STA Press Release Archive

2007

• October 29, 2007- Solano Transportation Authority Announces Awards Nominees
  
  
• May 14, 2007- Celebrate Bike to Work Week – May 14-18
  
  
• May 11, 2007- Fairfield Resident Awarded Solano County Bike Commuter Of the Year
  
  
• May 3, 2007- Public Workshop May 10th for North Connector Transportation for Livable Communities Concept Plan
  
  
• February 6, 2007- Vallejo Mayor Anthony Intintoli and Benicia Mayor Steve Messina Selected to Lead Solano Transportation Authority in 2007
  
  
• January 10, 2007-STA Recommends Highway 12 Safety Measures

2006

• December 15, 2006- $500,000 Grant Awarded to the County of Solano
  
  
• December 13, 2006- $1,000,000 Grant Awarded to the City of Benicia
  
  
• November 9, 2006- Solano Transportation Authority Presents Awards
  
  
• October 12, 2006- Solano Transportation Authority Announces Awards Nominees
  
  
• June 8, 2006- Solano Transportation Authority Seeks Volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committee
  
  
• June 1, 2006- Solano Transportation Authority Awarded Caltrans Grant for State Route 113 Corridor Study
  
  
• May 17, 2006- New Safe Routes to Schools Program Comes to Vacaville
  
  
• February 14, 2006 - Solano Employees Can Get a Free Ride Home in Emergencies

2005

• December 14, 2005 - STA Initiates PSRs: SR 12/Church Road and I-80 HOV Lanes
  
  
• November 16, 2005 - STA Lands Federal Appropriations for Vallejo Station and Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station
  
  
• November 16, 2005 - Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board Approves Planned Train Service to Fairfield/Vacaville Station
  
  
• November 15, 2005 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee Meeting held in Solano County
  
  
• November 10, 2005 - Solano Transportation Authority Presents Awards
  
  
• October 25, 2005 - Regional Rail Plan for the Bay Area - Round 1 Workshops scheduled
  
  
• September 14, 2005 - SAFETEA Brings Federal Funds for I-80/I-680 Interchange and Jepson Parkway
  

2007

October 29, 2007
Solano Transportation Authority Announces Awards Nominees

The nominees for the Solano Transportation Authority’s 10th Annual STA Awards were announced at the STA’s October Board meeting.

The 10th Annual STA Awards will be held at the recently renovated Empress Theater in Vallejo on November 14, 2007. All of the winners will be announced at the event, which will be emceed by KUIC’s Traffic Reporter, Cynthia Seats.

Download the Solano Transportation Authority Announces Awards Nominees press release

May 14, 2007
Celebrate Bike to Work Week – May 14-18

Residents curious about biking to work, school, or to transit can put their pedals to the pavement during the 13th Annual California Bike to Work Week, May 14-18, and be eligible to win great prizes. Enjoy a healthy way to commute while celebrating the wonderful springtime weather and saving some money on gas. Solano Napa Commuter Information (SNCI) is once again coordinating this year’s campaign in Solano and Napa counties with the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission.

Download the Celebrate Bike to Work Week- May 14-18 press release

May 11, 2007
Fairfield Resident Awarded Solano County Bike Commuter Of the Year

Solano Napa Commuter Information (SNCI) and the Bay Area Bicycle Coalition are pleased to announce that Scott Morrison, a resident of Fairfield has been chosen as the 2007 Solano County Bike Commuter of the Year. Scott will receive his award on Bike to Work Day, Thursday, May 17, at the Energizer Station at the Government Center Plaza, 675 Texas Street, in Fairfield.

Download the Fairfield Resident Awarded Solano County Bike Commuter Of the Year press release

May 3, 2007
Public Workshop May 10th for North Connector Transportation for Livable Communities Concept Plan

The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) invites the public to attend a workshop for the North Connector Transportation for Livable Communities Concept Plan.

