The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), Metrolink and Omnitrans are encouraging commuters to explore the region’s growing public transportation options in light of record-high gasoline prices. “The recent spike in fuel costs has created an economic hardship for many of our residents. The investments we’ve made in transit infrastructure have significantly increased the availability […]
As the start of the school year approaches, there is good news for high school, middle school and elementary students all over San Bernardino County. K-12 students now ride free every day, on every bus system in the County. That includes Omnitrans, Victor Valley Transit, Mountain Transit, Basin Transit and Needles Area Transit. “We are […]
San Bernardino, California (March 20,2023) – The highly-anticipated West Valley Connector moved one step closer Monday with the formal presentation of $86.75 million in funding for the 100% zero-emission Bus Rapid Transit system that will link Ontario International Airport, two Metrolink lines and multiple activity centers from Pomona to Rancho Cucamonga. Representatives from the Federal […]
The Santa Fe Depot in San Bernardino will be featured in a new U.S. stamp commemorating the historic railroad stations across the country. The U.S. Postal Service will honor San Bernardino’s Mission Revival-style passenger terminal among five architecturally significant stations that continue to play important roles in their communities. Among the others: Tamaqua Station in […]
SBCTA lauded a historic first in San Bernardino County: with the selection of Nancie Goff as CEO of the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA), all transit agencies in the nation’s largest geographic county are now led by women. “This is an important moment, for our county and the communities we serve, as we celebrate the […]
Everyone rides for free on February 4th! Every bus, every train, everywhere in San Bernardino County. In honor of Transit Equity Day, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority is sponsoring free bus and train fares for everyone boarding San Bernardino County transit providers within the county. Transit Equity Day offers a day off from paying […]
The “Poseidon Adventure” was No. 1 at the box office, “Killing Me Softly With His Song” topped the Billboard charts, “All In The Family” was far and away the most popular show on TV and San Bernardino’s legendary Swing Auditorium was, well, in full swing, with a spring concert lineup that included Fleetwood Mac, Deep […]
Every day, thousands of people travel to Downtown San Bernardino – County employees, customers of County services, jurors and others who need to get to Superior Court. Starting this week, public transportation will deliver them right to their destination – easily and safely. The new SB Connect shuttle service will link the San Bernardino Transit […]
SBCTA and Stadler unveiled what will become North America’s first hydrogen-power train – the FLIRT H2. Coming to the Arrow line as part of the Redlands Passenger Rail System in 2024, the FLIRT H2 was showcased at InnoTrans conference in Berlin last month. The zero-emission multiple unit (ZEMU) is equipped with a power pack that […]
More than 100 traffic citations were issued during the first phases of Operation C.R.A.S.H. (Crash Reduction and Safe Highways), a speed-reduction program which resumes later this week in an effort to prevent deadly accidents along the Interstate 10 construction zone in western San Bernardino County. The program, led by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and […]
