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9 <br /> • Transit corridor studies. <br /> • Engineering and design for future transit facilities. <br /> • Environmental reviews and feasibility studies. <br /> • Long-range or systemwide transit planning efforts. <br /> Transit Infrastructure: <br /> Building or improving the physical infrastructure that supports transit service. <br /> Examples: <br /> • Bus stops and shelters. <br /> • Park-and-ride lots. <br /> • Transit stations or hubs. <br /> • Maintenance and operations facilities. <br /> • Sidewalks, lighting, and accessibility improvements near transit stops. <br /> Operations &Administration Categories <br /> (Day-to-day service and program management) <br /> Tax District Administration: <br /> Managing the voter-approved transit tax program and ensuring funds are collected, tracked, and distributed <br /> correctly. <br /> Examples: <br /> • Financial management and audits. <br /> • Processing reimbursements. <br /> • Compliance and reporting requirements. <br /> • Administrative oversight of transit tax funds. <br /> Transit Plan Administration: <br /> Managing and updating the transit plan that guides how transit tax funds are spent. <br /> Examples: <br /> • Updating the Orange County Transit Plan. <br /> • Public engagement and outreach related to transit planning. <br /> • Financial modeling and analysis <br /> • Coordinating with municipalities, MPOs, and transit agencies. <br /> Transit Operations:The cost of running buses and providing transit service. <br /> Examples: <br /> • Driver wages and benefits. <br /> • Fuel or electricity <br /> • Vehicle maintenance. <br /> • Daily route operations. <br /> • Service frequency and span of service. <br /> 6 <br />