One half-cent of every sales tax dollar improves Orange County freeways, the transit system, and streets and roads as part of OC Go (also known as Measure M). After voters approved OC Go by nearly 70 percent in 2006, sales tax collection began in 2011 to achieve the goals below.
Completed out of a total of 30 which has added approximately 49.6 freeway lane-miles to relieve congestion in Orange County.
See more about OC Go Projects and Programs Schedule, as of June 2022.
Provided to assist motorists and remove congestion-causing debris along the Orange County freeway system.
See more about OC Go Projects and Programs Schedule, as of June 2022.
For transportation improvements through the streets and roads competitive and formula funding programs.
Synchronized to improve traffic flow along 858 miles of Orange County roads.
OCTA has awarded $132 million for 109 projects through 12 competitive calls for projects for the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. Overall, OCTA has funded 128 projects totaling approximately $157.1 million*, including $25.5 million in leveraged external funding.
Travel time savings: 12%, Speed improvements: 14%, Stop reduction: 28%
See more about Signal Synchronization.
*To date, three projects totaling approximately $1.6 million have been cancelled by the awarded local jurisdictions.
OCTA has awarded $132 million for 109 projects through 12 competitive calls for projects for the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program. Overall, OCTA has funded 128 projects totaling approximately $157.1 million*, including $25.5 million in leveraged external funding.
Travel time savings: 12%, Speed improvements: 14%, Stop reduction: 28%
See more about Signal Synchronization.
*To date, three projects totaling approximately $1.6 million have been cancelled by the awarded local jurisdictions.
Built to safely separate cars from freight trains and relieve congestion in the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Placentia.
By 2030, the number of daily freight trains is expected to nearly double from 70 to 130. The OC Bridges Program helps preserve quality of life by keeping motorists moving while allowing trains to transport goods.
OC Go contributed more than a fifth of the funds ($152.6 million) to the nearly $667 million cost of the OC Bridges Program and leveraged the remainder by attracting local, state, and federal contributions.
Projects include: Kraemer Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue, Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia Avenue, Raymond Avenue, State College Boulevard and Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive.
Completed to expand Metrolink services, enhance the traveler experience and improve safe and reliable rail service in Orange County. OCTA also subsidizes Metrolink commuter rail service on three lines with 45 weekday/16 weekend trains.
In March 2020, all Metrolink services were impacted by the statewide enforcement of stay-at-home orders that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Metrolink implemented temporary service reductions in March and November 2020 due to the decline in ridership. On April 4, 2022, Metrolink partially restored some services in response to customer feedback and demand for more train trips to accommodate ridership recovery efforts. The three lines serving Orange County (Orange County, Inland Empire-Orange County, and the 91/Perris Valley lines) now operate 45 weekday trains, a 17 percent reduction from 54 weekday trains. As ridership continues to recover, Metrolink and OCTA will continue to reassess the service needs in Orange County and reinstate various trains as appropriate.
In addition, OCTA enhanced 50 Orange County at-grade rail-highway crossings to provide safety enhancements for pedestrians and motorists. Completion of the safety improvements provided each corridor city with the opportunity to establish a "quiet zone" at their respective crossings. Quiet zones are intended to prohibit the sounding of train horns through designated crossings, except in the case of emergencies, construction work, or safety concerns identified by the train engineer.
As of June 2022:
By 2030, the number of daily freight trains is expected to nearly double from 70 to 130. The OC Bridges Program helps preserve quality of life by keeping motorists moving while allowing trains to transport goods.
OC Go contributed more than a fifth of the funds ($152.6 million) to the nearly $667 million cost of the OC Bridges Program and leveraged the remainder by attracting local, state, and federal contributions.
Projects include: Kraemer Boulevard, Lakeview Avenue, Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia Avenue, Raymond Avenue, State College Boulevard and Tustin Avenue/Rose Drive.
In March 2020, all Metrolink services were impacted by the statewide enforcement of stay-at-home orders that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. Metrolink implemented temporary service reductions in March and November 2020 due to the decline in ridership. On April 4, 2022, Metrolink partially restored some services in response to customer feedback and demand for more train trips to accommodate ridership recovery efforts. The three lines serving Orange County (Orange County, Inland Empire-Orange County, and the 91/Perris Valley lines) now operate 45 weekday trains, a 17 percent reduction from 54 weekday trains. As ridership continues to recover, Metrolink and OCTA will continue to reassess the service needs in Orange County and reinstate various trains as appropriate.
