City’s expanded Dial-a-Taxi program is helping more people get around
Finding wheels to get around Mission Viejo and beyond just got easier for seniors thanks to the expansion of the City’s Dial-a-Taxi Program. Fueled by funding from the Orange County Transportation Authority’s Senior Mobility Program, the service is now open to residents age 60 and older who need basic transportation services. Before, the service essentially [...]
OCTA and Caltrans plan I-5 South County improvements
Community meetings are tentatively scheduled for late February 2013 to inform residents about improvements on Interstate 5 (I-5) in South County between SR-73 to El Toro Road. The purpose of the project is to enhance traffic flow, improve mobility and reduce congestion throughout the project area. The project is proposed by the Orange County Transportation [...]
OCTA seeking public’s input about ways to get to Metrolink stations
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is embarking on an effort to improve non-motorized access (on foot or bike) to and from Orange County’s Metrolink stations. OCTA is asking for the community’s help in identifying barriers to walking and bicycling, and wants to hear your ideas for improvements. Here are two ways you can participate: [...]
Applications available for OCTA Citizens Advisory Committee
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is recruiting Orange County community leaders to serve on the volunteer Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC). The 34-member committee, appointed by the Board of Directors, plays a significant role in representing a broad spectrum of community perspectives on transportation projects, studies and outreach activities. OCTA officials are looking for volunteers [...]
Mission Viejo receives more than $6.6 million for transportation improvements
The City will receive more than $6.6 million in competitive grant funding from the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for two traffic-easing projects – the widening of Oso Parkway from the I-5 freeway to Country Club Drive and the widening of La Paz Road from Chrisanta Drive to Muirlands. The OCTA Board of Directors approved [...]
Applicants sought for public member post on OCTA Board of Directors
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is seeking applicants interested in serving as one of two “Public Members” on its board of directors. The board is responsible for all policy and decision-making for the Orange County Transportation Authority. Interested applicants must reside in Orange County and should not be currently serving or have served in [...]
City Council feted by OCTA, honors top crossing guard
The City Council this week was feted by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) for its transportation efforts and proudly paid homage to the Crossing Guard of the Year, as part of its council recognitions that are designed to honor those who make a difference in Mission Viejo. On Monday, OCTA Vice Chair and Laguna [...]
Motorists can get a leg up on traffic with 511
Motorists seeking a convenient way to check real-time traffic speeds, find traffic alerts and plan daily work and travel commutes are in luck. Southern California 511 is a free travel information service that provides traffic, transit and commuter service information in Orange County, Los Angeles and Ventura counties via a toll-free phone number and website. [...]
OCTA seeks public feedback on 2010 Long Range Transportation Plan
The Orange County Transportation Authority is seeking public feedback through Dec. 13 on transportation strategies for the 2010 Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). The plan, which looks out to 2035, aims to expand transportation choices for commuters, create seamless connections, reduce travel times and work toward environmental sustainability to meet the future needs of Orange [...]
Public invited to participate in Mission Viejo’s Go Local Transit Study
The public is invited to an open house on November 11 designed to help steer Mission Viejo’s transit routes. The open house is from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 200 Civic Center. The City has partnered with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) to develop local community-based transit services that will link residents [...]
