Transportation and tourism are reaching their summer peak as Cucamonga Station Partners continue to champion the region as a destination of choice regionally, statewide, and beyond.

From GOCAL being selected for Visit California’s Inland Empire regional marketing representation, to ONT taking steps to ensure long-term growth, to Omnitrans seeking public input on its FY 2027–2032 Short-Range Transit Plan, to anticipation building for this year’s San Bernardino State of the County in mid-September — each of these developments highlight how regional Partners are working together to strengthen and advance the region for years to come.

And hot off the press, Brightline West has released new renderings for Cucamonga Station and Apple Valley Station. Be sure to check them out below!

If you'd like to learn more about the latest developments and new business opportunities tied to transportation development, please email CucamongaStation@CityofRC.us.

Congratulations to Cucamonga Station Partner Greater Ontario California (GOCAL), the official destination marketing organization for the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga, on being selected by Visit California to lead the Rural Marketing Program for the Inland Empire.

According to Visit California, the program is designed to drive tourism to rural areas, increasing visitor spending and supporting local economies. It also enables regions to collaborate with Visit California and other regional destinations to create higher-visibility, higher-impact marketing programs.

This Rural Marketing Program will encompass Riverside and San Bernardino counties and include urban centers, mountain and desert communities, and valley regions. GOCAL has already hit the ground running and at their July 22 quarterly luncheon, unveiled “The Inlands Southern California,” a new identity to align and market the region as an experience and a new story.

Be sure to follow GOCAL to learn more about how this program will roll out in The Inlands. 

On Wednesday, September 17, GOCAL will host San Bernardino's State of the County at the Ontario Convention Center. This year’s event celebrates how San Bernardino County is building a stronger tomorrow – highlighting local, national, and global companies investing in the region’s growth.

Highlights include:

• A dynamic panel discussion with NAIOP (Commercial Real Estate Development Association)
• Key County updates and regional insights
• Dedicated networking opportunities with industry leaders

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and collaborate with the innovators shaping San Bernardino County’s future. To register, click the button below.

On July 28, the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners approved a new Use and Lease Agreement (ULA) that positions ONT for continued growth and long-term sustainability.

The new ULA provides greater transparency in how funds are used at ONT and locks in 75% of ground transportation revenue for participating airlines. For OIAA, it allows added flexibility to advance needed capital projects in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The agreement takes effect immediately. For the full release, click here.

In other news, ONT recorded its highest June passenger total ever with more than 659,000 travelers while also setting a new single-month record for international passengers hitting 47,504. The surge in international passengers was due in part to the start of service by Taiwan-based STARLUX Airlines which operates four roundtrip flights a week between ONT and Taipei, Taiwan (TPE).

Ontario officials also reported more than 3.3 million passengers during the first half of the year, 0.9% more than the same period last year. Domestic passenger volume rose by 0.8% to 3.1 million and the number of international travelers increased by 2% to nearly 233,000.

Finally, as part of Disability Pride Month, ONT hosted a special event on Thursday, July 24 commemorating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The celebration highlighted the law’s transformative impact on air travel and ONT’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive and accessible experience for all passengers.

Following are some of the key ADA-driven improvements at ONT:

• ADA-compliant restrooms
• Accessible parking and shuttle services
• Wheelchair assistance through our airline partners
• Visual paging displays and assistive listening systems
• Service animal relief areas
• Clear signage and elevators throughout every terminal

For the full release on ONT celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ADA Act, click the button below.

Omnitrans invites the public to provide public comment on the initial outreach for the FY 2027–2032 Short‑Range Transit Plan (SRTP) update. The SRTP serves as our 5-to-7-year business plan, guiding service levels, fare policies, and service standards moving forward.

At this stage, no changes are being proposed to current services or fares. Omnitrans’ goal is to gather insights, suggestions, and concerns to inform the development of the draft SRTP. Once the draft is complete, it will be presented at upcoming hearings for further public review and comment.

What You Can Share

• Service priorities (frequency, coverage, reliability)
• Fare policy feedback
• Accessibility and equity considerations
• Ideas for enhancing connections
• Any broader transit concerns or suggestions

Submit Your Comments by September 5, 2025

• By Mail / In Person: Omnitrans – Strategic Development
• 1700 W. Fifth Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411
• By Phone: 1-909-379‑7350
• By Email: planning@omnitrans.org
• Online Form: Click here

Meeting Schedule & Locations

The public can visit any of the scheduled open-house events during the listed times to speak directly with Omnitrans planning staff. Click here for the full schedule of meetings in each of the cities it provides transit services or click the button below. There will also be two virtual hearings (Tuesday, August 19 and Thursday, September 4) so the public can conveniently join the conversation online.

ONT Connect Service Increased

As part of the Omnitrans’ August 2025 service changes, Route 380 (ONT Connect) now offers more trips between Cucamonga Station and ONT giving riders more travel time choices.

ONT Connect buses conveniently operate seven days a week from 4:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

For details on ONT Connect’s operating schedule and trip planner, click the button below.

Image Above: Aerial view of Cucamonga Station with Brightline West and Metrolink trains, bus, and shuttle circulation.

Image Below: Ground level view of the main Brightline West station.

Image Above: Aerial view of Apple Valley Station with Brightline West boarding platform in the median area of Interstate 15.

Note: these renderings are subject to change.

On Tuesday, June 24, the City of Rancho Cucamonga had an opportunity to provide an update on Cucamonga Station to Inland Action, a non-profit that includes corporations, businesses, and organizations whose leaders work for the economic well-being and betterment of the Inland Empire and the Southern California region. Thank you Inland Action for your support, and for all who attended the meeting. The dialogue on how transportation is helping transform the region was appreciated.

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