Changes are coming to OC ACCESS!
New scheduling and dispatch technology will help improve trip coordination. You may notice different vehicles, drivers, or fellow passengers on your usual trips.
Coming this winter! A new mobile app and online portal will make it easier to book, manage, and track your rides. Learn more: OCTA.net/OCAccessTrips
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Big milestone on SR-55, between I-405 and I-5: Traffic shifts to newly added outside lanes as early as Monday as the project enters its final major phase. More info: bit.ly/3WkYZZ9
Local, state, and federal partners joined OCTA in San Clemente on Friday to mark the official reopening of a section of the San Clemente Beach Trail at Mariposa Point. The completed project includes a nearly 1,400-foot catchment wall, a new pedestrian bridge and a rebuilt trail, helping protect the coastal rail line while restoring an important recreational connection for the community. OCTA is also advancing emergency work at several vulnerable locations throughout San Clemente, including reinforcing shoreline protection, adding sand to help buffer the railroad from wave action and protecting the tracks from bluff movement. Thank you to our partners and the community for working with us to protect the coastal rail corridor and preserve public access to the coast. Read more: bit.ly/4hRrN2q
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OCTA joined local, state and federal partners today to reopen the San Clemente Beach Trail at Mariposa Point. The $93 million project adds major protection for the coastal rail line while restoring this scenic trail for the community. Info: bit.ly/476dKBr
On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, from approximately 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., a planned @ocstreetcar training exercise will take place along the OC Streetcar tracks just south of the Westminster Bridge.
The emergency response training exercise will give first responders an opportunity to practice responding safely and effectively to potential incidents involving the OC Streetcar.
During the exercise, residents and businesses may notice:
🟠 Increased traffic, activity and personnel in the area
🟠 Emergency response vehicles, including fire trucks and police vehicles
🟠 Emergency lights and sirens being used as part of the exercise
🟠 OC Streetcar vehicles and equipment being used as part of the exercise
🟠 Other activity associated with the simulated emergency response
Please be aware that this activity is part of a planned training exercise. The exercise area will be closed to the public.
The San Clemente Beach Trail is reopening this week! OCTA’s Mariposa Point project restores this popular coastal connection for the community while providing important protection for the rail line from bluff movement. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled Friday morning. More info: bit.ly/4yzPhQS
Rideshare Week is now through Oct. 9!
Whether you take OC Bus, Metrolink, vanpool, bike, or carpool, choosing an alternative to driving alone at least once this week can enter you for a chance to win a Commuter Essentials Kit valued at over $300.
There’s still time to make your pledge! Learn more at octa.net/rideshareweek.
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The San Clemente Beach Trail is reopening this week! OCTA’s Mariposa Point project restores this popular coastal connection for the community while providing important protection for the rail line. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled Friday morning. More info: bit.ly/4yzPhQS
Join us for an equestrian ride at Trabuco Rose Preserve on October 10 at 10:00 AM!
Bring your own horse and enjoy a scenic ride while learning about the preserve's unique history, native habitat, and wildlife.
Register today: research.net/r/MP89VT3
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At OCTA’s annual Bus and Maintenance Roadeo, coach operators and maintenance teams competed in a series of challenges that highlighted their skills and expertise. Coach operators maneuvered a 40-foot bus through tight turns, backing maneuvers and other obstacles, while maintenance teams diagnosed and repaired planted mechanical issues. Administrative employees and OCTA Board members also got behind the wheel to learn more about bus operations.
Congratulations to this year’s winners. Special recognition goes to Coach Operator Darvy Traylor and maintenance team members Shawn Tchen, Yohan Park and Leonardo Villanueva, who will represent OCTA at the Southern California Regional Roadeo.
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OCTA Board declared an emergency to accelerate protection of the coastal rail line in San Clemente, also aiming to speed up delivery of sand. Info: bit.ly/4hSlrRH
Rideshare Week is almost here (Oct. 5-9)! 🚌🚆🚲
Pledge to take OC Bus, Metrolink, vanpool, bike, carpool, walk or telework at least once for a chance to win a Commuter Essentials Kit valued at over $300.
Plus, free OC Bus and Metrolink rides on Clean Air Day, Oct. 7, count toward your pledge.
Learn more at: octa.net/rideshareweek
Want to know how transportation projects are planned for the next 20+ years? Watch the video and browse the StoryMap to discover how community input helps shape the future of Orange County. LRTP-StoryMap.com
Take the survey at LRTP-Survey.com
Amtrak Pacific Surfliner intends to safely resume passenger service through San Clemente on Monday, Sept. 14. Metrolink will continue to operate as far south as the Laguna Niguel/Mission Viejo Station due to ongoing concerns that wave-related impacts to the signal system could cause significant delays. To avoid potentially lengthy delays for passengers, Metrolink plans to resume full service through San Clemente as soon as Tuesday, Sept. 15, provided conditions remain safe for rail operations.
Passengers are encouraged to check Metrolink Alerts and Pacific Surfliner Travel Advisories for the latest service information before traveling and for updates about potential service updates.
