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SBCTA presents Measure I achievements to Upland council; possibility of 1¢ sales tax discussed
Summary
San Bernardino County Transportation Authority updated the council on Measure I expenditures and outreach; SBCTA staff said a move to a 1¢ sales tax has been discussed but no board decision has been made.
Louis Vidaurri, legislative analyst for the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, presented an update on Measure I funding and projects during the June 23 Upland City Council meeting.
Vidaurri described Measure I as the county’s locally controlled half‑cent sales tax for transportation, first approved in 1989 and reauthorized by voters in 2004. He said Measure I has funded major regional projects — including the SR‑210 extension and various I‑10 and I‑15 interchange improvements — and has contributed hundreds of millions of dollars to local street, sidewalk and signal projects. Vidaurri also said Measure I funding has supported transit expansion, Metrolink service to San Bernardino County, zero‑emission transit vehicles and specialized senior/disabled transit services.
In response to a council question about whether SBCTA is only considering a half‑cent sales tax or could pursue a full one‑cent measure, Vidaurri said the board has discussed a potential increase but had not made a decision. He characterized further work as ongoing research, education and outreach. Vidaurri encouraged residents to visit SBCTA’s Measure I website (gosbcta.com/measurei) and participate in outreach.
Council members raised one factual point about a handout that listed projects as "completed, current and future" and asked staff to ensure printed materials accurately reflect project status so residents are not misinformed. Vidaurri acknowledged the materials were a sampling and said staff would clarify language.
The presentation included a short promotional video and a summary of Measure I’s reported outcomes: more than $2.5 billion raised since 2010 (as reported in the video), over $700 million contributed to local streets and more than 32,000 jobs attributed to Measure I investments, combined with state and federal funding to deliver about $2.9 billion in regional projects since 2010, per SBCTA remarks.
