FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Feb. 5, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION:Joel Zlotnik (714) 560-5713, Laura Scheper (714) 560-5697
OCTA Fare Changes Go Into Effect Sunday, Feb. 10
Increase is necessary to address rising costs and ensure ongoing state funding
ORANGE – A fare increase approved last year by the Orange County Transportation Authority board will go into effect on Sunday, Feb. 10. Continue reading
The OCTA Wants to Hear from You
Community: OCTA Proposes 2013 Bus Fare Adjustment Community Meetings & Public Hearing
SANTA ANA, CA (September 14, 2012) – The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is proposing a bus fare adjustment in 2013 to help offset rising operational costs and dwindling revenue due to high unemployment and slow job recovery. Without an increase in revenue, OCTA may not meet the Transportation Development Act (TDA) mandate that passengers pay at least 20 percent of bus operating costs in order for the operating agency to qualify for sales tax funding. Continue reading