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Regional Housing Needs Allocation Workshop Announcement

The Solano Transportation Authority is coordinating with the Cities and County of Solano to host a virtual workshop focused on informing the development of the Solano Subregional Housing Needs Allocation (SubRHNA) methodology.

The virtual workshop is planned to be held on Friday, December 11, 2020 at 2 p.m.  Additional details and contact information regarding the upcoming workshop is included in following the notice provided by the County of Solano

To access the virtual workshop, please use the following link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84387783094?pwd=bEJvRFdUdzlpS3pSbDlSNXUva0tNQT09

or

Dial by your location
+1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 843 8778 3094
Passcode: 124844

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September 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 September STATUS Newsletter 2020.

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I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange Package 2A

Caltrans Bay Area will begin work on Interstate 80(I-80), Interstate 680 (I-680) and State Route 12 (SR-12) Interchange Project Package (PKG) 2A in Solano County. I-80/ I-680/SR-12 PKG 2A will focus on relieving congestion by replacing the existing single-lane eastbound (EB) SR-12 to EB I-80 connector with a new two-lane connector and bridge structure which has been designed to accommodate future project phases. The current weave of traffic merging onto EB I-80 from SR-12 and exiting off from EB I-80 to Green Valley Road and SB I-680 will be eliminated by this project. To eliminate this weave, this project will construct a new dedicated off-ramp from EB SR-12 to Green Valley Road and a new braided off-ramp from EB I-80 to Green Valley Road and southbound I-680.

The I-80/I-680/SR-12 is a multi-year, multi-phase project which includes Package 1 through Package 7. The project site will be near Fairfield’s Green Valley and Cordelia neighborhoods. I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange PKG 1 was completed in 2017 with a new Green Valley Road Interchange and westbound SR-12 connector from WB I-80 to WB SR-12. I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange Package 2A is the second of seven packages improving the distribution of three major freeway movements at this interchange by reconfiguring the ramps and access to local streets. The project is majority-funded with Senate Bill 1 (SB1) Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP) funds. It is also funded with State Transportation Improvement Program-Regional Improvement Program(STIP-RIP) funds as well as local Bay Area Toll Authority (BATA) Bridge Toll Funds. The project will benefit motorists and the local community by improving travel times, reducing cut-through traffic on local streets, and enhance safety and operational efficiency for motorists along the I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange linking the Bay Area, the Napa Valley, and Sacramento. Construction is expected to begin in late September 2020. Package 2A of this project is expected to be completed by Fall 2022.

On Wednesday, September 23, 2020, Caltrans Bay Area, Solano Transportation Authority (STA) and the City of Fairfield held a virtual public informational meeting where Caltrans presented an overview of the I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange PKG 2A project to the Solano County community, covering project information and detours that will be in place while the project is underway.

For more information and updates on the I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange PKG 2A project, please visit the website at 80-680-12interchange.com .

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Join the STA, Caltrans District 4, and the City of Fairfield for a Virtual Public Information Event

Caltrans Bay Area will begin work on Interstate 80(I-80), Interstate 680 (I-680) and State Route 12 (SR-12) Interchange Project Package (PKG) 2A in Solano County. I-80/ I-680/SR-12 PKG 2A will focus on relieving congestion by replacing the existing single-lane eastbound (EB) SR-12 to EB I-80 connector with a new two-lane connector and bridge structure which has been designed to accommodate future project phases. The current weave of traffic merging onto EB I-80 from SR-12 and exiting off from EB I-80 to Green Valley Road and SB I-680 will be eliminated by this project. To eliminate this weave, this project will construct a new dedicated off-ramp from EB SR-12 to Green Valley Road and a new dedicated off-ramp from EB I-80 to Green Valley Road and southbound I-680.

The I-80/I-680/SR-12 is a multi-year, multi-phase project which includes Package 1 through Package 7. The project site will be near Fairfield’s Green Valley and Cordelia neighborhoods. I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange PKG 1 was completed in 2017 with a new Green Valley Road Interchange and westbound SR-12 connector from WB I-80 to WB SR-12. These improvements will enhance safety and operational efficiency for motorists along the I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange. Construction is expected to begin in late September 2020.

VIRTUAL PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETING SEPT 2020

Caltrans Bay Area and Solano Transportation Authority (STA) invite you to participate in a virtual public informational meeting where Caltrans will present an overview of the I-80/I-680/SR-12 Interchange PKG 2A project to the Solano County community. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 23 at 4:30 PM via ZOOM.