In addition, OCTA enhanced 50 Orange County at-grade rail-highway crossings to provide safety enhancements for pedestrians and motorists. Completion of the safety improvements provided each corridor city with the opportunity to establish a "quiet zone" at their respective crossings. Quiet zones are intended to prohibit the sounding of train horns through designated crossings, except in the case of emergencies, construction work, or safety concerns identified by the train engineer.
As of June 2022:
The OC Streetcar will travel as it connects leisure, employment, and transit to the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center. Construction is underway with service anticipated to begin in 2024.
Have been provided to seniors and persons with disabilities for reduced fares and specialized ACCESS services. To date, more than $42.4 million has been allocated to fund the Fare Stabilization Program.
In addition to stabilizing fares, the Senior Mobility Program (SMP) is designed by participating cities to offer transit options that best meet the needs of the seniors in their communities in addition to local fixed-route buses and ACCESS service. OCTA and the participating cities contribute to SMP. The Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (SNEMT) Program supplements existing countywide senior non-emergency medical transportation services.
As of June 2022, OC Go has provided:
Nearly $30.3 million to 32 participating cities to support nearly 2.6 million boardings for seniors traveling to medical appointments, nutrition programs, shopping destinations, and senior and community center activities as part of the SMP.
Approximately $32.6 million to support nearly 1.4 million boardings as part of the SNEMT Program.
In addition to stabilizing fares, the Senior Mobility Program (SMP) is designed by participating cities to offer transit options that best meet the needs of the seniors in their communities in addition to local fixed-route buses and ACCESS service. OCTA and the participating cities contribute to SMP. The Senior Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (SNEMT) Program supplements existing countywide senior non-emergency medical transportation services.
As of June 2022, OC Go has provided:
Nearly $30.3 million to 32 participating cities to support nearly 2.6 million boardings for seniors traveling to medical appointments, nutrition programs, shopping destinations, and senior and community center activities as part of the SMP.
Approximately $32.6 million to support nearly 1.4 million boardings as part of the SNEMT Program.
Services to complement regional bus and rail services.
As of June 2022, 17 projects are active, ten have been cancelled (primarily due to low ridership), five are suspended (or not initiated) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3 have been completed.
Projects to improve the 100 busiest transit stops in Orange County.
As of June 2022, 17 projects are active, ten have been cancelled (primarily due to low ridership), five are suspended (or not initiated) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3 have been completed.
Acquired and preserved as open space in areas important for regional conservation.
To date, OCTA has acquired more than 1,300 acres in Brea, Laguna Beach, Silverado Canyon, and Trabuco Canyon and has funded 12 restoration projects for nearly 350 acres across Orange County. Acquired properties are purchased and permanently preserved as open space and ensure OCTA's wilderness preserves will remain forever protected from development. Funded restoration projects restore preserved open space lands to their native habitat and include the removal of invasive plant species.
As part of the Conservation Plan requirement, an endowment has been established to pay for the long-term management of the Preserves. As of June 30, 2022, the endowment balance was $19,332,924. Current projections indicate that OCTA remains on track to meet the endowment target of $46.2 million in FY 2027-28.
Captured as part of a program that removes visible pollutants from roads before they reach waterways.
To date, OCTA has acquired more than 1,300 acres in Brea, Laguna Beach, Silverado Canyon, and Trabuco Canyon and has funded 12 restoration projects for nearly 350 acres across Orange County. Acquired properties are purchased and permanently preserved as open space and ensure OCTA's wilderness preserves will remain forever protected from development. Funded restoration projects restore preserved open space lands to their native habitat and include the removal of invasive plant species.
As part of the Conservation Plan requirement, an endowment has been established to pay for the long-term management of the Preserves. As of June 30, 2022, the endowment balance was $19,332,924. Current projections indicate that OCTA remains on track to meet the endowment target of $46.2 million in FY 2027-28.
