ONTConnector
Overview
SBCTA has partnered with Ontario International Airport (ONT) to develop forward-thinking transit solutions for current and future passengers while ensuring neighboring communities experience reduced congestion.
This proposed ONT Connector project will create an underground transit connection between the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station and ONT terminals. The project would seamlessly integrate into the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, which will also serve as the terminus for the privately-funded Brightline West electrified high-speed rail connection between Las Vegas and Southern California, as well as the zero-emission West Valley Connector bus rapid transit service coming in 2026.
Operated and maintained by Omnitrans, the project will feature a subway-like bi-directional system where passengers traveling to and from ONT will be transported in autonomous, zero-emission vehicles on an “on-demand” basis and developed under the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Fixed Guideway requirements.
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PROJECT PURPOSE
- Increase mobility and connectivity options for transit riders
- Improve access to existing air, ground and rail transportation
- Support autonomous electric vehicle technology for transit projects
- Encourage ONT travelers and employees to use transit instead of single-occupancy vehicles
PROJECT BENEFITS
- Improved air quality on local streets and highways
- Congestion relief on accommodation for future employment and population growth
- Environmentally friendly direct rail-to-airport connection
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The ONT Connector project is in the environmental review and clearance phase, which includes researching the best type of project to meet transportation needs, and to study the potential environmental impacts during project construction and while in operation. There are two types of environmental documents required for this project: an environmental impact report (EIR) per California Environmental Quality Act guidelines, and an environmental assessment (EA) per the National Environmental Policy Act guidelines.
SBCTA completed the public comment period on Monday, December 2, 2024, where the public was encouraged to review the draft EIR and draft EA (found on the Resources tab below) and weigh in on the findings in the reports. All comments received during the public comment period will be included in the final environmental documents.
Project History and Schedule
Photos and Renderings
Rendering of the ONT Connector station at the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station, featuring the proposed maintenance and storage facility for the autonomous vehicles.
Rendering of the ONT Connector station at the Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station featuring the entrance to the underground shuttle system to and from ONT.
Rendering of terminal station at ONT where passengers will board the on-demand autonomous vehicles to and from Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station.
Rendering of terminal station at ONT where passengers will board the on-demand autonomous vehicles to and from Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station.
Project map depicting the proposed route of the underground shuttle system between ONT and Rancho Cucamonga Metrolink Station.
Resources
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DOCUMENTS:
Notice of Availability
Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Executive Summary
- Full Draft Environmental Impact Report
- Appendices
- Appendix A: NOP and Scoping Report
- Appendix B: Aesthetics
- Appendix C: Air Quality
- Appendix D: Biological Resources
- Appendix E: Community Impact Assessment
- Appendix F: Construction Methods
- Appendix G: Cultural Resources
- Appendix H: Cumulative Impacts
- Appendix I: Energy
- Appendix J: Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontology
- Appendix K: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- Appendix L: Growth Inducing Impacts
- Appendix M: Hazards and Hazardous Materials
- Appendix M: Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Appendix A
- Appendix N: Hydrology and Water Quality
- Appendix O: Noise
- Appendix P: Paleontological Resources
- Appendix Q: Transportation
- Appendix Q: Transportation, Appendix A
- Appendix R: Utilities and Service Systems
- Appendix S: Project Footprint Map
Environmental Assessment
- Executive Summary
- Environmental Assessment
- Appendices
- Appendices A-G
- Appendices A-G (updated)
- Appendices H-K
Virtual Public Hearing (November 13, 2024)
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Notice of Preparation of an Environmental Impact Report and Notice of Public Meeting
Strategic Planning Study Report for Metro Gold Line Extension to the Ontario International Airport (2008)
Advanced Regional Rail Integrated Vision – East (ARRIVE) Study (2014), SBCTA
Ontario Rail Access Study (2014), SBCTA
Hybrid Rail Service Planning Study (2018), SBCTA
Los Angeles and San Bernardino Inter-County Transit and Rail Connection Study (2018), SCAG
