Orange County Transportation Authority, CA

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee will consider adopting the 2026 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan for transportation investments through 2041. The body is also reviewing a proposal to assume ownership of a solar generation system to allow for facility construction.

• Adoption of the 2026 Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan outlining $6.4 billion in planned investments through FY 2035-36
• Proposed $3,091,059 budget amendment to terminate lease agreements and assume ownership of the solar generation system at 2677 North Main Street, Santa Ana
• Initial adoption of the OC Streetcar Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Review of the First Quarter FY 2026-27 Capital Action Plan and Performance Metrics

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will review funding guidance for federal transportation grants and project point assignments for the 2027 Active Transportation Program. The body is also considering contract amendments and new agreements for highway improvement projects.

• Agreement with Costin Public Outreach Group, Inc. for $2,200,086 for the State Route 55 Improvement Project
• Amendment No. 3 to Cooperative Agreement No. C-4-1847 for $2,213,300 for the Interstate 405 Improvement Project
• Prioritization guidance for federal fiscal years 2028-2030 grants, including a $50 million target for arterial road rehabilitation
• 2027 Active Transportation Program regional project prioritization point assignments
• Proposed 2027 Technical Steering Committee membership recommendations

Environmental Oversight Committee

The meeting scheduled for November 4, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting is set for February 3, 2027.

State Route 91 Advisory Committee

The State Route 91 Advisory Committee will review operational and financial status reports for the 91 Express Lanes from March through August 2026. Members will also receive updates on corridor improvement projects and legislative bills affecting tolling facilities.

• Review of Joint 91 Express Lanes status reports (March 2026 - August 2026)
• Update on State Route 91 corridor improvement projects
• Operational update on the 91 Express Lanes
• Legislative update on bills impacting tolling facilities
• Approval of April 30, 2026 meeting minutes

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee is reviewing requested adjustments to projects funded through the Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs. The committee will also provide feedback on a framework to apply 2027 guidelines to previously awarded projects.

• Requested adjustments to Measure M2 grant-funded projects
• Proposed transition framework for 2027 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs guidelines
• Zero-Emission Bus Transition Study
• Measure M2 Expenditure Report overview
• Pavement Competitive Program update

Accessible Transit Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from July 28, 2026, and discuss several transit initiatives. Presentations include updates on paratransit software, a virtual interview pilot for OC ACCESS, and the OC Streetcar.

• Approval of July 28, 2026 meeting minutes
• Paratransit Software Implementation presentation
• OC ACCESS Virtual Interview Pilot presentation
• OC Streetcar presentation
• Bimonthly Transit Performance Report

Board

The Board will consider emergency measures to protect the coastal railroad from erosion and wave attack. The meeting also includes approvals for software subscriptions, legislative consulting, and updated fare tariffs for the OC Streetcar.

• Emergency shoreline protection and sand placement at Reinforcement Areas 1, 2, and 4 in San Clemente
• Contract with Sidepath Inc. for VMware subscription renewals in the amount of $5,713,113
• State Transit Assistance Fund claims for fiscal year 2026-27 in the amount of $49,285,273
• Agreement with Topp Strategies, LLC for state legislative advocacy and consulting services for $432,000
• Approval of updated Schedule of Tariffs to incorporate OC Streetcar fare structure

Citizens Advisory Committee

The Citizens Advisory Committee will meet to review presentations on transportation projects and studies. The body is scheduled to approve minutes from the July 21, 2026 meeting.

• State Route 55 Improvement Project presentation
• Coastal Rail Emergency Projects presentation
• 2026 Zero-Emission Bus Study presentation
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Active Transportation Subcommittee update

Legislative Committee

The Legislative Committee will discuss draft revisions to the agency's 2027-28 State and Federal Legislative Platforms. The committee is also considering a new contract for state legislative advocacy and consulting services.

• Proposed $432,000 contract with Topp Strategies, LLC for state legislative advocacy (Jan 1, 2027 – Dec 31, 2028)
• Draft revisions to the 2027-28 State and Federal Legislative Platforms
• Update on Sacramento legislative items from State Legislative Advocate Moira Topp
• Approval of September 17, 2026, meeting minutes

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will review funding for Metrolink operations and capital projects. The body is also considering a new software subscription contract and updates to the fare structure for the OC Streetcar.

• Proposed $21,396,759 additional operating subsidy for Metrolink (totaling $46,396,759)
• Proposed $2,083,752 capital and $22,730,805 rehabilitation contributions for Metrolink
• Proposed $5,713,113 contract with Sidepath Inc. for VMware subscription renewals
• Authorization of $49,285,273 in State Transit Assistance Fund claims
• Proposed update to Schedule of Tariffs to incorporate OC Streetcar fare structure

Technical Steering Committee

The Technical Steering Committee will meet to discuss applying 2027 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs Guidelines to projects already awarded. The committee will also hold a review session for program payment forms.

• Approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion on retroactive application of 2027 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs Guidelines
• Review session for Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs Payment Forms

Board

The Board will consider emergency shoreline protection and sand placement to prevent railroad embankment failure in San Clemente. Other business includes funding for the State Route 74 Ortega Highway project and grants for hydrogen fueling infrastructure.

• Emergency shoreline protection and sand placement at Reinforcement Areas 1, 2, and 4 in San Clemente
• $1.5 million agreement for State Route 74 Ortega Highway Gap Closure plans and specifications
• $4 million California Energy Commission grant for Santa Ana Bus Base Hydrogen Fueling Modernization
• $1,255,750 contract extension with ShelterClean Services, Inc. for bus stop maintenance
• $3,870,044 in Measure M2 funding for eight environmental cleanup projects

Transit Committee

The OCTA Transit Committee meets Thursday, October 8, 2026, to act on a five-item consent calendar and one regular item. Decisions include a $2,726,457 compressed natural gas fueling operation and maintenance contract with Clean Energy, a $4 million California Energy Commission grant acceptance, and $6,652,885 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for the Santa Ana Bus Base Hydrogen Fueling Modernization Project. The committee will also consider sole-source agreements with New Flyer of America for fuel-cell bus technical support and refurbishment, and a bus stop maintenance contract extension.

• Sole source Agreement No. C250366 with New Flyer of America, Inc. for $208,000 for technical support on ten fuel-cell electric buses
• Sole source Agreement No. C260481 with New Flyer of America, Inc. for $279,945 to refurbish fuel-cell stacks on nine fuel-cell electric buses
• Amendment No. 3 to Agreement No. C-1-3408 with ShelterClean Services, Inc. for $1,255,750 to extend bus stop maintenance through November 30, 2028, raising total contract value to $4,456,081
• Acceptance of $4 million California Energy Commission grant and approval of Resolution No. 2026-064 for $6,652,885 in Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds for the Santa Ana Bus Base Hydrogen Fueling Modernization Project, plus $3,262,461 for Youth Ride Free and $1 million for OC Streetcar operations
• Agreement No. C250282 with Clean Energy for $2,726,457 for CNG fueling station operation and maintenance at the Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana bus bases, with a $545,292 budget increase

Executive Committee

The Executive Committee of the Orange County Transportation Authority meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to consider its 2027 meeting calendar and approve minutes from September 8. Members will hear an annual update on construction market conditions affecting the Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan. They will also review results of an evaluation of a competitive pavement maintenance subprogram, with staff recommending no new subprogram and instead prioritizing arterial road rehabilitation for federal funding.

• Proposed 2027 Board of Directors and committee meeting calendar up for approval
• Approval of minutes from the September 8, 2026 Executive Committee meeting
• Market Conditions Key Indicators Analysis and Forecast presentation on Measure M2 Next 10 Delivery Plan cost drivers
• Evaluation of a competitive pavement maintenance subprogram within the Measure M2 Regional Capacity Program, with staff recommending no further action
• Staff directed to prioritize arterial road rehabilitation for federal fiscal years 2028-29 and 2029-30 Surface Transportation Block Grant/CMAQ funding

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee of the Orange County Transportation Authority meets Monday, October 5, 2026, to act on a five-item consent calendar covering meeting minutes, two contract amendments, a round of environmental cleanup funding awards, and a cooperative agreement for the State Route 74 Ortega Highway project. Most items are recommendations to the Board of Directors, which has final approval authority. The meeting also includes an information update on south Orange County transportation projects and time for public comments.

• Amendment No. 3 to Agreement C-0-2726 with Caltrans for $1,670,000 in additional construction support services for the State Route 55 Improvement Project between Interstate 405 and Interstate 5
• Contract Change Order No. 13 to Agreement C-5-4033 with Condon-Johnson & Associates, Inc. for $321,437 for redesign and construction of a pedestrian trail fence tied to Mariposa Beach access improvements
• Award of $3,870,044 in Measure M2 Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funding for eight water-quality projects, plus an exception allowing the City of Huntington Beach to be recommended for funding while temporarily ineligible for Measure M2 funds
• Cooperative Agreement No. C260556 with Caltrans for $1.5 million for plans, specifications, and estimates on the State Route 74 Ortega Highway Gap Closure and Multimodal Improvement Project, plus $3.581 million and $1.1 million in additional State Transportation Improvement Program funds
• Information update on south Orange County projects, including the Los Patrones Parkway Extension, Ortega Highway improvements, and Interstate 5 work from the County Line to Avenida Pico

Board

The Board is considering emergency measures to protect the coastal railroad in San Clemente due to erosion and wave attack. The proposal includes constructing a shoreline protection structure at Reinforcement Area 4 and placing sand at Reinforcement Areas 1, 2, and 4. The Board may also authorize the CEO to coordinate with partner agencies to implement these emergency actions.

