West Valley Connector (BRT)
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The West Valley Connector (WVC) project will be a 100% zero-emission Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system, the first stage of the San Bernardino County zero-emission Bus Initiative and second BRT route in San Bernardino County.
Phase I of the project is 19 miles and will upgrade a portion of existing Route 61 which runs along Holt Boulevard, adding approximately 3.5 miles as center running, dedicated bus-only lanes. There will be 21 stations in Phase I that will provide an improved transit connection to Ontario International Airport (ONT) and help build transit connectivity by linking ONT, two Metrolink lines (San Bernardino and Riverside) and multiple major activity centers along the route including Ontario Mills and Victoria Gardens. Headways will be 10 minutes in the peak commute period and 15 minutes off-peak, providing a high level of service to the community.
Fact Sheets:
NEW TRAFFIC PATTERN ON HOLT BOULEVARD BETWEEN BENSON AVENUE AND CORONA AVENUE
A new traffic pattern is now in place along Holt Boulevard between Benson Avenue and Corona Avenue. Permanent center medians have been installed at various locations to accommodate the future center-running bus rapid transit lanes.
Drivers can continue to make right turns into driveways and side streets and left turns at signalized intersections when traveling toward their destination. Left turns into driveways and side streets between intersections are no longer permitted. Drivers should use designated U-turn locations to access destinations on the opposite side of the street.
Additional lane shifts may occur as construction continues. Drivers should follow posted signs and allow extra travel time. Pedestrian detours will be clearly marked where needed.
CENTER-RUNNING STATIONS
Construction is underway at future West Valley Connector center-running stations along Holt Boulevard in Ontario. Crews will continue work at various station locations as construction progresses.
Work may include installation of station canopies and electrical equipment, construction and finishing of concrete bus pads and curbs, paving, accessibility improvements, and landscaping and irrigation work.
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout construction. Construction equipment, increased truck activity, and noise may be present near the work areas. Work activities and schedules may shift as construction progresses.
SIDE-RUNNING STATIONS
Construction is underway at future West Valley Connector side-running station locations throughout the project corridor. Outside lane closures may be in place at active station locations, with at least one lane remaining open to traffic.
Work may include demolition of existing stations and roadway, utility relocation, and construction of bus pads and new stations.
Pedestrian access will be maintained throughout construction, and no interruptions to bus operations are anticipated while this work is underway.
STAY INFORMED
For the most up-to-date information on construction activities, active work locations, traffic impacts, and scheduled closures, visit the project Google Map.
To receive construction updates and closure information directly, sign up for email alerts.
Construction activities and schedules are subject to change.
For information regarding Omnitrans bus service during construction, please visit Omnitrans.org.
Environmental Documents
Environmental Impact Report Addendum - August 2022
Final Environmental Document - Body
Final Environmental Document - Appendices
Finding of No Significant Impact
Responses to Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Report
Notice of Availability Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Finding of Effect
Project Information English
Project Information Spanish
Air Quality Study
Air Quality Study - APPENDIX C
Biological Study Report
Community Impact Report
Cultural resources HPSR
Cultural resources ASR
Cultural resources HRER
Draft Relocation Impact Report
Energy Study
Floodplain Evaluation Report
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Study
Initial Site Assessment
Initial Site Assessment Addendum
Noise and Vibration Technical Study
Operations and Maintenance Facility Traffic Analysis
Paleontological Identification Report & Evaluation Report
Section 4(F) Evaluation
Traffic Operations Analysis
Visual Impact Report
Water Quality Report
Holt Boulevard Public Outreach Summary
Open House EIR Public Review - Public Outreach Summary
WVC Public Notice
West Valley Business Connector Program – Click the map to view participating businesses and find local deals
Shop Local and Support the Businesses that Support Your Community
The West Valley Business Connector Program is designed to encourage the community to shop local during project construction. Participation is free for eligible businesses along the project route in the Cities of Ontario, Pomona, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga.
Participating businesses will be:
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- Highlighted on @goSBCTA’s social media platforms (Facebook and Instagram)
- Shared in bi-weekly project construction alerts
- Featured on the project webpage via Google Maps
For more information, email info@goSBCTA.com or call 877-55-SBCTA
Official Rules Disclaimer:
There is no cost for businesses to participate. Benefits to local businesses include the following: social media and email marketing, and business/coupon promotions on the West Valley Connector Project website. For a business to be eligible, their physical address must fall within ¼-mile of the project corridor. In the first phase of this program, only impacted businesses along the project route in the City of Ontario are eligible for participation. Once construction of the new BRT stations begins later in 2024, businesses in the corridor cities of Pomona, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga will also be eligible for participation at no cost. SBCTA reserves the right to change, amend, extend, cancel or discontinue the program at any time, with no advance notice.
