Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran is fed up with the increasing
amount of litter on the highways that go through his city.
Category: Transportation
OCTA Executive Committee Votes to Stop Board’s ‘Revolving Door’
Vote follows revelations that former OCTA board member Peter
Buffa went to work for a Wall Street firm immediately after leaving
the board.
Supervisor Seeks to Limit Transit Board’s ‘Revolving Door’
Pat Bates is proposing a change that forbids OCTA board members
to immediately take a lobbying job after leaving the board.
High-Speed Rail Board Votes to Seek $2.7 Billion of State Bond Money
Unanimous vote comes after more than two hours of public
criticism during a Sacramento hearing.
High-Speed Rail: New Plan, New Optimism, but More Money
A new business plan raises the projected cost to $98.5 billion,
more than twice the previous estimate. Brown calls the plan
“solid.”
With Winter Approaching, Cupboards Are Bare at County’s Food Banks
Official says the greatly increased need “is a new experience
for Orange County.”
OCTA Will Reduce Holiday Fares and Continue Plans to Eliminate Routes
Half-off fares start in mid-November. Details of pending route
reductions will come early next year.
On The Agenda
Topping this week’s public meeting agendas is $50,000 in funding
for the Orange County Tourism Council to enhance its website.
Anaheim Gets Federal Dollars for Transportation Center
The $184-million project, which has been fraught with problems,
will receive $7.5 million.
OCTA Board Members Take New Expense Policy for a Test Run
New rules allow for reimbursement at IRS rate with less
documentation.



