Participating cities and non - profit participants may receive both funding and vehicles to design a program that best fits the needs of seniors 60 years and older in their communities .
The short , informative videos are available here and have reached more than 31 , 875 viewers to keep Orange County informed about what ’ s happening inside the 405 .
Under the program , participating cities are eligible to receive funds and vehicles from OCTA to help design and operate a transit program that best fits the needs of older adults in their communities .
ALISO VIEJO LAGUNA BEACH LAGUNA HILLS LAGUNA NIGUEL SB 535 Disadvantaged Communities Less than $ 51 , 026 ( 2012 - 2016 ACS , Median Household Income )
Work is expected to start this month on improvements to four miles of SR - 55 between I - 405 and I - 5 . The three - year , $ 475 . 1 million project will improve mobility and reduce congestion on the freeway , a vital link from central Orange County to the coast .
The City of Costa Mesa ( City ) identified congestion on State Route 55 ( SR - 55 )/ Newport Boulevard as a significant quality of life issue for adjacent residential and business communities .
More than 260 , 000 vehicles use this stretch of SR - 55 every day , and that number is expected to grow to nearly 275 , 000 vehicles by 2040 . To address this demand , OCTA and Caltrans are working together to deliver improvements to SR - 55 between I - 405 and I - 5 .
Residents , businesses and motorists will see enhancements to the SR - 55 corridor that will add capacity , redesign on - and off - ramps , improve overall traffic flow and relieve traffic choke points .
This section of I - 405 provides direct and indirect access to residential communities , employment centers , cultural and recreational facilities , John Wayne Airport , and some of the region ’ s top medical and academic institutions .
OCTA is working with community and business leaders to develop a program that would enhance outreach efforts with the diverse communities in Orange County . OCTA is developing closer working relationships with numerous groups and organizations that represent Orange County ’ s growing diversity .