Author: Erika Ortiz

SBCTA Board Recommends Measure I Extension for November Ballot

After two public readings and thoughtful consideration, the Board of Directors of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) unanimously voted to recommend that the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors place an extension of Measure I, San Bernardino County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation, on the November 2026 ballot. The County Board of Supervisors […]

FY 2026/2027 Will See Record $1.4 Billion Budget

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority / San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCTA/SBCOG) Board has unanimously approved the agency’s Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget, marking the largest budget in the agency’s history at more than $1.4 billion. The approval follows months of detailed planning, collaboration, and review across all SBCTA policy committees, and it reflects the agency’s […]

New Officers Selected for SBCTA/SBCOG

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) have elected their officers for the 2026/2027 year, reaffirming strong regional leadership as the agencies continue advancing major transportation and planning initiatives across the county. San Bernardino County Supervisor Joe Baca Jr. has been selected to serve as President, following […]

Funding for Additional Metrolink World Cup Service Approved

The SBCTA Board has approved the use of prior year surplus funds to support additional Metrolink service during the upcoming World Cup events and received an update on the development of the Southern California Regional Rail Authority’s (SCRRA) Fiscal Year 2026/2027 budget. As one of Metrolink’s five member agencies, SBCTA plays a key role in […]

SBCTA Advances I-215 Palm Avenue Interchange Improvements

At its May 6 meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors approved several actions to advance the Interstate 215 Palm Avenue Interchange Project, marking an important step toward relieving congestion and improving mobility in north San Bernardino. The Palm Avenue Interchange, located between University Parkway and Devore Road, experiences heavy delays due to outdated roadway geometry, […]

First Diverging Diamond Interchange opens in San Bernardino County

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) joined regional partners, local leaders, and community members to celebrate the completion of the new Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) at Interstate 215 and University Parkway. This innovation solution is the first DDI in San Bernardino County and a significant milestone for mobility in the east valley. Located at […]

SBCTA Awards Funding to Improve Transportation for Seniors and People with Disabilities

The SBCTA Board of Directors has approved new funding to help seniors and people with disabilities get better transportation in the High Desert. The money comes from the Federal Transit Administration’s Section 5310 program, which supports transportation for people who have trouble using regular transit services. This year, the Victor Valley Transit Authority (VVTA) became […]

Measure I Ordinance and Expenditure Plan Moves to Second Reading in June

At its May 6 meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors completed the first reading of the proposed Measure I Ordinance No. 261. This ordinance would continue the half cent sales tax that helps pay for transportation projects across San Bernardino County. Voters first approved Measure I in 1989 and extended it in 2004. The new […]

San Bernardino’s Freeway Heroes Help Thousands of Drivers in 2025

Since 2006, SBCTA has been helping stranded drivers with its Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Program. The FSP uses special tow trucks to patrol busy freeways during peak traffic hours, helping people with car trouble. These trucks travel along areas called “Beats” and cover more than 98 miles of freeway. The program helps keep drivers safe, […]

SBCTA Mobility Needs Public Hearing

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