Since the arrival of ZEMU (America’s first zero-emission multiple unit passenger train), it has been full steam ahead toward integration into the Metrolink fleet for the eastern end of the San Bernardino Line. Crews have been diligent in their effort to make this state-of-the-art, hydrogen fuel cell – battery hybrid vehicle ready for passenger service. […]
As the Inland Empire continues to grow, the need for efficient, integrated transportation solutions becomes increasingly vital. To help meet this need, SBCTA’s proposed ONT Connector project would build an underground shuttle system to transport people between the Cucamonga Metrolink Station and Ontario International Airport (ONT). But ONT Connector is not just about improving airport […]
On August 1, 2024, longtime California Transportation Commission (CTC) member Joseph Tavaglione passed away at the age of 101. Commissioner Tavaglione was the longest serving member in CTC history, serving more than 21 years from October 2002 to July 1, 2024. Mr. Tavaglione was appointed by Governor Gray Davis and reappointed by Governors Arnold Schwarzenegger, […]
SBCTA’s I-215/University Parkway Interchange Project is set to begin construction at the end of October 2024. To keep the campus community at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) well informed, SBCTA is working closely with the university to provide critical details about the project. This partnership will focus on sharing information about construction impacts and […]
On Wednesday, September 4, SBCTA provided an I-10/Cedar Avenue Interchange Project update to the Bloomington Municipal Advisory Council (MAC), representing County of San Bernardino Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr.’s Fifth District. Since there have been some challenges within the project related to bridge construction over the Union Pacific Railroad, the presentation included a schedule update on […]
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 Central Avenue over State Route 60 (SR 60) in the city of Chino was celebrated with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, Sept. 6th. Construction on the Central Avenue bridge over […]
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. While […]
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 very early hours of June 21, 2024, before sunrise, the revolutionary next generation of clean passenger rail vehicles arrived in San Bernardino County. Slated to begin service this fall between the cities of San Bernardino and Redlands, the arrival of North America’s first self-powered, zero-emission passenger train that will meet Federal Railroad Administration […]
The SBCTA Board of Directors discussed recent developments in their agreement with Brightline West on Wednesday, July 3—examining the conditions, restrictions and goals of the Local Rail Service Agreement (LRSA) between San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the privately operated rail service, Brightline West. During the meeting, board members of SBCTA received a status […]
