Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Company Details:
550 South Main Street
P.O. Box 14184
Orange, CA 92863

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is a multi-modal transportation agency serving Orange County. We keep Orange County moving with countywide bus and paratransit service, Metrolink rail service, the 91 Express Lanes toll facility, freeway, street and road improvement projects, motorist aid services and by regulating taxi operations.

OCTA began in 1991 with the consolidation of seven separate transportation agencies. By increasing efficiency and eliminating duplicate functions, we save county taxpayers millions of dollars.

An 18-member Board of Directors governs OCTA. The Board consists of 5 county supervisors, 10 city members, 2 public members and the Director of the Department of Transportation District 12 (Caltrans) as a non-voting member.

Survey Shows Vast Majority of OCTA Bus Riders Satisfied With Service

February 27, 2015

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Results of a new customer satisfaction survey show that an overwhelming majority of bus riders in Orange County are pleased with the fixed-route bus service that transports nearly 1 million people each week to work, to home, and to retail and...

Santa Ana-Garden Grove Streetcar Moving Forward

January 23, 2015

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

OCTA will take over leading the implementation of the new transportation alternative.

Irvine Mayor Pro Tem Lalloway Selected as OCTA Board Chairman

January 13, 2015

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Director Donchak will serve as vice chairman of the board.

OCTA Wins Honors at WTS Gala

December 15, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

WTS recognized Orange County Transportation Authority’s Capital Projects Outreach manager Christina Byrne as member of the year and honored the OC Bridges project with the Innovative Transportation Solutions Award at its recent 26th annual Awards Gala.

Larson To Lead OCTA Government Relations

September 10, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Tustin resident took his post as executive director on April 11.

CA: OCTA, O.C. Sheriff, District Attorney and Task Force Team Up to Combat Human Trafficking

August 7, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Multi-agency effort is under way to raise awareness and bring an end to modern-day slavery.

CA: OCTA Board Approves New Contracts with Coach Operators, Maintenance Employees

April 29, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

The three-year contracts with Teamsters Local 952 ensure sustainable bus service and recognize employees service.

CA: Millions Headed To Streets and Signals Through Measure M

April 23, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

OCTA board allocates more than $44 million for road improvements.

OCTA Buys First Property To Preserve As Open Space

March 18, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Environmental program is an innovative approach to mitigating the impacts from the 13 Measure M2 freeway projects.

CA: Placentia Avenue Undercrossing Opens to Traffic

March 13, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

The grade separation project is the first of seven in the OC Bridges program.

CA: OCTA Chairman Shawn Nelson Announces 2014 Transportation Initiatives

January 30, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Goals focus on delivering transportation solutions for all Orange County residents.

CA: OCTA BikeShare Pilot Program Kicks Off in Fullerton

January 14, 2014

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Bike-sharing provides green transportation alternative for first and last mile.

CA: OCTA Honors Veterans In Annual Event

November 13, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

The Orange County Transportation Authority this week recognized the service of employees who are military veterans during OCTA’s fourth annual Veterans Day Appreciation event.

OCTA Praises Passage of Design-Build Legislation

October 7, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

A bill allowing unprecedented design-build authority, which will ultimately save taxpayer dollars and deliver transportation projects more quickly throughout California, was signed into law Friday by Gov. Brown.

OCTA Encourages Commuters To Dump the Pump’ Next Week

June 13, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

The Orange County Transportation Authority is encouraging people to Dump the Pump from June 17-21 by leaving their car at home and commuting using other forms of transportation.

CA: OCTA Launches Limited-Stop Service June 10 and Offers Free Rides Monday Through Wednesday

June 5, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Bravo! Route 543 — the new limited-stop bus service along Harbor Boulevard — will begin operating Monday, June 10, giving commuters an opportunity to make it to their destination more quickly.

CA: Phipps Named Deputy CEO of OCTA

May 8, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Ken Phipps, the executive director of finance and administration for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), has been selected to become the deputy chief executive officer of the agency.

CA: OCTA Leads Pension Reform Efforts

April 22, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Employees will pay full share of pension costs resulting in $85 million savings over 20 years.

Millions Approved For Orange County Streets and Signals Through Measure M2

April 12, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

OCTA board will allocate nearly $50 million for projects throughout the county.

CA: New OCTA Chief Executive Announces Initiatives for 2013

March 14, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

CEO Darrell Johnson’s efforts support the values, vision, mission and goals of OCTA

Darrell Johnson Begins Post as OCTA Chief Executive

March 4, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Johnson replaces long-time transportation veteran Will Kempton who retired Feb. 28

CA: OCTA Awards Employees of the Year

February 19, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

The Orange County Transportation Authority recognized the employees of the year for coach operator, maintenance and administrative departments

Winterbottom Selected OCTA Chairman

January 14, 2013

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Vice Chairman Greg Winterbottom was unanimously selected as the new chairman of the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Board of Directors.

Johnson Named Next CEO of OCTA

November 27, 2012

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

Darrell Johnson, the current deputy CEO of the Orange County Transportation Authority, was selected by the board of directors to become the next chief executive officer effective March 1.

Ten New Directors Chosen For OCTA Board

November 19, 2012

From Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA)

The Orange County Transportation Authority will welcome 10 new members to the board of directors following appointments made by the City Selection Committee of Orange County.

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