Traffic could flow a little easier in the City of Big Bear Lake. SBCTA approved a cooperative agreement with the City of Big Bear Lake and the County of San Bernardino for the funding, design, right-of-way and construction of the Stanfield Cutoff Roundabout. In 2017, the SBCTA Board of Directors adopted the Mountain Area Transportation […]
The Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP) recognized SBCTA’s Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) project with the Innovative Use of Technology Award at their 8th Annual Red Tape to Red Carpet Awards. The IEEP awards recognize outstanding public agencies and officials that are helping residents and businesses throughout the Inland Empire grow and succeed. In 2018, SBCTA […]
At their November meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors committed to signing on to the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Safety Pledge. The pledge is a commitment to the general principle of promoting safety, particularly for cyclists and pedestrians and advancing connected communities. In 2015, SCAG launched their Go Human campaign to heighten awareness […]
Victor Valley Transit will offer free rides all day on Tuesday, November 3rd , to make it easier for riders to vote in this year’s Presidential Election. The promotion, entitled “You Have the Ride to Vote,” is geared to highlight the importance of voting and provide the opportunity to be able to get to a […]
Metrolink, Southern California’s regional train service, launched SoCal Explorer, a new loyalty program that rewards riders with points as well as exclusive offers and perks from local businesses and attractions throughout the Southern California region. The program makes it more affordable for people to make taking the train a part of their everyday lifestyle. The […]
Back in April of last year, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board of Directors (Board) approved a $225 million Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) loan with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) to fund the Interstate 10 (I-10) Corridor Contract 1 Project (Project). The loan closed with an interest rate […]
At their October 7th meeting, the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) Board of Directors approved the establishment of a new Equity Ad Hoc Committee. This comes after the SBCOG Board acted in September to direct County staff to collaborate with the County of San Bernardino on the implementation of the Equity Element Group under […]
The SBCTA Board approved a Construction Management Services contract for the Interstate 10 (I-10) Cedar Avenue Interchange Improvement Project. The $10.3 million contract was awarded to WSP USA, Inc. The I-10 Cedar Avenue Interchange is the highest priority in the Measure I 2010-2040 Freeway Interchange Program. The interchange, located in the community of Bloomington, is […]
SBCTA requires each transit agency to prepare a Short Range Transit Plan (SRTP). The SRTP is a multi-year operating and capital plan that provides information on the transit services provided, their performance, any needs and deficiencies, and a proposed plan for the operations and capital investments. It also provides important funding forecast information to ensure […]
The Board has adopted the Inland Empire Comprehensive Multimodal Corridor Plan (IE CMCP). The IE CMCP has multiple uses that will benefit local, regional, and state agencies as they deal with the balancing of infrastructure, livability, economic, and sustainability needs related to the transportation system. The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) was awarded a […]
