Damon Blythe

The Board of Directors recognized three employees of the month for February, including a coach operator, a maintenance employee, and an administrative employee, citing achievements in safety, cost-saving repairs, and payroll system transition leadership, respectively. The Board also received an update on Project V, the Measure M Program, which funds local shuttles, trolleys, and on-demand transit services across Orange County. The update highlighted service statistics from April through September 2025, including over 570,000 passengers carried and 430,000 miles traveled, noting that these services complement regional transit while addressing specific local needs.

The document outlines the schedule for Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) board and committee meetings for the year, noting recurring meetings such as the OCTA, OCTD, OCLTA, and OCSAFE regular Board meeting. Specific recurring meeting times are indicated for the regular Board meeting (9:30 a.m.), EXEC RTP SR-91 (9:30 a.m.), F & A (10:30 a.m.), and L & C (9:30 a.m.). The document also lists recognized Holidays Transit dates.

The Orange County Transportation Authority Board recognized three outstanding employees as the 2025 Employees of the Year, highlighting achievements in coaching, facility maintenance resulting in significant cost savings, and leadership in employee wellness programs. The Board received an update on the I-5 Improvement Project between I-405 and SR-55, which recently commenced construction to add lanes, improve traffic flow, and enhance safety along the 9-mile stretch, with completion anticipated in 2030. The Board was also updated on the agency's efforts to improve walking and biking safety across Orange County, including advancing the E-bike Safety Action Plan, completing walk audits through Next STEP, progressing the OC Connect off-street path design phase, and planning for the development of an updated countywide active transportation plan via Move OC.

This document outlines the 2026 Board and CEO Initiatives for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA). The plan serves as a roadmap to deliver a balanced, sustainable, and equitable transportation system while strengthening organizational resiliency and fostering excellence and collaboration. Key priorities include providing a balanced, sustainable, and equitable public transportation system; enhancing organizational strength through financial stewardship and environmental leadership; and sustaining a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusion. The objective is to ensure OCTA meets current transportation needs and prepares for future challenges, remaining fiscally responsible, environmentally conscious, and responsive to the community.

The meeting included the recognition of three January Employees of the Month: Sigifredo Arredondo Sanchez for 12 years of safe driving, Javier Oseguera for his role in implementing a new asset management system, and Jacqueline Moon for supporting the launch of the new Wave fare payment system. The Board and CEO also unveiled the 2026 Board and CEO Strategic Initiatives and Action Plan, which focuses on three key priorities: providing a balanced, sustainable, and equitable public transportation system; enhancing organizational strength through financial stewardship and environmental leadership; and sustaining a culture of excellence, collaboration, and inclusion. The accompanying action plan identifies 104 project and program milestones to be delivered in 2026.