San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA) flagship zero-emission, hydrogen and battery train, ZEMU, will begin running test trips along Metrolink’s 9-mile Arrow corridor that serves the eastern portion of the San Bernardino Line between the San Bernardino Downtown Station and Redlands University Station. Testing will occur in two phases. The first phase will include weekend […]
Virtual public hearing set for Nov. 13 at 6:00 p.m. The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is seeking public feedback on environmental documents for the proposed ONT Connector project that would build a subway-like connection between the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station and Ontario International Airport (ONT). The 4.2-mile undergound shuttle system would be located […]
Construction progress on the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railyard in the city of San Bernardino took a visibly giant step forward this week with the placement of two support beams measuring roughly 182 feet long. The beams, also called girders, are the longest precast girders made for a […]
The completion of a three-year construction project, jointly led by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the City of Chino, to widen and reduce congestion on Central Avenue over State Route 60 (SR 60) in the City of Chino will be celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6, at 1:00 […]
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA) new SB Express Lanes on Interstate 10 between the Los Angeles-San Bernardino County line and Etiwanda Avenue, just east of Interstate 15, are officially open. Ten miles of new express lanes give drivers more choices for how they want to reach their destinations when driving on Interstate 10. “I’m […]
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is being recognized for its innovation and commitment to providing a cleaner passenger rail option for county residents and communities throughout California. Leaders from the U.S. Congress, California State Transportation Agency, Federal Railroad Administration, Metrolink and Stadler US convened on Thursday at the San Bernardino Depot train station for […]
In the year ahead, San Bernardino County residents can expect continued investment in transportation projects throughout the county. Thanks to the voter-approved Measure I half-cent sales tax, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is expected to receive $251 million during the current fiscal year that runs July 1 through June 30. This revenue contributes […]
Construction of the new SB Express Lanes on I-10 is wrapping up, which means it’s time to start preparing for an improved commute! To help you navigate the new tolled lanes on I-10 between the Los Angeles-San Bernardino County Line and I-15, we launched a new website with everything you need to know about the […]
In June, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) hosted California State Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes on a tour of the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge for an up-close view of recent construction activity. Assemblymember Reyes has long advocated for addressing the aging structure. She helped secure $13 million in funding, recognizing the need for a […]
Each summer a subtle yet important transition takes place among the SBCTA board of directors. During the June board meeting, two board members are appointed by their peers to serve as president and vice president for the upcoming fiscal year from July 1 through June 30. The duties of board president include leading monthly board […]