Due to the loss of state funding and declining sales tax revenue, the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is forced to reduce bus service throughout the county starting March 14. According to OCTA, the changes were made after much public input and with a goal of preserving as much bus service as possible given the available reduced funds.

In Aliso Viejo, bus riders should be aware of a frequency reduction on route 89 and route restructuring on routes 70 and 90. No routes in the City will be eliminated.  
 
OCTA has developed tools to help bus riders navigate the changes in service throughout the county. To see the cities affected, visit http://http://www.octa.net/CITY_mar10.aspx.

Route-specific details including frequency reductions is available at http://www.octa.net/march2010impacts.aspx.

The City of Aliso Viejo, which incorporated July 1, 2001, encompasses roughly 7 square miles with nearly 48,000 residents.  The City's annual budget is approximately $30 million.  The City supports a thriving business community with companies such as Pacific Life Insurance Co.; United Parcel Service (UPS); Clarient; Valeant Pharmaceuticals; Q-Logic; Lennar Homes; Buy.Com; Fluor Daniel; Pepsi Bottling, Inc.; Shea Homes; the Renaissance ClubSport Hotel; and Bausch and Lomb.  
Aliso Viejo has 23 parks, vast open space and top-notch amenities including the Aliso Viejo Ranch and the City's new Conference Center and Aquatic Center. The City of Aliso Viejo welcomes you to "Experience It All."  

The City is also celebrating 2010 as the Year of the Youth. For more information, visit www.cityofalisoviejo.com.