Orange County Transportation Authority

OCTA Chair Tam T. Nguyen and CEO Darrell Johnson kicked off OCTA’s first internal multicultural celebration on November 19. The fun event brought employees together for an exploration of different cultures and interests that recognize the agency’s diverse workforce. OCTA continuously augments its efforts to embed diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging into everything it does, and sustains a workplace that embraces these principles.

Today, OCTA held its Annual Bus and Maintenance Roadeo Competition at the Santa Ana Bus Base. More than 20 employees from operations, maintenance, and administration, as well as OCTA Director Patrick Harper, participated in driving and maintenance challenges. They showcased their skills by navigating difficult courses that emphasize safe driving and tackling mechanical repairs under pressure. The top-performing bus driver and maintenance teams will go on to represent OCTA at the American Public Transportation Association's Regional and International Roadeo in 2025.

The OCTA Board approved the Measure M Next 10 Delivery Plan, showing how OCTA will continue delivering improvements to transit, freeways, streets and the environment for the next decade. The plan calls for investing approximately $5.6 billion to improve transportation in Orange County. Learn more at octa.net/next10.

OCTA was proud today to honor the approximately 67 military veterans who work at the agency as drivers, maintenance workers and in operations. Their hard work, dedication and continuing service to the public help keep Orange County moving. OCTA has been recognized as a military-friendly employer and continues to value the contributions of veterans. #VeteransDay

OCTA joins other Southern California transportation agencies in extending appreciation to the California State Transportation Agency and Secretary Toks Omishakin for committing to a State-led study to plan future investments for the long-term resiliency of the LOSSAN rail corridor. Read more: bit.ly/3O3sQOg

As part of the "Your Route to Well-Being" campaign, the Marketing and Operations teams collaborated to produce a lighthearted social media video that highlights how each trip on OC Bus is an opportunity to recharge. A special thank you to Jaime, Melina and Jen, who were featured in the video. Explore the "Your Route to Well-Being" campaign: ocbus.com/wellness

The October Employees of the Month were honored at the October 28 Board Meeting, recognized for demonstrating OCTA’s values of integrity, teamwork, customer focus, can-do spirit and safety! ? Lee Diep (Coach Operator Employee of the Month) ? Kristin Garbowski (Administrative Employee of the Month) ? Rafael Luna (Maintenance Employee of the Month) Thank you for your hard work and dedication!

It was an honor to accept the Toll Excellence Award from the IBTTA today for the I-405 Improvement Project and 405 Express Lanes.?? ? This award is a testament to the dedication, vision and collaborative effort that went into making this transformative project a reality. It’s a great example of what we can achieve when we come together – across agencies, private-sector companies and communities – to innovate and improve the lives of Southern California’s residents, workers and visitors.?? ? On behalf of the Orange County Transportation Authority, thanks to IBTTA for this award and their ongoing support to advance our nation’s infrastructure.? Here's more on the project: https://lnkd.in/gVGrnarN

OCTA Tam T. Nguyen shares highlights from today’s board meeting, recognizing three employees of the month for October and providing updates on OCTA's ongoing efforts to connect with diverse communities across #OrangeCounty.

This morning in San Clemente, California State Transportation Agency Secretary Toks Omishakin announced that OCTA has been awarded $125 million through the Transit and Intercity Rail Capital Program. These funds will support critical improvements to protect a 7-mile section of the LOSSAN Rail Corridor in Orange County from changing environmental conditions and coastal erosion. More: octa.net/crrs