Overview With significant progress made in north Orange County ( North Loop ), OC Loops created regional bikeway networks across the central and south Orange County communities through the Bike Gap Closure Feasibility Study ( Study ). The Study focused on addressing the needs and abilities of cyclists of all ages and backgrounds .
The current configuration of approved trails connects to other trails on County of Orange open space lands . This system is within the Orange County Parks ( OC Parks ) land and managed access programs .. OCTA recognizes that opportunities to connect to regional trails and planning for regional trail networks will evolve and change over time .
The Orange County Transportation Authority recognizes that a safe and effective bikeway network enhances the quality of life for residents and visitors to Orange County .
Purpose And Authority The Orange County Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities ( EMSD ) Grant Program call for projects ( call ) is intended to enhance the mobility of seniors and individuals with disabilities by providing local transportation funding to meet the transportation needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities where public transportation services may not ...
OCTA has approved $ 10 . 7 million for 15 projects aimed at improving water quality throughout Orange County . These projects are funded through OC Go , also known as Measure M , Orange County ’ s half - cent sales tax for transportation improvements . OC Go includes funding for an Environmental Cleanup Program that awards funding on a competitive basis to cities and the county for projects that ...
Johnny Dunning Jr ., a veteran transit leader – and rider , has been promoted to the job ORANGE – Johnny Dunning Jr ., a proven transit leader with 25 years of industry experience and an avid bus rider himself , has been named Chief Operating Officer of the Orange County Transportation Authority .
OCTA reappointed Orange County small - business owner Tam T . Nguyen to serve as one of two public members on the board . Nguyen , a Fountain Valley resident , has served in this role since 2021 , and his reappointment will extend his tenure through 2029 .
The Costa Mesa Freeway ( SR - 55 ) is one of the most heavily congested freeways in Southern California , and trafic is only expected to increase with future demand . The SR - 55 is a vital link to other major freeway systems in Orange County , and it is the only freeway providing a direct north - south connection between Central Orange County and the Coastal Region . Currently , the SR - 55 has four general ...
Building purchase in Santa Ana follows a years - long process to find suitable headquarters for the future while saving money over the long term ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is set to close escrow on a building that will serve as its new headquarters – a move expected to save taxpayers approximately $ 50 million over the next 30 years compared to continuing to lease its ...
These projects were chosen by the cities and County of Orange to highlight improvements to their communities . Along with OCTA , these longtime partners implemented transportation improvements that helped deliver on the promises of Measure M for the residents of Orange County .