The Interstate 215 (I-215) Barton Road Interchange Project proposes to improve traffic operations and reduce traffic congestion on Barton Road and ramp intersections through the use of an innovative project delivery tool, the Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) method. The overall project will include replacement of the Barton Road overcrossing, reconstruction and widening of Barton Road, realignment of the existing entrance and exit ramps, and traffic signal modifications.

The California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the environmental document in March 2014. The SANBAG Board of Directors has approved the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) cooperative agreement to use CM/GC.  The CM/GC project delivery method is new to California and allows project sponsors to engage a construction manager during the design process to provide input. During the design phase, the construction manager provides input regarding scheduling, pricing, phasing and other input that helps the owner design a more constructible project. On average, at about 50% of design completion, the lead agency and the construction manager negotiate a 'guaranteed maximum price' for the construction of the project based on the defined scope and schedule. If this price is acceptable to both parties, they execute a contract for construction services, and the construction manager becomes the general contractor.

The CM/GC is another example of how San Bernardino County is looking to utilize innovative tools to deliver projects faster and more efficiently to commuters.  The use of this authority is currently available under trial by Caltrans as a pilot program.  However, other states have realized cost and schedule savings from CM/GC that more than offset the cost of bringing the Contractor on earlier during the design phase.

    

The American Society of Civil Engineers has named the Colton Crossing Project as a finalist for the 2015 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award. The announcement of the winner of the prestigious honor will be in March 2015.

In addition, SANBAG and WRCOG have been selected by the Air Quality Management District (AQMD) as a Clean Air Award Winner for 2014 in the category of Model Community Achievement for the implementation of the HERO Program across the Inland Empire.  This award honors the visionaries in our region who have helped in the fight for clean air through innovation, leadership and exemplary service. 

Rounding out the recent accolades bestowed upon the agency, the Public Outreach team for the recently completed I-215 Widening Project was recognized with a SAVVY award for the end of project publication shared at the dedication ceremony. This marks the 15th award received for outreach efforts on the project.

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