Improved Cycling Infrastructure in the OC

On 8/13/12 the OCTA issued a press release approving money to improve bike connections throughout the county. Yay!  By our calculation, with matching funds, the amount comes in just under $12.5 million.

23 projects were approved ranging from signage, to serious infrastructure improvements. Here’s a quote from the press release:

“Bicycles are an ideal way to get around Orange County and OCTA believes strongly in improving this mode of transportation,” said OCTA Chairman Paul Glaab, also the mayor of Laguna Niguel. “This is a collaborative effort with cities throughout Orange County and we look forward to providing a better ride for all cyclists.”

We will have more on the details as they become available but here’s a sneak:

  1. Anaheim -Multi-Class Facility – Bikeway
  2. Brea – Class 1 Facility – The Tracks
  3. Costa Mesa – Outreach / Education
  4. Costa Mesa – Bike Racks
  5. Costa Mesa – Class 1 Facility – Fairview Park
  6. Costa Mesa – Safety Improvement – Placentia Ave.
  7. County of Orange – Class 1 Facility – Coyote Creek
  8. County of Orange – Class 1 Bridge – Antonio Pkway
  9. Huntington Beach – Bike Racks and Parking
  10. Irvine – Safety Improvement – Peter’s Cyn
  11. Irvine – Safety Improvement – Freeway Trail
  12. La Habra – Pre-construction – UP Bikeway
  13. Newport Beach – Class2 Facility – SJ Hills
  14. Newport Beach – Class2 Facility – Spy Glass
  15. Newport Beach – Class2 Facility – Eastbluff
  16. Newport Beach – Class2 Facility – Jamboree
  17. San Clemente – Class1 Facility – bike trail (dirt)
  18. San Clemente – PaCoast signs / parking
  19. Santa Ana – Class 2 Facility – 1st Street
  20. Santa Ana – Class 2 Facility – Chestnut Avenue
  21. Santa Ana – Safety – Maple Bike Trail
  22. Santa Ana – Class 2 Facility – Newhope Street
  23. Seal Beach – Class 2 Facility – Westminster Avenue

Will these projects be completed in time for next spring? Stay tuned to find out!