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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMay 9, 2024

California's Omnitrans Taps STV for Bus Charging Project

As part of this project, new charging infrastructure at the East Valley Maintenance Facility will initially be introduced to accommodate 16 BEBs, while on-route charging infrastructure will be installed at the Kendall/Palm intermodal transit center near the California State University in San Bernardino.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseMarch 21, 2023

FTA Awards Construction Grant to Omnitrans, SBCTA

The funding will help build out the West Valley Connector BRT project.

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Newsby StaffOctober 3, 2019

Rogers named Omnitrans interim CEO/GM

Will focus on a strong safety culture, customer service, smart use of technology, and efficient and cost-effective service delivery.  

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Newsby StaffSeptember 30, 2019

Omnitrans names Transit its official mobility app

Agency will also receive anonymized data and customizations to better serve the public.

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Newsby StaffMarch 27, 2018

SoCal transit vet joins Omnitrans as director of maintenance

Connie Raya has over two decades of experience in public transit maintenance gained while working at the OCTA.

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Newsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Omnitrans hires Rogers for deputy GM post

Erin Rogers held the position of assistant GM at OCTA for 10 years and was responsible for oversight and management of all fixed-route bus and paratransit operations.    

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2017

Calif.'s Omnitrans introduces Token Transit mobile fare payment app

The transit agency expects that as customers switch from traditional paper passes to mobile fares, it will be able to save on printing and outlet distribution costs. 

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Newsby StaffJune 28, 2017

Omnitrans selects Metrolink vet to lead new rail department

Trischelle Baysden will lead the new rail department as the transit agency prepares to launch Arrow passenger rail service in 2020, connecting Redlands and San Bernardino.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2015

Calif.'s Omnitrans adding 15 New Flyers featuring audible turn signals

The new buses have one rear-facing securement and one forward-facing securement. The rear-facing system gives passengers with wheelchairs more independence.

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Newsby StaffJuly 24, 2015

Omnitrans to remove natural gas tanks from facility

For several years, environmental groups and some nearby residents had been concerned about the potential risks of the gas tanks, which are located right across from a local community center and park.

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