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 San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA), in partnership with Caltrans District 8, officially opened a truck climbing lane extension on eastbound Interstate 10 (I-10) through the cities of Yucaipa and Calimesa over the weekend. The 3-mile stretch, which includes steep uphill portions between Live Oak Canyon Road in Yucaipa, to just east of the […]
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 […]
