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SBCTA tells county Measure I has generated $2.5 billion since 2010, seeks public input on future priorities
Summary
SBCTA presented Measure I's role in funding local and regional transportation projects and invited public feedback on future allocations; officials highlighted $2.5 billion in investments since 2010 and emphasized taxpayer safeguards.
Otis Greer, deputy executive director for strategic partnerships at the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority, gave a brief overview of Measure I during the board meeting and invited county residents to comment on future transportation priorities.
Greer said Measure I is a half‑cent sales tax dedicated to transportation funding that was first approved by voters in 1989 and renewed in 2004. He told the board that "since 2010, Measure I has generated more than $2,500,000,000 in transportation investments across San Bernardino County," with more than $700,000,000 going directly to local streets and roads, sidewalks, pothole repairs and safety improvements.
Greer outlined Measure I's role in leveraging state and federal funds and named several projects that have benefited, including the State Route 210 extension, Interstate 215 improvements and Metrolink service expansions. He also described oversight safeguards—an independent taxpayer oversight committee, administrative cost caps and return‑to‑source allocations.
SBCTA invited public input via sbcta.com/measureI and noted partnerships with economic development groups for regional events such as the Route 66 Centennial. Supervisors thanked SBCTA for the presentation and encouraged residents to provide feedback on priorities.
