OCTA Board directors Tom Tait and John Moorlach dissented, saying they couldn’t approve moving forward with a project several times more expensive – and potentially more dangerous — than a bus alternative.
Category: Transportation
Posted inGovernment, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
8 Hot Issues to Watch This Week
A key hearing in the Carlos Bustamante sex assault case and county officials consider opening up labor negotiations.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
County Officials Unveil Rosiest Budget Projections in Years
Bolstered by a modest boost in tax revenues, county officials plan a slight uptick in spending.
Posted inCommunity Opinion, Orange, Transportation
Community Editorial: Rio Santiago Project Again Threatens Orange
The proposed housing would be built in a flood plain, which urban planner Jack Eidt says goes against conventional engineering wisdom.
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
New Transportation Budget Up for Debate
Most of the $137-million drop in Orange County Transportation Authority costs would come from unspecified “contributions to other agencies.”
Posted inCountywide, Top Stories, Transportation
5 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Laura’s Law is up for adoption, and a controversial housing project goes to Orange city officials.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Anaheim Council Debates Value of Angel Stadium Land
One scenario concludes the stadium land is worth more without the Angels.
Posted inCountywide, Inside the Newsroom, Investigative, Transportation
Voice of OC Wins Eight Orange County Press Club Awards
The nonprofit newsroom swept the major award categories, which included best news, investigative and broadcast stories.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
5 Hot Debates to Watch This Week
Huntington Beach might ban fireworks, while the county considers cuts to animal services.
Posted inCorrections, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
County Supervisor Candidates Short on Specifics at ‘Feet to Fire’ Forum
Contenders for the 2nd District had trouble detailing plans for pension reform and other issues.
