Morongo Basin Transit Authority usually referred to as MBTA, is shedding its old skin and taking on a new, brighter and bolder identity as Basin Transit. The change in name and logo was motivated by the purchase of new buses and was guided by the system’s Board of Directors. Cheri Holsclaw was appointed as the […]
Due to a track rehabilitation maintenance project, Metrolink service between Los Angeles and San Bernardino on the San Bernardino Line will be suspended on Saturday, September 3, Sunday, September 4 and Monday, September 5. There will also be no service to or from the San Bernardino-Depot or the San Bernardino-Downtown Station along the Inland Empire-Orange […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA) Business 2 Business Expo will connect prime and subcontractors for future teaming opportunities, enhance awareness of local labor, and educate prospective bidders on contracting opportunities. Past events have resulted in lasting relationships to develop opportunities for big and small contractors alike. General registration is FREE and includes access […]
After hosting a successful Christmas Toy Drive in December, SBCTA, together with Time for Change Foundation and Valley College, teamed up to host a community BBQ that would be fun, but more importantly, add value to the community. The BBQ was held at Littlefield Park in San Bernardino where SBCTA staff provided BBQ, beverages, desserts, […]
Last month, SBCTA hosted a virtual public meeting for the Tunnel to Ontario International Airport Project. This project is exploring a subsurface transit connection between the Cucamonga Metrolink Station and Ontario International Airport. Proposed to be operated and maintained by Omnitrans, the project will feature a bi-directional system where passengers traveling to and from Ontario […]
If it’s June, then you know SBCTA is in the Aloha spirit. The SBCTA Board of Directors celebrated their “Hawaiian Shirt Day” again this year at their meeting on June 1st. The annual tradition sees Board members discard their typical business attire in favor of colorful tropical themed shirts and dresses. 2022 is the 11th […]
SBCTA submitted a request to San Bernardino County Congressional delegation members to support the North First Avenue Bridges over the Mojave River and Overflow replacement project in the City of Barstow. Congressman Jay Obernolte and Senator Alex Padilla submitted Community Project Funding requests on behalf of the project to be included in the Fiscal Year […]
The SBCTA Board of Directors approved the annual subsidy request from the Southern California Regional Rail Authority to support operations of the Metrolink commuter rail service. SBCTA approved a subsidy of $39.15 million to support Metrolink’s 2022-2023 budget of $441 million. The funds support operating expenses as well as assistance for rehabilitation and new capital […]
At their June meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors elected Town of Apple Valley Mayor Pro Tem Art Bishop to serve as Board President for the 2022-2023 year and San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Dawn Rowe to serve as Vice President. President-elect Bishop is the current Vice President of the SBCTA Board […]
The highly anticipated Redlands Passenger Rail Project/Arrow, which will bring state-of-the-art clean-air rail technology to one of the world’s busiest transportation corridors is scheduled to begin service later this year. Arrow initially will feature the low-emission diesel multiple units (DMUs), followed by North America’s first zero-emission hydrogen-powered trains (ZEMU). A few months ago, three low-emission […]
