 2024 Employees of the Year Recognized
• OCTA Board Advances Priority Coastal Rail Projects
• Improvements to I-5 in Tustin and Irvine Coming Soon

January 27, 2025

• January Employees of the Month Recognized
• OCTA Sets 2025 Action Plan with CEO and Board Initiatives

January 13, 2025

Overview

• OCTA Board Selects 2025 Chair and Vice Chair
• OC Bus Service Adjustments Coming Feb. 9
• SR-91 Improvements Breaking Ground Soon

December 9, 2024

• December Employees of the Month Recognized
• OCTA Continues Delivering Measure M Promises
• OCTA Advances Long-Term Transit Planning with OC Transit Vision

November 25, 2024

• November Employees of the Month Recognized
• Fare Policy Updates Coming in July
• Board Approves Purchase of Additional Zero-Emission Buses

November 12, 2024

• OCTA Receives Updates on Board and CEO Action Plan
• OCTA Continuing to Make Biking, Walking Easier in Orange County
• Board Approves 2024 Next 10 Delivery Plan

October 28, 2024

• October Employees of the Month Recognized
• OCTA Reaching a Diverse Orange County through Outreach Efforts
• OC Streetcar Construction Nearly 90% Complete

October 14, 2024

• OCTA Board Approves Nearly $11 Million to Improve O.C. Water Quality
• OCTA Begins Development of 405 Express Lanes Expenditure Plan
• Measure M 10-Year Review Underway

September 23, 2024

• September Employees of the Month
• Board Receives Service Change Update
• OCTA Board Accepts Programming Recommendations for Project V

September 9, 2024

• August Employees of the Month
• Board Receives Traffic Signal Synchronization Program Update
• OCTA Board Accepts Grants to Advance Sustainability Efforts

August 12, 2024

• Board Makes More than $40 Million Available to Help Ease Congestion in O.C.
• Board Receives Update on South County Improvements
• I-5 South County Improvements Nearing Finish Line

July 22, 2024

• Board Honors July Employees of the Month
• OC Streetcar Construction 86% Complete

July 8, 2024

• OCTA Board Receives Measure M 10-Year Comprehensive Review Survey Results
• Board Receives Mid-Year Update on 2024 Initiatives
• OCTA Continues Efforts to Improve Biking, Walking in O.C.

June 24, 2024

• OCTA Approves 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget
• Board Honors June Employees of the Month
• Board Names New Taxpayer Oversight Committee Members, Recognizes Teen Council

June 10, 2024

• OCTA Continues Delivering on Measure M Promises
• Board Takes Next Step Toward Safer Routes to Schools

May 28, 2024

• Board Honors May Employees of the Month
• Board Receives Update on Study Aimed at Improving O.C.'s Transit Future

May 13, 2024

• Board Receives Update on Coastal Rail Resiliency Efforts
• Budget Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed FY 2024-25 Budget

April 22, 2024

• Board Honors April Employees of the Month
• OCTA Board Seeks Firm to Provide Video Streaming Services
• Board Approves Purchase of Driver Barriers

April 9, 2024

• OCTA Maintains Strong Financial Health Despite Sales Tax Decline
• Board Discusses 2028 Olympic Transportation Plans

March 25, 2024

• Board Honors March Employees of the Month
• OCTA Takes Step Toward a Zero-Emission Future
• Minor Updates Coming to OC Bus Schedule in May

March 11, 2024

• OCTA Contributes $27.5 Million to Preserve Habitat and Wildlife
• I-5 South County Improvements Nearing Finish Line
• OCTA Continues Work to Protect Coastal Rail Line

February 26, 2024

• Board Honors February Employees of the Month

February 12, 2024

• OCTA Sets 2024 Standards with CEO and Board Initiatives
• $18.5 Million Available to Improve Orange County Water Quality
• OCTA en Route to a Zero-Emission Future

January 22, 2024

• Board Honors January Employees of the Month
• Board Members Appointed to External Agencies

January 8, 2024

• OCTA Board Selects Tam T. Nguyen to Serve as Chair
• Board Reflects on 2023 Accomplishments

December 11, 2023

• OCTA Recognizes Outgoing Board Members
• Board Honors December Employees of the Month
• OCTA Continues to Deliver on Measure M Projects

November 27, 2023

• Board Honors November Employees of the Month
• OCTA Continues Enhancing Bus Operations Planning
• I-405 Improvement Project to Open Dec. 1

November 13, 2023

• OCTA Receives Update on Board and CEO Action Plan
• Cities Invited to Apply for Community Shuttle Services
• Board Approves 2023 Next 10 Delivery Plan

October 23, 2023

• Board Honors October Employees of the Month
• Quicker Commute Coming Dec. 1 With Opening of I-405 Improvements
• Board Advances Orange County Maintenance Facility

October 9, 2023

• Measure M Expected to Generate $14.8 Billion Through 2041
• Board Receives Forecast of Construction Market Conditions
• Board Approves Nine State Project Program Recommendations

