Environmentalist Jack Eidt argues that expanding toll lanes on I-405 aren’t what voters sought when they approved Measure M.
Category: Transportation
Posted inCosta Mesa, Norberto Santana, Jr., Transportation
Costa Mesa Takes Stand Against 405 Toll Lane Plans
Residents and city leaders don’t like the idea of toll lanes and worry about the construction’s impact on neighborhoods.
Posted inSanta Ana, Transportation
Santa Ana Council Approves Streetcar Cost Increase
The new costs, which drew the ire of two council members, are the result of a consultant missing deadlines on environmental reports.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Irvine, Top Stories, Transportation
Can the Great Park Be Built Without Redevelopment?
As it has become more likely that the park will lose funding totaling $2.2 billion over 40 years, its leadership has been privately exploring other fundraising ideas. One city councilman wants to have a more public discussion.
Posted inGovernment, Transportation
OCTA Giving Away Free Bus Passes
The catch is you must take public transportation, ride a bike, carpool, telecommute or walk to school or work one day this week.
Posted inGovernment, Transportation
OCTA Extends Public Comment Period for I-405 Widening Project
Comments will be accepted through July 17.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA Board Reviews I-405 Widening
Conversions of car pool lanes to toll lanes are among options being considered by the board.
Posted inGovernment, Top Stories, Transportation
OCTA Adopts 2012-13 Budget
Spending plan for 2012-13 calls for bus fares to rise and expects toll income to fall.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation
Santa Ana Streetcar Project Runs Into More Controversy
URS Corp. failed to submit adequate environmental review reports, which is at least in part to blame for cost overruns that amount to nearly $500,000.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
A Matter of Timing for Commuters
OCTA has embarked on a program to cut commuting times by synchronizing traffic lights on major thoroughfares. But few motorists seem to know about it.
