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ORANGE COUNTY <br /> SHORT RANGE TRANSIT PLAN <br /> respondents favored midday weekday service the most, followed all services, including missed trips and lack of clear information, <br /> by Saturday service, while polling board respondents were most and there was strong support for proposals focused on improving <br /> interested in peak commute service and expanded morning and reliability and communication. Feedback on how to communicate <br /> evening hours. changes was also incorporated into the implementation steps for <br /> Participants desired improvements to transit services, including project proposals. <br /> reliability, frequency, extended coverage, on-demand options, Figure 4: Pop-Up Event at Seymour Senior Center <br /> and accessible information such as real-time tracking apps. ? I 1 = ��__ <br /> Additionally, they emphasized the importance of improving <br /> access to public transit through facilities like park and ride <br /> facilities, bike lanes, and pedestrian infrastructure. ICI! <br /> PHASE 2 Nit <br /> The second round of public engagement took place from August _ <br /> 19 to September 12, 2024, to gather feedback on the proposed <br /> strategies and implementation timeline, as well as continue to <br /> educate residents about Orange County's transportation options. <br /> The project team held a series of seven pop-up events at <br /> community centers, senior centers, shopping locations, and local <br /> events across the service area. A short survey and informational I <br /> flier were distributed both online and in print form in English, <br /> Spanish, and Mandarin to Orange County stakeholders and 14 I ' <br /> community centers, libraries, and apartments. 133 people <br /> completed the survey online or in person, and over 125 people <br /> participated in conversations with project staff at pop-up events <br /> and presentations. <br /> Overall, engagement participants were supportive of the <br /> proposed changes and improvements in the SRTP. Beyond the <br /> specific proposals, reliability continues to be a major concern for <br /> Nelson\Nygaard Consulting Associates <br />