• Emergency shoreline protection and sand placement at Orange Subdivision Reinforcement Areas 1, 2, and 4
• Authorization of $7.120 million in SB 1 State of Good Repair claims
• Request for Proposals for OC ACCESS paratransit services (July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2031)
• Invitation for bids for improvements at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach for the I-405 Improvement Project
• Resolutions of Appreciation for September 2026 Employees of the Month

Technical Advisory Committee

The Technical Advisory Committee will consider approving the minutes of its July 22, 2026 meeting and the proposed 2027 Technical Steering Committee membership, which it will then recommend to the Board of Directors. The committee will also discuss the 2027 Surface Transportation Block Grant / Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program call for projects and receive updates from Caltrans and staff.

• Approve minutes of July 22, 2026 meeting
• Approve 2027 Technical Steering Committee membership recommendations
• Discuss 2027 Surface Transportation Block Grant / Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program call for projects
• Caltrans Local Assistance Update
• Staff comments: Legislative Report Update and Local Programs Updates

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will consider approving up to $10.5 million for OCTA's second-quarter contribution to the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink) operating subsidy, which would bring the total authorized contribution to $25 million through December 31, 2026. The committee will also hear a presentation on the FY 2026-27 Metrolink budget and an update on the taxable sales forecast for Measure M2. Consent calendar items include routine approvals and information reports on express lanes, investments, procurement, and audits.

• Approve up to $10.5M for Metrolink Q2 operating subsidy (total $25M through Dec 31, 2026)
• Presentation on FY 2026-27 Metrolink budget by CEO Darren Kettle
• Update on 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 by Neumo
• Authorize filing SB 1 State of Good Repair claims for $7.120 million
• Approve amendment to Personnel and Salary Resolution for LOSSAN Deputy Managing Director position

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative Committee will receive updates on state and federal legislative matters affecting the agency. This includes a report on the conclusion of the state legislative session, bills pending action by the Governor, and the fiscal year 2026-27 state budget, as well as a federal report on surface transportation reauthorization and appropriations. The committee will also approve the minutes from its August 20, 2026 meeting.

• Update on state legislative session and bills pending Governor's action
• Update on Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and FY 2026-27 state budget
• Update on federal surface transportation reauthorization and FY 2027 appropriations
• Approval of minutes from August 20, 2026 meeting

Bicycle and Pedestrian Active Transportation Subcommittee

The Bicycle and Pedestrian Active Transportation Subcommittee will receive presentations on active transportation updates, including the Peters Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail construction, the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project, and a Bike Month 2026 recap. The committee will also review meeting minutes from March 17, 2026, and take public comments.

• Peters Canyon Hiking and Riding Trail Construction Activities Update
• San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project
• Bike Month 2026 Recap
• Meeting Minutes - March 17, 2026

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board will consider consent calendar items including a $784,876 lot sweeping services contract, an amendment to its general counsel agreement, and revisions to Measure M2 funding guidelines. Regular calendar items include updates on the OC Bus customer satisfaction survey, community engagement, and the Transit Security and Operations Center project. The board will also receive reports on capital projects, language assistance, and transit planning for the FIFA World Cup 2026 and LA 2028 Olympics.

• Authorize purchase order C250223 with Ago Industries (SoCal Property Services) for $784,876 for lot sweeping services
• Approve Amendment No. 16 to legal services agreement with Woodruff & Smart, APC appointing Cassie Trapesonian as General Counsel
• Approve revisions to Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs guidelines and issue 2027 call for projects
• Authorize amendment to LA Metro agreement increasing World Cup 2026 transit reimbursement from $300,000 to $325,000
• Receive 2026 OC Bus Customer Satisfaction Survey results

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee will consider authorizing a $784,876 purchase order for lot sweeping services, approve the updated 2026 Language Assistance Plan, and receive updates on the OC Bus service change, customer satisfaction survey, Transit Security and Operations Center construction, and Newport Transportation Center relocation study. The meeting also includes routine consent items and public comment periods.

• Authorize Purchase Order No. C250223 with Ago Industries, Inc. (SoCal Property Services) for $784,876 for lot sweeping services
• Approve updated 2026 Language Assistance Plan
• Receive November 2026 OC Bus service change information
• Receive 2026 OC Bus Customer Satisfaction Survey results
• Update on Transit Security and Operations Center construction progress

Technical Steering Committee

The Technical Steering Committee meeting scheduled for September 9, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026.

Executive Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Executive Committee will meet to approve minutes from the July 2026 meeting, authorize a new general counsel for the agency, and receive quarterly progress reports on Measure M2 projects and capital plans. The committee will also consider amending a transit service agreement for World Cup 2026 expenses.

