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Building Repairs at Santa Ana Bus BaseInstructions:
Expedited permitting and project delivery for critical public transportation projects located within the coastal zone; Study solutions to mitigate increased costs and supply chain challenges related to implementing the Innovative Clean Transit regulation.
Projects within the Coastal Zone Boundary, as a requirement of a Coast Development Permit, may be required to replace existing on-street parking on a one-for-one basis for spaces removed as a result of a roadway widening project.
It is a vital link to other Orange County freeways, and the only direct connection between Central and Coastal Orange County. Currently, SR-55 between I-5 and SR-91 has up to four general purpose lanes, one carpool lane and auxiliary lanes in each direction.
The Preserve is also within designated critical habitat for the arroyo toad (federally endangered) and the coastal California gnatcatcher (federally threatened/state species of special concern). Several important wildlife movement corridors have been identified on Trabuco Rose, which extend from Trabuco Creek to the Cleveland National Forest.
Projects within the Coastal Zone Boundary, as a requirement of a Coast Development Permit, may be required to replace existing on-street parking on a one-for-one basis for spaces removed as a result of a roadway widening project.
About 88% of the OC Loop has been completed, with 58 miles of of-street trails along the San Gabriel River, Coyote Creek, Santa Ana River, and the Coastal/Beach trail.
His update on current projects included OCTA’s coastal rail resiliency efforts, which include short- and long-term studies to inform further project development efforts; the 405 Express Lanes, which is meeting projections with 4.8 million trips in its first four months of operation; and OC Streetcar, now 86% complete.
Lesley said the Coastal Commission is also involved with the Pacific Horizon property, which makes it incredibly important. Vice Chair Schlotterbeck said OCTA could net in our favor in terms of the amount of habitat if the Coastal Commission increases its restoration ratio requirement. Lesley agreed with this assessment.