PLEASE JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 AT 4:30 PM VIA ZOOM.

TO JOIN THE MEETING VIA ZOOM

  1. Download the ZOOM app to your computer or mobile device
  2. Join the meeting by clicking on the link below
  3. Call the number listed below and enter the Meeting Link – https://zoom.us/join
  4. Enter Meeting ID: 873-4601-6535 and Passcode: 392660 (Name and email address would be required to join meeting).

TO JOIN THE MEETING BY PHONE

  1. Call: (669)900-6833
  2. Enter Code: 392660#
  3. Press # Again to join the webinar.
    To digitally raise your hand from your phone: Press *9
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Four Solano Mobility Programs Impacted by Potential Suspension of Uber and Lyft Operations in California

Four Solano Mobility Programs Impacted by Potential Suspension of Uber and Lyft Operations in California

 Suisun City, CA – In response to the recent ruling by the California Superior Court, Lyft and Uber are anticipated to suspend operations in California as soon as Friday, August 21, 2020. The suspension of services provided by Transportation Network Companies (TNCs), such as Uber and Lyft will impact Solano Mobility Programs which utilize TNCs as transportation providers.

The four Solano Mobility Programs impacted by the suspension of Uber and Lyft’s operations in California are:

  1. The Solano Older Adults Medical Trip Concierge Service, which partners with GoGo Grandparent (operated by Lyft and Uber) to provide Solano County residents aged 60 and older subsidized trips to medical appointments (hospital, dentist, chiropractor, pharmacy, etc.), within Solano County
  2. The Solano Mobility First/Last Mile Commuter Program, which offers program participants with subsided Lyft rides to and from transit hubs in Solano County
  3. The Amtrak + Lyft Pilot Program, which offers program participants an opportunity to try commuting to and from Solano County with a 10 Ride Capitol Corridor Pass and Free Lyft First/Last Mile Connections for $20
  4. The SolTrans Benicia Subsidized (Lyft) Program, which pays a portion of a qualified program participant’s Lyft fare for rideshare trips that start and end within designated locations in the SolTrans service area

Program participants should contact the Solano Mobility Call Center at 800-535-6883 or visit www.solanomobility.org for the latest updates on modifications to these programs or for information about alternative programs.

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August 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 August STATUS Newsletter 2020.

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CTC Approves Fully Funding the Construction of I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange Project

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** MEDIA ADVISORY ***

SUISUN CITY, CA – On August 13, 2020 the California Transportation Commission (CTC) approved the allocation of $69.9 million of Multi-Funded Senate Bill 1 (SB 1) Trade Corridor Enhancement Program (TCEP)/State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Funds for the I-80/I-680/Route 12 Interchange Package 2A Project. These funds, combined with regional bridge toll funds, is the last step to enable the next package of the Interchange to begin construction.

“This project will greatly enhance the flow of traffic and improve safety for commuters and freight traffic traveling through this busy interchange,” says STA Board Chair and Vacaville Mayor Ron Rowlett. “Additionally, this project will jump start Solano County’s economy by getting essential workers back to work on major infrastructure projects, and we want to thank our partners at the CTC, Caltrans, and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission for helping improve the safety for everyone traveling on this vital stretch of I-80.”

Package 2A will replace the existing single lane Eastbound State Route (SR) 12 connector to Eastbound I-80 with a new two-lane connector. Additionally, Phase 2A will construct direct on and off ramps from I-80 to Green Valley Road to help improve traffic safety and reduce the frequency of vehicle accidents.

The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are planning a virtual Public Information Meeting prior to the construction of the project, which is scheduled to begin in early September 2020. Total construction time for the I-80/I-680/SR12 Interchange Phase 2A Project is estimated to take two years.

For more information on this project, please visit Caltrans’ project website: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-solano-i-80-i-680-sr-12-interchange and STA’s project website: https://live-sta-2024.pantheonsite.io/project/i-80-i-680-sr-12-interchange/i-80-i-680-sr-12-interchange-project-package-iia/

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Solano County residents invited to comment on Plan Bay Area 2050

Solano County residents will be able to voice their views from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday on the newly released Plan Bay Area 2050 Draft Blueprint, a 30-year regional vision that seeks to create a more affordable, connected, diverse, healthy and vibrant Bay Area.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) are inviting the Bay Area public to provide input on the plan. Solano County will have that opportunity Thursday, July 29, via Zoom.

