What We Are Doing

Caltrans District 12 is developing the Upper I-5 Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (CMCP) to improve how people travel through northern Orange County. This plan focuses on a 15-mile stretch of I-5, from Red Hill Avenue in Tustin to the Los Angeles County line, covering key cities including  Tustin, Santa Ana, Orange, Anaheim, Fullerton, and Buena Park. 

 

Why This Matters

I-5 is more than just a freeway—it’s the backbone of Orange County’s transportation network. Every day, thousands of residents, businesses, commuters, and visitors rely on this route to reach homes, jobs, schools, and entertainment. But with growing traffic and changing transportation needs, we must plan for the future.

The CMCP is a long-term strategy designed to make sugggestions to ease congestion, improve safety, and create better travel options for everyone—whether you drive, take the bus or train, bike, or walk. It also considers important factors like economic growth, environmental sustainability, and equity to ensure transportation improvements benefit every community.

 

 
 

Your Voice Matters!

Caltrans wants to hear from you! Your feedback will help us understand the needs of the people who use and live near this corridor. By taking this short survey, you’ll play a key role in shaping solutions that improve mobility, reduce delays, and enhance transportation options for everyone in Orange County.

Take the survey today and help us build a better I-5 for the future! Just click the blue "Continue" button at the bottom of this page or the "Provide Feedback (Survey)" tab at the top of this page. 

CMCP Development Timeline

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live
Public Engagement Portal Live (February)

 
  •  The public engagement portal will house the public-facing webpage for all information and data related to the I-5 CMCP.

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live
Public Outreach/Survey (February through April)

  •  A virtual survey will be disseminated across multiple platforms to collect feedback from stakeholders. This feedback will be utilized as valuable input in the drafting process of the CMCP.

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planned
Stakeholder Meeting (Mid-March)

  •  A virtual meeting with stakeholders including the cities, and other agencies along the route will occur in order to collect feedback in drafting the CMCP.

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planned
Final Plan (June)

  •  The I-5 CMCP is tentatively expected to be completed by the end of June.