Press Releases 
- June 23, 2009: Senior and Disabled Transportation Summit to Explore Travel Mobility Challenges
Suisun City, CA - The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) - together with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), Solano County and the Senior Coalition of Solano County - will host a countywide Senior and Disabled Transportation Summit on Friday, June 26, in Suisun City. The event is intended to educate users, providers and decision-makers as to what are the challenges and trends related to transportation for seniors and the disabled.
- February 13, 2009: SolanoExpress Bus Ridership Continues to Increase
Suisun City, CA - Ridership increased 14% on SolanoExpress routes in the past six months according to a report released by the Solano Transportation Authority (STA). SolanoExpress routes encompass the seven major Solano intercity transit routes. The 14% increase from July through December was in comparison to the same time period in 2007.
- STA Advocates for Solano Transportation Priorities in Washington DC
The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Board of Directors sent a contingent to Washington, DC this week to advocate for Solano's top transportation priority projects. "These are challenging times for the STA Board with California in the midst of a significant state budget crisis and the fiscal uncertainty for near term federal and state transportation funding," said STA Board Chair Jim Spering.
- January 23, 2009: STA Board Leadership Changes for 2009
Suisun City, CA - The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) Board of Directors appointed Solano County Supervisor Jim Spering as the new Chair of the STA, and Suisun City Mayor Pete Sanchez as the new Vice Chair for 2009. Supervisor Spering also serves as Solano County's representative to the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC). Recently elected Dixon Mayor Jack Batchelor, Jr., and Rio Vista Mayor Jan Vick were also installed as new members of the Board.
- December 1, 2008: MTC Commitment Closes Funding Gap on Fairfield-Vacaville Train Station
OAKLAND, CA - The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) last week agreed to commit $9 million of regional bridge toll funds to complete the financing package for a new passenger rail station to be built at the corner of Peabody and Vanden roads in northeast Fairfield.
- December 1, 2008: Caltrans Successfully Delivers Truck Climbing Lane Project
SOLANO - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) today announced
the completion of the Truck Climbing Lane on westbound State Route 12 (Jameson
Canyon.) The new lane will open to traffic on Thursday, December 4, 2008.
- November 26, 2008: Solano Employees Meet Commuter Challenge
Suisun City, CA - 39 major employers totaling 545 employees participated in the second annual countywide Solano Commute Challenge. Employer participation increased by almost 45% over last year's 27 major employers, and employee participation soared nearly 85% over last year's 296 employees. The Challenge is a targeted outreach campaign for Solano County employers sponsored by the Solano Transportation Authority to encourage employees to use transit, carpool, vanpool, bike, or walk to work at least 30 times from August to October.
- November 13, 2008: Solano Transportation Authority Announces Award Winners
Suisun City, CA - The winners of the Solano Transportation Authority's 11th Annual Awards were announced at a ceremony on November 12, 2008. The event was held at the Trilogy Clubhouse Ballroom in Rio Vista, hosted by the 2008 STA Board Chair, Rio Vista Mayor Eddie Woodruff. 170 people attended the ceremony.
- September 23, 2008: Vallejo Baylink Ferry Fare Reduction and Bus Connections
A new plan to reduce fares on the popular Vallejo Baylink Ferry has been developed to coincide with the startup of a new SolanoExpress/Baylink Route 78 and Local Route 5. The City of Vallejo has developed the plan in partnership with the Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), the Solano Transportation Authority (STA), and Solano County. Operated by Vallejo Transit, this new and expanded service will provide improved access to Vallejo's Baylink Ferry Terminal.
- June 13, 2008: I-80 CONSTRUCTION FROM VALLEJO TO VACAVILLE
Public meetings to explain upcoming work on pavement repair, carpool lanes and median barrier projects on I-80 will be held in Fairfield on June 18 and in Vacaville on June 19. Caltrans public information, construction, and project management staff will explain the corridor work, specific projects, and impacts on commuters and residents during the construction. Residents will have an opportunity to view project displays and ask questions.
- May 2, 2008: STA Wins Award for Safe Routes to School Plan
The Solano Transportation Authority's (STA) Countywide Safe Routes to School (SR2S) Plan is slated to receive the "Grassroots Initiative Award" from the Northern Section, California Chapter of the American Planning Association (NSCCAPA).
- April 29 , 2008: STA Wins Award for SR 12 Safety Campaign
The Solano Transportation Authority (STA) has received an award for its State Route (SR) 12 Safety Campaign from the California Association of Public Information Officials (CAPIO). STA was recognized for their achievement of Award of Merit in the category "Public Safety Program or Campaign."
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STATUS Newsletter Summer 2008
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