Railroad track stabilization efforts in south Orange County have become a major focus area given its importance to continued operation of Metrolink in Orange County. While emergency work has been completed and service has resumed, long-term solutions need to be developed to ensure the ability to provide rail service in this portion of the County.
On April 10, 2025, the Coastal Commission’s South Coast District Office issued Emergency Coastal Development Permit (ECDP) No. G-5-25-0013 for development including, in relevant part, placement of rock and sand at OCTA’s Priority areas 1 & 2 to provide needed protection of the rail.
Therefore, all rail and transit projects currently programmed in the STIP and those nominated in the 2024 STIP must maintain State Highway Account and/or Federal funding eligibility. Public Transportation Account funding will be used first when funding rail and transit projects (see section 29 and 35 of the permanent STIP guidelines).
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2.1 PROJECT LOCATION The project is located in the urban Orange County cities of Laguna Niguel and San Juan Capistrano within existing Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA) right-of-way along Interstate 5 (I-5) and Camino Capistrano. The new passing siding track would run from south of the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo (LNMV) Station at the end of the existing double track and ...
Passenger rail service, including Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner, is scheduled to resume through South Orange County on Saturday, June 7, following emergency efforts to reinforce the most vulnerable areas along the rail line in San Clemente. Led by OCTA in partnership with Metrolink, construction has continued daily since the work began in late April. This milestone comes slightly ...
To protect the track from landslides and keep train travel safe, we’re adding 240,000 cubic yards of sand in front of the boulders next to the track and constructing a 1,400-foot debris catchment wall. Please check Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner for the latest rail service updates.
Are you eager to hit the streets on your e-bike but want to ensure you’re doing it safely and confidently? OCTA is holding a series of e-bike safety events aimed at sharing safe biking practices and e-bike tips to kids and families. Kids of all ages can learn the rules of the road for bicycling, get safety tips for e-bikes, and practice their skills on a safety course. Bike repairs and ...
Commercial permit preparation You will learn the content and study skills to prepare to take the three-part DMV Commercial Learner’s Permit test necessary for employment with transportation agencies like OCTA.
PPNO "PPNO" is an identification number assigned by Caltrans District offices for all STIP and Bond projects. Caltrans HQ Transportation Programming assigns PPNOs for intercity Rail projects administered by the Caltrans Intercity Rail Program and programmed through the Interregional Transportation Improvement Program (ITIP).