September 25, 2023

• OCTA Reappoints Public Board Member Hennessey
• Board Honors September Employees of the Month
• OCTA Board Accepts $42 million Grant for SR-91 Improvements
• OCTA Board Approves Request for Proposals for SR-91 Project

August 28, 2023

• Board Honors August Employees of the Month
• OCTA Board Advances I-405 Outreach Plans

August 14, 2023

• Board Approves $3.4 Million to Help Protect Orange County’s Water Quality
• OCTA Issues Call for Projects to Improve Mobility in Orange County
• OCTA Selects Consultant for Coastal Rail Study

July 24, 2023

• Board Recognizes July Employees of the Month
• OCTA Board Approves 405 Express Lanes Toll Policy

July 10, 2023

• Board Reviews 2023 Strategic Initiatives Mid-Year Report
• OCTA Makes Progress on SR-55 Improvement Project
• Board Approves Collaboration with Caltrans on SR-91 Improvements

June 26, 2023

• Board Recognizes June Employees of the Month
• OCTA Board Appoints Public Committee Members

June 12, 2023

• OCTA Approves 2023-24 Fiscal Year Budget
• Board Declares Emergency Resolution for San Clemente Tracks
• I-405 Improvement Project Now 95% Complete

May 22, 2023

• Board Recognizes May Employees of the Month
• Board Receives Update on I-5 South County Improvements

May 8, 2023

• Board Receives Update on 2023 Initiatives
• Board Approves Final Long-Range Transportation Plan
• Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed FY 2023-24 Budget

April 24, 2023

• Board Recognizes April Employees of the Month
• OCTA Selects Outreach Firm for I-5/El Toro Road Interchange Project
• Board Approves Updated Funding Plan for I-405 Improvement Project

April 10, 2023

• Passenger Rail Service between Orange and San Diego Counties to Resume April 17
• Board Honors Employee Rotation Program Graduates
• OCTA Board Awards $37 Million to Improve Orange County Streets

March 27, 2023

• Board Recognizes March Employees of the Month
• OCTA Board Advances 405 Express Lanes
• OCTA Selects Outreach Firm for SR-91 Improvement Project

March 13, 2023

• Board Receives 91 Express Lanes Update
• OCTA Begins Procurement Process for South Coast Rail Study
• Board Selects Firms for Freeway Services Patrol Services

February 27, 2023

• OCTA Board Honors 2022 Employees of the Year
• Board Recognizes February Employees of the Month
• Board Approves Framework for Finding Coastal Rail Solutions

February 13, 2023

• OCTA Saves Taxpayers $509 Million through Innovative Financing
• $3 Million Available to Protect County’s Oceans and Waterways
• Board Receives Update on Long-Range Transportation Plan

January 23, 2023

• Board Recognizes January Employees of the Month
• Board Sets Transportation Vision for 2023
• OC Streetcar Construction 78% Complete

January 9, 2023

• OCTA Appoints New and Returning Board Members
• Board Reviews 2022 Initiatives and Action Plan
• OCTA’s Zero-Emission Bus Pilots Creating a Cleaner O.C.

December 12, 2022

• OCTA Board Approves Maintenance Employee Contract
• Board Commemorates Outgoing Members
• Board Recognizes December Employees of the Month

November 28, 2022

• OCTA Honors Outgoing Board Members
• Board Recognizes November Employees of the Month
• Board Receives Employment and Travel Follow-up Survey Results

November 14, 2022

• OCTA Awards $3.1 Million to Improve Water Quality
• Board Approves Strategies to Improve South O.C. Transportation
• OCTA Continues Delivering on Promises with Updated Next 10 Plan

October 24, 2022

• Board Recognizes October Employees of the Month
• OC Streetcar Construction 73% Complete
• Board Approves Making Better Connections Plan

October 10, 2022

• Measure M Contributes $1 Billion to Orange County Streets
• Board Receives Update on 2022 Long-Range Transportation Plan
• Board Receives Report on Construction Market Conditions

September 26, 2022

• Board Recognizes September Employees of the Month
• Measure M Expected to Generate $15 Billion Through 2041

September 12, 2022

• Adjustments to Bus Schedule Go into Effect Oct. 9
• Board Approves Updated 2023 Active Transportation Program Regional Project Points

August 22, 2022

• Board Recognizes August Employees of the Month
• OCTA Approves SB 1 Program Recommendations for Fiscal Year 2022-23

August 8, 2022

• OCTA’s Student Bus Pass Program Expands to All O.C. Community Colleges
• Board Issues $45 Million Call for Projects to Help Ease Congestion in Orange County
• I-405 Improvement Project Now 80% Complete

July 25, 2022

• OCTA Receives Public Feedback on Draft Bus Restructuring Plan
• Board Recognizes July Employees of the Month

