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DEFINITION OF ADA PARATRANSIT SERVICE (OC ACCESS) OC ACCESS is part of the comprehensive public transportation system serving Orange County. OC ACCESS is a shared-ride complementary paratransit service of Orange County Transportation Authority ( OCTA) in compliance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the final rule for 49 CFR Parts 27, 37, and 38 issued ...

OCTA will update program guidelines and selection criteria periodically. OCTA may offer limited opportunity funding, such as a state-wide bond issuance or federal grants, consistent with funding source requirements. OCTA may conduct concurrent calls for projects when necessary.

OCTA will update program guidelines and selection criteria periodically. OCTA may offer limited opportunity funding, such as a state-wide bond issuance or federal earmark, consistent with funding source requirements. OCTA may conduct concurrent calls for projects when necessary.

The most commonly used fund sources for local agencies are listed in the references section of this guide. Note: To easily delete funding, click the “x” next to the total funding amount per fiscal year and fund source to delete the entire row. Additionally, for group listings, all funds for projects go into the construction phase.

OCTA will update program guidelines and selection criteria periodically. OCTA may offer limited opportunity funding, such as a state-wide bond issuance or federal earmark, consistent with funding source requirements. OCTA may conduct concurrent calls for projects when necessary.

Separate from ongoing emergency repairs in San Clemente reinforcement areas, OCTA is studying options for reinforcing the rail line for approximately the next 30 years and needs public input ORANGE – While the Orange County Transportation Authority continues to lead emergency track protection efforts in priority areas along the rail line in San Clemente, work continues on a study of ...

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 ...

OCTA awarded 2025 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award For the Fifteenth year in a row OCTA has been awarded the National Procurement Institute's "Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award". This prestigious award is earned by those organizations that demonstrate excellence in public procurement.

OCTA will update program guidelines and selection criteria periodically. OCTA may offer limited opportunity funding, such as a state-wide bond issuance or federal grants, consistent with funding source requirements. OCTA may conduct concurrent calls for projects when necessary.

Since 1991 OCTA has kept residents and commuters moving throughout Orange County by bus, freeway, rail, bike, walking, and rideshare programs. Our projects and programs improve safety and efficiency on our local roads, provide bus service and regional multimodal connections, help people find ways to leave their cars home, and provide safe, convenient transportation to those with special needs.