The FY 2025 -26 budget outlines a robust plan for transit services, with a clear focus on enhancements, sustainability, and resilient operations. The budget allocates $574 million to support the OC Bus Program, supporting up to 1.62 million service hours.
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority in 2025 will focus on continuing to deliver the public with a transportation network that is balanced, reliable and equitable, while remaining fiscally responsible and resilient.
OCTA’s balanced $1.74 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year keeps essential transportation improvements moving forward while responsibly planning for a balanced and sustainable transportation future for Orange County.
Overall, the fiscal year 2025-26 budget is approximately a $20 million decrease compared to the previous year’s budget, reflecting OCTA’s commitment to fiscally conservative and prudent planning. Key highlights of the budget include:
Key highlights of the FY 2025-26 budget include: Expanded Transit Offerings: Additional OC Bus service to meet increasing demand, back to pre-pandemic levels Start of OC Streetcar revenue service activities Continued support for Metrolink rail service Delivering on Measure M2 Commitments:
The FY 2025-26 budget outlines a robust plan for transit services, with a clear focus on enhancements, sustainability, and resilient operations. The budget allocates $574 million to support the OC Bus Program, supporting up to 1.62 million service hours.
Expected growth demands in Orange County over the next 30 years will require agencies to continue to invest in transportation infrastructure projects. A collaborative effort between County leaders and the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) identified additional projects to fund through an extension of the Measure M program.
Learn more at OCBus.com/YouthRideFree Bus Service Change Improvements – Efective May 11, 2025 The Bus Service Change Improvements provide a summary of adjustments to OC Bus.
2025 CTFP Guidelines - Orange County Transportation Authority Expected growth demands in Orange County over the next 30 years will require agencies to continue to invest in transportation infrastructure projects.
Officer overtime is necessary to ensure proper oversight and essential support for FSP operators in the field. The FSP service span includes weekday peak-hour, weekday all day, late night construction support, and weekend service beats, making overtime necessary to ensure adequate coverage.