OCTA Upgrades Website to Help Riders Navigate Transit
OCTA launches updated website sitemap to help riders find bus schedules and fare details
OCTA Adds Website Navigation Tools for Riders
Orange County Transportation Authority riders can now use an updated website navigation map to find bus schedules, fare details, and service information more easily. The transit agency published the enhanced sitemap in late October, though officials didn't provide details about what specific improvements were made to the navigation structure. The update aims to help riders access transit information more efficiently, according to the agency.
Background on Digital Access
Transit agencies increasingly focus on digital accessibility as more riders rely on online resources for trip planning and service updates. Federal ADA Title II guidelines encourage public transit systems to maintain user-friendly websites that serve all community members. OCTA's sitemap provides an organized directory of the agency's web pages, officials said. Specific data on how many riders use the website monthly wasn't available, though transit agencies typically see significant online traffic for schedule and fare information.
Navigation Structure Details
The sitemap organizes OCTA's web content into categories covering routes, schedules, fares, and agency information, transit officials said. Officials didn't specify how many pages are included in the navigation map or what technical improvements were made to the site's structure. The agency hasn't released information about whether the update involved redesigning other website features beyond the sitemap itself. Transit agencies typically update website navigation tools periodically to reflect new services and improve user experience.
Implementation Timeline
OCTA made the updated sitemap available on its website in October 2025, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't announce whether additional website improvements are planned or provide a timeline for future digital enhancements. The agency hasn't said whether rider feedback influenced the navigation updates.
Rider Access to Information
Riders seeking bus schedules, fare information, and service details can use the updated navigation tool on OCTA's website. Officials said the sitemap helps users locate specific information more quickly, though they didn't provide details about what other digital tools might be added in the future. Moovit provides real-time updates and trip planning for OCTA routes throughout Orange County.
