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OCTA hires new exec director of government relations

Lance Larson joined the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as the executive director of government relations, effective April 11. For four years, Larson served as director of legislative affairs for San Bernardino County, where he worked directly with the county’s board of supervisors and served as a legislative liaison and chief spokesman for the county […]

April 14, 2011

Business

OCTA advances $525 million projects into construction

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) was a key player in 2010 in getting the Southern California economy moving by advancing more than $525 million worth of projects into construction. For every $1 billion spent on infrastructure improvements, it is estimated that 18,000 jobs are created, according to OCTA. In Orange County, the investment translates […]

December 14, 2010

Roadbuilding

OCTA advances $525 million projects into construction

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) was a key player in 2010 in getting the Southern California economy moving by advancing more than $525 million worth of projects into construction. For every $1 billion spent on infrastructure improvements, it is estimated that 18,000 jobs are created, according to OCTA. In Orange County, the investment translates […]

December 10, 2010

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OCTA: Let’s speed up transportation fed process

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is starting a nationwide effort to create jobs and rebuild infrastructure by pushing to expedite the federal environmental process to allow vital transportation improvements to get underway.

October 11, 2010

Roadbuilding

OCTA: Let’s speed up transportation fed process

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is starting a nationwide effort to create jobs and rebuild infrastructure by pushing to expedite the federal environmental process to allow vital transportation improvements to get under way. The current problem? The lengthy process to make changes to the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), limited bidding options with no pre-award […]

October 11, 2010

Business

Dedicating the final highway project funded by 20-year Measure M

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans will hold a dedication ceremony for the completion of the I-5 Gateway project, which began in 2006, on Sept. 28 at 1:30 p.m. PT. The project has resulted  in adding two lanes in each direction on the Santa Ana Freeway for two miles in Orange County from […]

September 27, 2010

Business

Caltrans veteran joins OCTA

Jim Beil, a 22-year transportation veteran from Caltrans, will join the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) as the new executive director of Capital Programs. Beil, Caltrans deputy district director of Capital Outlay Programs, will begin his new post at OCTA on Aug. 16. Beil will be responsible for directing the delivery of highway, rail and […]

July 23, 2010

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Federal Transit Administration awards $5 million to the ARTIC Project

The Federal Transit Administration (FAA) awarded $5 Million to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) for its project set to break ground next year. The project will build a transportation hub with hopes that it will assist in stimulating the local economy. ARTIC was among 47 projects awarded money through the Federal Transit Administration’s […]

July 21, 2010

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Orange County Transportation Authority’s CEO named as a top public works leader

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CEO Will Kempton was named one of the nation’s top 10 ten public works leaders in the U.S. by the American Public Works Association (APWA), a national organization representing public works officials and civil engineers. The award, considered to be one of the most prestigious in the industry by the […]

June 17, 2010

Roadbuilding

Orange County Transportation Authority’s CEO named as a top public works leader

Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) CEO Will Kempton was named one of the nation’s top 10 ten public works leaders in the U.S. by the American Public Works Association (APWA), a national organization representing public works officials and civil engineers. The award, considered to be one of the most prestigious in the industry by the […]

June 17, 2010

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Orange County Transportation Authority names new deputy CEO

The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has named Darrell Johnson, a transportation industry veteran and longtime supporter of public transit, as the agency’s new deputy CEO. Darrell Johnson, new Orange Country Transportation Authority, deputy CEO Johnson, who most recently held the position of executive director of rail programs, took his post as deputy CEO March […]

April 12, 2010