Summer is here and the region is a hotbed of activity. From construction on multimodal projects in full swing to conferences coming to Greater Ontario to a wide range of entertainment options for everyone - the Inland Empire is an exciting destination for almost anything you can imagine.

GOCAL's recent 2023-2024 Annual Report Luncheon highlighted all the great things happening to make the region a premier destination and the upcoming State of the County 2024 will show how the County is Empowering Tomorrow. It is truly a great time to live, work and play in the Inland Empire.

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.

In mid-July, you may have noticed field investigation work by Brightline West at Cucamonga Station in the northeast corner of the parking lot. Thank you to Cucamonga Station commuters for your patience and understanding while this area was closed off for geotechnical boring and sampling work. To learn more about Brightline West field investigation work taking place in Southern California, visit their Engineering & Construction Advisories page.

Passenger volume at Ontario International Airport (ONT) climbed to a new record in June, topping 652,000 and eclipsing the previous record of 618,000 set just one month before - marking 40 consecutive months of year-over-year growth.

The June count of 652,729, which was 16.7% higher than the same month last year, was the most in a single month since ONT’s transition to local ownership in 2016. The airport is nearing its all-time passenger record of 693,000 set in August 2007. 

During the first half of the year, ONT drew more than 3.3 million passengers overall, an increase of 11.1% compared with the same period in 2023. The number of domestic passengers increased 9.8% to more than 3 million while the number of international fliers was 32.2% higher.

In July, Avelo Airlines announced it will begin exclusive nonstop service to Sonoma County from ONT beginning on October 10, twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays. Sonoma County is home to more than 425 wineries, towering redwoods, 55 miles of rugged Pacific coastline and small towns that comprise one of California’s most popular vacation spots.

Rounding out summer news thus far, ONT announced that travelers can now enroll or renew their membership in TSA PreCheck in either of their two terminals through CLEAR, an authorized TSA PreCheck enrollment provider. The process takes just minutes and can be done so on the lower level of Terminal 2 or 4.

GOCAL's 2023-2024 Annual Report was recently published showcasing the remarkable progress and strategic successes of the organization. The decisions made by GOCAL advocating for travel, tourism, and investments in our region's economy have significantly bolstered Greater Ontario, California as a premier destination, according to Michael Krouse, President and CEO of GOCAL.

Highlights of the report include a notable increase in domestic and international visitors coming to our region; expanded presence in the sports tournament planner industry; and investments exceeding $1 billion transforming Greater Ontario into a hub of activity and opportunity.

Major projects include Brightline West and regional transportation connectivity, Ontario Regional Sports Park Complex, a new entertainment district anchored by Toyota Area, Ontario Convention Center expansion and new regional hotels in Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga. The future looks bright and Greater Ontario is poised for unparalleled growth and recognition on the world stage.

To view GOCAL's Annual Report video, click here.

State of the County brings together more than 1,300 business, government and community leaders to experience more on what makes San Bernardino County a leading choice for business investment and job creation.

For 2024, the County is Empowering Tomorrow and recognizing the organizations that are moving the Countywide Vision forward as well as highlighting the business leaders at a global, national and local level that are choosing to invest in the region.

Click here to register today!

If you haven't downloaded Omnitrans' Transit App, now is a great time to do so as the app has been upgraded to include OmniRide microtransit to its mobile fares. Use the Transit app as your one-stop shop to pay for any service Omnitrans offers – all in the palm of your hand. If you are in Chino/Chino Hills, Upland, & Bloomington, OmniRide can pick you up and drop you off in the city’s service area, much like Uber or Lyft service. When booking your trip, the app guides you to the closest “virtual stop” for pick-up, typically a nearby intersection. An OmniRide vehicle will arrive within 15 minutes for pick-up and proceed to another virtual stop, which will be another location close to your requested drop-off point. To learn more about OmniRide, click here.

In other Omnitrans-related news, SBCTA is making good progress on construction activities for the West Valley Connector Project. On August 6, motorists traveling on Holt Boulevard between Central and Mountain Avenue will experience new traffic patterns. Crews will switch traffic south to create protected work zone along westbound Holt Boulevard. For the latest construction news, click here. 

About our Cucamonga Station Regional Outreach Partners - The City of Rancho Cucamonga, Greater Ontario California (GOCAL), Omnitrans, Ontario International Airport, and San Bernardino County have established a collaborative regional outreach and engagement effort. To learn more, visit www.CucamongaStation.com