Project Overview This 5.7 mile project, a partnership between OCTA and Caltrans, extended the carpool lane in each direction of I-5 from between its prior terminus in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente. The project also reconstructed the Avenida Pico interchange, adding dual left-turn lanes to both on-ramps and widening the northbound on-ramp to three lanes. Project Benefits Added a carpool ...
This effort enables endangered species, like the native Arroyo chub fish, to move more freely and naturally and contributes to restoring Orange County’s ecosystem. With OCTA funding, the United States Forest Service (USFS) removed the original targeted 14 dams from San Juan Creek, plus additional dams and dam remnants in the other creeks.
OCTA allocates substantial resources to offset the environmental impacts of freeway projects through the OC Go Environmental Mitigation Program (EMP). Since 2010, OCTA has invested approximately $10 million to restore about 350 acres of open space and more than $42 million to acquire more than 1,300 acres of land across Orange County.
Orange County Transportation Authority’s Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget Budget Highlights Sales tax receipts are anticipated to remain strong Establishes funding to protect against potential economic downturn Bus operations budget includes the capacity to add fixed-route service and accommodate increases in OC ACCESS trips
OCTA is the primary transportation agency that creates an integrated and balanced transportation system to support the diverse travel needs, reflect the character, and enhance the quality of life of Orange County.
Overview The Orange County Transportation Authority is responsible for prioritizing projects for Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program and Surface Transportation Block Grant program funds for Orange County. Staff has developed the 2023 Orange County Complete Streets Program Call for Projects consistent with new guidance for project selection from the Southern California ...
A N BRIDGE J U A N C R E E K REPLACEMENT PROJECT Orange County Transportation Authority 550 S. Main Street P.O. Box 14184 Orange, CA 92863-1584 (714) 560-OCTA www.octa.net
This article originally appeared in the Voice of OC South Orange County residents will spend most of this year continuing to confront occasional construction-related congestion and late-night freeway segment closures along the I-5 in areas like Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills and Lake Forest. But the end is in sight for the series of freeway construction efforts that have been ...
Continue to monitor performance in the second quarter, including the impact of the OC Bus 360° Plan
The Orange County Chapter of WTS honored OCTA’s leaders and programs at its annual awards gala on Dec. 5. Rose Casey, Executive Director, Planning and Kia Mortazavi, outgoing Executive Director, Planning were recognized as Woman and Man of the Year, respectively, honoring their outstanding leadership and contributions. In addition, OCTA’s Youth Ride Free and College Pass programs received ...