ONTARIO – (INT) – Ontario International Airport (ONT) has become the fastest-growing in the nation.

Passenger volume has nearly doubled in the two years since its return to local control. This year, the airport is on track to handle 5 million passengers; its long-term capacity is estimated at 30 million passengers per year.

Transportation policy leaders from across Southern California gathered Thursday to discuss strategies for connecting commuters in anticipation of ONT’s growth.

A newly released technical study into improving connectivity between San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties includes long-term options for improving access into and out of the airport. The study, by the Southern California Association of Government (SCAG), evaluated the pros and cons of a variety of airport connectivity alternatives, including commuter rail, light rail, low- or zero-emission hybrid rail, bus rapid transit and express buses.

There were no endorsements of any one option over another, but transportation agencies were urged to determine which made the most sense.

Story Date: October 19, 2018