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 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 […]
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 […]
On Friday, August 8, 2025, local and state leaders gathered at Live Oak Canyon Farms to celebrate the completion of the Interstate 10 Eastbound Truck Climbing Lane Extension through Yucaipa and Calimesa. The event marked the official opening of a 3-mile stretch designed to improve traffic flow and safety by separating slower-moving trucks from faster-moving […]
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) recently welcomed Congressman David Rouzer for an engaging discussion on regional and national transportation priorities. His visit provided a valuable opportunity to highlight the role San Bernardino County plays in moving both people and goods, and to explore ways federal policy can strengthen these efforts. SBCTA leaders shared […]
Measure I, the half-cent sales tax approved by San Bernardino County voters, has been a driving force behind local transportation improvements for 35 years. Since its adoption, Measure I has enabled the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) to fund vital infrastructure projects that benefit residents, businesses, and commuters across the region. From repairing aging […]
As we move closer and closer to the launch of America’s first Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU), SBCTA is already sharing the insights gained from the journey of making it a reality. On March 6, 2025, SBCTA Transit and Rail staff hosted a tour for the team at the North County Transit District (NCTD) who are […]
