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Articlesby Nicole SchlosserMarch 13, 2013

New OCTA chief takes helm

Under the direction of the board of directors, Darrell Johnson is responsible for planning, financing and coordinating Orange County’s freeway, street and rail development, as well as managing bus, commuter rail and paratransit service.

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Transit DispatchesMarch 6, 2013

Former OCTA CEO reflecting and moving forward

As I begin a new chapter in my career, I wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on my time as CEO of OCTA. With my time at the agency having come to a close, the questions I am asking myself are, ‘Did I make a positive contribution to the organization?’ and ‘Have I left it in better shape than when I arrived?’

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Newsby StaffMarch 5, 2013

New OCTA CEO assumes post

Darrell Johnson, a 20-year veteran of the transportation industry, is responsible for planning, financing and coordinating Orange County's freeway, street and rail development, as well as managing bus services, commuter-rail services and paratransit service.

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Newsby StaffNovember 26, 2012

OCTA names new CEO

Darrell Johnson will replace CEO Will Kempton, who announced his retirement effective Feb. 28, to become the executive director of Transportation California.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2012

OCTA's Will Kempton to retire

Has accepted the position of executive director for Transportation California and plans to leave the agency in February 2013.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2012

OCTA proposes new routes to improve efficiency

The three new routes are anticipated to provide faster service because there will be limited stops. The plan is the result of a Transit System Study.

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From the Editor'sby Nicole SchlosserOctober 26, 2012

Transit going the extra mile to accommodate cyclists

This summer, there seemed to be an uptick in transit agencies working to offer more services to bicyclists. Was this just because of the summer, when more people are out and about on their bikes, or is there a larger movement afoot in how people travel and commute with transit?

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Newsby StaffOctober 25, 2012

Calif.’s OCTA bus riders protest fare hikes

Said that increasing fares would be unreasonable, since they believe buses are poorly maintained and often run late. Officials say the agency needs to raise fares about 25% every four years to help cover operating costs.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 24, 2012

Calif.’s OCTA partners for service animal training

Working with Knott’s Berry Farm to help service animals and handlers get accustomed to navigating public buses. Handlers and service animals will have access to enter the theme park in order to train around large groups of people and various unfamiliar sights and sounds.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 19, 2012

OCTA breaks ground on $184M ARTIC project

Will house 10 different transportation modes when it opens, including Metrolink, Amtrak, OCTA bus service, taxi, bicycle, international buses and tour and charter buses.

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