Spring 2011

THE NEWSLETTER FOR BRT

sbX E Street BRT Corridor Construction Bid Deadline May 5

Omnitrans, the public transit agency serving , is currently accepting construction bids for the 15.7-mile sbX E Street Bus Transit (BRT) Corridor project, procurement number IFB-IPMO11-5. Prospective bidders have until 12 p.m. on May 5, 2011 to submit bids for the construction contract, which spans between the cities of San Bernardino and Loma Linda.

On March 10, 2011, Omnitrans held a pre-bid construction meeting at its San Bernardino headquarters that attracted more than 50 attendees. In addition to addressing questions from prospective bidders, it provided a forum for companies and individuals to Construction Bid Milestone explore partnering opportunities. The sign-in sheet for this meeting as well as a contractors’ outreach workshop held on January 12, 2011 are available through Dates (Projected) Omnitrans’ Procurement Department. To access the sign-in sheet, bid packet, and Activity Date addendums, interested parties will need to register as a vendor with Omnitrans.

Last Addendum April 21, 2011 If you have questions specific to contract IFB-IPMO11-5, please contact Christine Van Matre, Contract Specialist, at (909) 379-7122 or via email at Bid Due May 5, 2011 [email protected]

Bid Award July 6, 2011 Omnitrans Contracts Specialist Notice to Proceed Sept. 19, 2011 Christine Van Matre assists an attendee at the March 10 pre- For the latest online information for this construction bid, go to www.omnitrans.info/ bid construction meeting purchase/purchase_index.cfm and click on the project link. Brt ProjECt addrESSES StatE law, rECEivES fta SuPPort

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Governments (SCAG), have been tasked with What to Expect During Construction creating Sustainable Community Strategies As the project moves into the construction public outreach activities. Additionally, a • Maintaining utility service during normal (SCS). The MPOs are required to develop phase, the business community and other new project helpline will be announced in business hours the SCS through integrated land use and organizations will be invited to participate the coming months, managed by bilingual transportation planning and demonstrate an • No construction during certain times of the in monthly meetings with construction project representatives committed to year in select areas ability to attain the proposed reduction targets management staff to address issues and responding to calls. by 2020 and 2035, according to SCAG. share best practices. • Signage From a business operations standpoint during construction, Omnitrans has already At the local level, the sbX E Street BRT sbX representatives will be visiting Detailed specifics regarding the addendums received valuable input from the community. Corridor service will provide a cost-effective businesses and residents regularly near can be provided upon request. To receive The sbX construction management team information regarding this and other project transportation alternative that relieves traffic construction zones to address concerns. has made addendums to construction bid activities, please visit the sbX project website congestion by encouraging people to reduce Construction alerts will also be issued weekly requirements regarding the following areas: as part of the communication process at .omnitrans.org and click on the sign- vehicle usage – a contributor to air pollution. up image. and the community will be encouraged to • Providing access to businesses at all According to a report in March 2011 by provide feedback on construction and trimes during business hours Brt ProjECt addrESSES StatE law, rECEivES fta SuPPort

The estimated $191.7-million sbX e the The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation An important factor for FTA funding Street BRT Corridor project is a critical in collaboration with the University of consideration was the ability for the CoMMittEd to working with thE BuSinESS CoMMunity component to the long-range transit plans Wisconsin Population Health Institute, sbX E Street BRT Corridor to address for the region that includes various modes San Bernardino County ranks among the air quality mandates by the state, When completed, the sbX BRT project is Peer review between the sbX team and manner. Omnitrans will also work with of public transit such as bus, Metrolink, and worst when it comes to air quality in California potential opportunities for transit oriented expected to help attract economic development other public transit agencies that have the City of Loma Linda and its economic light rail alternatives. - www.countyhealthrankings.org. development (TOD) near its 16 stations, and and growth benefits experienced by BRT service in their communities will help development department to minimize have destinations throughout the corridor operational BRTs throughout the Unites States. the team better prepare to address issues impacts to its business community. The project is key for cities’ compliance Federal Support that are trip generators such as universities, experienced by businesses and other with Senate Bill 375 – a state law that Currently, the sbX team is working to adapt The San Bernardino Economic Development At the federal level, the Federal Transit medical centers, stadiums/event venues, stakeholders during construction. requires California’s Air Resources Board best management practices from three Agency has made a commitment to assist Administration (FTA) appropriated $32.37 office centers, and retail/restaurants. successful BRT projects in the nation – Locally, Omnitrans and major stake holders businesses during construction using (CARB) to develop regional reduction targets million in fiscal year 2010 and has Los Angeles County’s Metro Orange Line, San Bernardino Associated Governments existing programs and resources. The newly for greenhouse gas emissions (GHG), and recommended to Congress to allocate an The sbX E Street BRT Corridor is one of 10 Greater Cleveland’s HealthLine Rapid Transit (SANBAG), the City of San Bernardino and its opened facilities for the Office of Business prompts the creation of regional plans additional $42.63 million for fiscal year 2011 corridors studied to better connect the San Service, and Eugene, Oregon’s Emerald Economic Development Agency, are already Development (OBD) will be a key resource to to reduce emissions from vehicle use Bernardino Valley and provide increased for the sbX E Street BRT Corridor project – Express (EmX) BRT operated by the Lane working together to develop communication the business community. throughout the state. mobility using public transit. one of only nine projects in the nation that Transit District – that provide a cross-section protocols and information delivery methods was recommended through the competitive California’s 18 Metropolitan Planning of comparable conditions being experienced that will allow construction-related issues selection process for Small Starts funding. in San Bernardino and Loma Linda. to be addressed in a timely and effective Organizations (MPOs), which in this region is the Southern California Association of

