OC Transportation Updates
Key Questions
What changes is OCTA making to freeway call boxes?
OCTA's FY27 AWP and LRTP will end freeway call boxes, as cell phones have reduced their necessity and costs are high.
What is the status of the OC Streetcar?
The OC Streetcar began testing on April 8.
What e-bike restrictions have been implemented in OC schools?
Newport Mesa Unified School District banned e-bikes for elementary and middle school students following crashes.
What parental charges relate to e-vehicles?
An Aliso Viejo mother faces felony charges after her teen on an illegal high-powered e-motorcycle critically injured an 81-year-old veteran.
What lawsuit involves Huntington Beach pools?
Residents question permits for pools amid a decades-old OC San sewer easement fight, with a hearing set for May 1.
How are gas prices trending in Southern California?
AAA reports a small break with average regular gasoline at $5.86 per gallon, down six cents last week.
What other transportation updates are there?
Metrolink is implementing cuts; EV chargers are expanding; dredging projects continue; and JWA has CIP updates.
What demands have OC representatives made?
Representative Tran and the OC delegation are demanding answers from transportation authorities.
OCTA FY27 AWP/LRTP ends call boxes; Streetcar test Apr8; Metrolink cuts; OC San sewer easements/HB pools lawsuit May1; NMUSD e-bike ban elem/middle post-crashes; e-moto parental charges; gas prices; EV chargers; dredging; JWA CIP.