Download the North Connector TLC Concept Plan May 10th Meeting press release

February 6, 2007
Vallejo Mayor Anthony Intintoli and Benicia Mayor Steve Messina Selected to Lead Solano Transportation Authority in 2007

On January 10, the Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Board of Directors elected Anthony “Tony” Intintoli, Mayor of the City of Vallejo, as its Chair for 2007 and Steve Messina, Mayor of the City of Benicia, to serve as Vice Chair.

Download the Vallejo Mayor Anthony Intintoli and Benicia Mayor Steve Messina Selected to Lead Solano Transportation Authority in 2007 press release

January 10, 2007
STA Recommends Highway 12 Safety Measures

The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Board is scheduled to take action on a series of recommendations to improve mobility and safety on State Route (SR) 12 East corridor from Rio Vista to Suisun City and Fairfield.

Download the STA Recommends Highway 12 Safety Measures press release

2006

December 15, 2006
$500,000 Grant Awarded to the County of Solano

The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) has awarded a $500,000 grant to the County of Solano for their Old Town Cordelia Improvement Project. The project is one of three Solano County projects awarded grants as part of the STA’s
innovative Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) program.

Download $500,000 Grant Awarded to the County of Solano press release

December 13, 2006
$1,000,000 Grant Awarded to the City of Benicia

The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) has awarded a $1 million grant to the City of Benicia for their State Park Road Bike and Pedestrian Bridge project. The project is one of three Solano County projects awarded grants as part of the STA’s innovative Transportation for Livable Communities (TLC) program.

Download the $1,000,000 Grant Awarded to the City of Benicia press release

November 9, 2006
Solano Transportation Authority Presents Awards

The Solano Transportation Authority held its 9th Annual STA Awards Ceremony November 8, 2006 at the newly opened Nut Tree Family Park in Vacaville.

Download the Solano Transportation Authority Presents Awards press release

October 12, 2006
Solano Transportation Authority Announces Awards Nominees

The Solano Transportation Authority Board of Directors announced the nominees at last night’s Board meeting for its 9th Annual STA Awards. All nominees will be recognized, and the winners announced, at a ceremony on November 8, 2006, at the Family Park at Nut Tree in Vacaville. The theme of this year’s event is “Planes, Trains & Automobiles: Solano in Motion!”

Download Solano Transportation Authority Announces Awards Nominees press release

June 8, 2006
Solano Transportation Authority Seeks Volunteers for Citizens Advisory Committees

The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) currently has several vacancies on the Solano Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC) and the Solano Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC).

Download the STA Seeks Committee Members press release

June 1, 2006
Solano Transportation Authority Awarded Caltrans Grant for State Route 113 Corridor Study

A Major Investment and Corridor Study on State Route 113 (SR 113) was one of only four projects statewide announced by Caltrans to be recipients of the FY 2006-07 Transportation Planning Grants in the Partnership Planning Category.

Download the State Route 113 Corridor Study Grant press release

May 17, 2006
New Safe Routes to Schools Program Comes to Vacaville

The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) has initiated a Safe Routes to Schools (SR2S)Study intended to focus on safety concerns near schools in Vacaville and throughout Solano County, and will present the topic at tomorrow night’s School Board meeting.

Download the New Safe Routes to Schools Program Comes to Vacaville press release

February 14, 2006
Solano Employees Can Get a Free Ride Home in Emergencies

Solano Transportation Authority (STA) announces a new Emergency Ride Home Program available to all workers in Solano County when their employer registers for the program.

Download the Emergency Ride Home Program press release.

