The Board received a presentation from the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District highlighting its operational role in fire response, emergency management, and regional resiliency efforts. SBCTA and SBCOG have collaborated closely with County Fire on several major initiatives, including the Smart County Master Plan, the Emergency Evacuation Network Resilience (EENR) Study, and the newly […]
SBCTA provided the Board with an update on the Southern California Association of Governments’ (SCAG) competitive Call for Projects for Federal Fiscal Years 2026/27 and 2027/28, covering the region’s Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) and Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) programs. These federal funding sources are essential to delivering major transportation improvements in San […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board has approved a funding allocation under the Measure I Victor Valley Major Local Highway Program (MLHP) to support the City of Adelanto’s Seneca Road Pavement Rehabilitation Project. The Measure I Expenditure Plan, established through Ordinance No. 04-01 and guided by the Measure I 2010–2040 Strategic Plan, ensures […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) has determined not to move forward with the ONT Connector Project and will continue to evaluate solutions for connecting transit to air travel. Providing a direct, modern connection to one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation is a clear mobility need that continues to hold strong regional […]
The San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services (County OES) provided an overview to the SBCTA Board on its critical role in coordinating emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts across the county. The presentation emphasized how County OES works with local jurisdictions, first responders, and partner agencies to strengthen regional readiness in the face of […]
SBCTA is moving forward with the next phase of a major regional highway improvement effort along U.S. Route 395, awarding the construction contract for the US 395 Phase 2 Widening Project to Griffith Company in the amount of $41.85 million. The project, which will widen the corridor from two to four lanes between Interstate 15 […]
SBCTA is advancing efforts to make public transit more accessible and convenient by awarding $1.29 million in Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 3 funds for Transit Stop Access Improvement projects throughout San Bernardino County. These funds, drawn from the Local Transportation Fund’s dedicated share for pedestrian and bicycle facilities, will support infrastructure enhancements that make […]
SBCTA, in partnership with Caltrans and the cities of Highland and Redlands, is moving forward with the Highland/Redlands Regional Gap Connector Project, a key active transportation initiative designed to improve safety and connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists traveling between the two cities. The project will provide a new bicycle and pedestrian path linking Highland to […]
Following approval from the Board of Directors, SBCTA is moving ahead with plans to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Program Project Management and Specialty Professional Services in support of the agency’s Major Projects Program. The RFP, anticipated later in the fiscal year, will establish a new professional services contract aimed at strengthening SBCTA’s […]
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 […]
