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Council signs off on SB1 street list, directs staff to add segments after one allowed revision
Summary
Council approved a list of SB1 (state transportation) street segments for repaving — a plan focused on gateway corridors including Second Street, University Parkway, Tippecanoe Avenue, Baseline, Waterman and Highland — and accepted staff offer to revise limits once before final filing with the state.
The San Bernardino City Council approved the staff‑recommended list of street segments to be funded under SB1 (the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Program) during its June 4 meeting. Public Works staff said the city receives monthly SB1 payments (historically averaging about $5.7–$5.9 million annually) and must submit a list of locations to the California Transportation Commission for the coming year.
Selected corridors: Public Works Director Azam explained staff focused on gateway corridors and “connecting the dots” so paving would complete continuous arterial segments. The June list includes: - Second Street (I‑215 to Arrowhead) — fill paving gap to Waterman and complete the main downtown corridor. - University Parkway (State Street to Kendall) — staged to match Divergent Diamond Interchange work and Caltrans limits. - Tippecanoe Avenue (Lee North to Metrolink / Mission Creek) — heavily traveled freight route with potholing and pavement distress. - Baseline (Paris to Mount Vernon) — to connect recently paved segments. - Waterman Avenue (I‑210 eastbound on/off ramp south to Highland) — coordinated with Caltrans paving from 30th to 40th. - Highland Avenue (Eucalyptus to Robinson) — gateway segment to the casino area and link to previous paving.
Funding and process: Staff said the city’s “proof of effort” and local maintenance commitments were needed to match SB1 distributions; staff noted the city can submit one revision (to extend limits) in October 2025. Council members asked staff to use that single revision opportunity to extend certain limits (for example Tippecanoe to meet Caltrans jurisdiction lines in hospitality areas and to consider a short remaining Baseline segment between Arrowhead and E Street). Staff also explained how the state distributes monthly SB1 funds once the program list is approved.
Why it matters: The selected segments target high‑visibility arterial corridors and gateways; council members framed the paving program as a visible investment that residents notice and that supports economic activity. Several council members asked staff to return cost estimates for possible additional limits so council could consider adding them in October if funding or the FY25‑26 adopted budget provides additional sources.
Outcome: The council approved the paving list unanimously and directed staff to prepare the October revision to include limited extensions requested by council members (if feasible within the SB1 process).
