The SBCTA Board of Directors received an update on the Brightline West high-speed rail project, highlighting continued progress on construction, project development, and financing efforts for the transformative rail connection between Southern California and Las Vegas. Representatives from Brightline West shared updates on ongoing work throughout the corridor and discussed the company’s continued pursuit of […]
SBCTA’s groundbreaking Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) project has received national recognition, earning a prestigious Innovation Award during The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Honors ceremony held in Chicago, Illinois. The award recognizes SBCTA’s leadership in advancing clean transportation technology and its commitment to delivering innovative mobility solutions for the region. The ZEMU project features America’s […]
SBCTA joined transportation leaders from across Southern California at the annual Mobility 21 Summit in Anaheim, where industry experts, public agencies, and private-sector partners gathered to discuss the future of transportation and infrastructure in the region. Representing SBCTA, Carrie Schindler, Executive Director, participated in a panel discussion examining the challenges and opportunities associated with moving […]
The SBCTA Board of Directors recently approved funding agreements supporting transportation improvements in the Colorado River and Victor Valley subareas, advancing critical infrastructure projects that will enhance safety, mobility, and roadway conditions for residents and travelers in two of the county’s upper desert communities. In Needles, the Board approved funding for the River Road and […]
On the morning of July 31, 2026, two Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) drivers showed exactly why they are known as “heroes of the highway.” Just after 8:20 a.m., a serious crash on SR‑60 involved a Ford F‑150 that had collided with a CALTRANS truck. The impact caused the pickup’s engine compartment to catch fire, leaving […]
The 2026 SBCTA Business 2 Business Expo brought together nearly 300 transportation professionals at the Ontario Convention Center on August 27. Public agencies, private firms, and industry partners gathered to share ideas, build new connections, and highlight the importance of collaboration in delivering major transportation projects across the region. SBCTA President Joe Baca, Jr. welcomed […]
The Interstate 10 Express Lanes continue to show strong growth as drivers seek faster, more reliable travel options across the region. According to the latest annual performance summary, usage of the Express Lanes climbed to 14.6 million trips in FY 2025/2026, marking a 15 percent increase from the previous year. This steady rise shows that […]
At the September SBCTA/SBCOG Board Meeting, the Board approved the release of Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 26‑1003491 for the construction of the Highland/Redlands Regional Gap Connector Project. This action authorized staff to move forward with advertising the contract once the Plans, Specifications, and Estimates package is finalized and federal authorization to begin construction is […]
The SBCTA Board approved important updates to the agency’s environmental review processes at the September Board of Directors Meeting. This action included adopting a policy revision, approving the new SBCTA/SBCOG Environmental Procedures Manual, holding a public hearing to consider an administrative appeal fee, and ultimately adopting a resolution to establish that fee. Together, these steps […]
SBCTA continues its work across San Bernardino County by spending time in local communities and sharing information about the transportation projects and planning efforts that support mobility and quality of life. Staff regularly visit civic organizations, service clubs, and community groups to explain how regional transportation planning works and how SBCTA partners with cities and […]
