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TOLL ROADS WELCOME NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Brenda Shott named chief financial officer after decade with Agencies
IRVINE, Calif. (November 17, 2008) – The Transportation Corridor Agencies today announced the appointment of Brenda Shott to the position of chief financial officer. Shott will be responsible for establishing, maintaining and monitoring TCA fiscal activities and long-term financial planning. She also will be charged with the oversight of the Agencies’ finance, accounting, treasury, information technology and human resources administrative functions. [more]
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TCA MOVES NOVEMBER BOARD MEETINGS BACK ONE DAY
IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 23, 2008) –The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) have moved the November board meetings for the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency and the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agency from Thursday, Nov. 13, to Friday, Nov. 14. [more]
LA TIMES CORRECTS INACCURATE ARTICLE ABOUT TCA
IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 22, 2008) – Last Friday, Oct. 17, 2008, the Los Angeles Times ran an article stating that the TCA is seeking a “federal bailout.” This article is not only false, it is irresponsible and deceptive. We have asked the editors to retract the headline and story. [more]
WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM TO
BEGIN FOR 241 TOLL ROAD EXTENSION
IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 14, 2008) – The Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agency
(TCA) will commence water quality monitoring this month at creeks crossed by the
planned 241 Toll Road extension. [more]
CAPACITY TO BE ADDED TO 73 AND 241 TOLL ROADS
Two groundbreaking events kick off construction of additional lanes
IRVINE, Calif. (Oct. 8, 2008) – Progress continues on Orange County toll roads, as the Transportation Corridor Agencies today celebrated two groundbreaking events to begin work on additional lanes on the 73 and 241 Toll Roads. [more]
SUPPORTERS MAKE CASE FOR 241 COMPLETION; FACTS AND ANALYSIS TRUMP MYTHS AT COMMERCE HEARING
The Big Truth: 40-Foot Aerial Display Shows Road Half-Mile from the Beach;
Sensitively Planned to Protect Beach, Surf, Watershed,
Campground, Homes and Wildlife Habitats
DEL MAR, Calif. (September 22, 2008) – Supporters and outside experts will present a steady stream of facts today providing detailed evidence that the proposed route for the completion of State Route 241 to connect with Interstate 5 south of San Clemente is safe for the environment, watershed, wildlife, campers, surfing and the beaches. [more]
POLLS SHOW BOTH ORANGE COUNTY AND SAN DIEGO RESIDENTS SUPPORT COMPLETION OF 241 TOLL ROAD BY 2-1 MARGINS
78% in South Orange County say I-5 traffic gets worse every year
69% in San Diego say I-5 traffic makes them “stressful” or “nervous”
IRVINE, Calif. (September 19, 2008) – Two polls, one of 1,020 registered voters in Northern San Diego County and one of 757 registered voters in South Orange County, showed that a strong majority of the people living in communities closest to the project support an alternate route to the I-5 freeway in Orange County for congestion relief. [more]
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, GOVERNMENT DATA SHOW INCREASING CONGESTION ON I-5 COSTS $174 MILLION ANNUALLY
Completing the 241 Toll Road Will Reduce Daily Delays, Stress and Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Save Time and Gas
IRVINE, Calif. (Sept. 16, 2008) – Commuters currently waste up to $174 million annually in lost time and increased fuel costs because of growing congestion on Interstate 5. Completing the 241 Toll Road will reduce congestion on Interstate 5 and arterial roads in South Orange County, resulting in improved productivity, better gasoline mileage and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, based on statistical models and reports from independent research and government agencies. [more]
THIRD INDEPENDENT EXPERT CONCLUDES 241 COMPLETION HAS NO IMPACT ON SURF
Cobbles crucial to surf move downstream during major storm events: Fine sediment has no impact on cobble transport
IRVINE, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2008) – A third independent review of 241 Toll Road studies concludes that claims that there will be potential adverse impacts to the Trestles surf break are not valid. [more]
SIX TOLL ATTENDANTS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING CUSTOMER SERVICE
Toll Attendants Recognized for exceptional efforts on Orange County’s Toll Roads
IRVINE, Calif. (Sept. 11, 2008) – A group of toll attendants were selected and honored today for their dedication and commitment to ensuring a safe and pleasant experience for cash-paying customers who use Orange County’s toll roads. [more]
PEER REVIEW VALIDATES QUALITY OF RUNOFF MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR 241, PROTECTION OF WATERSHED
Independent Analysis Says Plan Incorporates Best Design Practices,Will Provide “High Degree” of Water Quality Protection
IRVINE, Calif. (September 3, 2008) – The final runoff management plan for the completion of State Route 241 to connect with Interstate 5 south of San Clemente is an effective system that will ensure that there will be limited change in the flow of sediment after the toll road is built, according to an independent peer review of documents related to the plan which was released today by the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA). [more]
TCA WELCOMES PUBLIC HEARING ON 241 COMPLETION PROJECT
Coastal Zone Management Act hearing rescheduled to September 22
The Transportation Corridor Agencies is pleased a date has been set and anxiously awaits this hearing, which offers the opportunity to correct a process that has been packed with distortion and misinformation. [more]
RESPONSE TO MAILER SHOWS STRONG SUPPORT FOR 241 TOLL ROAD
Comment cards returned to the Transportation Corridor Agencies are 15-to-1 in favor of the 241 completion.