• Approve minutes of the July 6, 2026 Executive Committee meeting
• Authorize amendment to hire Cassie Trapesonian as General Counsel via Agreement C-4-1816 with Woodruff & Smart, APC
• Receive Measure M2 Quarterly Progress Report (April–June 2026)
• Receive Fourth Quarter Fiscal Year 2025-26 Capital Action Plan and Performance Metrics
• Amend cooperative agreement with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority to increase World Cup 2026 transit service reimbursement cap from $300,000 to $325,000

Taxpayer Oversight Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Taxpayer Oversight Committee will meet to approve the minutes of its June 9, 2026 meeting. The committee will also receive quarterly progress updates on Measure M2 projects and review funding program recommendations for 2026.

• Approve minutes of June 9, 2026 Taxpayer Oversight Committee meeting
• Measure M2 Project O Competitive Pavement Subprogram Update
• M2 Quarterly Progress Report (Q4) presentation
• 2026 Call for Projects Programming Recommendations

Regional Transportation Planning Committee

The Regional Transportation Planning Committee will consider approving revisions to the Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs guidelines, which govern competitive grants for local roadway and traffic signal projects. The committee will also vote on issuing the 2027 call for projects for the Regional Capacity Program and the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program, and on applying the new guidelines to previously awarded projects in closeout. Additionally, the committee will receive updates on the Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program and active transportation efforts.

• Approve revisions to Measure M2 Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs guidelines
• Authorize 2027 call for projects for Regional Capacity Program (Project O)
• Authorize 2027 call for projects for Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program (Project P)
• Approve process for applying 2027 guidelines to previously awarded projects in closeout
• Receive annual update on Regional Traffic Signal Synchronization Program

Board

The Orange County Transportation Authority board is meeting to approve consent calendar items including internal audit recommendations, health insurance contract renewals, and federal transit funding allocations. Key decisions include SB 1 state funding for hydrogen fueling station projects and amendments to zero-emission bus purchase orders.

• Approve $7.120M SB 1 funding for Garden Grove and Santa Ana hydrogen fueling projects
• Authorize $2.37M amendment for 40 fuel-cell electric buses and $491,669 for 10 battery-electric buses
• Approve 2027 health insurance agreements with Kaiser, Anthem, Delta Dental, VSP, and Voya
• Approve Federal Transit Administration program of projects for FY 2025-26
• Release Invitation for Bids 260518 for VMware Cloud Foundation and Live Recovery subscriptions

Legislative Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority's Legislative Committee will receive updates on state and federal legislative matters, including a report on Governor Newsom's executive order to accelerate transit projects, the state budget agreement, and federal actions affecting the rail corridor. The committee will also approve minutes from its June 18, 2026 meeting. No votes on substantive policy are scheduled; the main reports are information items.

• Update on Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-7-26 to accelerate transit and passenger rail project delivery
• Overview of fiscal year 2026-27 State Budget Agreement transportation actions
• SB 1098 Final Report on improving the Los Angeles - San Diego - San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor
• Federal report on Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and rail corridor provisions
• Update on surface transportation reauthorization and local project selection authority

Finance and Administration Committee

The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation on the annual 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 from an economist at California State University, Fullerton. The committee will also consider several consent calendar items, including internal audit reports, investment and debt reports, grant reimbursement status, and approval of health insurance agreements for 2027.

• Presentation on 30-year taxable sales forecast for Measure M2 by CSU Fullerton economist
• Internal audit report on bus and Metrolink marketing and promotions (Report No. 26-511)
• Internal audit report on travel training services by Mobility Management Partners (Report No. 26-514)
• Investment and Debt Programs Report for June 2026
• Agreements for health insurance services for 2027, including amendments with Kaiser, Anthem, Delta Dental, Vision Service Plan, and Voya

Environmental Cleanup Allocation Committee

The Environmental Cleanup Allocation Committee will consider approving minutes and recommending $3,870,044 in Tier 1 Environmental Cleanup Program funding for eight projects. It will also consider recommending an exception to allow Huntington Beach to receive funding despite not being deemed eligible for Measure M2. Informational updates on scoring and meeting schedules are also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of February 12, 2026 meeting
• Recommend $3,870,044 for eight Tier 1 projects
• Recommend exception for Huntington Beach funding eligibility
• Tier 1 scoring updates
• Committee meeting schedule update

Transit Committee

The Orange County Transportation Authority Transit Committee meeting scheduled for August 13, 2026, has been cancelled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held on September 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in the Board Room at 550 South Main Street, Orange, California.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: September 10, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Technical Steering Committee

The Technical Steering Committee meeting scheduled for August 12, 2026, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026.

Board

The August 10, 2026 meeting of the Orange County Transportation Authority Board of Directors has been canceled. No items were decided or discussed.