July 11, 2022

• OCTA Makes Progress on 2022 Initiatives and Action Plan
• New Members Selected for Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• OCTA Planning for O.C.’s Transportation Future

June 27, 2022

• OCTA Continues to Fulfill Promises to Voters through Measure M
• Board Recognizes June Employees of the Month
• Board Receives Update on South County Transportation Study

June 13, 2022

• OCTA Approves $1.65 Billion Balanced Budget for FY 2022-23
• Measure M Continuing to Improve Orange County Mobility

May 23, 2022

• Board Approves Draft Plan Aimed at Improving Bus Service
• Board Recognizes May Employees of the Month
• Minor Service Changes Coming to OC Bus June 12

May 9, 2022

• OCTA Awards $26.4 Million to Improve Orange County Streets
• Board Receives CEO Initiatives and Action Plan Progress Report
• Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed FY 2022-23 Budget

April 25, 2022

• Board Selects Consultant for South Orange County Rail Station Feasibility Study
• OCTA Selects Community Outreach Consultant for OC Streetcar Project
• Board Recognizes April Employees of the Month

April 11, 2022

• OCTA Board Calls for Bids for SR-55 Improvements
• OCTA Continues to Mitigate Impacts from OC Streetcar Construction

March 28, 2022

• I-5 South County Improvements Project Progresses
• Board Recognizes March Employees of the Month
• Environmental Work on I-5 Carpool Extension Continues

March 14, 2022

• $3 Million Available to Protect Orange County Beaches and Waterways
• Board Receives Update on Efforts to Synchronize Traffic Signals
• Measure M Continues to Deliver Projects and Programs that Keep Orange County Moving

February 28, 2022

• Board Recognizes February Employees of the Month
• Traffic Volumes on 91 Express Lanes Exceed Pre-Pandemic Levels

February 14, 2022

• OCTA Continues Youth Ride Free Pass Beyond Promotional Period
• SR-55 Improvement Project Advances with Consultant Selection
• OCTA Honors Outstanding Employees of the Year

January 24, 2022

• Board Recognizes January Employees of the Month
• OCTA Launches Making Better Connections Study
• Initiatives for 2022 Focus on Equity, Transparency, Fiscal and Environmental Responsibility

January 10, 2022

• OCTA Board Selects Chairman and Vice Chairman for 2022
• OCTA Keeps Orange County Moving in 2021 with Focus on Safety and Sustainability
• Board Reviews 2021 Board and CEO Initiatives and Action Plan

December 13, 2021

• Board Recognizes December Employees of the Month
• Board Receives Update on Zero-Emission Bus Pilot Program
• Board Receives Employment and Travel Survey Results
• OCTA Continues Delivering on Promises with Updated Next 10 Plan

November 22, 2021

• Board Recognizes November Employees of the Month
• OCTA Awards Nearly $3 Million to Improve Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities
• Board Receives Attitudinal and Awareness Survey Results

November 8, 2021

• Board Receives Update on Efforts to Synchronize Traffic Signals
• I-405 Improvement Project Construction Progresses
• Board Receives Quarterly Progress Report on CEO Action Plan

October 25, 2021

• Board Recognizes October Employees of the Month
• Improvements Rolling Along at Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station
• OC Streetcar Construction Progresses

October 11, 2021

• OCTA Collaborates with Caltrans on I-605/Katella Avenue Project
• OCTA Seeks Firm to Implement OC Streetcar Ticket Vending Machines

September 27, 2021

• Measure M Expected to Generate $13.2 Billion Through 2041
• SR-55 Improvement Project Progresses
• Board Recognizes September Employees of the Month

September 13, 2021

• Board Receives Update on South County Transportation Study
• OCTA to Provide Additional Bus Service Next Month
• OCTA Using Creative Financing to Save $20 Million on 405 Project

August 23, 2021

• Board Recognizes August Employees of the Month
• OCTA Approves SB 1 Program Recommendations
• I-405 Improvement Project Now More than 60% Complete

August 9, 2021

• Board Issues $40 Million Call for Projects to Help Ease Traffic in Orange County
• OCTA Invests $2.7 Million to Clean Orange County Water
• OCTA Board Awards Contract for 405 Express Lanes Back-Office

July 26, 2021

• Board Recognizes July Employees of the Month
• Board of Directors Receives State Legislative Status Report
• Board of Directors Receives Federal Legislative Status Report

July 12, 2021

• Northbound SR-57 Improvements Advance with Consultant Selection
• Board Takes Step Toward Free Bus Rides for Youth
• Board Receives Strategic Initiatives Mid-Year Report

June 28, 2021

• Board Recognizes June Employees of the Month
• Taxpayer Oversight Committee Gains New Members
• OCTA Fulfilling Measure M Promises for 30 Years Straight

June 14, 2021

• OCTA Approves $1.3 Billion Balanced Budget for FY 21-22
• OCTA Releases the Draft 2021 SR-91 Implementation Plan
• Board Approves Bus Service Change for June 13
• Board Receives Update on Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program

