In the year ahead, San Bernardino County residents can expect continued investment in transportation projects throughout the county. Thanks to the voter-approved Measure I half-cent sales tax, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is expected to receive $251 million during the current fiscal year that runs July 1 through June 30. This revenue contributes […]
Construction of the new SB Express Lanes on I-10 is wrapping up, which means it’s time to start preparing for an improved commute! To help you navigate the new tolled lanes on I-10 between the Los Angeles-San Bernardino County Line and I-15, we launched a new website with everything you need to know about the […]
In June, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) hosted California State Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes on a tour of the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge for an up-close view of recent construction activity. Assemblymember Reyes has long advocated for addressing the aging structure. She helped secure $13 million in funding, recognizing the need for a […]
Each summer a subtle yet important transition takes place among the SBCTA board of directors. During the June board meeting, two board members are appointed by their peers to serve as president and vice president for the upcoming fiscal year from July 1 through June 30. The duties of board president include leading monthly board […]
SBCTA’s public outreach team attended the On the Move event last Saturday and Sunday at the San Bernardino Museum in Redlands. The event, dedicated to “all things that move,” provided families with an opportunity to explore vehicles including fire trucks, cranes, and SWAT vans inside and out. At the SBCTA booth, children received coloring sheets […]
The $240 million a year generated by Measure I buys a whole lot more than the concrete, asphalt and steel needed to keep San Bernardino County’s transportation infrastructure in good working order. Connectivity. Access. Opportunity. That’s what the voter-approved half-cent sales tax is really buying, and it’s a big reason why California’s fastest-growing population center […]
Did you know that both the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) are guided by the same elected representatives from the 24 cities and towns and five county supervisorial districts, serving our residents in a comprehensive approach toward a better quality of life? The distinction, however, is […]
Earth Day is observed annually to raise awareness about environmental issues and to advocate for the protection of our planet. In addition to encouraging the public to ride the bus or train, carpool, vanpool, and bike or walk to work, SBCTA is working on two projects to promote sustainability for the county’s 2.2 million residents. […]
The New Year marks an important anniversary in the history of San Bernardino County – 20 years since voters overwhelmingly extended Measure I and, in the process, acknowledged the importance of public investment in our transportation future. Today, the half-cent sales tax included under Measure I generates about $240 million per year to improve local […]
Major capital investments – highways, bridges and state-of-the-art transit systems – showcase some of the more obvious benefits of Measure I, the taxpayer-supported half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements in San Bernardino County. What you might not know is that Measure I also supports programs that improve access and connectivity, especially for some of our […]
