OC taxpayers shouldn’t pay to widen the 405 only to see the state add toll lanes, speakers tell transportation directors.
Category: Transportation
Toll Lane Debate Stirred Up by State Decision
Monday’s county transportation meeting is expected to feature a heated debate.
5 Hot Issues to Watch This Week
Santa Ana’s proposed gang injunction goes before a judge, and Huntington Beach considers limiting rent increases at mobile home parks.
6 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Veterans speak out in support of a cemetery at the Great Park, and county supervisors consider outsourcing more county jobs.
Are Toll Lanes Still in Store for Orange County Freeways?
A proposal for the 405 sparked a backlash last year and was all but killed. But state officials are now determined to make toll lanes a reality, according to local officials.
Santa Ana Streetcar Route Under Fire From Downtown Shopkeepers
Dozens of businesses along the main proposed route on Fourth Street have signed a petition opposing the path.
8 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Orange County could take a major step toward establishing a homeless shelter, and the deputy sheriff’s labor deal comes to a vote.
4 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
A Great Park transparency measure could go before voters, and Laguna Hills wades into Little League dispute.
Moratorium Sought for Toll Road Fines
Citing a “mess” in rolling out a cashless system, a top transportation official wants fines to be waived through Labor Day.
Calls Grow for Expanding Rail Service
Agencies across Southern California are building a stronger focus on public transit, with officials citing a need to think on a cross-county basis.



