SANTA ANA, Calif. — Orange County’s long-awaited streetcar system will begin testing this summer, and service is expected to start next spring.
According to the Orange County Transportation Authority, eight streetcars will be delivered as part of the first modern OC Streetcar system.
“The arrival of the first OC Streetcar vehicle is an exciting moment for Orange County and a clear sign of the strong progress we’re making toward getting the system running,” said OCTA Chair Doug Chaffee, also the county’s Fourth District Supervisor, in a news release. “We’re looking forward to beginning testing and ultimately launching a safe, reliable transit option that will better connect people to where they live, work and spend time.”…