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San Bernardino Transit Center: A Symbol of Transformation
Omnitrans dedicated its San Bernardino Transit Center in recent ceremonies that included the release of 200 butterflies as a symbol of the multimodal hub’s transformational role in the city, which includes connecting 10 local and two freeway express bus routes, the BRT line and bus routes operated by neighboring agencies.
The $25 million downtown facility opens to the public on Sept. 8. Omnitrans officials expect the center to serve 6,000 customers daily.
“The San Bernardino Transit Center represents more than a decade of planning and partnership between Omnitrans, SANBAG (San Bernardino Associated Governments) and the city of San Bernardino,” said P. Scott Graham, Omnitrans chief executive officer/general manager.
In the future, the facility will provide connections to Metrolink commuter rail, due in 2017, and later SANBAG’s Redlands passenger rail line, which has been cleared for final design and construction.
“Improving our public transit network is an important part of growing the Inland Empire economy. The San Bernardino Transit Center is a perfect example of the type of results we can achieve when communities work together to move our region forward,” said Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-CA). He also pledged his support for a long-term surface transportation bill, saying, “We need to stop kicking the can down the road.”
The public transit center, located on a four-acre site, comprises 22 bus bays and a 7,500-square-foot building. It meets LEED Gold sustainability standards and features solar panels, drought-tolerant landscaping and energy-efficient design and systems.
Project funding came from FTA, FHWA and the state through State Transit Assistance funds, Local Transportation Funds and Proposition 1B.
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| Dignitaries including Rep. Pete Aguilar, second from left, prepare to release 200 butterflies at dedication ceremonies for the San Bernardino Transit Center. |
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