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Regional transportation budget and projects

The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority / Council of Governments approved a record $1.4 billion FY 2026/2027 budget, with about $1.09 billion in new revenue plus carryover, for highways, rail, express lanes, transit, and regional planning. Officials frame it as advancing mobility, economic opportunity, and quality of life, with substantial reserves and a multi-year project pipeline.

What should be the top priority for San Bernardino County’s record transportation authority budget?

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Sources

SBCTA/SBCOG Board — https://www.gosbcta.com/sbcta-sbcog-board-approves-record-1-4-billion-budget-for-fiscal-year-2026-2027
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority / San Bernardino Council of Governments (SBCTA/SBCOG) Board has unanimously approved the agency’s Fiscal Year 2026/2027 Budget, marking the largest budget in the agency’s history at more than $1.4 billion. [...] resources support a wide range of priorities, including major highway and rail projects, express lanes operations, planning and transit programs, and long-term regional initiatives.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Shift the bulk of funds to expanded public transit, rail, and active-transportation equity projects
  2. Balance major transit/rail growth with highway fixes that serve jobs and disadvantaged communities
  3. Split funding evenly among highways, rail, express lanes, and local street repair
  4. Prioritize highway capacity, express lanes, and freight corridors that support logistics jobs
  5. Minimize new projects and cut taxes/fees, funding only essential road maintenance

Lytle Creek sewer rates and district maintenance

After 220 written protests—a majority under Proposition 218—the Board of Supervisors did not approve a proposed sewer rate increase for County Service Area 70 Zone S-3 in Lytle Creek, leaving the rate at $66.03 per month. County Public Works warned that without added revenue the special district may face deferred maintenance, thin reserves, emergency repairs, and unmet capital needs.

How should San Bernardino County handle sewer rates and maintenance funding in Lytle Creek after the Proposition 218 protest?

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San Bernardino County Public Works Department — https://main.sbcounty.gov/2026/06/11/board-actions-june-9
Following the submission of 220 written protests, which constituted a majority protest under Proposition 218, the board did not approve the proposed adjustment, and the existing rate of $66.03 per month will remain in effect. Without additional revenue, the special district managed by the San Bernardino County Public Works Department may face challenges related to deferred maintenance, reserve levels, emergency repairs and future capital needs.
Positions on this issue  ·  liberal → conservative
  1. Cover shortfalls with countywide funds so low-income ratepayers avoid any increase
  2. Seek grants and phased, means-tested rates while preventing service decline
  3. Re-engage the community on a smaller increase tied to clear maintenance plans
  4. Require the zone to self-fund through future majority-approved rates only
  5. Reject further rate hikes and reduce service scope if reserves run short