As one of the fastest-growing cities in one of the fastest-growing population centers in the U.S., Ontario sees access and mobility as a key to its future. With the help of Measure I, the city is securing that future with a variety of major street projects and freeway interchange improvements that will benefit not just […]
Traffic switches are when one or more lanes of traffic are moved into a different configuration to create space for construction activities. They are a vital element in the progression and safety of a construction project and they create a safe work location for crews to remove and rebuild portions of existing overpasses. There are […]
Ask Juanda Daniel about the work culture at SBCTA – particularly as it relates to women – and she’ll tell you it starts at the top. “The executive director (Dr. Raymond Wolfe) has been very intentional in appointing women to executive positions. They play a visible and vital part of the important work we do,” […]
As part of the I-10 Express Lanes Project, crews are replacing, widening and improving 18 bridges within a 10-mile stretch of the I-10 Freeway. But no two bridges are alike, and each requires precision, planning and synchronization of crews and materials. In January, crews completed the placement of 14 precast concrete girders above the eastbound […]
The Victor Valley could see the future coming, and with the help of Measure I, has invested millions of dollars in roadway and mobility improvements to accommodate a doubling of its population over the past 15 years. Today, more than 575,000 call the Victorville-Hesperia-Apple Valley metro area home, with another 100,000-plus on their way in […]
SBCTA Director of Project Delivery and Toll Operations, Paula Beauchamp, will be retiring on March 1st after more than 13 years with the agency. Paula served nearly 10 years with Caltrans District 8 before moving to the private sector and then joining SBCTA as a consultant in 2008. She not only has made a significant […]
The Barton Road Interchange Project is one for the books – an engineering masterpiece that, since its completion last year, has significantly improved circulation along one of the busier stretches of the 215 Freeway, reduced congestion on local roads, and created an efficient, safe means for motorists entering or exiting the freeway at Grand Terrace. […]
With the holiday season behind us and a bright, new year ahead, SBCTA is here with a reminder to slow down, minimize your distractions and be aware of changing road conditions on local streets and freeways. SBCTA and its local partners are working on improving your commute through several active construction projects in the county, […]
Another major milestone was realized on Thursday, December 2nd, as the first Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU), slated for service on the Arrow corridor between San Bernardino and Redlands, was delivered to the Arrow Maintenance Facility in San Bernardino. This new train is the first of three that will serve as the initial fleet for the […]
The $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure bill, signed today by President Biden, is great news for communities and counties such as ours as we address current needs while investing in innovative mobility options for the future. The bill includes $550 billion in new spending, allowing San Bernardino County to compete for funds that weren’t previously available. […]