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 2019.
August STATUS 2019
Let’s Keep Solano Kids Street Safe
In partnership with the California Office of Traffic Safety, Solano County Public Health, and the City of Suisun City, the Solano Transportation Authority’s Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Program is providing this follow up opportunity to see what progress is being made to address pedestrian safety for the youth and residents of Solano County.
Please click this LINK to register now
July STATUS 2019
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 2019.
New Vehicle Share Program to provide much needed transportation services to older adults and persons with disabilities
SOLANO COUNTY – It’s about to get a lot easier for older adults and persons with disabilities to get around in Solano County. On Friday, June 28, starting at 11 a.m. at the County Administration Center, located at 675 Texas Street in Fairfield, Solano County officials, in partnership with the Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation and Solano Transportation Authority, invites everyone to celebrate the launch of the new Vehicle Share Program, an innovative, demand-driven, cost-saving ride-share program.
To view the full press release, click HERE
June STATUS 2019
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 2019.
Notice of Public Hearing on Service Changes to SolanoExpress Routes 80 & 85
On June 12, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, at the City of Suisun City Council Chambers, 701 Civic Center Boulevard, Suisun City, California, the Solano Transportation Authority Board of Directors will hold a public hearing to consider proposed service changes to SolanoExpress Routes 80 and 85.
The proposed changes are available for public review at the Solano Transportation Authority Office, One Harbor Center, Suite 130, Suisun City, CA during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday and on SolanoExpress’ website at www.solanoexpress.com
Interested parties may provide input on the proposed changes by submitting written comments and/or speaking at the public hearing. Submit comments by mail to Solano Transportation Authority, One Harbor Center, Suite 130, Suisun City, CA 94585, by fax to (707) 424-6074, by email to bthomson@sta.ca.gov, in person or by phone to STA Transit Mobility Coordinator Brandon Thomson at (707) 399-3234. Written comments must be received no later than the close of the public hearing.
Please view full Public Notice HERE
Click Here to view Proposed Red Line Weekday and Weekend Service
Youth Winners Named in Safe Routes to School Poster Contest 2019
The Solano Safe Routes to School (SR2S) program is pleased to announce the youth winners of the 2019 Poster Contest. Helping to raise awareness about pedestrian and bicycle safety in Solano County, the posters were judged on messaging, creativity and demonstration of proper safety rules.
TFCA Funds Awarded to Travis AFB & Cal Maritime for EV Chargers
STA provided matching Transportation for Clean Air (TFCA) funds to the California State University Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) for the installation of 27 Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers and to Travis Air Force Base (AFB) for Phase 1 of the installation of 15 EV chargers.
Transportation Forum for Neighborhoods and Communities in Vallejo
Click Here to Take our Survey!
Please join us at the upcoming Transportation Forum for Neighborhoods and Communities of Vallejo scheduled on Tuesday, July 30. This forum will be held at the Norman King Community Center from 4pm -7pm; registration begins at 3:30 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be provided.
The Transportation Forum is hosted by the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) in partnership with Solano County Transit (SolTrans) and the City of Vallejo. Vallejo residents are invited to provide their input. With your assistance, the STA, SolTrans, and the City of Vallejo will identify transportation challenges for travel within Vallejo and beyond. At the Transportation Forum, the STA and others will share progress on recent transportation projects and developing programs.
The Forum will be followed by community outreach and a second Forum in the fall of 2019. At the second Forum projects to address transportation challenges will be presented for the public to vote on to prioritize funding. The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) has designated funding for transportation projects in Vallejo identified through this process. In addition, a Vallejo Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) will be prepared to address further improvements.
We encourage you to join us as we work to improve mobility for Vallejo residents
- Attend the Vallejo Forum
- SHARE YOUR INPUT NOW. Complete the enclosed survey or complete an on-line survey in English or Spanish by clicking here
- If you work with residents in communities of concern and are familiar with their transportation challenges, complete the service provider survey by clicking here.
- Encourage others to complete a survey and/or attend the Transportation Forum
- Request surveys in quantity or a speaker to come to your organization’s meeting or event
- Let us know if there are individuals or organizations who we should be sure to invite
We look forward to your participation. To RSVP or if you have any questions or comments, please contact the Solano Mobility Call Center at (800) 535-6883, see enclosed flyer or contact Debbie McQuilkin at dmcquilkin@sta.ca.gov.
Link to Flyer for Transportation Forum for Neighborhoods and Communities in Vallejo
Link to Paper Version of Survey for the Vallejo Community Based Transportation Plan
May STATUS 2019
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 2019.