The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) hosted its annual Business 2 Business (B2B) Expo and State of Transportation on September 25th at the Ontario Convention Center, drawing more than 300 attendees from across the transportation, construction, and small business communities. The event serves as a cornerstone for fostering collaboration and expanding opportunities within the […]
The SBCTA Board of Directors approved a contract with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for the development of an Evacuation and Resilience Center Design (ERCD) Study. Funded through a State of California Climate Adaption Planning grant, the ERCD Study will build upon SBCTA’s Emergency Evacuation Network Resilience Study by identifying up to five high-hazard areas in […]
At its recent meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors approved staff’s recommendation to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Construction Management services on the long-awaited Highland/Redlands Regional Gap Connector Project. This step marks important progress toward delivering much-needed bicycle and pedestrian improvements in the cities of Highland and Redlands. Among the many benefits anticipated, […]
The long-awaited reopening of the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge in San Bernardino was marked by a ribbon-cutting celebration that drew nearly 8,000 people. The event was filled with excitement, pride, and heartfelt community spirit as residents, leaders, and families came together to honor the new landmark. The ceremony featured powerful words from elected officials. Senator […]
The Gold Line Construction Authority, created through singularly-focused legislation, has spent years extending Metro light rail service east through the San Gabriel Valley. On September 19, the Gold Line service to Pomona will open, creating a long-awaited connection with Metrolink’s San Bernardino Line. This milestone ensures that San Bernardino County riders can access the San […]
On September 13, 2025, history was made as San Bernardino County welcomed America’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission passenger train into regular service. The groundbreaking inaugural departure left the station at 10:32 a.m. on Saturday, heading eastbound from the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station. Moving forward, the Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) will continue with full commuter service […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is proud that our North First Avenue Bridge Project has received the Engineering News-Record (ENR) Southern California Best Projects Award of Merit in the Highway/Bridge category. Opened in July 2024, the 1,179-foot bridge replaced a nearly century-old structure and now provides wider pedestrian walkways, bike-friendly shoulders, and improved […]
The IE Commuter program, jointly funded by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), has been honored with the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Industry Impact Award at the 39th Annual International Conference of the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) in New Orleans, Louisiana. This prestigious award recognizes initiatives […]
Get ready for a big day of celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the corner of 2nd Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in San Bernardino! The historic Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge is reopening after a long rebuild, and we’re inviting everyone to join the ribbon‑cutting ceremony and community fair to mark this milestone. The event will […]
On Friday, August 8, 2025, local and state leaders gathered at Live Oak Canyon Farms to celebrate the completion of the Interstate 10 Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane Extension through Yucaipa and Calimesa. The event marked the official opening of a 3-mile stretch designed to improve traffic flow and safety by separating slower-moving trucks from faster-moving […]
