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NewsJuly 1, 2021

OCTA Marks 30th Anniversary

In June 1991, the Orange County Transportation Authority was formed through the consolidation of seven different agencies that focused on various aspects of transportation across the county.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2021

Washington to Depart L.A. Metro Later This Year

He recently informed the Metro Board that he does not plan to seek a new contract or extend his current contract, which expires in May of this year.

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Newsby StaffMay 11, 2020

OCTA accelerates transportation project construction

Measure M, which is helping to fund the projects, is expected to help Orange County make more than $13 billion worth of transportation improvements by 2041.

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Newsby StaffNovember 4, 2019

L.A. Metro RFP seeks early contractor involvement to develop project

Agency is seeking a pre-development agreement with up to two private sector proposers to assist in the planning and design of the Sepulveda transit corridor megaproject.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2018

L.A. Metro breaks ground on improvements project

Will build two aerial bridges and stations as well as bike and pedestrian path grade separations at two of the line’s busiest crossings.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 26, 2018

OCTA awards OC Streetcar construction contract

Walsh Construction, with a bid of $220.5 million, was selected among four construction firms that met pre-qualification requirements and submitted bids.

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Newsby StaffJuly 5, 2018

L.A. Metro board approves light rail extension

The $1.3-billion transit project eliminates BRT as an option and will now move from the draft to the final environmental review stage.

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Newsby StaffMay 30, 2018

L.A. Metro report shares keys to success at ballot box

In Nov. 2016, Metro’s Measure M was approved by 71.15% of Los Angeles County voters, far exceeding the two-thirds approval needed.

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Newsby StaffMarch 28, 2018

Siemens lands 8-vehicle order from OC Streetcar

The contract for the streetcars comes with the option to purchase up to 10 additional streetcars at a later date, if necessary.

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Newsby StaffDecember 21, 2017

LA Metro receives unsolicited proposal for accelerated delivery of BRT project

The agency’s Office of Extraordinary Innovation is now in the process of assembling a phase 1 review team to evaluate the concept on its financial and technical merit.

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