IRVINE, Calif. (August 20, 2008) – A strong majority of South Orange County residents who received a recent Transportation Corridor Agencies mailer about the final segment of the 241 Toll Road favor the roadway project. Of 68,000 cards mailed, 1,542 were returned expressing support for the project and 168 indicated opposition. [more]
INDEPENDENT PEER REVIEW AFFIRMS: 241 TOLL ROAD WILL NOT ALTER SURF
A review of documentation related to the project concludes completion of the 241 will not threaten beach or surf
IRVINE, Calif. (July 29, 2008) – An independent peer review of reports concerning the 241 Toll Road and surfing conditions in the vicinity of San Mateo Creek has concluded that the project will have no impact on surfing or wave formation. [more]
STATE, FEDERAL AGENCIES SAY STATE ROUTE 241 SAFE FOR WILDLIFE, HABITATS, SURF
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, State Fish and Game, Surf Experts Validate Sensitive Route to Connect with I-5, De-Bunk False and Exaggerated Claims of the Opponents
IRVINE, Calif. (July 17, 2008) – The proposed route for the extension of State Route 241 to connect with the east side of Interstate 5 south of San Clemente is safe for the environment, watershed, wildlife, campers, surfing and the beaches, according to a series of independent reports from federal and state agencies and respected experts released by the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA). [more]
TCA ADOPTS NEW TRANSPONDERS WITH REPLACEABLE BATTERIES
Replaceable battery FasTrak transponders will save money and reduce waste.
IRVINE, Calif. (July 15, 2008) – The Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) announced the Agencies will begin issuing FasTrak transponders with replaceable batteries instead a model with non-replaceable batteries. [more]
TOLL ROADS WELCOME NEW CHIEF ENGINEER
Sam Elters oversaw construction and improvements to Arizona state highway system.
IRVINE, Calif. (July 8, 2008) – Sam Elters has joined the Transportation Corridor Agencies as the toll road agencies’ new chief engineer. Elters previously served as the State Engineer for the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT), where he was responsible for all construction and improvements on the state highway system. [more]
TCA PALEONTOLOGY PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTED AT GIRL SCOUT DAY CAMP
Paleontologist discusses fossils and artifacts discovered during construction of Orange County Toll Roads
IRVINE, Calif. (July 1, 2008) – Paleontologist Lloyd Sample discussed fossils and artifacts recovered during construction of the 73 and 241 Toll Roads today at Laguna Niguel Regional Park. [more]
SAN JOAQUIN HILLS BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES FY2009 BUDGET
Board votes to implement 25 cent toll increases at toll plaza and some ramps.
IRVINE, Calif. (June 26, 2008) – The Board of the San Joaquin Hills Transportation Corridor Agencies today approved a Fiscal Year 2009 budget totaling $139.5 million, of which 80%, or $112 million, will be used for debt service and debt expenses on the Agency’s bonds. [more]
TRAFFIC SERIES UNDERSCORES NEED FOR COMPLETION OF 241 TOLL ROAD
Poor planning, underfunding and increased cargo strain Southern California highways. The 241 Toll Road is part of the solution.
IRVINE, Calif. (June 19, 2008) – A recent four-part series in the Los Angeles Times explored the causes and impacts of Los Angeles and Orange Counties’ crushing traffic congestion. The series found that even when other options are available, the majority of commuters simply prefer the convenience of driving. [more]
TOLL ROAD AGENCY DISPUTES LT. GOV. GARAMENDI’S CHARACTERIZATIONS
Agency corrects major errors in lieutenant governor’s public letter
IRVINE, Calif. (June 16, 2008) – Transportation Corridor Agencies CEO Tom Margro today sent a sharply worded letter to Lt. Gov. John Garamendi regarding his observations about how the Transportation Corridor Agencies (TCA) has conducted the planning process for the completion of the 241 Toll Road. [more]
FOOTHILL/EASTERN BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES FY2009 BUDGET
San Joaquin Board requests additional analysis of toll rates.
IRVINE, Calif. (June 12, 2008) – The Board of the Foothill/Eastern Transportation Corridor Agencies today approved a Fiscal Year 2009 budget totaling $284.9 million, of which 55.8%, or $159.1 million, will be used for debt service and debt expenses on the Agency’s bonds. [more]
LOCAL MEMBERS OF CONGRESS REQUEST SUPPORT FOR 241 TOLL ROAD
Eight Southern California members send letter to the U.S. Secretary of Commerce to request override of Coastal Commission vote.
IRVINE, Calif. (June 3, 2008) – Eight Members of Congress who represent the communities most affected by the proposed route for the completion of the 241 Toll Road strongly endorsed the project in a recent letter to U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez. [more]
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