Orange County Named "America's Best Transportation System" in 2005
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OCTA officials also credit Measure M, Orange County's half-cent sales tax for transportation that voters approved in 1990, for delivering the sweeping improvements that helped win the award.
"About 15 years ago, Orange County voters trusted OCTA to deliver an aggressive package of transportation improvements," OCTA Board Chairman Bill Campbell said. "Today, we benefit from Measure M everywhere we travel in Orange County with wider freeways, well-maintained streets, a growing commuter-rail service and a popular bus system. This national distinction recognizes the promise that we kept and validates the wisdom of Orange County taxpayers."
OCTA officials also believe the focus on providing superior service for transit, road and highway customers contributed to the organization's No. 1 ranking.
"Our bus and rail customers and our outstanding employees deserve credit for getting this honor," Leahy said. "We are planning thank-you events to let our customers know how much we appreciate them."
OCTA will join past recipients including New York City's MTA in 2001, Denver's Regional Transportation District in 2003 and San Francisco’s Bay Area Rapid Transit Authority in 2004.
