In early October, OCTA CEO Darrell Johnson provided updates about the organization’s activities at several events. As a guest lecturer for a graduate class at the Institute of Transportation Studies, University of California, Irvine, Johnson highlighted some of OCTA’s major projects and programs including the 405 Improvement Project, OC Streetcar and zero-emission bus efforts.
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Last month, OCTA purchased 151 acres of open space land in Laguna Beach that will be permanently designated as a wilderness preserve. This is the seventh property acquisition under the Measure M Freeway Environmental Mitigation Program, a comprehensive plan that preserves and restores natural habitats and allows for expedited delivery of freeway projects.
From January to late February 2025, OCTA collected more than 6,000 survey responses on the proposed rider validation system, set to launch in late summer 2025. The surveys were available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. Key findings from the survey include: • More than 80% of respondents expressed support for the new payment options
Twice a year, service animals and their trainers gather at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) for a chance to ride the bus for free in a controlled environment while taking in the sights and sounds of Downtown Disney District and Anaheim Garden Walk.
OCTA, in coordination with Metrolink, continues progress in constructing a new railroad bridge over San Juan Creek in San Juan Capistrano. As part of the ongoing construction, the adjacent San Juan Creek Trail is closed till approximately August 2.
rail, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities comprise Orange County’s transportation system. Future planning efforts are considering high speed rail service as part of a statewide system. Separate agencies manage and maintain each transportation component with a common purpose: mobility.
Good news for Irvine-area employees and employers: Through a partnership with the City of Irvine, OCTA is adding two new iShuttle bus routes to expand service and provide additional coverage to residential communities and places of employment in Irvine.