Public Access to OCTA Board and Committee Meetings The OCTA Board meets at the OCTA Headquarters (550 S. Main St., Orange), and meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 9:30 a.m. Committee meetings dates and times can be found on the Board and Committee Calendar. Any exceptions to the date, time, or location of the meeting are shown on the Agenda Page. Public comment opportunities and requests for ADA accommodation are outlined on each agenda, which is posted 72 hours prior to the meeting. Members of the public can access Board and Committee meetings and provide live public comment at https://octa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx. Members of the public that wish to receive language translation or interpretation (from their own translator or interpreter) during public meetings will have a designated space in the meeting room. A document rack is available at OCTA Headquarters for members of the public to post translated versions of agendas.
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Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways Call Box Program
overview
Overview
The Orange County Service Authority for Freeway and Expressways assists motorists whose vehicles have become disabled and mitigates traffic congestion through its Freeway Service Patrol, 511 Motorist Assistance and Traveler Information, and Freeway Call Box Program. With the broad adoption of cellular telephones and the availability of safer options, including 511 motorist assistance, call box usage has dropped to less than one service call per day. Given significant usage declines, increased maintenance costs, and the availability of safer options, staff recommends the Orange County Transportation Authority focus its efforts on 511 Motorist Assistance as the next generation assistance solution and discontinue the Call Box Program by the end of fiscal year 2026-27.
recommendation
Recommendation
Authorize staff to focus efforts on 511 Motorist Assistance and to discontinue the Call Box Program by June 30, 2027.