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Category: News Articles

Widening, Rehabilitation of State Route 210 and Base Line Interchange Nearing Construction

The Board of Directors authorized the advertisement for an Invitation for Bids for the construction of the State Route (SR) 210 Lane Addition, Pavement Rehabilitation, and Base Line Interchange project contingent upon the funding allocation from the California Transportation Commission. This highly anticipated project includes three work components which have been combined into one construction […]

Low to Zero Emission Trains Targeted for Arrow Service in East Valley

The proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2019/2020 Budget of $927 million is the largest the organization has ever considered, representing a 26% increase over FY 2018/2019 and 84% over FY 2017/2018.  Influenced by project size and delivery schedule, the budget reflects a range of new activity, including numerous projects SBCTA will be moving into the construction […]

Final Call for Proposals Approved for Mt. Vernon Viaduct Design-Build Project

One of the more complex projects facing SBCTA in the coming years is the demolition and construction of the Mt. Vernon Viaduct (Bridge) spanning between 2nd and 5th Streets in western San Bernardino.  The current structure that traverses over the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Rail Yard is more than 80 years old and more than […]

$225 Million in Funding Approved for I-10 Corridor Project; Construction to Begin Early 2020

Contact: Tim Watkins Chief, Legislative and Public Affairs 909.884.8276 | Office 909.723.7720 | Mobile twatkins@gosbcta.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 2, 2019 $225 million in funding approved for I-10 Corridor Project; construction to begin early 2020 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Build America Bureau has finalized a direct loan of $225 million for the Interstate 10 […]

Pedal Past Traffic – Bike to Work Week

Commuting in a car produces nearly a pound of pollution for every mile*. Riding a bike to work produces none. Zero. Zilch. Are you ready to move on? Ride your bike to work during the month of May – including Bike to Work Week May 13-19, 2019. Log your trips for a chance to win […]

Barton Road Nighttime Lane Reductions and Ramp Closures

Work continues on the new bridge abutment walls. Nighttime lane reductions (9pm to 5am) down to one lane will be needed to provide access and safety for the construction crews.

Barton Road Nighttime Lane Reductions and Ramp Closures

It seems like every day is Earth Day on the project as crews seem to be moving earth constantly from one portion of the project to another. In all seriousness, however, a challenge to commuters in celebration of Earth Week is to choose public transit when getting to and from work, school, or play. Using […]

BYD’s next generation battery electric yard tractor combines performance, comfort, reliability

Long Beach, Calif.  – The BYD (Build Your Dreams) next generation 8Y battery electric yard tractor makes its world premiere at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, showcasing a design that combines performance, reliability, improved driver comfort and operability, along with zero tailpipe emissions and quiet operation. The ACT Expo (www.actexpo.com) runs […]

Metrolink to Offer Free Train Rides on Earth Day, April 22

LOS ANGELES – Today, Metrolink urged Southern California commuters to leave their cars at home on Earth Day and pledge to take public transportation. To make that easier, Metrolink will provide free rides on its regional rail system on Monday, April 22. Earth Day is an international recognition observed in 193 countries to demonstrate support […]

Barton Road Nighttime Lane Reductions and Ramp Closures

Crews will be exporting material (removing dirt from the site) from the project over the next week or so. Trucks will be moving in and out of the construction zone.
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