Solano Mobility Study

P 97 p Solano Mobility Study for Older Adults and People with Disabilities Ch7: Strategies Cities Benicia, Fairfield, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo (FAST, City Coach and SolTrans service areas) There have been several significant transit service changes implemented in 2018 and 2019. As noted in previous chapters, some of these are addressing issues raised during community outreach. It will be important to monitor the impact of the service changes on this segment of the population before recommending further improvements. All these transit operators should continue to improve bus stops sooner and later to address a significant outcry throughout the county. More seating, more shelters along with other amenities such as lighting, information and more to improve passenger safety and the overall experience waiting for a bus.This is particularly important for older adults and people with disabilities. Dixon u Make traveling to medical appointments easier for Dixon residents traveling beyond Dixon and into Dixon from residents living in the nearby unincorporated area. Specific methods would need to be evaluated but could include partnerships with local organizations, medical providers and/or County of Solano, increased promotion and/or a broader eligibility for intercity paratransit service currently offered by Dixon Readi-Ride or broader eligibility of Solano Older Adult Medical Trip Concierge Program to include out of county trips to Yolo and/or Sacramento counties or another strategy. u Modify the ADA-only intercity Dixon Readi-Ride service by broadening the eligibility to open it up to other types of riders. u Make pedestrian and traffic calming improvements Fairfield u Northwest Fairfield TNC Pilot Program: The focus of this pilot program would be the Waterman/Hilborn area.There are multiple needs in this area that do not have any fixed- route bus service. Without fixed-route bus service, there is no ADA paratransit service.This is primarily a residential area and includes the Casa Nova mobile home park. Residents of Casa Nova were very engaged in this process by attending multiple Mobility Summits, hosting a