Get Free Rides with Wave -- No Tricks, Just Treats!
Here’s a sweet deal: Experience Wave with free rides October 15 to 31! Just pick up a Wave card from a designated retail store, the OCTA Store, or one of our friendly OCTA Transit Ambassadors who will be at these major stops and transportation centers. After October 31, to continue riding with the Wave you’ll need to load value to your card.
And here’s another treat: For a chance to win $100, register your Wave account online. This will also protect the stored value you place on your account.
Please remember that you can pay cash onboard once Wave begins, but you must have exact change.
Share Your Transportation Thoughts for A Chance to Win $50
Every four years, we update our Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) to outline priorities for transportation improvements in Orange County over the next 20+ years. You’re at the heart of our planning efforts for the future of transportation in Orange County and your input is key to making sure the plan reflects community needs and priorities. Please take our survey by November 9 for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Thank you!
Mark Your Calendars for the November Service Change
On November 9, the OC Bus Service Change will deliver realigned routes and minor schedule adjustments to ensure that service remains responsive to your needs.
November highlights include:
Frequency improvements on Routes 25, 33, 50, 53, 59, and 143.
Route 1 realigned to discontinue the Warner Loop, reducing delays.
Routes 29 and 129 realigned to end at the Buena Park Metrolink Station (previously La Habra).
Routes 59 and 129 realigned to end at the Brea Mall (previously La Palma).
Route 123 realigned to end at Anaheim Canyon Station stalls (previously La Palma Ave).
Minor schedule adjustments on multiple routes to improve reliability.
Thanks for riding OC Bus.
Safe Walking Tips for Pedestrian Safety Month
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month, which celebrates the right of everyone to walk or roll safely and reminds drivers of their responsibility to stay alert for pedestrians, cyclists, and other vulnerable road users.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department offers these tips to help keep you safe when walking to and from OC Bus or Metrolink or around your neighborhood:
Pedestrians:
Stay off the phone and stay alert.
Be predictable. Use signalized crosswalks where drivers may anticipate foot traffic.
Watch for approaching vehicles and practice due care crossing the street. At 30 mph, a driver needs at least 90 feet to stop.
Make it easier for drivers to see you at night – consider wearing bright colors, reflective material, or use a flashlight when practical.
Be careful crossing streets or entering crosswalks at night or on busier streets with higher speed limits.
OCTA champions active transportation and offers a variety of resources for pedestrians and bicyclists. Learn more.
Ride the Bus or Metrolink to Halloween Fun!
Celebrate spooky times at these transit-friendly Halloween happenings with fun activities for all ages:
Pumpkin City
Open through October 31
M-Th: 12:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Fri, Sat, Sun: 10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Admission: $8 - $12; check for free times
24203 Avenida De La Carlota, Laguna Hills
Route: OC Bus 83, 87, 89, 91, 177
Pumpkin Factory at Westminster Mall
Open through October 31
Mon-Thurs: 5 - 9 pm
Friday: 4:00 -10 pm
Saturday: 10 am -10 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 9 pm
Free admission M-Thursday; weekend admission varies by day.
Westminster Mall
1025 Westminster Mall,
Westminster, CA 92683
Route: OC Bus 64
Halloween Zoo-Tacular at the OC Zoo
October 26
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Free activities with $2 zoo admission
OC Zoo
1 Irvine Park Road
Orange, CA 92869
Route: OC Bus 54
Hana Field Pumpkin Patch
Friday, Saturday, Sunday through October 27
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; last admission 4 p.m.
General Admission: $10
427 Anton Boulevard, Costa Mesa
Route: OC Bus 53
Knotts Scary Farm
Through October 26
Times vary with events
Knotts Berry Farm
8039 Beach Blvd.
Buena Park
Metrolink: Get off at Buena Park Station and take OC Bus 29