May 24, 2021

• Board Recognizes May Employees of the Month
• OCTA Allocates Low Carbon Transit Operations Program Funds
• Board Approves Bus Service Change for June 13
• OCTA Board Participates in Future of Transit Workshop

May 10, 2021

• OCTA Awards $28.7 Million to Improve Orange County Streets
• Board Receives Update on South County Improvements
• Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed FY 2021-22 Budget

April 26, 2021

• Board Recognizes April Employees of the Month
• Public Hearing Held for Upcoming Bus Service Change
• Board Approves Comprehensive Business Plan

April 12, 2021

• OCTA Board Welcomes New Members
• OCTA Continues to Deliver with Updated 10-year Measure M Plan
• OCTA Selects Firm to Aid in OC Bus Restructuring
• OCTA Advances SR-55 Improvement Project with Consultant Selection

March 22, 2021

• March Employees of the Month Recognized
• Construction Contract Awarded for Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvements
• Board Calls for Bids for Battery-Electric Bus Chargers

March 8, 2021

• OCTA Setting Vision for Mobility Hubs in O.C.
• Northbound SR-57 Project Advances
• Board Receives Update on I-5 Improvements in South County

February 22, 2021

• February Employees of the Month Recognized
• Board Receives Update on 91 Express Lanes
• OCTA Requests Feedback from the Public on Bus Service Changes

February 8, 2021

• 2020 Employees of the Year Honored
• $2.8 Million Available to Improve County’s Water Quality
• OCTA Developing Strategies to Improve Travel in South Orange County

January 25, 2021

• January Employees of the Month Recognized
• Board Sets Transportation Vision for 2021
• OCTA Purchases Charging Stations for Light-Duty Vehicles
• Community Transit Program Requirements Revised Due to Pandemic

January 11, 2021

• OCTA Board Elects Do as Chairman, Murphy as Vice Chair
• OCTA Swears in New and Returning Board Members
• SR-55 Project Receives $140 million from CTC

December 14, 2020

• OCTA Bids Farewell to Outgoing Board Members
• I-5 Widening Project Progresses
• I-405 Improvement Project Update

November 23, 2020

• OCTA Bids Farewell to Outgoing Board Members
• OC Flex Pilot in South O.C. Extended Through 2021
• OCTA Continuing to Proactively Respond to COVID-19

November 9, 2020

• Signal Synchronization Coming to Warner Avenue
• OCTA Purchases Battery-Electric Buses
• Board Receives Strategic Initiatives Quarterly Update

October 26, 2020

• SR-55 Improvement Project Progresses
• OCTA Signal Synchronization Program Saves Time, Money, Helps the Environment
• Measure M Expected to Generate $11.6 Billion Through 2041

October 12, 2020

• OCTA Awards $2.8 Million to Improve O.C.’s Water Quality
• I-5 Project in South Orange County Advances
• OCTA Studying Development Opportunities for Fullerton Park-and-Ride

September 28, 2020

• SCAG Sheds Light on Pandemic’s Impact to Regional Travel
• Board Receives Update on Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Bus Performance
• Survey Demonstrates how COVID-19 has Affected Employment, Travel

September 14, 2020

• Board Receives Update on OC Go Progress
• Upgrades Headed to Busy Bus Stops in Santa Ana
• Survey Demonstrates how COVID-19 has Affected Employment, Travel

August 24, 2020

• OC Go to Fund Senior Mobility Program in Laguna Beach
• Board Requesting Proposals for Maintenance of Environmental Properties
• Measure M Forecast Declines due to COVID-19 Impacts

August 10, 2020

• OCTA Board Commends Essential Workers, Pilots Distribution of Free Face Coverings
• OCTA Adds All-Electric Support Vehicles to Fleet
• Board Receives Updates on South County Improvements

July 27, 2020

• OCTA Proactively Responding to COVID-19
• Board Receives Update on Annual Rating Agency Meetings
• OCTA Board Awards Contract for OC Bus Communications

July 13, 2020

• OCTA Board Pays Tribute to Director Winterbottom
• SR-91 Plan Details $1.3 Billion of Planned Improvements
• OCTA Meeting Major Transportation Milestones Despite Pandemic Challenges

June 22, 2020

• OCTA Continues to Fulfill Measure M Promises to Voters
• Board Approves Plan to Transition to All Zero-Emission Buses
• I-5 Project in South Orange County Advances

June 8, 2020

• OCTA Board Approves $1.4 Billion Budget
• OCTA Proactively Responding to COVID-19
• Board Receives Update on Measure M Progress

May 22, 2020

• Board Awards Contract to Operate and Maintain OC Streetcar
• Service Changes Coming to OC Bus on June 14
• Construction Progresses on I-405 Improvements

May 11, 2020

• Board Receives COVID-19 Update
• SR-55 Improvements Expected to Break Ground Next Year
• Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed FY 2020-21 Budget

