Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center
Completed in 1985 as part of a state effort to establish and grow a commuter rail system in southern California, the Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center (SARTC) is located east of downtown on seven acres. At the time, it was one of the largest train stations built since the mid-20th century. In addition to space for rail and bus passengers, the building also houses conference and event space as well as the Santa Ana WORK Center which provides job and workforce development services. In the past decade, the city has followed in the footsteps of William Spurgeon, who originally worked to bring the railroads through Santa Ana, by thinking comprehensively about its future. City leaders envision a new 94 acre mixed-use district around the SARTC that will encourage the use of public transportation.
Santa Ana, Orange County
Photographer: Andrew Schmidt