Transportation news in Orange County used to revolve mostly around what kind of car you were going to buy, and what could be done about the nightmare at The Orange Crush (now […]
Having it your way on the right-of-way
Hearing on new housing project is set
A public hearing on a proposed housing development with an “affordable density bonus” is set for Wednesday’s meeting of the Westminster City Council. The hearing is continued from the meeting of Sept. […]
405 Freeway will close Aug. 18 and 25
Interstate 405 – the San Diego Freeway – through Huntington Beach and Westminster is scheduled to fully close from approximately 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 18 and again on […]
McFadden bridge set to be demolished
The McFadden Avenue bridge over Interstate 405 (San Diego Freeway) in Huntington Beach and Westminster is scheduled to close to all vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians at 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 7, […]
Buses, not streetcar for Harbor Blvd.
By Jim Tortolano The onset of the OC Streetcar linking Santa Ana and Garden Grove inspired speculation that the route – with a western terminus on Harbor Boulevard – could lead to […]
OC Streetcar project is getting pricier
The OC Streetcar project planned to link Santa Ana and Garden Grove is still coming, but it will be a bit late arriving and a chunk more expensive. Last week the Orange […]
Master parks plan for Westminster OKd
A proposal to contract for a master plan for parks and recreation facilities was approved by the Westminster City Council on Wednesday night. The vote was 4-0 with Councilwoman Margie Rice absent. […]
As Mickey flirts with Garden Grove …
Forgive me while I daydream for a bit …. Disney, finally dissatisfied with Anaheim’s newfound resistance to being a company town, decides to aim the expansion of its expanding resort plans down […]
Construction bids sought for streetcar
The OC Streetcar project connecting Garden Grove to Santa Ana has taken another step toward becoming a reality. The Orange County Transportation Authority’s board of directors has approved inviting bids for construction […]
Bikeway, Kia relocation deals approved
By Jim Tortolano An agreement with the Orange County Transportation Authority for the creation of nearly 15 miles of new and improved bikeways and paths was approved on a 7-0 vote by […]
