Tag: Highways

Call Boxes Removed from Highways in San Bernardino County as a Result of Increased Mobile Phone Usage

As communication technology continues to improve, San Bernardino County is working to update roadside assistance for the traveling public. The two counties have begun the removal of outdated highway call boxes. The decision reflects the dramatic decline in call box usage resulting from widespread availability and the increasing capabilities of mobile phones. Call boxes were […]

Rural State Highway Safety Issues Discussed at SBCTA Board Meeting

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) staff has received comments from the SBCTA Board of Directors regarding the number of serious crashes on the desert highways and the need to improve safety. Specifically, there have been news articles about multiple recent fatal accidents on State Route (SR) 247, which runs between Barstow and Yucca […]