The New Year marks an important anniversary in the history of San Bernardino County – 20 years since voters overwhelmingly extended Measure I and, in the process, acknowledged the importance of public investment in our transportation future.

The Riverside County Transportation Commission (RCTC) and San Bernardino County Transportation Authority’s (SBCTA)’s rideshare program, IE Commuter, has teamed up with Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Orange County Transportation Authority, Ventura County Transportation Commission to present a regional database to enhance commute options for registered users.

The demand for transportation funding is high and support from the State and Federal government is a critical part of the funding equation. It can be an arduous process that is filled with complex requirements. Planning and delivering these projects can take large investments of agency time and local resources while waiting for the allocations.

The SBCTA Board of Directors awarded a four-year Public Outreach Contract to the Costin Public Outreach Group, Inc. (CPOG) at their January Board of Directors Meeting. SBCTA prides itself on providing timely, accurate information about its projects and programs so that residents and commuters of San Bernardino County can make informed decisions about their daily lives. This contract will continue to expand that outreach approach for the array of SBCTA freeway, interchange, transit, and bridge projects throughout the region.