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Traffic advisory for Obama’s visit to Angels Stadium for UCI’s graduation

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Anaheim, Democratic Party, Education, Politics, Traffic Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Traffic Advisory for President Barack Obama’s Visit / UCI Commencement at Angel Stadium of Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. (June 12, 2014) Cities of Anaheim, Newport Beach, and Laguna Beach in Orange County, California: In an effort to assist the public in avoiding possible traffic congestion during the visit of President Barack Obama on June 14, the following areas of Orange County should be avoided when possible to prevent travel delays for community members:

Saturday June 14, 2014 : Continue reading→

Proposed Santa Ana streetcar could pose a terrible safety hazard

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Development, Planning, Santa Ana, Traffic, Transportation Leave a comment

A man in a wheelchair was struck and killed by a train Monday evening, according to the OC Register, which also reported that “witnesses told investigators that the signals warning pedestrians and motorists about the incoming train had activated, and the man appeared to move underneath the arm meant to block the sidewalk.”

The fatal collision halted train traffic through the area, according to Metrolink’s official twitter feed. Buses were sent to the area in order to assist commuters.

With this horrible incident in mind, do we really want to move forward with the proposed Santa Ana Streetcar? There are currently four options for this proposed Streetcar under consideration, according to the City of Santa Ana: Continue reading→

Major traffic jam at 17th and Broadway to continue through Thursday

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in public works, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Advisory: Major Traffic Congestion Expected in the Area of 17th Street and Broadway Due to Ongoing Construction

SANTA ANA, CA (March 26, 2014) – Due to construction projects in the area, westbound 17th Street between Main and Broadway is reduced to one lane until tomorrow after 5 p.m. Cal Trans has also advised that the Broadway off ramp from the 5 freeway has been shut down and traffic is being diverted to the Main Street off ramp. These projects are creating heavy traffic congestion and motorists are asked to use alternate routes.

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Broadway rehab begins and traffic will be bad through May

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, public works, Santa Ana, Traffic 2 Comments

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Advisory: Broadway Rehabilitation Construction Begins – Motorists Should Expect Increased Traffic Congestion

SANTA ANA, CA ( January 22, 2014) – Christensen Brothers General Engineering, Inc. was awarded a contract in the amount of $4,312,894.65 for the rehabilitation of Broadway from Civic Center Drive to Main Place Drive and the replacement of the water main on Broadway and Washington Avenue. Phase 2 of this project has begun and because of the extensive improvements, traffic will be limited to one lane in each direction. It is expected that this project will be completed by summer 2014 barring unforeseen conditions that will cause delays. Continue reading→

Santa Ana based contractor wins a $72.7 million Orange County contract

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Business, Orange County, Santa Ana, Traffic, Transportation Leave a comment

La Pata Avenue Gap Closure Project

By: Orange County Supervisor Pat Bates

The Board selected Sukut Construction, Inc. of Santa Ana in the amount of $72.7 million to construct the La Pata Avenue Gap Closure Project, which is more than $5 million below the engineer’s estimate.

The Project consists of three components, identified in the Project Plans & Specifications as Schedule A, Schedule B and Schedule C. Continue reading→

Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project meeting set for Dec. 18

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Civic Affairs, Development, Entertainment, Traffic, Transportation 1 Comment

Notice of Public Information Meeting: Santa Ana Boulevard Grade Separation Project

Meeting date and time: December 18, 2013 from 6pm to 8 pm

The City of Santa Ana (City), in coordination with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to update the existing Santa Ana Boulevard/Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) Metrolink railroad crossing. This City project would: Continue reading→

OCTA Board rejects high-occupancy toll lanes for the 405 Freeway

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in OCTA, Santa Ana, Traffic, Transportation Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Dec. 9, 2013

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Ted Nguyen (714) 560-5334/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

OCTA Board Selects One Lane in Each Direction for I-405

To speed up delivery of freeway improvements, high-occupancy toll lanes no longer under consideration as part of the Measure M project

ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority board voted today to construct one general-purpose lane in each direction between Costa Mesa and the county line in Seal Beach as part of the I-405 Improvement Project.

The board’s vote means that high-occupancy toll (HOT) lanes will not be a part of the I-405 project, which is being funded through Measure M, the half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements. Continue reading→

The OCTA will put freeway construction on hold for Thanksgiving

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in OCTA, Santa Ana, Traffic Leave a comment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nov. 22, 2013

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713/Eric Carpenter (714) 560-5697

Freeway Construction On Hold For Thanksgiving

No closures anticipated on projects throughout the holiday weekend in Orange County

ORANGE – Drivers traveling Orange County freeways will enjoy easier rides to Thanksgiving feasts as Orange County Transportation Authority construction project closures will be suspended for the holiday weekend.

Closures associated with the West County Connectors, SR-91 widening and SR-57 lane addition projects will be halted by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 and will not take place through Sunday, Dec. 1. Regular construction schedules and associated closures will resume on Monday, Dec. 2. Continue reading→

Traiffic Sig Alert created by water main break at Dyer and Halladay

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Public Safety, public works, Santa Ana, Traffic, Water Leave a comment

Santa Ana Police Department Advisory: Police advise Water Main break – Traiffic Sig Alert

At about 1031 hours, officers responded to the area of Dyer and Halladay reference a sink hole forming and a water main breakage. At this time, city crews are on scene. All traffic lanes are shut down between Kilson and Tech Center on Dyer Road and there is large volume of water flowing on Kilson south into the industrial area from Dyer. Continue reading→