Efforts to expand access to affordable housing across San Bernardino County are moving forward as the San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) continues work to implement the San Bernardino Regional Housing Trust (SBRHT). The Housing Trust is a new collaborative initiative designed to attract funding, encourage development, and strengthen the link between housing and transportation […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board of Directors voted to continue Omnitrans’ designation as the Consolidated Transportation Services Agency (CTSA) for the San Bernardino Valley Measure I Subarea through March 31, 2040. The action ensures that essential transportation programs for seniors and individuals with disabilities will continue to be funded and coordinated through […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is advancing the next phase of improvements along State Route 62 (SR 62) in the Town of Yucca Valley, a vital east–west corridor serving residents, visitors, and businesses in the Morongo Basin. At its October 1st meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors approved several key actions to support […]
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 […]
