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In this edition of the Cucamonga Station Connections newsletter, we're excited to welcome the Town of Apple Valley as our newest regional outreach partner, joining efforts to promote transportation connectivity and tourism throughout the region. The Town of Apple Valley will be home to a key Brightline West station connecting the High Desert to Las Vegas, Rancho Cucamonga, and beyond via high-speed passenger rail.
Additionally, we would like to thank regional leaders for attending the Transportation & Tourism Regional Virtual Update on June 2. A special thank you to leadership from San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) and Greater Ontario California (GOCAL) for joining the City of Rancho Cucamonga to provide updates on major transportation and tourism efforts underway.
If you'd like to see and hear about the latest developments and new business opportunities tied to transportation development, please email CucamongaStation@CityofRC.us.
| | Transportation & Tourism Virtual Update Draws Leaders from Throughout the Inland Empire | | |
On June 2, more than 60 leaders in city, county and state government, transportation, development, real estate, hospitality, tourism, and other sectors attended the Transportation & Tourism Regional Virtual Update.
Presenters shared the latest developments in transportation and tourism in San Bernardino County that are driving economic development opportunities throughout the region. Highlights included updates on Cucamonga Station and Brightline West, the HART District, West Valley Connector Project, ONT Connector Project, Metrolink, regional tourism, ONT, the Mobility Action Plan, and Faultline Music Fest, which will take place in October 2025 at Rancho Cucamonga's Epicenter Sports Complex.
To view a recording of the regional update, click here.
| | Town of Apple Valley to Serve as Key High-Speed Passenger Rail Connection Point for High Desert | | |
Brightline West’s high-speed passenger rail line between Las Vegas and Rancho Cucamonga will make a key stop in the Town of Apple Valley–providing High Desert communities connectivity between these two connection points and beyond.
The Apple Valley “Victor Valley” Station is planned to be built at Dale Evans Parkway and the I-15. It will serve as a transformative infrastructure project that will enhance connectivity and economic opportunities for the town and the broader Victor Valley region. As part of this development, Brightline West purchased 300 acres of land in the surrounding area, which aligns with their broader vision of transit-oriented development that may include commercial and residential development opportunities similar to what is occurring at Cucamonga Station in the HART District.
To learn more about this Station and economic development opportunities in the area, contact Orlando Acevedo, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Apple Valley at oacevedo@applevalley.org or visit the Apple Valley station page for more information.
| | SBCTA Celebrates Completion of Pedestrian and Bike Safety Improvements in the Region | | SBCTA board members, dignitaries, city and agency staff, and community members from Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Montclair, San Bernardino and Upland celebrated the completion of the Active Transportation Program. | | |
Recently, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority (SBCTA) held a completion celebration for its Active Transportation Program (ATP) Phase 2 that makes it easier and safer for people to walk and bike around the county.
The celebration event took place in Rancho Cucamonga, near the recently completed 6th Street Cycle Track. This cycle track is within the HART District and runs along 6th Street from Haven Avenue to Rochester Avenue.
The ATP included projects in Fontana, Montclair, Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, Upland, and throughout the county to improve paths and access to transit. Project elements included sidewalks, curb access ramps, wayfinding signs, crosswalks, bike lanes, and a raised Class IV protected cycle track.
The program was made possible through federal, state, and city funding. With these improvements in place, local residents can enjoy safer, more reliable ways to move around, making biking and walking an even better choice for getting where they need to go.
The overall Active Transportation Program was recently highlighted in SBCTA’s Today video update.
| | ONT Passenger Count Up for 50th Consecutive Month Entering Summer Travel Season | | |
Ontario International Airport (ONT) is taking off into a busy summer travel season, with more travelers, more flights, and more options than ever. Through April, ONT has seen passenger counts go up for 50 consecutive months and expects 2.2 million travelers to pass through the airport from June to August – a 1.7% increase compared with last summer.
Demand at ONT is driving the introduction of new flight routes, restoring services that had previously been suspended, and increasing the frequency of flights to popular domestic and international destinations – further affirming ONT’s commitment to meeting passengers’ needs. During the first four months of 2025, ONT welcomed more than 2 million air travelers, which is .5% higher than the same period in 2024.
ONT Airport – New Service Offerings
| | New Simplified Metrolink Fares Starting July 1 in Time for Summer Travel Season | | |
Starting July 1, 2025, Metrolink is rolling out a new, simplified fare structure with fewer ticket types, lower prices on monthly passes, and expanded everyday discounts for more riders.
Whether you are looking to head to the beach, explore Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, visit friends or check out an event in the region, you can hop on board Metrolink at Cucamonga Station and ride all day no matter how many detours you take with the $10 SoCal Day pass on weekends and holidays ($15 on weekdays). This is just one type of pass that Metrolink offers.
This six-month pilot follows Metrolink's expanded schedule launch last year, offering more frequent, all-day train service across Southern California. Together, these updates are designed to better meet the needs of today’s travelers!
To learn more about the new fares, click here.
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Just last week, Bloomberg published an article featuring Rancho Cucamonga and how Brightline West coming to Cucamonga Station is serving as an economic driver for the city and the region. It highlights connectivity in the region and the vision of the HART District. Read the full article here.
In late May, Newsweek spotlight the state of high-speed rail in the United States. Brightline West was highlighted as a bright spot among current and past government leaders. Click here to read the article.
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