Neil Quintanilla, Author at Solano Transportation Authority

July 17, 2020September 11, 2020

Join the STA and Caltrans District 4 for a Virtual Scoping Open House

Caltrans and partners invite you to attend a virtual scoping open house to learn more about the Proposed SR 37 Traffic Congestion Relief Project. Attendees will be able to ask questions about the material presented during the meeting; however, all scoping comments must be submitted in writing by email or mail. Attendance at the virtual open house is not required to submit comments.

When: July 22, 2020 from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: via Zoom (click link below)

For more information, go to https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-37-corridor-projects.

July 17, 2020

Join the STA and Caltrans District 4 to learn more about the I-80 Six Bridge Project in Vallejo

Caltrans has scheduled to begin work on increasing the vertical clearance on six bridges that cross over Interstate 80 (I-80) in the City of Vallejo just north of the Carquinez Bridge.

The six bridges do not meet the current vertical clearance design standard of 16 feet 6 inches. Caltrans will increase the vertical clearance at each bridge one at a time, starting with Springs Road. The work will take about four months per bridge. A complete 4-month closure of Springs Road at I-80
is anticipated to start sometime in late Fall 2020.

When: July 29, 2020 at 4:40 pm
Where: via Zoom (https://zoom.us/join)
- Meeting ID: 914-0075-0676

For more information, please visit: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-4/d4-projects/d4-vallejo-80-six-bridges-elevate

June 2, 2020June 4, 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.

June 2, 2020June 2, 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.

April 10, 2020April 10, 2020

Comprehensive Transportation Plan – Land Use Chapter Update

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. The Land Use Chapter is currently available for 30-day public review and comment. Please send comments regarding the CTP Land Use Chapter to STA Assistant Planner, Triana Crighton, tcrighton@sta.ca.gov

To view the CTP Land Use Chapter, please click here. The deadline for the submission of public comments is May 10, 2020 at 4:59 PM.

April 15, 2020

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.