Orange County Transportation Authority

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority was recently honored by one of the industry’s leading organizations for environmentally friendly transportation options for the agency’s efforts to move its bus fleet toward producing zero emissions.

ORANGE – South Orange County drivers and residents should plan for detours and be aware of possible delays from a scheduled overnight closure of I-5 in both directions between Alicia Parkway and El Toro Road in south Orange County.

ORANGE – Construction of the OC Streetcar project reached a milestone this week as construction crews placed the final steel beam on the building that will house the streetcar vehicles.

ORANGE – Cities throughout Orange County will receive more than $26 million in transportation sales tax funds to help ease traffic by making improvements to streets and timing of traffic lights.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is encouraging people of all ages, including those working from home, to stay active and get outdoors to safely travel by bicycle during the month of May – Bike Month.

ORANGE – While Earth Day provides a chance once a year to focus on environmental protection, the Orange County Transportation Authority remains committed at all times to protecting what makes the county such a special place to live and to keeping people moving with a balanced and sustainable transportation system.

ORANGE – The public is invited to learn about the SR-55 Improvement Project at two virtual webinars in the coming weeks.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority no longer requires that face masks be worn on OC Bus effective immediately.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking qualified volunteers to serve on the Taxpayer Oversight Committee, the committee that ensures transportation funds are being spent as intended.

ORANGE – As gas prices rise to record levels in Orange County and the region, the Orange County Transportation Authority is offering discounts on the already reasonable price to ride public transportation.

Orange County, Calif. – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) in partnership with Saddleback College, and with grant support from the Orange County Community Foundation, is launching a free training course for people interested in a career driving a bus.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking public input as it conducts a study about potential ways to improve mobility in the SR-91 corridor through Orange County.

ORANGE – La Agencia de Transporte del Condado de Orange ha hecho permanente el pase Youth Ride Free, convirtiéndose en la primera gran agencia de transporte de la región en ofrecer viajes en autobús gratis a todos los jóvenes de 6 a 18 años de forma continua.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has made the Youth Ride Free Pass permanent, becoming the first large transit agency in the region to offer free bus rides to all youth ages 6 to 18 on an ongoing basis.

ORANGE – The OCTA Board of Directors on Tuesday approved a new contract with its coach operators, ensuring that buses will keep running for the thousands of Orange County passengers who rely upon bus service.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority recently announced the top three employees of the year – a year in which they helped OCTA continue to thrive despite the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

ORANGE – OCTA and the union representing OCTA’s coach operators struck a tentative agreement on a new contract on Tuesday, keeping buses running for the thousands of Orange County passengers who rely upon bus service.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority today sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom asking the state to intervene and appoint a board to investigate a labor dispute with the union representing 600 OCTA coach operators and prevent a threatened strike by the union, which could begin as early as Tuesday, Feb. 15.

ORANGE – Hành khách của OC Bus nên bắt đầu lên kế hoạch cho những cách di chuyển thay thế xe buýt, sau khi Cơ quan Vận tải Quận Cam được thông báo rằng Teamsters Local 952 có thể kêu gọi đình công của các tài xế xe buýt bắt đầu ngay từ Thứ Ba, ngày 15 tháng Hai.

ORANGE – Los pasajeros de OC Bus deben comenzar a planificar formas alternativas de viajar después de que se notificó a La Agencia de Transporte del Condado de Orange que Teamsters Local 952 podría convocar una huelga de operadores de autobuses que comenzará tan pronto como el martes 15 de febrero.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is introducing more students to the convenience and affordability of public transit by expanding its student bus pass program to Coastline College – a shared-cost program that allows enrolled students to travel free on any OC Bus.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is looking for public feedback on the possibility of continuing the Youth Ride Free pass program.

ORANGE – In the year ahead, the Orange County Transportation Authority will focus on continuing to build a transportation network that is equitable and balanced, is fiscally conservative with taxpayer dollars, and protects the environment that makes Orange County such a special place to live.

ORANGE – Orange Mayor Mark A. Murphy was unanimously elected today as the new Chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors, responsible for planning, funding, and delivering transportation improvement projects and public transit for all of Orange County.