April 27, 2020

• Board Receives COVID-19 Update
• OCTA to Add Plug-in Electric Buses to Fleet
• Solutions Developed to Improve Beach Boulevard Travel

April 13, 2020

• Board Receives COVID-19 Update
• Three Projects Advancing to Address South County Traffic
• $9.2 Million Awarded to Local Transit

March 23, 2020

• Board Receives COVID-19 Update
• OCTA to Purchase 299 Replacement Buses
• OC Streetcar Construction Progressing

March 9, 2020

• Deputy CEO Recognized for Service at OCTA
• $2.8 Million Available to Improve O.C. Water Quality
• Board Receives I-5/El Toro Road Interchange Update

February 24, 2020

• February Employees of the Month Recognized
• OCTA to Roll Out Zero-Emission Buses
• OCTA Working with Local Businesses During OC Streetcar Construction

February 10, 2020

• 2019 Employees of the Year Honored
• Rotation Program Participants Recognized
• Measure M Signal Synchronization Keeping O.C. Moving

January 27, 2020

• January Employees of the Month Recognized
• Board Sets Transportation Vision for 2020
• Board Extends OC Flex Pilot Through October

January 13, 2020

• Steve Jones Selected as New OCTA Chairman
• OCTA Board Looks Back at Last Year’s Accomplishments
• Board Reviews February Bus Service Changes
• I-405 Improvements Continue into 2020

December 9, 2019

• December Employees of the Month Recognized
• Director Moreno Honored for Service to OCTAs
• Local Sales Tax Funds Working to Preserve the Environment
• Options Explored for Future Express Lanes

November 25, 2019

• November Employees of the Month Recognized
• 91 Express Lanes Usage Exceeds Expectations
• OC Streetcar Construction Rolling Along

November 11, 2019

• Next 10 Plan Bringing Balanced Transportation Improvements to O.C.
• Board Receives CEO’s Third Quarter Initiatives Update
• Board Recognizes Management Development Academy Graduates

October 28, 2019

• October Employees of the Month Recognized
• Measure M Expected to Bring in $13.4 Billion
• Agreement Reached for 241/91 Tolled Connector

October 14, 2019

• OC Bus 360° Keeps Orange County Moving
• Board Receives Metrolink Performance Report
• Cities Invited to Apply for Community Shuttle Services

September 23, 2019

• September Employees of the Month Recognized
• Bus Service Changes set for October
• SR-91 Improvement Project Advances
• Board Sets Plan for Using State Transportation Funds

September 9, 2019

• August Employees of the Month Recognized
• OCTA Board Awards $2 Million to Improve Water Quality
• OCTA Awarded $100,000 Safety Grant
• 405 Improvements Progress Through 2019

August 12, 2019

• Measure M Working to Preserve the Environment
• $40M OK’d to Help Ease Traffic Through Measure M
• Local Transit Projects Meeting Community Needs

July 22, 2019

• July Employees of the Month Honored
• Summer College Interns Recognized
• Bus Service Changes to go into Effect in October, February
• OC Streetcar Construction Moving Along

July 8, 2019

• OCTA Honors Bus Roadeo Team
• New Members Selected for Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• Board Reviews Strategic Initiatives Progress
• Board Receives CEO’s Second Quarter Initiatives Update

June 24, 2019

• June Employees of the Month Honored
• Board Recognizes Teen Council for Year of Service
• OCTA Fulfilling Promises to Voters Through Measure M

June 10, 2019

• OCTA Board Approves $1.5 Billion Balanced Budget
• Public Provides Feedback on Proposed Bus Service Changes
• Board Approves $20.4 Million to Improve Biking, Walking in O.C.
• $8.5 Million Awarded to Help Ease Traffic Through OC Go

May 24, 2019

• May Employees of the Month Recognized
• OC Flex Celebrates Six Months of Service
• I-5 South County Improvements to Break Ground

May 13, 2019

• Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed FY 2019-20 Budget
• Board Approves June Bus Service Changes
• SR-91 Improvement Project Advances

April 22, 2019

• OCTA Welcomes Board Member Don Wagner
• April Employees of the Month Recognized
• OC Bus 360° Continues Innovating to Meet Community Needs
• Study to Evaluate Transit Improvements on Bristol Street

April 8, 2019

• Program Shuttles 1.8 Million People
• New App Keeps 405 Project Info at Commuters' Fingertips
• I-5 Freeway Construction in Central O.C. Gets Going

March 25, 2019

• March Employees of the Month Recognized
• OC Streetcar Construction to Ramp Up in 2019
• Vanpool Program Saves Commuters Money, Time

March 11, 2019

• Board Receives Measure M Quarterly Progress Report
• OCTA Looking to Clean Up Transportation-Related Pollution
• OCTA Delivering on Promises to Taxpayers

February 25, 2019

• February Employees of the Month Recognized
• Board Receives Update on Sale of Measure M Bonds
• OCTA Testing Zero-Emission Technology

