The SBCTA Board of Directors received an update on the Brightline West high-speed rail project, highlighting continued progress on construction, project development, and financing efforts for the transformative rail connection between Southern California and Las Vegas. Representatives from Brightline West shared updates on ongoing work throughout the corridor and discussed the company’s continued pursuit of […]
SBCTA’s groundbreaking Zero-Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) project has received national recognition, earning a prestigious Innovation Award during The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Honors ceremony held in Chicago, Illinois. The award recognizes SBCTA’s leadership in advancing clean transportation technology and its commitment to delivering innovative mobility solutions for the region. The ZEMU project features America’s […]
SBCTA joined transportation leaders from across Southern California at the annual Mobility 21 Summit in Anaheim, where industry experts, public agencies, and private-sector partners gathered to discuss the future of transportation and infrastructure in the region. Representing SBCTA, Carrie Schindler, Executive Director, participated in a panel discussion examining the challenges and opportunities associated with moving […]
The SBCTA Board of Directors recently approved funding agreements supporting transportation improvements in the Colorado River and Victor Valley subareas, advancing critical infrastructure projects that will enhance safety, mobility, and roadway conditions for residents and travelers in two of the county’s upper desert communities. In Needles, the Board approved funding for the River Road and […]
On the morning of July 31, 2026, two Freeway Service Patrol (FSP) drivers showed exactly why they are known as “heroes of the highway.” Just after 8:20 a.m., a serious crash on SR‑60 involved a Ford F‑150 that had collided with a CALTRANS truck. The impact caused the pickup’s engine compartment to catch fire, leaving […]
The 2026 SBCTA Business 2 Business Expo brought together nearly 300 transportation professionals at the Ontario Convention Center on August 27. Public agencies, private firms, and industry partners gathered to share ideas, build new connections, and highlight the importance of collaboration in delivering major transportation projects across the region. SBCTA President Joe Baca, Jr. welcomed […]
SBCTA continues its work across San Bernardino County by spending time in local communities and sharing information about the transportation projects and planning efforts that support mobility and quality of life. Staff regularly visit civic organizations, service clubs, and community groups to explain how regional transportation planning works and how SBCTA partners with cities and […]
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 […]
