One half-cent of every sales tax dollar improves Orange County freeways, the transit system, and streets and roads as part of OC Go (also known as Measure M). After voters approved OC Go by nearly 70 percent in 2006, sales tax collection began in 2011 to achieve the goals below.
Completed out of a total of 30 which has added approximately 81.6 freeway lane-miles to relieve congestion in Orange County.
See more about OC Go Projects and Programs Schedule, as of September 2024.
Provided to assist motorists and remove congestion-causing debris along the Orange County freeway system.
See more about OC Go Projects and Programs Schedule, as of September 2024.
For transportation improvements through the streets and roads competitive and formula funding programs.
OC Go also includes two M2 competitive streets and roads funding programs, the Regional Capacity Program and Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. As of September 2024, OCTA has allocated more than $466.9 million for 282 projects through 14 calls for projects to provide further improvements on Orange County’s roadway network. In addition, OCTA was able to leverage more than $31.3 million in external funding to support these programs.
Synchronized to improve traffic flow along 954 miles of Orange County roads.
OCTA has awarded $150.3 million for 117 projects through 14 competitive calls for projects for the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. Overall, OCTA has funded 137 projects totaling approximately $184.8 million*, including $40.1 million in leveraged external funding.
Travel time savings: 13%, Speed improvements: 14%, Stop reduction: 29%
See more about Signal Synchronization.
*To date, three projects totaling approximately $1.6 million have been cancelled by the awarded local jurisdictions.
OC Go also includes two M2 competitive streets and roads funding programs, the Regional Capacity Program and Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. As of September 2024, OCTA has allocated more than $466.9 million for 282 projects through 14 calls for projects to provide further improvements on Orange County’s roadway network. In addition, OCTA was able to leverage more than $31.3 million in external funding to support these programs.
OCTA has awarded $150.3 million for 117 projects through 14 competitive calls for projects for the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. Overall, OCTA has funded 137 projects totaling approximately $184.8 million*, including $40.1 million in leveraged external funding.
Travel time savings: 13%, Speed improvements: 14%, Stop reduction: 29%
See more about Signal Synchronization.
*To date, three projects totaling approximately $1.6 million have been cancelled by the awarded local jurisdictions.
Built to safely separate cars from freight trains and relieve congestion in the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Placentia.
By 2030, the number of daily freight trains is expected to nearly double from 70 to 130. The OC Bridges Program helps preserve quality of life by keeping motorists moving while allowing trains to transport goods.
OC Go contributed more than a fifth of the funds ($152.6 million) to the nearly $667 million cost of the OC Bridges Program and leveraged the remainder by attracting local, state, and federal contributions.
Projects include: Kraemer Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue, Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia Avenue, Raymond Avenue, State College Boulevard and Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive.
Completed to expand Metrolink services, enhance the traveler experience and improve safe and reliable rail service in Orange County. OCTA also subsidizes Metrolink commuter rail service on three lines with 45 weekday/16 weekend trains.
The three lines serving Orange County (Orange County, Inland Empire-Orange County, and the 91/Perris Valley lines) currently operate 45 weekday trains. As ridership continues to recover, Metrolink and OCTA will continue to reassess the service needs in Orange County and reinstate various trains as appropriate.
In addition, OCTA enhanced 50 Orange County at-grade rail-highway crossings to provide safety enhancements for pedestrians and motorists. Completion of the safety improvements provided each corridor city with the opportunity to establish a “quiet zone” at their respective crossings. Quiet zones are intended to prohibit the sounding of train horns through designated crossings, except in the case of emergencies, construction work, or safety concerns identified by the train engineer.
As of September 2024:
By 2030, the number of daily freight trains is expected to nearly double from 70 to 130. The OC Bridges Program helps preserve quality of life by keeping motorists moving while allowing trains to transport goods.
OC Go contributed more than a fifth of the funds ($152.6 million) to the nearly $667 million cost of the OC Bridges Program and leveraged the remainder by attracting local, state, and federal contributions.
Projects include: Kraemer Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue, Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia Avenue, Raymond Avenue, State College Boulevard and Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive.
