As other Orange County cities implement fees for senior shuttle services, the City of Brea looks to keep its transportation programs free and unlimited.
Tag: Orange County Transportation Agency
Another OC City Ends Free Rides for Seniors as Demand and Cost Surge
Costa Mesa is the latest OC city to end free rides for seniors as the mobility program’s cost has increased while demand has tripled in less than 10 years.
Can OC’s Transportation Services Keep Up With the Senior Wave?
As Orange County cities make cuts to their local senior mobility programs, county leaders grapple with a growing population of older adults.
Another Orange County City Dials Back Senior Transportation
City officials in Mission Viejo are limiting the number of rides allowed per month for its senior mobility program after other cities made similar cuts.
What’s the Best Way to Save San Clemente’s Disappearing Beaches?
Orange County officials, alongside leaders at San Clemente City Hall, are evaluating different methods to get more sand on the beach and keep it there to prevent train closures and widen the city’s dwindling beaches.
Chaffee: Public Transit Remains a Lifeline and a Smart Investment
OCTA Chair Doug Chaffee shares how public transit remains an essential service for thousands of residents. With strong ridership, data-driven service improvements, and successful local shuttles, OCTA is investing in a smart, sustainable transit future for Orange County.
Irvine Expands Free Shuttle System Bus Routes
Irvine City Council members approved an expansion to the Irvine CONNECT shuttle system and directed staff to research additional expansions.
San Clemente Officials Seek Money For Sand Replenishment
San Clemente City Council members are looking to the state and other partners for funding sources for sand and coastal projects, while residents are pushing forward a citizen-led ballot initiative that would secure millions in taxes for sand.
Environmental Groups Say Saving Train Tracks Harms San Clemente’s Beaches
Orange County transportation officials have used rocks to strengthen the train tracks that run along San Clemente’s shoreline as erosion dwindles the beach down to a narrow stretch of sand. Activists say it will worsen the erosion.
Johnson: OCTA Continues to Evolve OC Bus System to Best Serve Orange County Riders
OC Bus service, run by the Orange County Transportation Authority for 52 years, continues to grow and thrive. OCTA is working hard to evolve transit service, putting available resources where they are most needed and offering innovative programs to best serve the needs of riders across Orange County.










