In this edition:
  • SR 37 Improvement Plan
  • Regional Measure 3 Facts
  • Judy Kowalsky Retires
  • Bike Month Events in May
  • Solano Top 10 Walks & Hikes
  • Fairfield Mobility Summit 5/24
  • $10.7 Million for SolanoExpress
  • STA Staff Update
STATUS Newsletter
The STATUS Newsletter is published every month after the STA Board meeting to inform the public and our stakeholders of what’s happening in the transportation arena in Solano County. 

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UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS:
SR 37 Improvement Plan

On April 11, 2018 the STA Board accepted the  SR37 Transportation and Sea Level Rise Corridor Improvement Plan.  This plan includes typical corridor concept elements: goals and objectives, corridor issues, potential strategies for improvements, an implementation plan and next steps. This plan was built upon previous studies completed by UC Davis and Caltrans and highlighted the corridor's environmental sensitivity, vulnerability to flooding and congestion. It also framed the magnitude of potential cost for transportation improvements on the corridor.  Learn more here.

Regional Measure 3 (RM 3) is an opportunity to fund the next generation of Bay Area transportation improvements-a package of 35 projects and programs to relieve traffic and enhance public transit in bridge corridors. Find out how it would help Solano County . . . 
Judy Kowalsky Retires

STA's Accounting Technician, Judy Kowalsky, is retiring April 30th, after finishing her public service career at STA the last 7 years. She has played an important role in the STA's Accounting and Finance section receiving "unqualified" clean audits the past twelve years. Judy has provided quality service for the STA, including managing the Local Preference Policy which has provided over $9 million to local businesses and vendors; and managing Solano County's Abandoned Vehicle Abatement program. We wish her a happy retirement!

May is National Bike Month! STA is working to get Solano residents on their bikes during the month of May. Join us at the kick-off event on May 3rd at the Farmer's Market in Downtown Fairfield. Bike to School Day is May 9th and Bike to Work Day is May 10th. Find out more about the community events for #BikeSolano in May.

Mirroring the highly popular Top Ten Bike Rides, STA has released a Top Ten Walks and Hikes in Solano County brochure, featuring everything from easy urban walks to strenuous hikes. Pick one up at your local library or civic building, or download the PDF here! 
Mobility Summit in Fairfield May 24th

The Mobility Summit for Seniors and People with Disabilities will be held in Fairfield on Thursday, May 24th. This is the last in a series of mobility summits hosted by STA in each of the 7 Cities of Solano County. Fairfield residents are encouraged to give input to help identify the challenges Solano seniors and people with disabilities face getting around within Fairfield and beyond. Registration is required by May 17th. Call 800-535-6883.
$10.7 Million for SolanoExpress

STA was awarded a $10.7 million Cap and Trade grant by CalSTA for SolanoExpress:
  • electrification of 13 long-haul buses
  • electrical site improvements at 2 locations
  • capital improvements at 3 locations
The grant is part of the Transit and Intercity Capital Improvements Program (TIRCP) funded by SB 1. These funds will enhance the new SolanoExress Phase 1 Implementation Plan rolling out July 1st.
STA Staff Update

Brenda McNichols started her employment and training with Judy Kowalsky as the new Accounting Technician on April 2nd. Brenda grew up in Vallejo, lives in Fairfield and comes to the STA from the private sector.
2018 STA Board Members
  • Pete Sanchez, Chair, Mayor of Suisun City
  • Harry Price, Vice Chair, Mayor of Fairfield
  • Elizabeth Patterson, Mayor of Benicia
  • Thom Bogue, Mayor of Dixon
  • Ron Kott, Mayor of Rio Vista
  • Len Augustine, Mayor of Vacaville
  • Bob Sampayan, Mayor of Vallejo
  • Jim Spering, Solano County Supervisor
     
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