Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Transportation Policy topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Board adopts updated truck routes under AB 98 after heated public comment
Summary
After hours of testimony from residents and environmental justice groups, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors adopted truck‑route updates required by AB 98, directing staff to continue community outreach and annual reviews to refine routes and enforcement.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 adopted an update to county truck routes required by Assembly Bill 98, approving formal designation of multiple roadway segments and a set of implementation actions aimed at limiting heavy‑duty truck exposure to homes, schools and hospitals.
The update, presented by Miguel Figueroa, director of line new services, and consultants from PlaceWorks, responds to a state deadline for jurisdictions in warehouse concentration regions to adopt routes by Jan. 1, 2026. Figueroa told the board AB 98 "requires local governments to adopt truck routes that reduce impacts to sensitive receptors, such as homes, schools, and hospitals, while maintaining safe and efficient movement of goods." (Miguel Figueroa)
Residents from Bloomington, Muscoy, Fontana and other communities urged stronger protections and clearer enforcement. Maria Velasquez of the Action Community Center for Environmental Justice warned of damaged roads and health consequences, saying the current routes "are causing a lot of air pollution" that affects children walking to school. Multiple speakers said outreach was insufficient and requested materials and meetings in Spanish and at accessible times.
County staff recommended designations in four Valley Region areas and proposed two segments for local truck restrictions, with an implementation plan that includes signage, enforcement coordination, and an annual review. The staff presentation noted the plan would rely on a CEQA addendum to the countywide plan EIR and stressed the need for interjurisdictional coordination where city and county boundaries meet.
Supervisor Hagman moved the motion to adopt the updates; Supervisor Armendariz seconded the motion. The board approved the item with Supervisor Rao absent. The board and staff emphasized that further outreach is planned in 2026 to refine routes and enforcement strategies after receiving public input at the hearing.
The board directed staff to return with follow‑up actions, including targeted community engagement, signage plans, and coordination with law enforcement and regional agencies to address enforcement and infrastructure needs. The county will also evaluate potential weight restrictions and targeted enforcement in areas where residents reported illegal truck parking or cut‑through routes.
