Measure M-funded program helps older adults stay independent and connected to essential destinations and services throughout Orange County
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors has approved the latest five-year extension of agreements with 32 Orange County cities and three nonprofit organizations that provide transportation services for older adults through OCTA’s Senior Mobility Program, continuing a longstanding partnership that helps thousands of seniors reach essential destinations every day.
Funded through Measure M, Orange County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, the Senior Mobility Program helps older adults maintain their independence and quality of life by providing transportation options tailored to their needs.
Through the program, participating cities and nonprofit agencies offer rides to medical appointments, grocery stores, senior centers and social and recreational activities, among other destinations. These services help seniors remain active, connected to their communities, and able to access essential destinations.
“The Senior Mobility Program is a lifeline for many older adults across Orange County,” said OCTA Chair Jamey M. Federico. “By continuing these partnerships, OCTA is helping ensure seniors can get to medical appointments, stay connected with family and friends, access employment opportunities, and remain active members of their communities. This essential Measure M-funded program reflects our commitment to improving the lives of Orange County residents of all ages.”
The Board action authorizes OCTA to extend cooperative agreements with participating agencies for an additional five years, through June 30, 2031, when the contracts will be up for renewal again.
The Senior Mobility Program is one of several transportation programs funded through Measure M that support the mobility needs of Orange County residents. Under the city-based program model, OCTA distributes funding to participating cities based on their population of residents age 60 and older. Cities use those funds, along with a required local funding match, to operate transportation services designed specifically for seniors.
The Board action authorizes OCTA to extend cooperative agreements with participating agencies for an additional five years, through June 30, 2031, when the contracts will be up for renewal again.
The Senior Mobility Program is one of several transportation programs funded through Measure M that support the mobility needs of Orange County residents. Under the city-based program model, OCTA distributes funding to participating cities based on their population of residents age 60 and older. Cities use those funds, along with a required local funding match, to operate transportation services designed specifically for seniors.
In addition to city-operated services, OCTA supports transportation programs run by three nonprofit organizations: Abrazar Inc., the Korean American Senior Association of Orange County, and Southland Integrated Services, Inc. These organizations provide transportation across multiple jurisdictions, helping fill service gaps where transportation options may otherwise be limited.
Together, the three nonprofit agencies provided nearly 12,500 trips during fiscal year 2024-25 and continue to see growing demand for their services. In all, the senior mobility program provided more than 286,000 trips during that same period and has provided nearly 3.5 million trips across Orange County since it began.
For more information about OCTA’s Senior Mobility Program and transportation services available to older adults, visit www.octa.net.
