SBCTA will see a reorganization of some agency operations in the coming months. The Board of Directors approved a staff proposal at their December 4th meeting to create a new Director level position and department at SBCTA. The new Director of Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives will oversee some critical short and long-term projects that […]
The Inland Empire continues to be very active in the delivery of transportation infrastructure and innovation. This video that was shared at the California Transportation Commission meeting in Riverside on December 4th highlights the efforts of SBCTA, Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and Caltrans as we collectively identify, develop, and deliver transportation improvements throughout the […]
SBCTA’s Mission Statement had not been updated since 1996. Since that time, SBCTA’s role in the county has evolved with the renewal of Measure I until 2040, legislation creating SBCTA as a statutory entity, the start of express lane projects, new state and federal transportation programs and priorities, among various other changes. Due to our […]
Los Angeles – Metrolink riders traveling to Ontario International Airport (ONT) now have a new mobility option with sponsored Lyft rides from four Metrolink stations and Omnitrans transit centers thanks to a partnership with the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA). Alan Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) who also serves on […]
Well-connected and well-maintained sidewalks encourage healthy choices for both the people who use them and the communities they exist within. SBCTA is working with your city or town on how to plan and fund a better network of sidewalks. Want to learn more? Check out our video and stay tuned for the Comprehensive Pedestrian Sidewalk […]
Los Angeles – The laughter of children and a hearty “Ho, ho, ho,” will be heard aboard trains as Metrolink offers the Holiday Express Train for a family-friendly seasonal-themed experience on three Sundays in December. Metrolink’s Holiday Express Train is an interactive special train experience featuring carolers, holiday characters and a visit from Santa and […]
Stadler signed the first ever contract to supply a hydrogen-powered train, to run in the United States. SBCTA awarded the contract with an option to order four more vehicles in the future. The train of the FLIRT H2 type is planned for passenger service in 2024. A contract signing yesterday between Stadler U.S. and the […]
SBCTA has launched an updated version of the agency website, goSBCTA.com. The new site features cleaner, engaging, and more intuitive website navigation for the latest project updates, Board Meeting information, commuter options in San Bernardino County, transportation planning documents, spending forecasts, and more. Focusing on providing a positive user experience to the community of visitors […]
On October 29th, SBCTA hosted their 7th annual Business 2 Business (B2B) Expo at the Ontario Convention Center. The B2B Expo is an outreach opportunity for the contracting community of Southern California. The expo connects prime and subcontractors, enhances awareness of local labor, and educates prospective bidders on what makes for an effective proposal. This […]
San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) presented the San Bernardino Countywide Zero Emission Vehicle Readiness and Implementation Plan at this month’s Board of Directors meeting. The plan, funded through a grant awarded to SBCOG from the California Energy Commission (CEC), was based on Governor Brown’s Executive order to support benchmarks to bring 1.5 million zero […]
