The STATUS Newsletter is published every month after the STA Board meeting to inform the public and our stakeholders of what’s happening with transportation in Solano County. Click HERE to view the May STATUS Newsletter 2020.
May STATUS 2020
Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Service Changes to SolanoExpress Routes
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 10th, at 6 p.m. the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Board will conduct a virtual public hearing via Zoom (log in information will be provided on the agenda cover to be posted on STA’s website one week prior to the meeting) in order to implement the SolanoExpress Partial Service Restoration Plan. The public hearing will provide information on the increased service to SolanoExpress and the restoration of passenger fare collection. SolanoExpress is a four-route transit system that is managed by the STA. The SolanoExpress lines that will be impacted include the following routes: Blue, GreenExpress, and the Yellow Line.
STA is proposing the SolanoExpress Partial Service Restoration Plan. The SolanoExpress Partial Service Restoration Plan will increase the overall service hours to the SolanoExpress transit system, allowing for more frequent travel opportunities for riders. The SolanoExpress Partial Service Restoration Plan will be implemented on July 5, 2020 by Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), as well as, Solano County Transit (SolTrans) who operate SolanoExpress and generally restores service span, frequency, and coverage. Moreover, the collection of passenger fares will be reinstated on June 15, 2020.
Interested parties may provide input on the proposed SolanoExpress Partial Service Restoration Plan by submitting written comments and/or speaking at the public hearing.
Please submit comments by mail or in person to: Solano Transportation Authority, One Harbor Center, Suite 130, Suisun City, CA 94585; fax to (707) 424-6074; call (707) 399-3231; or by email to Brandon Thomson at BThomson@sta.ca.gov.
Details on the proposed SolanoExpress Service Restoration Plan may be obtained online at www.solanoexpress.com or by calling the Solano Mobility Call Center at 800-535-6883.
To view the full press release, click here. En Español aquí.
April STATUS 2020
The STATUS Newsletter is published every month after the STA Board meeting to inform the public and our stakeholders of what’s happening with transportation in Solano County. Click HERE to view the April STATUS Newsletter 2020.
June STATUS 2020
The STATUS Newsletter is published every month after the STA Board meeting to inform the public and our stakeholders of what’s happening with transportation in Solano County. Click HERE to view the June STATUS Newsletter 2020.
Notice of Solano Mobility Options for Commuters Returning To Work
Suisun City, CA – As Solano County enters Stage 2 of California Resilience Roadmap for Reopening, the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) is continues to service the public’s mobility and transit needs through the Solano Mobility Call Center, which has continued to receive an average of 100 calls per week. Customer Service Representatives are working remotely and can be reached online at www.solanomobility.org and by calling 800-535-6883.
Commuters and essential workers can also contact Solano Mobility to sign up for the First/Last Mile Program, which provides an 80% discount (up to $25 off) on Lyft rides to and from major transit hubs within Solano County.
STA is also working with our regional and local transit partners to safely restore service to the SolanoExpress Blue, Green, Red and Yellow Lines.
For more information on these Solano Mobility options for commuters returning to work, including new SolanoExpress safety protocols and information on the restoration of fares and service, please read the press release by clicking here.
For up to date information, please visit the Solano Mobility website at www.solanomobility.org and visit the local transit agencies’ website for your community.
Federal Stimulus Provides Short Term Funding for Transit & Shifts Focus to Infrastructure Projects
On March 27, 2020, President Trump signed the $2 Trillion “Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act” that includes $25 billion to help the nation’s transit operators respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bay Area region’s share is projected to be $1.3 billion.
Transportation discussions in Washington DC have begun to focus on infrastructure as an opportunity to mitigate and stimulate the national economy which is reeling from the continued impacts of the COVID-19 disease. This has included identification of “Shovel Ready” projects. STA projects staff have developed a list of shovel ready transportation projects in preparation for this emerging discussion in Washington, DC, Sacramento, and at MTC. Click here to view the STA’s list of Shovel Ready projects.
March STATUS 2020
The STATUS Newsletter is published every month after the STA Board meeting to inform the public and our stakeholders of what’s happening with transportation in Solano County. Click HERE to view the March STATUS Newsletter 2020.
Comprehensive Transportation Plan – Land Use Chapter
The STA’s Comprehensive Transportation Plan (CTP) for Solano County envisions, directs, and prioritizes the transportation needs of Solano County. The CTP incorporates various STA studies and plans into a 25-year planning document. This section presents the land use plans, policies, and programs that will support the infrastructure and transportation investments in the CTP. It incorporates information from the 2019 Solano Housing Summit, interviews with landowners and developers, UC Berkeley research on regional housing issues, and the Solano EDC’s Moving Solano Forward Report.
To view the CTP Land Use Chapter, please click here.
TFCA County Program Manager Funds Application FY 2020-21 *DEADLINE EXTENDED*
For the FY 2020-21 Cycle, an estimated total of $128,801 will be available for clean air projects (see attached application for more details on funding availability). Southwestern portions of Solano County are eligible to apply for these funds. This air basin includes the cities of Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, and Vallejo, as well as the surrounding unincorporated areas.
Eligible TFCA projects are those that reduce air pollution from motor vehicles, such as clean air vehicles and infrastructure, carpools/vanpools, shuttle bus services, bicycle projects, and alternative mode promotional/educational projects.
The Call for Projects deadline is Friday, March 20th, 2020 by 4:59PM extended to Monday, April 20th, 2020 by 4:59PM. Click here to download the application. Contact Assistant Planner Triana Crighton (tcrighton@sta.ca.gov) for any questions.
Senator Dodd Introduces Highway 37 Improvement Bill
Sen. Bill Dodd, D-Napa, introduced legislation today to reduce traffic congestion along Highway 37 and protect the vital North Bay route from sea level rise driven by climate change.
“The time is now to improve this essential artery that connects us to jobs and supports our economy,” Sen. Dodd said. “If we don’t act, increased traffic and sea level rise will make an already bad situation simply unpassable. Without a dedicated revenue source, the problem won’t be fixed in many of our lifetimes. I introduced this bill to increase capacity for today’s commuters and make the route sustainable for future generations.”
Highway 37 runs along the northern edge of San Pablo Bay, serving as a critical connection for Sonoma, Solano, Napa and Marin counties. An estimated 40,000 cars and trucks cross it each day. That number is expected to increase nearly 50 percent, to 58,000 vehicles, over the 20 years. At the same time, a recent UC Davis study found that sea level rise will make the highway impossible to use by the end of the century, with serious periods of flooding expected annually in the coming decades.
The bill will create a tolling authority to raise capital for necessary improvements. The funding would help leverage state and federal funding sources to complete the needed overhaul. Details including administration, matching funds and the design of a new highway will be decided with future public input. Possibilities include an elevated causeway between Sears Point and Vallejo.
The proposal is supported by stakeholders in Sonoma, Solano, Napa and Marin counties. The bill was announced today during a 10 a.m. press conference at highways 37 and 121.
- View the press conference on Sen. Dodd’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SenBillDodd/
- Click here to view Senator Dodd’s SR37 Press Release.
- Download the SR 37 Traffic Relief and Climate Resiliency Act Fact Sheet here.