It’s an exciting start to the New Year as SBCTA is breaking ground on two projects in the county. We invite you to join us at the groundbreaking ceremonies for each and to click below for more information about each project including project-specific interactive Google Maps with real-time closures, detours, and updates. Crews will start […]
As we enter the rainy season, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) wants to remind all drivers to take special caution as well as additional preparation when using our streets, roads, and highways. We encourage you to take a look at the vehicle preparation tips below and drive with extreme care during inclement weather. […]
As a result of the December Metro Valley Study Session, the SBCTA Board of Directors approved the establishment of a Housing Trust Ad Hoc Committee. The Ad Hoc Committee will consist of seven Board members that will be appointed by SBCTA Board President, Art Bishop. The goal of the Ad Hoc Committee is to take […]
At the December California Transportation Commission (CTC) meeting in Riverside, San Bernardino County Transportation Authority Executive Director Ray Wolfe and Riverside County Transportation Commission Executive Director Anne Mayer welcomed Commissioners to the Inland Empire and presented a brief video highlighting the various projects throughout the region. They also acted as tour guides for the Commissioners […]
Caltrans District 8 representatives presented an outline of their Emergency Operations Plan at the SBCTA Mountain/Desert Policy Committee meeting in November. The Emergency Operations Plan coordinates Caltrans’ actions in the event of a disaster. The plan covers the district’s preparedness, response and short-term recovery efforts, including areas such as administration, operations, construction, design, environmental, planning, […]
The SBCTA/SBCOG Emerging Technology Ad Hoc Committee is evaluating the possible deployment of what are traditionally known as “Smart City” technologies on a countywide scale to provide benefits, consistency, and potential economies of scale across all San Bernardino County and its 24 cities. To this end, the SBCTA Board of Directors approved a Memorandum of […]
Starting late-February 2023, crews will begin a series of six 55-hour full-freeway closures on State Route (SR) 210 as part of the SR 210 Lane Addition and Base Line Interchange Project. These closures will be taken one direction at a time over select weekends. The closures will allow crews to safely perform paving operations on […]
Metrolink has exciting news to share about their new Arrow service. As of Friday, December 9th, Arrow trains start earlier and end later, giving riders more travel options along the nine-mile extension between San Bernardino and Redlands. Added trains include the following: Why Are These Trains Being Added Now? The additional trains going into service […]
The Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge (MVAB) project is a complex bridge replacement project that spans over one of the largest rail yards in the region. An iconic structure in San Bernardino, the Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge connected communities on the west side of San Bernardino for 86 years, serving as a vital link for residents, visitors, students, […]
One of the barriers to residents of San Bernardino County using rail transit is that first mile/last mile connection between the Metrolink line and destinations throughout the county. The addition of a direct connection from Metrolink to primary destinations will help bridge the gap to commuters being automobile dependent. Omnitrans recently launched two new shuttle […]
