Citing high costs and the likelihood that federal funding won’t materialize, an ad-hoc committee of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors concluded that Anaheim should drop plans for a 3.2-mile streetcar system.
Tag: Ruth Ruiz
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Top Stories, Transportation
Anaheim’s ARTIC Wasteland
The city is counting on restaurant leases, advertising and the sale of corporate naming rights to fund the ongoing cost of operating its massive new train depot. But what if no one wants to go inside?
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Government, Top Stories, Transportation
A Little Detective Work Reveals ARTIC’s Truth
Anaheim’s new train station was portrayed as having bustling crowds in HBO’s crime drama “True Detective.” But new ridership numbers show that’s far from the truth.
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ARTIC Ridership Continues to Fall Far Below Projections
Anaheim’s new transit hub attracted just over 800 train boardings per weekday in January and February, according to the latest figures from the Orange County Transportation Authority.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, Top Stories, Transportation
Why Is Anaheim Borrowing Money to Fix Its Streets?
Meanwhile, the city is using grant funds typically dedicated for street maintenance to pay off a loan for the controversial transit hub known as ARTIC.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Conflict Questions Cloud Report on Angels’ Economic Impact
The company that produced an economic impact report on the Angels for the city of Anaheim is related to another company that won the team’s food and beverage concession contract.
Posted inAnaheim, Countywide, Economy, Investigative, Top Stories
Anaheim Residents Fight Stadium and Convention Center Deals
A grassroots group is filing lawsuits to stop the new lease proposal for Angel Stadium and the proposed convention center expansion.
Posted inGovernment, Politics & Elections, Top Stories, Transportation
Orange County’s Connections to Lobbyist’s Record FPPC Fine
A Sacramento lobbying firm, fined $133,000 for improper campaign contributions, has represented Anaheim, the county and the OCTA.
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Officials Claim Not to Have Names of Chamber Consultants
Voice of OC has requested the names of subcontractors improperly hired by the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce under a city contract.
Posted inAnaheim, Top Stories
Facelift for Tennis Center Likely Back in Anaheim Budget
The controversial renovation of the city’s tennis center had been yanked from the budget after Latino activists and the mayor were outraged that $6.4 million was dedicated to the project. But a study session last week revealed it is actually still in the plan.
