[THE NEW 22 - OCTA Newsletter] October 2005

Signs of a New 22: Improving Your Commute
As we reach the halfway mark in the 800-day construction process, here’s a quick look at the tremendous progress that's been made in improving the SR-22. Click here to read more and see photos.

New 22 Innovation is Saving Time
OCTA is using a new, innovative construction method, called "Design-Build," to improve the Garden Grove Freeway (SR-22), saving almost three years from the original estimated construction completion date. Click here to read more.

Orange County Transportation Authority Named "America's Best Transportation System" in 2005
A national transportation organization declared that the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has the No. 1 transportation system in the United States.

The award from the American Public Transportation Association is astounding because OCTA's transportation system edged out areas such as New York City, Chicago, San Francisco and Portland. Click here to read more.

State Provides $123.7 Million to the New 22
The California Transportation Commission plans to provide $123.7 million for the Garden Grove Freeway (SR-22), one of the state’s largest freeway construction projects. Click here to read more.

Freeway Connector Closure and Construction Update
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Did you Know?
The number of cars traveling the Garden Grove Freeway (SR-22) daily - 200,000 commuters - is enough to fill the entire Arrowhead Pond parking lot - 36 times.