Insider news for OC transit riders
May 2025

Pledge to Ride for a Chance to Win an E-Bike

With amazing weather, more than 1,000 miles of bike lanes and trails, and easy ways to take your bike on OC Bus and Metrolink, Orange County is a great place to ride a bike. These abundant transportation options make it easy to make good on your pledge to ride just once during May as part of Bike Month for a chance to win a valuable e-bike package. Pledge today – and brush up on your bike safety.
 

The First OC Streetcar Vehicle Is Here!

After traveling by truck from the manufacturing facility in Sacramento, the first of eight OC Streetcar vehicles arrived in Santa Ana earlier this month. The OC Streetcar will run between the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center and Harbor Boulevard in Garden Grove, providing a new, safe, convenient transit option for commuters and the community. Each vehicle holds up to 211 passengers and is designed for accessibility and comfort, so get ready to claim your spot when OC Streetcar debuts in 2026.

Watch the video.

 

Enhanced Anaheim Transit Connections Part of OC Bus Service Improvements

As part of the regular OC Bus Service Improvements that began May 11, OC Bus Rapid Route 553 has been extended from ARTIC to the Anaheim Resort District. This limited-stop bus service will offer the many Disney employees who live along this route a faster, more convenient way to get to work.

Other service improvements include schedule adjustments to better serve summer beach traffic and minor schedule changes to reduce wait times. Learn more here.

 

Passenger Rail Service Suspended through San Clemente until Early June

Metrolink and Pacific Surfliner service has been suspended through San Clemente until early June as crews conduct emergency efforts to stabilize sections of track impacted by landslides and coastal erosion. 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. 
 

Help Us Improve OC Bus for a Chance to Win

OCTA is participating in a nationwide customer survey led by the American Bus Benchmarking Group (ABBG). Your feedback as an OC Bus rider will help us to continually improve our service.

We'd love to hear from you! In return for your valuable feedback on our survey by May 19, you’ll be entered in a drawing for a chance to win one of four 30-Day OC Bus passes.

Thank you for helping improve your public transit.


 

Tell Us What You Think about Orange County Transportation

Measure M2 is Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation, funding improvements on freeways, local streets and public transit and addressing environmental mitigation and sustainability. During our 10-year M2 review, we’d appreciate your input on Orange County transportation. Please join us for a webinar on June 5 from 5:30-6:30 pm, provide input on a survey, or visit our website. Complete the survey by June 30 for a chance to win one of four $50 gift cards. Learn more here.

 

Memorial Day Transit Schedules 

On Memorial Day, we honor U.S. military personnel who gave their lives while serving in the United States armed forces.

This year, Memorial Day will be observed on Monday, May 26.

OC Bus will run on a Sunday/holiday schedule.

Metrolink will operate on a Saturday schedule and will offer a $10 Holiday Pass.

 
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