After two public readings and thoughtful consideration, the Board of Directors of the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) unanimously voted to recommend that the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors place an extension of Measure I, San Bernardino County’s half-cent sales tax for transportation, on the November 2026 ballot.
The County Board of Supervisors will now consider whether to advance the recommendation and formally submit the proposed Measure I extension to the Registrar of Voters for ballot inclusion.
Originally approved by voters in 1989, Measure I went into effect in 1990 and has served as the county’s primary source of local transportation funding. In 2004, more than 80% of voters overwhelmingly approved of a 30-year extension, ensuring continued investment through 2040.
To date, Measure I has been a steady investment that has contributed significantly to the creation of nearly 57,000 direct and indirect jobs in our region, according to an analysis from the United States Department of Transportation. A successful extension in 2026 would allow Measure I to continue beyond 2040 until ended by voters in the future.
For more than three decades, Measure I has played a central role in building, maintaining, and improving the transportation network throughout San Bernardino County. The measure has supported major regional projects, including, but not limited to:
In addition to regional infrastructure, Measure I provides essential “return-to-source” funding to each of the county’s 24 cities and towns, enabling local jurisdictions to maintain and improve their own streets, roads, and transportation programs. These local dollars give communities the flexibility to address neighborhood priorities ranging from pavement rehabilitation to safety enhancements.
“The success of Measure I is visible in every corner of San Bernardino County,” said SBCTA President Rick Denison. “It is hard to imagine what this County would look like without improvements realized by this critical investment.”
If the County Board of Supervisors approves advancing the measure, voters countywide will have the opportunity in November 2026 to decide on the long-term future of this foundational transportation investment tool.