April 24, 2009

Get Involved—Attend a Meeting

Due to reduced state transit funding and declining sales tax revenue, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is planning bus service reductions effective September 2009 through June 2010. OCTA invites you to attend one of the following community meetings to comment on the potential reductions:

Tuesday, May 12, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Anaheim City Hall East, City Council Chambers, 1st Floor

200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805

Wednesday, May 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., OCTA Headquarters, 1st Floor,

Room 154

600 South Main Street, Orange, CA 92863

Thursday, May 14, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Laguna Hills Community Center,

Heritage Room

25555 Alicia Parkway, Laguna Hills, CA 92653

There will be a public hearing on Friday, May 22, 9:00 a.m., at OCTA Headquarters, 1st Floor, Room 154

600 South Main Street, Orange, CA 92863.

Keep an Eye on Your Tax Dollars

If you live in Orange County’s First, Second, Fourth, or Fifth Districts, you’re invited to become a member of the Taxpayers Oversight Committee. As a member, you’ll ensure the transportation projects specified in Measure M are built as promised. The recruitment period begins April 1, 2009. All applications must be received by May 1, 2009. For an application or more information, call the Grand Jurors Association of Orange County’s Citizen Oversight Committee Selection Panel at (714) 970-9329 or visit www.octa.net/toc.

Bus Information 24/7

Everything you need to know about riding the bus is a just click away at
www.octa.net. Get helpful tips on riding the bus and plan your next trip with Just Click, OCTA’s online trip planner. You’ll find schedules for all of OCTA’s bus routes and information on fares and passes, too.

Start Saving By Vanpooling

Tired of the solo drive to work and the heavy traffic? Trade your car for a vanpool. You’ll save money while you enjoy stress-free commuting. Qualified vanpools traveling to worksites in Orange County receive a $400 monthly subsidy. Take the hassle out of your commute. Find out how to start a vanpool or join an existing vanpool at www.octa.net/vanpool.

Getting Bus Passes Gets Easier

Buying OCTA bus passes and ACCESS fare coupons online just got easier. Now when you visit www.octa.net/buypasses.aspx, you can create a personal profile with a user name and password. The site is secure and encrypted, so your personal information is safe. The next time you return to buy passes, just enter your user name and password and choose the passes you want. You won’t have to enter your information again. It’s easy and more convenient than ever. Create your account today at www.octa.net/buypasses.aspx.