This article originally appeared in Railway/Pro The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is preparing the Directions 2045 strategy which will shape the long-term transport system of Orange County. Every four years, OCTA develops a long-term transport plan to meet county’s evolving mobility needs for the next 20 years and beyond. The institution is working on the 2022 plan called ...

The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepares the RTP, a 30-year Long Range Plan that models projects for conformity with the Federal Clean Air Act. The plan emphasizes needs and improvements in the transportation system in the greater Southern California area such as goods movements, management, and financing.

Purchasing a day pass from the vending machine or any off-bus location saves the customer 10% compared to purchasing it on the bus. Since cash transactions on the bus contribute to schedule delays, staff expects the bus pass vending machines will help reduce on-board pass purchases.

OCTA held the 43rd Annual Bus and Maintenance Roadeo Competition on September 28 at the Santa Ana Bus Base. The Roadeo brought together staff from maintenance and operations and administration as well as Board members who battled it out for recognition (and bragging rights) as they showed off their prowess in driving and maintaining OCTA buses.

Subregions are encouraged to capture, further develop and build off the concepts and approaches of the Compass Blueprint program. In brief, these include developing transit-oriented, mixed use, and walkable communities, and providing for a mix of housing and jobs. IV.

OCTA held off the third call for Tier 2 projects for 2 years to allow prospective applicants more time to further develop their projects. To assist cities in applying for Tier 2 project funds, OCTA reached out to cities to offer pre-research and calculations for developing projects.

Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Interstate 5 El Toro Road Interchange Project The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in cooperation with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), is issuing this Notice of Preparation (NOP) for a project-level Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Interstate (I) 5 El Toro Interchange Project to ...

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Add one general purpose lane in both directions from Yale Avenue to State Route 55 Widen bridges, extend drainage culverts and construct soundwalls Realign and improve the existing on- and off-ramps. Rehabilitate/construct pavement, construct safety device upgrades, census stations, additional signage, electrical conduit replacements Re-establish existing auxiliary lanes and provide new ...

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS Enjoy games, goodies, prizes and more! Meet the OC Fair Mascots and take pictures at the photo booth Play Plinko to win fun prizes Fun crafts and activities for the kids Fuel up with snacks and beverages before heading off to the fair Ride stress free on the OC Fair Express for just $2 each way and kids 18 and under ride free! Then catch the 10:35 a.m. OC Fair Express to ...