New Programs
As public transit provider to one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation, Omnitrans' success depends upon its ability to plan for the future. Here are a few of the new programs and future directions for Omnitrans...
- New Buses to Debut in Summer/Fall 2009
Omnitrans will soon have 27 new buses in service. Purchased in partnership with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, the new natural-gas powered coaches will complete the agency’s transition to a 100 percent
alternatively-fueled fleet this fall.
The most anticipated new-and improved feature, however, is the coaches’ new Odyssey farebox. In addition to the ability to accept and “read” coins, tokens, and bills. It even utilizes mechanisms to reduce coin and card jams! Want to learn how to use the new farebox, read this brochure.
- 2010-2015 Short Range Transit Plan
Omnitrans is drafting its new Short Range Transit Plan that will guide the agency's bus routes and service between 2010 and 2015. The current proposal includes a fare increase scheduled for September 2009 and several Access service policy changes.
- sbX: Bus Rapid Transit
Parsons Transportation Group Inc. of Ontario, California was awarded a $14.7 million contract for the E Street sbX Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Project, Development Phase. The project includes transit planning, public relations, architectural and engineering, environmental clearance, preliminary engineering and final design. The enhanced rapid transit service will travel on the E Street corridor in the cities of San Bernardino and Loma Linda.
Notice is hereby given that the environmental review process for the sbX E Street Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project is now concluded. The Final Environmental Assessment/Initial Study is contained within the following attachments:
Final Environmental Assessment/Initial Study – Volume 1 of 3
Technical Appendices – Volume 2 of 3
Technical Appendices – Volume 3 of 3
Should you have any questions regarding these documents, please contact Thomas Owen, Engineering Services Manager, (909) 963-5233
For more information, please read:- sbX Project Brochure
- The sbX Fact Sheet
- The proposed sbX map
- The sbX project Schedule
- sbX web site: www.omnitrans-sbx.com
- Listen to a K-FROG interview with David Rutherford:
More interviews about sbX:
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See a video about sbX: - Chino-Ontario Community Based Transportation Plan
The Chino-Ontario Community-Based Transportation Plan project is being undertaken by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and will focus on a portion of the former San Bernardino County Agricultural Preserve annexed by the cities of Chino and Ontario. This area is generally bounded by Riverside Drive to the north, Euclid Avenue to the west and the county boundary lines on the east and south. The City of Chino’s portion of the former agricultural preserve will be developed in accordance with “The Preserve Specific Plan,” also known as “The Preserve,” while the City of Ontario’s portion of the former agricultural preserve will be developed in accordance with “The City of Ontario Sphere of Influence General Plan,” more commonly known as the “New Model Colony.”
This project provides a unique opportunity to incorporate transit planning into new communities.
