OCTA’s balanced $1.74 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year keeps essential transportation improvements moving forward while responsibly planning for a balanced and sustainable transportation future for Orange County.
The approved budget makes significant investments in public transit – totaling approximately half of the overall budget – and makes improvements to Orange County’s freeways and streets to keep the county moving safely and efficiently. The budget accounts for focusing on coastal rail resiliency and will continue to fulfill the promises of Measure M, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements.
Overall, the fiscal year 2025-26 budget is approximately a $20 million decrease compared to the previous year’s budget, reflecting OCTA’s commitment to fiscally conservative and prudent planning.
“I’m pleased to see OCTA move forward with a balanced budget that reflects both fiscal responsibility and a strong commitment to improving how Orange County moves,” said OCTA Chair Doug Chaffee, also the county’s Fourth District Supervisor. “Thanks to the diligent work of our Board and staff, we are continuing to invest in vital transit, street and freeway improvements that enhance mobility and quality of life for everyone who lives, works, and visits Orange County.”
The FY 2025-26 budget encompasses all services, projects and programs that are approved by the OCTA Board and administered by the agency.