The three lines serving Orange County (Orange County, Inland Empire-Orange County, and the 91/Perris Valley lines) currently operate 45 weekday trains. As ridership continues to recover, Metrolink and OCTA will continue to reassess the service needs in Orange County and reinstate various trains as appropriate.
In addition, OCTA enhanced 50 Orange County at-grade rail-highway crossings to provide safety enhancements for pedestrians and motorists. Completion of the safety improvements provided each corridor city with the opportunity to establish a “quiet zone” at their respective crossings. Quiet zones are intended to prohibit the sounding of train horns through designated crossings, except in the case of emergencies, construction work, or safety concerns identified by the train engineer.
As of September 2024:
The OC Streetcar will travel as it connects leisure, employment, and transit to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. Construction is underway with service anticipated to begin in 2025.
Have been provided to seniors and persons with disabilities for reduced fares and specialized ACCESS services. To date, approximately $56 million has been allocated to fund the Fare Stabilization Program.
In addition to stabilizing fares, the Senior Mobility Program (SMP) is designed by participating cities to offer transit options that best meet the needs of the seniors in their communities in addition to local fixed-route buses and ACCESS service. OCTA and the participating cities contribute to SMP. The Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (SNEMT) Program supplements existing countywide senior non-emergency medical transportation services.
As of September 2024, OC Go has provided:
Nearly $39.2 million to 32 participating cities to support over 3 million boardings for seniors traveling to medical appointments, nutrition programs, shopping destinations, and senior and community center activities as part of the SMP.
Approximately $41.8 million to support nearly 1.6 million boardings as part of the SNEMT Program.
In addition to stabilizing fares, the Senior Mobility Program (SMP) is designed by participating cities to offer transit options that best meet the needs of the seniors in their communities in addition to local fixed-route buses and ACCESS service. OCTA and the participating cities contribute to SMP. The Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (SNEMT) Program supplements existing countywide senior non-emergency medical transportation services.
As of September 2024, OC Go has provided:
Nearly $39.2 million to 32 participating cities to support over 3 million boardings for seniors traveling to medical appointments, nutrition programs, shopping destinations, and senior and community center activities as part of the SMP.
Approximately $41.8 million to support nearly 1.6 million boardings as part of the SNEMT Program.
Services to complement regional bus and rail services.
As of September 2024, 18 projects are active, 13 have been cancelled (primarily due to low ridership), 14 are planned, and four have been completed.
Projects to improve the 100 busiest transit stops in Orange County.
As of September 2024, 18 projects are active, 13 have been cancelled (primarily due to low ridership), 14 are planned, and four have been completed.
Acquired and preserved as open space in areas important for regional conservation.
To date, OCTA has acquired more than 1,300 acres in Brea, Laguna Beach, Silverado Canyon, and Trabuco Canyon and has funded 12 restoration projects for nearly 350 acres across Orange County. Acquired properties are purchased and permanently preserved as open space and ensure OCTA's wilderness preserves will remain forever protected from development. Funded restoration projects restore preserved open space lands to their native habitat and include the removal of invasive plant species.
As part of the Conservation Plan requirement, an endowment has been established to pay for the long-term management of the Preserves. OCTA makes annual endowment deposits of $2.9 million. The endowment balance through September 2024 was $32,759,657. Current projections indicate that OCTA remains on track to meet the endowment target of $46.2 million in FY 2027-28; however, the performance of the endowment fund may affect the timeframe for full funding.
Captured as part of a program that removes visible pollutants from roads before they reach waterways.
To date, OCTA has acquired more than 1,300 acres in Brea, Laguna Beach, Silverado Canyon, and Trabuco Canyon and has funded 12 restoration projects for nearly 350 acres across Orange County. Acquired properties are purchased and permanently preserved as open space and ensure OCTA's wilderness preserves will remain forever protected from development. Funded restoration projects restore preserved open space lands to their native habitat and include the removal of invasive plant species.
As part of the Conservation Plan requirement, an endowment has been established to pay for the long-term management of the Preserves. OCTA makes annual endowment deposits of $2.9 million. The endowment balance through September 2024 was $32,759,657. Current projections indicate that OCTA remains on track to meet the endowment target of $46.2 million in FY 2027-28; however, the performance of the endowment fund may affect the timeframe for full funding.
