The Solano Transportation Authority's
Mission Statement:

"To improve the quality of life in Solano County by delivering transportation projects to ensure mobility, travel safety, and economic vitality."

The STA was created in 1990 through a Joint Powers Agreement between the cities of Benicia, Dixon, Fairfield, Rio Vista, Suisun City, Vacaville, Vallejo and the County of Solano to serve as the Congestion Management Agency for Solano. As the Congestion Management Agency (CMA) for the Solano area, the STA partners with various transportation and planning agencies, such as the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Caltrans District 4.

The STA is responsible for countywide transportation planning, programming transportation funds, managing and providing transportation programs and services, delivering transportation projects, and setting transportation priorities.

The STA uses an open and inclusive public involvement process through various committees made up of local elected officials, public works directors, transit operators, and interested citizens.

STA Acronyms

Transportation—and transportation planning in particular—is known for the many acronyms used. Even seasoned veterans can have a difficult time keeping up with the many acronyms that are bandied about. Here is a listing of some of the common transportation acronyms used by the Solano Transportation Agency.

Download STA Acronyms List (39.5 KB, PDF)

Glossary

The "Mineta Transportation Institute" contains an excellent glossary of transportation terms taken from a number of sources:

• Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)
• Citizen's Guide to MTC
• American Public Transit Association (APTA)

STA Calendar/Agenda

STA 2009 Working For You Brochure
(1.23 MB, PDF)

STA 2007/2008 Annual Report
(9.01 MB, PDF)

STA Staff Directory and Organizational Chart