2005

December 14, 2005
STA Initiates PSRs: SR 12/Church Road and I-80 HOV Lanes

In an effort to accelerate project delivery for major
highway projects in Solano County, the STA Board has
authorized the STA to pursue and sponsor completing
Project Study Reports (PSRs) for priority projects in
Solano County. The following is the "Priority List for
future Solano County PSRs to be conducted by the STA":

• State Route 12 East - Church Road
• Turner Parkway Overcrossing
• West Bound I-80 HOV Lanes (Carquinez Bridge to SR 37)
• East Boand I-80 HOV Lanes (Carquinez Bridge to SR 37)

Download 12-14-05 STA Board - Agenda Item VIII.A - Project Study Report Priorities

November, 2005
STA Lands Federal Appropriations for Vallejo Station and Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station

In November, the House of Representatives and U.S. Senate approved and President Bush signed the 2005 Federal Appropriations bill for transportation, which included specific earmarks for two of the STA’s priority projects. Thanks to the sponsorship of Congressman George Miller, the Vallejo Station is slated to receive $850,000. Thanks to Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher, the Fairfield/Vacaville Rail Station is scheduled to receive $500,000.

November 16, 2005
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Board Approves Planned Train Service to Fairfield/Vacaville Station

For over three years, Capital Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) staff has been assisting the cities of Fairfield and Vacaville in the development, design and implementation of the planned Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station. On November 16, 2005, the CCJPA authorize Capitol Corridor trains to serve the planned Fairfield/Vacaville Train Station.

November 15, 2005
Assembly Budget Subcommittee Meeting held in Solano County

Assemblywoman Lois Wolk, D-Solano, who sits on the Assembly Budget Subcommittee on Transportation and Information Technology brought this meeting to Solano County to discuss area specific transportation issues. The meeting featured reports by the director of Caltrans, Will Kempton; an overview of transportation issues in Solano County by Solano Transportation Authority Executive Director Daryl Halls; and a lengthy public comment period.

Download a copy of the STA's Overview of Transportation Issues powerpoint (5.22 mb).

Interchange of Views: Junction is focus of summit, Vacaville Reporter 11-16-2005,
Jason Massad

November 10, 2005
Solano Transportation Authority Presents Awards

The Solano Transportation Authority held its 8th Annual STA Awards Ceremony November 9 at the Dixon May Fair. The awards recognize individuals, programs, activities and projects that have contributed to the continued success in “improving the quality of life in Solano County by delivering transportation projects to ensure mobility, travel safety, and economic vitality."

STA Media Advisory: Solano Transportation Authority Presents Awards (pdf), 11-10-05.

October 25, 2005
Regional Rail Plan for the Bay Area Round 1 Workshops scheduled

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission, BART, Caltrain, and California High-Speed Rail Authority need your help developing a Regional Rail Plan for the Bay Area.

The Regional Rail Plan will identify and formulate strategies to:

• Integrate passenger rail systems
• Improve interfaces with connecting services
• Expand the regional rapid transit network
• Plan capacity improvements on the regional railroad system
• Coordinate regional rail investments with transit-supportive land uses
• Study potential Bay Area alignments for the California High Speed Rail System

Suisun City Public Workshop
December 8th, two identical meetings starting at 3pm and 6pm open to the public
Suisun City Hall, Council Chambers
701 Civic Center Boulevard, Suisun City

September 14, 2005
SAFETEA Brings Federal Funds for I-80/I-680 Interchange and Jepson Parkway

Prior to adjourning for the August recess, Congress passed H.R. 3, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The bill provides earmarks for over $34 million for key Solano County regional transportation projects. The STA is the project sponsor for the earmarks for the I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange ($17.4 million) and the Jepson Parkway/Travis AFB Access Improvements ($3.2 million).

The earmarks for projects that will benefit Solano County are as follows:

• I-80/I-680/SR 12 Interchange ($17.4 million)
• SR 12 Widening through Jameson Canyon ($6.4 million)
• Jepson Parkway/Travis AFB Access Improvements ($3.2 million)
• I-80 HOV Lanes/Interchange Construction in Vallejo – Turner Overpass ($2.8 million)
• Cordelia Pedestrian/Bicycle Corridors Upgrade ($2.4 million)
• Winters Bridge Replacement between Yolo and Solano Counties ($1.6 million)
• Rio Vista Bridge Study ($560,000)