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OCTA in the News for Sept. 17, 2013

1. Our Towns: Bridge Reopened

O.C. Register


Bridge reopened: The Seal Beach Boulevard bridge over I-405 reopened at 2 p.m. Sunday, according to a statement from the West County Connectors Project, about 3 hours after it was scheduled to. Fifty workers poured 5,000 yards of concrete to construct the bridge. Information: octa.net  /SealBeachBridge.

2. Tourism In San Juan Capistrano Up For Some, Not For Others
San Juan Capistrano Patch


While construction at the Ortega Highway bridge over the I-5 Freeway may be putting the squeeze on vehicular traffic, human traffic along downtown streets seemed anecdotally packed on the weekends this summer. “The summer was great!” said Christina Haakenson, spokeswoman for Mission San Juan Capistrano. “Concerts and camp programs sold-out again, the opening of our new gate house and new Mission store exceeded expectations.

3. Try Other Travel Options During Rideshare Week And You Could Win A Prize

New Santa Ana

Commuters will have a chance to learn about the benefits of using alternate modes of transportation during national Rideshare Week, which runs from Oct. 7 through Oct. 11, 2013. Rideshare Week is an annual event that focuses on environmentally friendly transportation options, which include buses, trains, carpools, vanpools, bikes and more.