07/28/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/28/2021 14:49
Mid-year report shows OCTA continues to deliver on promises made to Orange County voters through Measure M
ORANGE - The Orange County Transportation Authority is continuing to keep its promises to deliver a balanced and sustainable transportation network for Orange County, pushing through ongoing challenges of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
That success is demonstrated by the results of a mid-year report presented recently to OCTA directors on the status of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer Initiatives and Action Plan.
The report shows that between Jan. 1 and June 30 of this year, 30 of the 32 milestones planned for completion by mid-year have been completed, and another 64 milestones are scheduled for completion during the second half of the calendar year - some of which have been completed early.
'I'm proud of the resiliency OCTA has shown through the challenges of the pandemic to continue delivering on its promises to Orange County taxpayers,' said OCTA Chairman Andrew Do, also the county's First District Supervisor. 'Measuring that work through these milestones demonstrates the ongoing high-quality work by staff and directors to keep Orange County moving toward a better transportation future.'
The milestones achieved have included advancing projects promised to voters through Measure M, the Orange County's half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, also know as OC Go. Among them are important freeway improvements on the I-405 and I-5, continuing to build the OC Streetcar, funding street improvements and enhancing the OC Bus system.
Each January, the OCTA board and CEO work together to prioritize goals for the year and develop a measurable action plan to ensure progress toward those goals.
'It's important that we set and assess these milestones to ensure that we remain on track and accountable for enhancing and improving our county's transportation system,' said OCTA CEO Darrell E. Johnson. 'Thanks to the diligent work of our employees and contractors, all under the guidance of our Board of Directors, we continue to keep safety as the priority while making strong progress.'
This year's highlights so far for each initiative have included:
Financial Stewardship, Sustainability, and Resilience
Reliable, Accessible, and Balanced Transportation Choices
Organizational Excellence and Collaboration
The OCTA board will review additional milestones in the fall. For more information, visit www.octa.net.