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A robust freeway network, high occupancy vehicle & toll lanes, a Master Plan of Arterial Highways (MPAH), extensive fixed route and demand response bus service, commuter rail, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities comprise Orange County’s transportation system.

Overview The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) developed an Orange County Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan that provided recommendations to shift trips away from those driving alone and expanded access to alternative travel options. The plan offered a set of strategies aimed at reimagining Orange County's transportation framework, prioritizing sustainability, efficiency ...

Sometimes, the Best Commute is No Commute Explore teleworking resources to learn more about a strategy that completely eliminates commuting on the days it is utilized. There are numerous associated benefits for employers, employees and the environment.

The Tustin train station, built in 2002, is located near the corner of Edinger Avenue and Jamboree Road (State Route 261). It is just east of the former Marine Corps Air Station Tustin, whose hangars, built during World War II, inspired the train station’s architecture.

The OC Fair is in full swing and the OC Fair Express is helping thousands of attendees avoid parking hassles by getting them there with an affordable and convenient ride on public transportation. In the first three weeks of the OC Fair, the OC Fair Express recorded 10,115 boardings. The bus service eases congestion in the parking lot and on the streets around the fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. OC ...

Transportation leaders and elected officials gathered December 1 to celebrate the successful completion of OCTA’s I-405 Improvement Project, which aims to improve travel times along one of the nation’s busiest highways. One new regular lane in each direction and the 405 Express Lanes will provide a faster and more reliable commute for the hundreds of thousands of drivers who traverse this ...

Funding comes from a combination of OCTA’s local sales tax, state and federal funds, as well as 91 Express Lanes toll revenue ORANGE – Local, state and federal officials gathered today 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 ...

Three individuals received awards for their dedicated public service throughout 2021 ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority recently announced the top three employees of the year – a year in which they helped OCTA continue to thrive despite the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The 2021 Employees of the Year are selected from three main divisions ...

As the OC Bus Mobile Ticketing App moves forward with beta testing, the future of bus travel is right around the corner. This app eliminates the hassle of paper tickets and allows users to easily buy and display bus passes and specialty passes on their smartphones. The boarding process is quicker for passengers and simpler for coach operators so all can get underway more efficiently. Beta ...

One change, however, is the original rail bridge across the Santa Ana River. Although still there, the old bridge is structurally inadequate to support the new line, so a new double-track bridge is being built alongside the original bridge.