September 2018
OC Streetcar Project Awarded to Walsh Construction
SANTA ANA, CA - Walsh Construction has been selected to build Orange County's upcoming streetcar transit system, OC Streetcar, after being awarded the $220.5 million contract with the Orange County Transit Authority (OCTA).
The 4.1-mile OC Streetcar route will connect the communities of Santa Ana and Garden Grove by delivering 10 new transit stops for riders. The streetcar will eliminate the significant gaps in public transportation throughout the county, and officials predict that residents, visitors and local businesses will all benefit from increased access to alternate transportation options.
鈥淥CTA, in partnership with Santa Ana and Garden Grove, have been planning the OC Streetcar for years and today is a great day as we look forward now to starting construction on an exciting new transportation option in the heart of the county,鈥� said OCTA Director and Santa Ana Mayor Miguel Pulido.
Construction is set to begin in late 2018 with testing and operations beginning in 2021.