About the LTC
Transportation plays a major role in the Inland Empire of Southern California, and the William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center is the voice for an integrated and sustainable transportation system in our region. The Inland Empire is an inland port region expected to grow exponentially in the transportation sector. The region, with informed decisions, can use this growth to develop a strong economic base. Our focal points include transportation management, the impacts of technology on transportation and logistics, and transnational studies. Research influences our education initiatives and community outreach efforts, which in turn substantiate policy produced by the LTC. The Center seeks solutions to assist residents, businesses, government and nonprofit agencies, and international partners work together on improving sustainability and life in the Inland Empire.
What's New at the LTC
Transportation Research Policy Brief
Transportation, Sustainability, and Equity Scorecards in the Inland Empire
William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center (2022)
The Inland Empire Transportation, Equity, and Sustainability Scorecards aim to quantify and score local government’s efforts on the three aspects of mobility in the region. This work was conducted as part of the LTC’s Student Research Challenge, which brings together students and faculty from CSUSB, the University of California, Riverside, and CalPoly Pomona. The expectation set for the Research Challenge program is to provide real-world research experience for multidisciplinary teams of students and faculty on critical issues related to the Inland Empire’s transportation system. The LTC aspires to meet our dual goals of quality research and education from this work.
Transportation, Sustainability, and Equity Scorecards in the Inland Empire
2022 Dialogue 5: Aviation Advancements in the Inland Empire
LTC Student Research Challenge
LTC Student Research Challenge 2021-2022: Bus Departure Offset Prediction
Learn more about this year's LTC Student Research Challenge
LTC Student Research Challenge - 2021-2022: Using Big Data to Quantify Public Transit Equity
The Leonard Family
The Leonard name comes from William E. and Barbara Leonard, San Bernardino residents, business owners, and philanthropists. William “Bill” E. Leonard served on several organization boards and on the California Transportation Commission. To this day their accomplishments still benefit the Inland Empire, and the Leonard Transportation Center continues their commitment to education and transportation issues. In 2006, CSUSB named the new federally funded university transportation center in honor of the Leonard family. The William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center considers how the larger aspects of globalization impact the local needs of the Inland Empire. Since the Inland Empire acts as an inland port, this Center balances transnational and local policy studies and solutions to improve life and commerce in the Inland Empire.
William E. Leonard History Archives
Over the years, Mr. Leonard's civic leadership has included chairing the California Highway Commission (1973-77) and the California Transportation Commission (CTC, 1985-93). He had a strong presence in the National Orange Show, serving as its president in 1966. He was also a member of the State Athletic Commission and the University of California at Riverside Foundation.
In addition to being a member of the State Athletic Commission , he chaired the San Bernardino Valley College Foundation Board and served as a trustee of the St. Bernardine's Hospital Foundation. He was an active member in the community and took part in a number of other local boards and charities.
Mr. Leonard had a multitude of accomplishments and his legacy lives on through the Leonard Transportation Center. To learn more about his life's work, click the link below to access his historical documents.
Arrowhead CEO Award 1999 William Leonard
