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A series of meetings this month will help shape updated truck routes in unincorporated areas of San Bernardino County under Assembly Bill 98, a state law aimed at steering heavy truck traffic away from homes, schools, and parks while maintaining efficient goods movement.
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, Calif. — San Bernardino County officials are holding a series of public meetings this month to gather input on proposed updates to countywide truck routes in unincorporated communities, part of a new state requirement to better manage heavy vehicle traffic under Assembly Bill 98.
Why it matters: The law, signed in 2024, directs local governments in California’s Warehouse Concentration Region—including the Inland Empire—to designate approved truck routes by Jan. 1, 2026. The goal is to protect residents and sensitive sites such as schools, parks, and hospitals from pollution and noise while ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods.
County plan overview: Under the county’s draft plan, officials are focusing updates in the Valley Region—particularly around Redlands, Fontana, Bloomington, and Muscoy—while determining that no new routes are needed in the mountain or desert areas.
In Redlands, proposed changes in the unincorporated “donut hole” would align county routes with city designations along Alabama Street, California Street, Palmetto Avenue, San Bernardino Avenue, and Almond Avenue, while removing Nevada Street from the plan.
Fontana, Bloomington, and Muscoy would each see new or weight-restricted routes designed to steer trucks toward industrial corridors and away from residential neighborhoods.
County planners say the new routes will maximize use of freeways and major arterials, minimize truck travel on residential roads, and comply with both state and federal safety standards. Federal law still allows heavy-duty trucks to leave designated routes when necessary for deliveries, rest, or repairs.
Public engagement: The county’s Land Use Services Department has held multiple bilingual meetings this month to gather feedback before presenting a final plan to the Board of Supervisors in December.
Upcoming meetings include:
Additional outreach includes virtual sessions and participation at the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s AB 617 event. More information and how to make comments can be found on the county's website.
Zoom in Redlands: The city of Redlands already has a designated truck route for city streets as part of its 2035 General Plan. An updated map for local roads is expected to go before the City Council for approval this fall, according to city planners.
What’s next: Following public input and environmental review, the county will finalize the truck route maps in a Geographic Information System (GIS) format and begin installing signage before the 2026 state deadline. Continued coordination with cities and future refinements are expected through 2026 and beyond.
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