February 11, 2019

• Employees of the Year Recognized
• 2019 CEO Initiatives and Action Plan Presented
• Caltrans Provides Updates on SR-22 Improvements

January 28, 2019

• January Employees of the Month Recognized
• Chairman Shaw Announces 2019 Board Strategic Initiatives
• Board Approves Issuing Bonds for I-405 Improvement Project

January 14, 2019

• Tim Shaw Selected as New OCTA Chairman
• Board Looks Back to OCTA's Accomplishments in 2018
• 405 Improvements Continue into 2019

December 10, 2018

• December Employees of the Month Honored
• OCTA Welcomes Three New Board Members
• OC Active Sets Countywide Active Transportation Priorities
• Board Receives CEO’s Third Quarter Initiatives Update

November 26, 2018

• November Employees of the Month Honored
• Outgoing Board Members Honored for Service to OCTA
• OC Bus 360° Keeping Orange County Moving

November 11, 2018

• Hasan Ikhrata Recognized for Contributions to Orange County
• Long-Range Transportation Plan Sets Vision for Future of Transportation
• OC Streetcar Rolls Ahead with Approved Vehicle Design

October 22, 2018

• October Employees of the Month Honored
• OCTA Working to Improve County’s Busiest Bus Stops
• Board Receives Report on Potential Prop. 6 Impacts

October 8, 2018

• Grant Awarded to Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
• Significant Progress Achieved on Measure M2 Projects from April to June
• Interstate 5/El Toro Road Interchange Project Moves Ahead

September 24, 2018

• OCTA Awards $220.5 million OC Streetcar Construction Contract
• OCTA Offering $25 million for Bikeway Projects
• September Employees of the Month Honored

September 10, 2018

• $2.5 Million Awarded to Improve Orange County's Water Quality
• Next 10 Plan Updated to Keep Promises to Voters
• I-405 Construction Ongoing to Speed up Commutes
• Board Receives Update on SR-57 Northbound Improvement Project

August 27, 2018

• July Employees of the Month Honored
• OC Streetcar Vehicle Designs OK'd for Public Input
• Awareness of OCTA at an All-Time High
• Early Career Academy Participants Recognized

August 13, 2018

• Draft Long-Range Transportation Plan to be Released for Public Comment
• $40 million OK'd to Help Ease Traffic Through OC Go
• OC Flex Microtransit Program Expected to Launch this Fall

July 23, 2018

• July Employees of the Month Honored
• Bristol Street Transit Corridor Study to Begin
• Planned Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvements Advance
• OC Go Revenue Forecast Dips

July 9, 2018

• New 91 Express Lanes Account Plans Bring Simplicity, Cost Savings to Customers
• Board Approves Updated OC Streetcar Project Funding Plan

June 25, 2018

• June Employees of the Month Honored
• Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Study Wraps Upn
• $6.8 Million Headed to Improve Local Transit

June 11, 2018

• Board Approves $1.3 Billion Balanced Budget
• Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report Given
• Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs Approved
• New Members Chosen for Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• Citizens Advisory Committee members selected

May 25, 2018

• May Employees of the Month Honored
• 2018 OCTA Roadeo Team Recognized
• 91 Express Lanes Usage Grows with Expansion in Riverside County
• First Quarter Progress Report Presented

May 14, 2018

• Workshop Held to Discuss Proposed Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget
• June Bus Service Changes
• Beach Boulevard Study Rolls Forward

April 23, 2018

• April Employees of the Month Honored
• OCTA Expands Bicycle Capacity on Bus Fleet
• OC Bus 360° Continues Delivering to Meet Community Needs

April 9, 2018

• OCTA Continues to Plan for the Future of Transportation
• OCTA Update on I-405 Improvement Project
• OCTA Awards Contract for Manufacturing and Delivery of Streetcars

March 26, 2018

• March Employees of the Month Honored
• Firm Selected to Provide OC Flex Pilot Program
• OCTA Awards Contract for Manufacturing and Delivery of Streetcars

March 12, 2018

• OCTA Commemorates 15 Years of the 91 Express Lanes
• OCTA Looking to Clean Up Transportation-related Pollution
• Caltrans Plans Eastbound SR-22 Safety Improvement Project

February 26, 2018

• February Employees of the Month Honored
• 2018 CEO Initiatives and Action Plan Presented
• Toll Lanes System Integrator Contractor Selected

February 12, 2018

• Employees of the Year Honored
• Transit Master Plan Sets Vision for Future of Transit
• Development of 2018 Long-Range Transportation Plan Continues

January 22, 2018

• January Employees of the Month Honored
• 2017 Year in Review
• 2018 Board Strategic Initiatives Announced
• CEO Provides End-of-Year Action Plan Update

January 8, 2018

• OCTA Selects New Board Chair and Vice Chair
• 2017 Year in Review
• Local Transit Projects Look to Meet Community Needs
• Central Harbor Boulevard Transit Study Rolls Forward

