OCTA encourages commuters to Dump the Pump

The Orange County Transportation Authority will hold a public meeting Thursday to unveil short-term and long-term solutions to the rising gas prices.

The OCTA will also be kicking off a Dump the Pump week Monday to encourage commuters to ride public transit. Commit to dumping the pump at least one day a week and be entered to win a prize, including gift certificates, movie tickets or Metrolink tickets. Pledge at www.octa.net/dumpthepump.

To get ready for Dump the Pump week, OCTA directors will be taking public transportation to OCTA headquarters for the meeting, which will reveal a relief plan that includes the expansion of Metrolink and Bus Rapid Transit.

The meeting will be at 8:30 a.m. at 550 South Main Street, Orange.

— Jennifer Frehn