Orange County Transportation Authority

The latest issue of “On the Move” reports that OCTA has delivered Measure M as promised for 33 consecutive years, promotes car-free options for summer travel, and spotlights rail crossing and freeway improvements. Read the newsletter: bit.ly/OTM62124

OCTA Chair Tam T. Nguyen provides a preview of OCTA's proposed $1.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

The latest issue of “On the Move” reports that OCTA continues to be a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars according to an independent audit, welcomes public involvement on the future of multimodal transportation services, highlights free summer trolleys across the county, and more. Read the newsletter: https://bit.ly/OTM240606

The annual OC Go (also known as Measure M) Public Hearing is set for June 11 at OCTA Headquarters. This meeting will review actions by the Taxpayer Oversight Committee (TOC), present OC Go financial audit results, and welcome public comments on OC Go's implementation. OC Go will continue to fund balanced and sustainable transportation improvements through 2041, with expected revenues of over $14 billion. Learn more: bit.ly/4aWwUcw

We're celebrating the achievements of the OCTA team at the 2024 APTA International Bus Roadeo and Maintenance Competition! Felipe excelled in the coach operator challenges, earning sixth place out of 77 competitors from across North America with his impressive performance in the pre-trip inspection and driving course. Ray, Chris, and David showcased their exceptional skills in the maintenance competition, securing a third-place finish among 50 teams! Overall, OCTA proudly claimed 5th place thanks to the dedication and expertise of Felipe, Ray, Chris, and David. Thank you to the diligent operations teams at OCTA who consistently ensure every OC Bus journey is a success. 💙🩵🧡

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Pacific Horizon Preserve this morning for our guided hike, including OCTA Chair Tam T. Nguyen! During the 2-mile hike, participants observed a variety of habitats above the Laguna Beach coastline. This is one of seven properties that OCTA has purchased and preserved as permanent open space as part of the OC Go Environmental Mitigation Program. Learn more: preservingourlegacy.org

Congratulations to our April Employees of the Month who have demonstrated OCTA’s values of integrity, teamwork, customer focus, can-do spirit and safety! ⭐ Baljit Sandhu (Coach Operator Employee of the Month) ⭐ Nicole Sanchez, MBA (Administrative Employee of the Month) ⭐ Scott Rizuto (Maintenance Employee of the Month) Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

OCTA Chair Tam T. Nguyen congratulates three employees of the month and provides an update on the OC Transit Vision Master Plan, which aims to improve public transportation throughout #OrangeCounty. For more information on the plan, visit octa.net/OCTransitVision.  

Please join us in congratulating the twenty OCTA employees who recently completed OCTA's Management Development Academy (MDA). ✨ Over nine months, this group has honed their skills in leadership, team dynamics, and goal-setting. Let's celebrate these graduates who are poised to lead and excel. A big thank you to Johnny Dunning Jr who was the project champion for this cohort, and to Angela S. for leading the group through each session.

We’re thankful to the remarkable students who made up the OCTA Teen Council this school year. They spent the past 9 months with us learning about transportation and helping to inspire future generations to use public transit. At the last meeting of the school year, they came together to make this video highlighting what they loved about the experience. We wish them the best! If you know any high school students who would like to be a part of our Teen Council for the 24-25 school year, encourage them to apply before May 31! Info: https://lnkd.in/gi_jQGdR