OCTA’s approach to people, programs, projects, policies and partnerships lead to reliable, accessible and balanced transportation choices for everyone in Orange County. In 2025, through the Board Initiatives and CEO Action Plan, OCTA will actively engage with stakeholders and seek input from communities; optimize relationships with regional, business, and community partners to advance shared ...

Coastal Rail Stabilization Requires Emergency Action OCTA submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to quickly stabilize vulnerable areas near the San Clemente track.

Budget delivers bus and rail service while making conservative projections to plan for the future ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors today approved a balanced budget of $1.76 billion for the upcoming fiscal year that begins July 1. The budget keeps essential transportation improvements moving forward while responsibly planning for a balanced and ...

Contact Us To submit a comment, question, or request to the LOSSAN Agency Board of Directors, please contact the LOSSAN Clerk of the Board at lossanclerk@octa.net or (714) 560-5676. Membership The LOSSAN Board of Directors is composed of current and former elected officials representing rail owners, operators, and planning agencies along Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner corridor between San Diego ...

Property Restoration Criteria: Biological Factors These restoration criteria represent the biological factors (those that relate directly to species/habitat issues and the impacts of the M2 freeway projects). Each criterion includes a brief definition to clarify any potential misunderstandings and guide evaluators.

*Public Comments: At this time, members of the public may address the Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) regarding any items within the subject matter jurisdiction of the CAC, provided that no action may be taken on off-agenda items unless authorized by law. Comments shall be limited to three (3) minutes per person, unless different time limits are set by the Chairman, subject to the approval ...

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.

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 Ferber Ranch, which extend from Trabuco Creek to the Cleveland National Forest.

ORANGE – With ongoing threats to a critical link in Southern California’s rail network, the Orange County Transportation Authority today submitted an Emergency CoastalDevelopment Permit to the California Coastal Commission to expedite work to stabilize four areas most vulnerable to failure above the railroad track through San Clemente.

Live Oak Creek Preserve also lies between the Santa Ana Mountains and Live Oak Canyon/O’Neill Canyon, and its preservation protects wildlife movement between these two areas. The acquisition of Live Oak Creek Preserve is the EMP’s first step in joining together adjacent open space areas in the foothills, while at the same time limiting urban encroachment. This Preserve also provides ...