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Flower Street Bikeway

Flower Street bikeway and street rehabilitation begins

Posted on December 15, 2021

In 2015, the City of Santa Ana’s Safe Mobility Santa Ana (SMSA) program identified Flower Street from Civic Center Drive to Warner Avenue as one of the corridors with safety enhancement needs. SMSA program proposed the installation of bicycle lanes along with the traffic signal upgrades to a protected left turn phasing at the intersections...
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Santa Ana Public Works responds to over 340 service calls after windstorm

Posted on November 29, 2021

During Thanksgiving week, Santa Ana experienced Santa Ana Winds with speeds in the range of 25 to 35 mph and with gusts exceeding 60 mph. The City’s Public Works Maintenance Services Division Team received over 340 calls for tree services, including 25 fallen trees, over 80 tree limbs down, and tree brush citywide. The Public Works Agency...
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Public Works Agency receives $5 million grant to reduce flooding downtown

Posted on October 28, 2021

The City of Santa Ana Public Works Agency (PWA) will be working to reduce flooding after receiving a $5 million grant to upgrade and reconstruct storm drain lines in Downtown Santa Ana and construct an underground storm water infiltration system. Not only will this Downtown Flood Reduction and Storm Water Infiltration project help reduce flooding...
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Neighborhood Block winners transform Santa Ana into a more beautiful place!

Posted on October 25, 2021

The City of Santa Ana Public Works recognized winners of its 2021 Neighborhood Block Transformation Contest on Saturday, October 23, 2021 during three separate ceremonies. The contest is designed to engage the community in transforming Santa Ana into a more beautiful place to live, work and play. Public Works Executive Director Nabil Saba attended each...
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City Council approves trash collection agreement that establishes Clean City Initiative

Posted on August 18, 2021

Republic Services will provide far more than trash, recycling pickup under the deal The Santa Ana City Council on Tuesday approved a new trash and recycling pickup agreement that goes beyond the trash container by adding new services to clean up public spaces citywide and that takes a more environmentally friendly approach. The City Council...
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Sidewalk Repairs Underway

Posted on August 13, 2021

As a part of the 2021-2022 budget, the Santa Ana City Council voted to add $1 million for sidewalk repairs. Maintaining our sidewalks is essential to pedestrian flow and safety, and we wanted to share a little of the progress our wonderful Public Works Agency has been making. Is there a sidewalk near you that...
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Metrolink Night Work on Aug. 23-27

Posted on August 13, 2021

Starting Monday, Aug. 23, through Friday, Aug. 27, Metrolink will be performing maintenance work on the railroad track system in Santa Ana between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Even within Quiet Zones, this work could lead to: Possible Train Horns Noise Light from maintenance vehicles or activities   No delays at the railroad crossings or...
Public Works

Road Closure on North Bristol Street through Aug. 19

Posted on August 13, 2021

OC Streetcar crews will be working at the southeast corner of the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for road grading. To accommodate this work, the far right northbound lane on Bristol Street from 3rd Street to Santa Ana Boulevard is closed through Aug. 19. Right turns in and out of 3rd Street can...
New Bus Bench

New Bus Benches Display Santa Ana Design

Posted on July 30, 2021

The City’s Public Works Agency staff is pleased to announce that the latest round of bus stop furniture replacement began in May. The City has developed a new Santa Ana design for the 134 pairs of one bench and one trash container. Installation is prioritized for stops with no furniture or missing furniture components. The...
Youth Clean Up

Youth Group Cleans Up Bristol Street

Posted on July 30, 2021

The City’s Public Works Agency team supported a church youth group cleanup last month to fulfill a volunteer community activity for their youth conference. About 50 youths ages 14-18 and eight adults cleaned up the Bristol Street corridor from Edinger Avenue to McFadden Avenue. The Public Works Maintenance Services Department provided the trash bags and...
Bristol Bike Update

Protected Bike Lanes Shift into High Gear

Posted on July 30, 2021

Since February 2021, the City has been constructing protected bike lanes and bus islands on Bristol Street between Edinger Avenue and 1st Street. The original scope of the project is complete, but thanks to our efficient work, we are able to expand the scope and deliver additional improvements within the project limit. With the additional work,...
Quality Report Water

Water Quality Report Now Available

Posted on July 30, 2021

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs  Santa Ana residents about where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. The 2020 CCR Water Quality Report details the quality of Santa Ana’s water and confirms that the City continues to maintain the highest standards, surpassing all state and...
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City of Santa Ana releases 2020 Water Quality Report

Posted on July 30, 2021

The Consumer Confidence Report (CCR) is an annual water quality report that informs you where your drinking water comes from and what’s in it. To review the details of the report, visit http://santaanaccr.org/. The City of Santa Ana has released its 2020 Water Quality Report, also known as the annual Consumer Confidence Report (CCR). The report...
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Intersection Closure at Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street

Posted on July 16, 2021

OC Streetcar crews will be working during the day and night at the Santa Ana Boulevard and Bristol Street intersection for track construction. To accommodate this work, a full closure of the intersection will be in effect 24 hours a day beginning as early as Monday, July 19, at 7 a.m., through Monday, July 26,...
Mosquito Prevention

Citywide Mosquito Prevention Campaign

Posted on July 16, 2021

This summer is anticipated to be another heavy mosquito season. The City is partnering once again with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District to educate the Santa Ana community on mosquito prevention. OC Vector Control provided 200 mosquito prevention magnet signs with the City’s logo, which have been placed on our Public Works...
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Water Resources Division Wins Sustainable Infrastructure Award

Posted on July 16, 2021

The City of Santa Ana won the Smart Cities North American Sustainable Infrastructure award for our Advanced Water Metering Infrastructure project. This “Smart Water Meter” project is a cutting-edge meter technology that will be installed for all Santa Ana customers over the next three years. The meters will wirelessly send usage information to the utility...
Public Works Solid Waste Contract Info Session

Trash Service Contract Public Outreach

Posted on July 16, 2021

As the City Council prepares to approve a new waste contract for the City next month, the public has several opportunities to learn more. Nabil Saba, Executive Director of the Public Works Agency, will provide a special presentation on the four proposals that are on the table for the City’s trash contract, followed by a...
Richland Closure

Road Closure: Richland St. at Main St. through July 16

Posted on July 2, 2021

Richland Street at South Main Street is closed on the west side through Friday, July 16, for street intersection improvements. Northbound and southbound lanes continue to be open on Main Street and access to Richland Street can be made from Highland Street or Bishop Street. Please use alternate routes and plan for possible delays.  We...
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Public Works Agency Responds to Over 250 Service Calls After Windstorm

Posted on November 6, 2020

On Monday, Oct. 26, 2020, the city experienced strong Santa Ana winds with speeds in the range of 25 to 35 mph and with gusts exceeding 50 mph. The City’s Public Works Agency - Maintenance Services Division team was prepared and quickly responded to over 250 service calls from the public for fallen trees, tree limbs...
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