Since 2006, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) has been helping stranded drivers with its Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) Program. The FSP uses special tow trucks to patrol busy freeways during peak traffic hours, helping people with car trouble. These trucks travel along areas called “Beats” and cover more than 98 miles of freeway. […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is planning to add a second Deputy Executive Director to help manage the agency’s growing responsibilities. This change will support the delivery of important transportation projects, strengthen financial oversight, and help the agency move forward with a new sales tax measure. By adjusting the leadership structure, SBCTA is […]
California is working hard to make trains better for the environment, and the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) is helping lead the way. Recently, SBCTA joined the California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) and Metrolink to welcome transportation leaders from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). Together, they’re exploring new ways to […]
In honor of National Bike Safety Month, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) celebrated big changes that make it easier and safer for people to walk and bike around the county. SBCTA has completed several projects in Fontana, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Upland, and throughout the county to improve paths and access to […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) manages complex transportation projects that require careful oversight to ensure safety, compliance, and financial accountability. To strengthen these efforts, SBCTA is seeking to contract with a risk management firm to assist with tasks such as reviewing contract insurance provisions, evaluating sensitive security information, and ensuring bond compliance. The […]
The San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCOG) has long been a key player in fostering collaboration across the county. Originally formed in 1973 and legally separated from the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority in 2017, SBCOG is a voluntary association of 25 member agencies that include cities, towns, and the County of San Bernardino. This […]
The Inland Regional Energy Network (I-REN) is looking for participants for their I-REN Fellowship Program. The Fellowship Program was launched in 2023 through a partnership with CivicSpark. This partnership allows public agencies within the I-REN area to engage a Fellow at no cost. Since 2023, there have been 26 projects at 12 agencies that have […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) Board of Directors announced that they have selected Carrie Schindler as the agency’s next Executive Director. Longtime Executive Director Ray Wolfe announced his retirement earlier this year and will exit this summer. Schindler currently serves as SBCTA’s Deputy Executive Director and brings a wealth of experience to the […]
As the Fiscal Year 2023/2024 winds down, the SBCTA Board of Directors approved a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, set to begin July 1, 2024. SBCTA’s budget process includes a review of the Board’s direction as it relates to short-term goals and how it integrates with the agency’s long-term goals and objectives. As part […]
At their June meeting, the SBCTA Board of Directors elected Chino Hills Councilman Ray Marquez to serve as Board President for the 2024-2025 year and Yucca Valley Town Councilman Rick Denison to serve as Vice President. President-elect Marquez is the current Vice President of the SBCTA Board, Chair of the General Policy Committee and Vice […]
