2.1 PROJECT LOCATION The project is located in the urban Orange County cities of Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano within existing Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) right-of-way along Interstate 5 (I-5) and Camino Capistrano. The new passing siding track would run from south of the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo (LNMV) Station at the end of the existing double track and ...
Local, state and federal officials gathered on March 7 to commemorate the launch of the SR-91 Improvement Project, a significant effort aimed at improving mobility, enhancing safety and overall traffic flow along one of Orange County’s busiest transportation corridors. The transformative project between SR-57 and SR-55 will reduce congestion, improve travel times and provide safer conditions ...
OCTA is responsible for programming local, federal, and state-sourced funds towards projects that will improve transportation in Orange County.
Fun Things to Do Oceanside Pier and Plaza Walk the pier, play in the surf and relax in the sand and take advantage of bike rentals, surf lessons and food vendors. From station: 10 minute walk
Ms. Kaur continued her PowerPoint presentation, directing attention to Intersection Capacity Enhancement Projects. Ms. Kaur asked the City of Irvine to join the presentation for the Sand Canyon at Marine Way project. Ms. Kaur informed the committee that the City of Irvine requested funding for a new intersection to replace the existing intersection. Project readiness is a concern, as this ...
In 2014, Assembly Bill 401 became efective helping OCTA secure legislative authority for the use of the design-build project delivery method for projects on the state highway system until 2024, including for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project.
On April 10, 2025, the Coastal Commission’s South Coast District Office issued Emergency Coastal Development Permit (ECDP) No. G-5-25-0013 for development including, in relevant part, placement of rock and sand at OCTA’s Priority areas 1 & 2 to provide needed protection of the rail.
Acquire property rights, relocated persons and property as related to the Sand Canyon Avenue grade separation project. City of Irvine is the lead agency for the right-of-way acquisition.
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking insight from qualified firms regarding potential solutions and industry best practices related to the dredging and placement of sand for the coastal rail stabilization priority projects.
committee member asked if the sand placement would be an ongoing cost. Chris Boucly responded that the sand nourishment work is to be a one-time effort. committee member asked if comments about moving the rail line inland or portions underground were moving forward into any of the upcoming planning or studies.