The Plan Bay Area 2050 Draft Blueprint weaves together transportation, housing, economic and environmental strategies, alongside an expanded set of growth geographies, to advance critical climate and equity goals. Designed to accommodate the 1.5 million new homes necessary to house future growth and address overcrowding, as well as 1.4 million new jobs, the Draft Blueprint integrates critical strategies to address our severe and longstanding housing crisis.

The Draft Blueprint’s public comment period will run through Aug. 10, 2020.

MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. ABAG’s mission is to strengthen cooperation and collaboration across local governments to build healthier, stronger communities.

Click here to register and for more details: https://blog.bayareametro.gov/posts/solano-county-residents-invited-thursday-comment-session-plan-bay-area

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SolanoExpress Health and Safety Plan & Transit Updates on COVID 19 Safety Protocols

As part of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission’s (MTC’s) Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force recent efforts, MTC recently released a health and safety plan collectively developed by the region’s public transit operators. This Plan provides the drivers and riders with a consistent health and safety plan for the region’s 25 plus transit operators, including the five transit operators that provide service in Solano County, to strengthen trust in riding public transportation (Solano County Transit/SolTrans, Fairfield and Suisun Transit/FAST, Vacaville City Coach, Dixon Readi-Ride, Rio Vista Delta Breeze). These commitments are also based on information from the California Department of Public Health, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization. The implementation of mitigation steps is based on best practices from peer agencies across the globe. MTC has requested that all of the region’s transit operators adopt “The Riding Together, Health and Safety Plan.”

Listed below are eight safety measures that have been layered together to reduce the likelihood that an individual would contract COVID-19 while riding on SolanoExpress:

  1. Face Coverings
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is advising the use of simple cloth face coverings to slow the spread of COVID-19 and help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others (CDC 2020a). With this in mind, face covering became mandatory for all SolanoExpress riders starting June 15, 2020.
  2. Physical Distancing
    COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, between people who are in close contact with each other and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks (CDC 2020b). To promote physical distancing, SolanoExpress buses will allow no more than 20 to 24 riders per bus.
  3. Hand Hygiene
    Good hand hygiene can help slow the spread of COVID-19. This includes washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol (CDC 2020a). Hand sanitizer is available for both bus operators and riders.
  4. A Quiet Ride Campaign
    Droplets expelled through talking, singing, and other verbal activities are known to contribute to virus dispersion (CNN 2020; NEJM 2020). SolanoExpress operators will temporarily adopt the “Quiet Ride” communication campaign, requesting passengers minimize talking, singing or other verbal activities while riding public transportation to slow the spread of COVID-19. Necessary verbal activities, such as requesting a stop, are not precluded.
  5. Vehicle and Facility Conditions-Ventilation
    Increased air flow can provide for a healthier environment for transit customers and employees (CDC 2020e; APTA 2020a). SolanoExpress doors are frequently opened to allow passengers to board or exit as well as windows that open, allowing additional ventilation. Where feasible, public transportation providers will increase ventilation and air filtration on vehicles and in facilities.
  6. Touchless Fares
    Reducing cash fare payments reduces touch and disease transmittal potential and can reduce the need for face-to-face transactions. SolanoExpress operators are promoting touchless fare payment through Token Transit and Clipper.
  7. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    Employees will wear the combination of PPE defined for their job requirements to safeguard themselves and others while in the work environment. STA and SolanoExpress bus operators have been issued PPE which they’re required to use while working. Moreover, driver barriers are being explored and will be installed when the materials are available.
  8. Infected Employees/contract tracing
    SolanoExpress contractors will track employees that access transit facilities or equipment, as feasible. If an employee reports an infection, or possible contact with an infected person, SolanoExpress contractors will document and maintain records of what other employees may have come into contact with the exposed or infected employee and notify other employees. SolanoExpress contractors will report any confirmed infections to the Solano County Public Health Department.

The STA Board unanimously approved the Plan for Solano Express service at their September 9th Board meeting. The adherence to the above eight safety measures will be reported out monthly to MTC for SolanoExpress, along with all bay area transit operators, demonstrating alignment with the baseline health measures set forth in the Riding Together: Bay Area Healthy Transit Plan. Read the full plan at  http://www.healthytransitplan.org/

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July 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 July STATUS Newsletter 2020.