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 […]
(SAN BERNARDINO, CALIF., Sept. 8, 2025) – The long-awaited passenger service debut of San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA) hybrid hydrogen fuel cell-battery electric passenger train, known as ZEMU, will begin Metrolink service on Saturday, Sept. 13. The train will depart the Metrolink San Bernardino Downtown Station in the city of San Bernardino at 10:32 […]
The IE Commuter program, jointly funded by the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and the Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC), has been honored with the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Industry Impact Award at the 39th Annual International Conference of the Association for Commuter Transportation (ACT) in New Orleans, Louisiana. This prestigious award recognizes initiatives […]
Get ready for a big day of celebration on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the corner of 2nd Street and Mt. Vernon Avenue in San Bernardino! The historic Mt. Vernon Avenue Bridge is reopening after a long rebuild, and we’re inviting everyone to join the ribbon‑cutting ceremony and community fair to mark this milestone. The event will […]
The Independent Taxpayer Oversight Committee (ITOC) was authorized as part of the Measure I Ordinance approved by the voters and has been monitoring the successful implementation of this critical transportation funding source since the inception of the Measure. The ITOC is a five-member body with particular experience and expertise that would aid them in reviewing […]
