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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 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

See the latest news from STA’s Solano Housing Investment Partnership (SolHIP) – established between STA, Solano County, and all seven Cities. Click here for more information: https://conta.cc/33qwOdY

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.

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

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.

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.

Please see announcements from the following Transit Operators:

• BART
• Capitol Corridor
• Dixon Readi-Ride
• Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST)
• Rio Vista Delta Breeze
• San Francisco Bay Ferry
• Solano County Transit (SolTrans)
• Vacaville City Coach

Link to information about STA’s Temporary Lyft First/Last Mile Program Expansion

Link to Solano County Health Order

Link to Governor Newsom’s Stay at Home Order

This page will be updated when new information is released.

March 18, 2020

As you are well aware, recent events have compelled us to make adjustments to our daily routines. The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) is trying to limit the disruptions to public services while maintaining compliance with standard safety precautions. Your safety, and the safety of STA staff are of the utmost importance.

In response to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic, the offices of the STA and the Solano Mobility Call Centers will be closed beginning Thursday, March 19, 2020 to Tuesday, March 31,  2020.  STA and Solano Mobility staff will be telecommuting and available by email or phone.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at:

• • STA Main Line: (707) 424-6075
  • STA Main Email: info@sta.ca.gov
  • Solano Mobility: 800-535-6883

Solano Transportation Authority Announces Expansion of Lyft First/Last Mile Program in Response to COVID–19

Suisun City, CA – In response to the shelter-in-place orders issued by Governor Gavin Newsom and the Solano County Office of Public Health, Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST) has reduced transit services, including the temporary elimination of Routes 2, 4, 5, and 8 (see FAST service advisory: https://fasttransit.org/service-advisory/).

In order to support the mobility requirements of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers (such as healthcare workers and public safety employees), and to provide residents with transportation for essential tasks, such as traveling to medical appointments, picking up medial prescriptions, purchasing groceries, or ordering takeout meals, the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) is expanding the Lyft First/Last Mile Program to provide coverage for the eliminated FAST Routes, effective Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at noon.

The Lyft First/Last Mile Program provides 80% off Lyft rides up to $25 dollars to and from local transportation centers in Solano County. Commuters can use the Lyft First/Last Mile Program for travel to and from the Vallejo Ferry Terminal, the Suisun Fairfield Train Station, the Fairfield Vacaville Hannigan Train Station, and the Fairfield Transportation Center.

Additionally, to accommodate those traveling to perform essential tasks, travel to and from David Grant Medical Center, Travis Air Force Base (Main Entrance), FoodMaxx (Beck Ave), Smart and Final/Walmart (N. Texas St), and Green Valley Shopping Center (Green Valley Rd) will also qualify for the 80% off Lyft First/Last Mile Program.

To sign up for the Lyft First/Last Mile Program, visit https://www.solanomobility.org/commuter/ or call 800-535-6883. Once signed up, participants will be notified as soon as ride discounts have been activated within their Lyft account. A smartphone with the Lyft app installed is required for participation.

Funding for this program is made possible with the assistance of the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD): https://www.baaqmd.gov/

 For more information or questions, please contact the Solano Mobility Call Center at 800-535-6883 or visit the website at www.solanomobility.org