More than 58 , 000 fairgoers hopped on board the buses this summer , saving time and money on OCTA ’ s special service Aug . 28 , 2013 ORANGE – The Orange County Fair has come to a close and the numbers are in for the OC Fair Express which set a ridership record this year with more than 58 , 000 people hopping on board .
During the summer of 2023 , OCTA and 211OC launched a special campaign to encourage OC ACCESS riders to use the one - click transit search tool , www . 211ride . org . This website provides an invaluable community resource for a wide range of services , from transportation and housing to mental health support , food services and more .
Make this the summer to climb aboard Metrolink and enjoy a leisurely ride to special events near Metrolink stations . With many chances to win free tickets and gift cards AND opportunities for free and discounted fares , this is an affordable summer “ daycation ” offer the whole family will love .
This summer , OCTA will introduce a paperless fare payment system that will allow riders to pay only for rides taken rather than the fixed dollar amount on paper passes . Called Wave , it will include a new account - based system , a reloadable smart card , and a new mobile app . OCTA is providing many ways for the public to provide feedback , including community meetings , pop - ups , and conversations ...
OC Metrolink - Summer Campaign All aboard summer with Metrolink ! Starting a Summer adventure on Metrolink is great fun . Metrolink Weekends is just $ 10 roundtrip and youth 17 and under ride free . Enter for a chance to win one of our weekly drawings for a pair of Metrolink tickets or the monthly grand prize of a $ 100 gift card and a pair of Metrolink tickets .
A summer tradition , the popular Orange International Street Fair from August 30 to September 1 spans several streets near Plaza Park in the City of Orange historic downtown district and attracts fans from all over southern California .
Bicycle Count Data : OCTA is updating its bike count database with information from 450 locations across the county . This data will help guide future active transportation planning and is expected to be available by summer 2025 . For more on OCTA ’ s active transportation efforts , visit here .
OCTA created a College Intern Program nearly 20 years ago that continues to be highly successful . To capture a wider pool of candidates , OCTA has created a Summer Intern Program to reach out to students who attend schools from across the country and may be spending their summers in Orange County . The first group will be on board this summer .
Promote Final Bikeways Strategy Continue working with cities on South OC Feasibility Studies OC Foothills Bike Collaborative Summer outreach efforts Draft Corridors & Criteria Support regional bikeway implementation Active Transportation Program Cycle 2
Bus Service Change Improvements – Efective May 11 , 2025 The Bus Service Change Improvements provide a summary of adjustments to OC Bus . To improve service quality and reliability , changes include the extension of Route 553 from ARTIC to Disneyland Resort along Katella Ave . and Harbor Blvd ., schedule adjustments to better serve summer beach trafic and minor schedule changes to reduce wait times .