December 11, 2017

• December Employees of the Month Honored
• Quarterly Report Given on Measure M2 Projects
• Interstate 405 Improvement Project Continues Moving Forward
• OCTA Board Requests TCA Defer 241/91 Express Lanes Toll Connector Project

November 13, 2017

• OC Bus 360° Continues to Work to Reverse Declining Ridership
• Transit Master Plan is Mapping Future Transit in O.C.
• OCTA to Purchase 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Buses
• Next 10 Delivery Plan Looks at What’s Ahead for Measure M2

October 23, 2017

• October Employees of the Month Honored
• OC Flex Pilot Program Gets Green Light
• Board OKs Revised Bus Service Changes Based on Public Input
• Metrolink Fiscal Year 2016-17 Performance Report Presented

October 9, 2017

• Long-Range Transportation Plan Moves Forward with Proposed Scenarios
• SB 1 Competitive Programs
• OC Congestion Management Program Report Released for Public Review

September 25, 2017

• September Employees of the Month Honored
• Public Weighs in on Proposed Bus Service Changes

September 11, 2017

• OCTA Receives Grant for Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program
• Board Sets Plan for Using State Transportation Funds
• Market Conditions Highlight Challenges in Delivering Projects

August 28, 2017

• August Employees of the Month Honored
• Workshop Explores Managed Lanes
• OCTA Issues RFP for Toll Lane Integrator Services
• Board Receives Regional Rail Quarterly Report

August 14, 2017

• $3.1 Million Awarded to Improve O.C. Water Quality
• I-405 Improvement Project Hits Milestones
• Active Transportation in O.C.
• Chairman Hennessey Reports Board’s Strategic Initiatives on Track

July 24, 2017

• July Employees of the Month Honored
• Transit Master Plan Moves Forward Identifying Key Corridors
• Public Outreach to Begin on 2017-18 Bus Service Improvement Plan

July 10, 2017

• Board Recognizes OCTA’s 2017 High School Interns
• OC Active Transportation Plan Underway
• Board Hears Update on SB 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017

June 26, 2017

• $627 Million TIFIA Loan gets Board Approval for I-405 Project
• June Employees of the Month Honored
• New Members Chosen for Taxpayer Oversight Committee
• Special Needs Advisory Committee Annual Update
• Citizens Advisory Committee Annual Update and New Members Appointed

June 12, 2017

• Board OKs balanced budget of $1.2 billion
• The Measure M2 quarterly progress update
• Environmental Cleanup Allocation Committee Members selected
• Environmental Oversight Committee members are appointed
• Goals set for Long-Range Transportation Plan

May 22, 2017

• May Employees of the Month Honored
• OCTA Roadeo Team Honored for Achievements at International Event
• OC Bus 360° Showing Positive Results
• OC Streetcar Reaches Another Milestone

May 8, 2017

• Board Receives CEO’s 1st Quarter Initiatives Update
• Caltrans Provides Update on I-5/El Toro Road Project
• Workshop Details Proposed 2017-18 Budget

April 24, 2017

• April Employees of the Month Honored
• OC Fair Express to Return for 2017, 2018 Seasons
• Bus Service Changes Coming in June
• Measure M Delivering on Promises to O.C. Voters
• Board Receives Paratransit Service Overview

April 10, 2017

• Board Allocates $35 Million to Help Alleviate O.C. Traffic
• Winterbottom Takes Oath of Office
• Anaheim Canyon Metrolink Station Improvements Move Forward
• Measure M Delivering on Promises to O.C. Voters
• Board Receives Paratransit Service Overview

March 27, 2017

• Winterbottom Reappointed as Public Member to Board
• March Employees of the Month Honored
• Day Pass Promotion Ends April 9
• OC Streetcar Rolls Forward with Organizational Model
• Report Summarizes State of OC Transit
• Board Receives Update on Program Delivery in a Changing Market

March 13, 2017

• Angels Express on Track for Two More Years
• OCTA Signal Synch Program Saves Time and Money
• Water Quality Projects on Tap through Measure M

February 27, 2017

• Board Recognizes Employees of the Month for February
• OCTA Explores Transportation Technology Solutions

February 13, 2017

• Employees of the Year for 2016 honored
• Grant Approved to Fund 10 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Buses
• Working to Improve Central Harbor Corridor
• CEO Johnson Announces 2017 Initiatives to Support Board Strategies

January 23, 2017

• Board Recognizes Employees of the Month for January
• OCTA Board Strategic Initiatives Announced
• OC Streetcar Project Takes the Right-of-Way in Santa Ana
• Board Receives Plans for OC Bus 360° Next Steps

January 9, 2017

• OCTA’s Newest Board Members Take Oath of Office
• Year-end Report Summarizes 2016 Accomplishments members
• Active Transportation Projects Receive Funding