ORANGE – In 2021, the Orange County Transportation Authority continued to adapt and push ahead despite the ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, keeping its promises to maintain safety first while delivering a balanced and sustainable transportation network for Orange County.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is providing safe rides for those ringing in 2022 with free fares on OC Bus from 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority, the county’s transportation planning agency, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2021 honor by the Orange County Register.

ORANGE – Looking to help spread some holiday cheer this year to local kids in need? Consider making a donation to the annual Stuff-a-Bus event on Friday, Dec. 17 – this year at a new location.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors has awarded $2.75 million to local organizations through the Enhanced Mobility for Seniors and Disabled (EMSD) grant program to help meet the transportation needs of seniors and people with disabilities throughout Orange County.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority will continue requiring that OC Bus passengers wear face coverings at least through March 18, 2022, in compliance with a federal mandate that was extended, and reinforcing the ongoing effort to curb the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and emerging variants.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority recognized the service of employees who are also military veterans during OCTA’s annual Veterans Day Appreciation event today.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors this week approved a contract to help maintain bus stops across Orange County, ensuring riders get updated, reliable route information wherever they board an OC Bus.

ORANGE – As the Orange County Transportation Authority advances programs and services to enhance the county’s transportation network, it’s also working with the environmental community to protect what makes Orange County such a great place to live.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority earlier this month awarded nearly $11 million in federal funds for paving and upkeep of streets across Orange County, helping maintain the county’s high-quality pavement conditions for the safety of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – The Orange County Transportation Authority, County of Orange and City of San Clemente all recently approved a Cooperative Agreement to support a trio of south Orange County transportation projects that will meet near-term congestion relief needs while minimizing impacts on local communities.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is preparing for the long-term transportation future of Orange County and wants to hear from local residents, workers, and business and community leaders.

ORANGE – The public is invited to learn more and give input about mobility hubs – places near where people live, work or play to conveniently access walking or biking trails, rent a scooter, take public transportation or access a shared ride without having to get behind the wheel of a car to reach a destination.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority encourages commuters to give up the solo commute and save time and money by sharing the ride – or working from home – during Rideshare Week 2021, which runs Oct. 4 - 8.

ORANGE – Whether it’s the loud pop of a car engine, the screech of a car tire as it hugs a turn, or a group of teens talking loudly as they wait to board an OC Bus, the streets of Orange County can be full of distractions for a service animal trying to stay focused.

ORANGE – An extended closure of railroad tracks between Mission Viejo/Laguna Niguel and Oceanside is underway so construction crews can work to stabilize tracks south of the San Clemente Pier Station.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority will resume hosting a series of hikes and equestrian rides on some of the county’s most pristine landscapes beginning on Saturday, Sept. 18, and continuing through the end of the year.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority has launched a Youth Ride Free Pass, a six-month promotional program that allows more than a half-million youth in Orange County the opportunity to ride free wherever OC Bus travels.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority today reset the interest rate to 1.95 percent on its $629 million federal loan for the I-405 Improvement Project, a first-of-its-kind reset that will help save an additional $158 million over the life of the loan.

ORANGE – South Orange County drivers and residents should plan for detours and be aware of possible delays from a scheduled overnight Saturday closure of Interstate 5 in both directions between El Toro Road and Alicia Parkway, near Lake Forest, Laguna Hills and Mission Viejo.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is introducing more students to the convenience and affordability of public transit by expanding its student bus pass program to Irvine Valley College – a shared-cost program that allows enrolled students to travel free on any OC Bus.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority this week increased OC Bus service on several routes and introduced a discounted Welcome Pass to encourage riders to safely return to using public transportation.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority board this week approved nearly $2.7 million to improve water quality in Orange County cities from San Clemente to Stanton.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is continuing to keep its promises to deliver a balanced and sustainable transportation network for Orange County, pushing through ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority, in partnership with Metrolink and the city of Anaheim, is beginning work this month on long-awaited improvements to the Metrolink station at Anaheim Canyon.