Governments (SCAG), have been tasked with What to Expect During Construction creating Sustainable Community Strategies As the project moves into the construction public outreach activities. Additionally, a • Maintaining utility service during normal (SCS). The MPOs are required to develop phase, the business community and other new project helpline will be announced in business hours the SCS through integrated land use and organizations will be invited to participate the coming months, managed by bilingual transportation planning and demonstrate an • No construction during certain times of the in monthly meetings with construction project representatives committed to year in select areas ability to attain the proposed reduction targets management staff to address issues and responding to calls. by 2020 and 2035, according to SCAG. share best practices. • Signage From a business operations standpoint during construction, Omnitrans has already At the local level, the sbX E Street BRT sbX representatives will be visiting Detailed specifics regarding the addendums received valuable input from the community. Corridor service will provide a cost-effective businesses and residents regularly near can be provided upon request. To receive The sbX construction management team information regarding this and other project transportation alternative that relieves traffic construction zones to address concerns. has made addendums to construction bid activities, please visit the sbX project website congestion by encouraging people to reduce Construction alerts will also be issued weekly requirements regarding the following areas: as part of the communication process at sbx.omnitrans.org and click on the sign- vehicle usage – a contributor to air pollution. up image. and the community will be encouraged to • Providing access to businesses at all According to a report in March 2011 by provide feedback on construction and trimes during business hours sbX Station ProfilE: Spring 2011 SBX outrEaCh CalEndar KeNdAll dRIVe STATIONS AT lITTle date: Wednesday, April 13 MOuNTAIN dRIVe ANd dRIVe event: Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. Artists: Leticia Huerta Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Material: Concrete Pavers and Ceramic Frit on Glass location: Stater Bros. parking lot, Barton Road at Mt. View Street, Loma Linda dimensions: Pavers at 18 x 18 inches, Windscreens (N/A), Shades (N/A) Images/Visuals: Based on native plants and history of San Bernardino date: Saturday, April 16 and Sunday, April 17 event: Railroad Days THE NEWSLETTER FOR OMNITRANS BRT Time: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. location: Santa Fe Depot, 1170 W. 3rd St., San Bernardino sbX E StrEEt Brt Corridor date: Friday, April 22 event: Earth day Extravaganza ConStruCtion Bid dEadlinE May 5 Time: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Kendall Drive and Little Mountain Drive Windscreen Designs. Omnitrans, the public transit agency serving San Bernardino Valley, is currently location: Community Hospital of San Bernardino, 1805 Medical accepting construction bids for the 15.7-mile sbX E Street (BRT) Center Drive, San Bernardino Corridor project, procurement number IFB-IPMO11-5. Prospective bidders have until date: Saturday, June 11 12 p.m. on May 5, 2011 to submit bids for the construction contract, which spans event: Community Block Party hosted by Sustaining our between the cities of San Bernardino and Loma Linda. Society (SOS) Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. On March 10, 2011, Omnitrans held a pre-bid construction meeting at its San Bernardino location: 1214 W. Trenton St., San Bernardino Kendall Drive and Shandin Hills Drive Windscreen Designs. headquarters that attracted more than 50 attendees. In addition to addressing questions from prospective bidders, it provided a forum for companies and individuals to Construction Bid Milestone explore partnering opportunities. The sign-in sheet for this meeting as well as a sbX tEaM addS PuBliC rElationS SPECialiSt Stay informed of the latest dates (Projected) contractors’ outreach workshop held on January 12, 2011 are available through project developments. Omnitrans’ Procurement Department. To access the sign-in sheet, bid packet, and Activity Date addendums, interested parties will need to register as a vendor with Omnitrans. Visit our website: Jackellyn Trinh, Public Relations Specialist – Jackellyn joins the sbx.omnitrans.org Last Addendum April 21, 2011 If you have questions specific to contract IFB-IPMO11-5, please contact Christine Van Matre, Omnitrans Integrated Project Management Office (IPMO) staff to assist Contract Specialist, at (909) 379-7122 or via email at Bid Due May 5, 2011 [email protected] with public relations along the E Street corridor. Her primary task will Sign up for e-mail updates involve business outreach in the area of exclusive lanes (10th and about project developments Bid Award July 6, 2011 E Streets to Hospitality Lane and Tippecanoe Avenue). on the website Omnitrans Contracts Specialist Notice to Proceed Sept. 19, 2011 Christine Van Matre assists an Follow us and all of A graduate of Drexel University, Jackellyn has done extensive attendee at the March 10 pre- Omnitrans on Facebook: For the latest online information for this contract work, representing numerous public, private and non-profit bid construction meeting www.facebook.com/ construction bid, go to www.omnitrans.info/ organizations, including San Bernardino City Unified School District, omnitrans purchase/purchase_index.cfm and click on San Bernardino Airport, County of San Bernardino, the City of San Bernardino, Los Angeles World the project link. Airports, Metro, Caltrans, OCTA, agencies She previously served as Regional Marketing Manager at STV OMNITRANS Inc. and Director of Marketing and Business Development at DCC Architects. She resides in Rancho sbX Intergrated Project Cucamonga and has worked on a number of local projects related to marketing and advertising in the Management Office 201 N. E Street, Suite 202 San Bernardino Valley. San Bernardino, CA 92401 (909) 963-5232