November 28, 2016

Meeting of November 28, 2016

• Employees of the month for November honored
• Board OKs Revised OC Streetcar Stop Design
• Fare Policy Changes Aim to Boost Ridership and Improve Efficiency
• O.C Wilderness Preservation Plan Approved
• Board receives CEO’s third quarter initiatives update

November 14, 2016

Meeting of November 14, 2016

• I-405 Improvement Project Awarded a $1.2 billion Contractor for Its Design-Build
• Board Approves Nearly $500,000 to Continue Improvements in Active Transportation
• Measure M Forecast Revenue is Less Than Anticipated
• Measure M Aims to Keep Its’ Promises to Voters

October 24, 2016

Meeting of October 24, 2016

• Employees of the month for September honored
• OCTA Awarded Grant for Purchasing Low-Emission Engines
• Metrolink Weekend Ridership in Orange County is on the Rise

October 10, 2016

Meeting of October 10, 2016

• El Toro Road Interchange Project Heads into Environmental Phase
• OCTA Keeps Active Transportation Program Rolling

September 26, 2016

Meeting of September 26, 2016

• Employees of the month for September honored
• Community provides feedback on proposed fare policy changes
• 405 Express Lanes procurement options discussed

September 12, 2016

Meeting of September 12, 2016

• $3 million awarded to improve Orange County’s water quality
• Major bus service changes coming to Orange County Oct. 9
• Options to address reduction in bus program revenue discussed
• Board receives M2020 Plan update

August 22, 2016

Meeting of August 22, 2016

• Board approves $19.5 million to improve biking, walking in O.C.
• $40 million OK’d to help ease traffic through Measure M
• Board receives Measure M performance assessment

August 8, 2016

Meeting of August 8, 2016

• Board approves $19.5 million to improve biking, walking in O.C.
• $40 million OK’d to help ease traffic through Measure M
• Board receives Measure M performance assessment

July 25, 2016

Meeting of July 25, 2016

• Employees of the month for July honored
• Nearly 450 miles of street lights in synch
• Board approves revised OC Streetcar funding plan
• Alternative added to SR-55 Improvement Project

June 27, 2016

Meeting of June 27, 2016

• June Employees of the Month Honored
• Placentia Metrolink Commuter Rail Station Moves Forward
• ARC Planning Rolls into Harbor Boulevard Transit Study with OCTA Lead

June 13, 2016

Meeting of June 13, 2016

• OCTA board approves $1.16 billion balanced budget
• $26.7 million headed to local transit shuttles
• New members selected for Measure M Taxpayers Oversight Committee
• OCTA puts Tustin on path to adding downtown bike lanes

May 23, 2016

Meeting of May 23, 2016

• Employees of the month for May honored
• Orange County Fair Express Service returns in July
• Mobile ticketing closer to getting onboard
• Orange transit center parking structure moves forward with cooperative agreement
• Initial I-405 toll policy and preliminary finance plan approved

May 9, 2016

Meeting of May 9, 2016

• Bus service changes coming in June
• I-405 Improvement Project moves forward with cooperative agreements
• Fare policy study results presented

April 25, 2016

Meeting of April 25, 2016

• Employees of the month for April honored
• Measure M keeps its promises to voters for 25th year
• Board receives vanpool program update
• OC Streetcar project rolls forward
• Preliminary Traffic and Revenue Forecast for the 405 Express Lanes

April 11, 2016

Meeting of April 11, 2016

• Millions from Measure M Awarded to Alleviate Traffic Countywide
• Freeway Service Patrol Firms Selected
• Pacific Coast Highway Corridor Study Completed

March 28, 2016

• Employees of the month for March honored
• OC Streetcar project reaches major milestones
• Next step taken in I-405 Improvement Project
• Senior Mobility Program guidelines revised
• Construction management firm selected for Passing Siding Project
• Mobile ticketing closer to fruition

March 14, 2016

Meeting of March 14, 2016

• OCTA receives grant for active transportation plan
• Bus service added to Angels Express lineup
• OCTA offering $20 million for bikeway projects
• Board approves cooperative agreements with cities for I-405 Improvement Project
• Board receives quarterly Measure M update

February 22, 2016

Meeting of February 22, 2016

• Employees of the Month for February honored
• Quarterly Transit Update Shows Safety on Target
• 2016 Bus Service Plan approved
• CEO Johnson announces 2016 initiatives to support board strategies

February 8, 2016

Meeting of February 8, 2016

• Employees of the Year for 2015 honored
• Board receives capital programs update
• Call for projects aims to improve water quality
• Board reviews 2015 accomplishments

January 25, 2016

Meeting of January 25, 2016

• Board recognizes Employees of the Month for January
• OCTA board strategic initiatives announced
• Board receives OC Bus 360° update
• Harbor Corridor Study nears end of phase one

January 11, 2016

Meeting of January 11, 2016

• New OCTA Board Chair and Vice Chair appointed
• Year-end Report Summarizes 2015 Accomplishments
• OCTA to Participate in Hydrogen Fuel Cell Electric Bus Demonstration