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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:

(no August Board meeting)

Col or ful New SolanoExpress Service . . . Now Boarding!!

Are you ready to catch the Blue Line to the Capitol? Or board the nonstop Green Express to BART? Or fly to the ferry on the Yellow Line ? This Phase 1 service began July 1, introducing the Blue Line (former Routes 20, 30, 40), the Yellow Line (former Route 78), and the Green Express Line (former Route 90). You can view the new route schedules on the SolanoExpress website . T he printed schedule is available onboard all SolanoExpress buses and at the major transit centers serving regional buses.

STA’s Solano Mobility Program is working with Fairfield and Suisun Transit (FAST), Solano County Transit (SolTrans) and Vacaville City Coach to inform current riders and potential new riders of SolanoExpress of the new service schedules, as well as the new bus stops at I-505/Vaca Valley and Fairfield/Suisun Valley.

STA is working with CLIPPER to add the new SolanoExpress Fares to the CLIPPER Card system so riders can use their CLIPPER cards to buy passes on the new service. This is the regional transit card that is also used for BART, SF Bay Ferry and most regional transit systems. CLIPPER cards can be purchased at the Train Depot at the Suisun-Fairfield Amtrak Station.

Jayne Bauer Retires

Jayne Bauer, STA’s Marketing and Legislative Program Manager, is retiring August 8 ^th from STA. For the past 13.5 years, she has spearheaded the coordination and planning of STA’s numerous public information and marketing efforts, and state and federal lobbying efforts. Her accomplishments by the numbers include:



·        39 Groundbreaking and Ribbon Cutting Events

·        26 Regional Meetings/Fairs/Dignitary Tours

·        23 Legislative Lobbying Trips successfully resulting in over $55 million in federal funds and $485 million in recent competitive state funds for priority projects

We wish Jayne a happy retirement!

CHP Truck Scales Video

At the STA Board meeting of July 11 ^th , Commander Jessica Stratton presented a California Highway Patrol (CHP) Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility video showcasing the I-80 Eastbound Truck Scales Facility located right here in Fairfield. See how it improves travel safety and travel times along the busy I-80/I-680/Highway 12 corridors in Solano County.

STA Approves 2-Year Budget

The STA Board adopted a two-year budget for FY 2018-19 ($28.32M) and 2019-20 ($39.45M) based on the updated 2-year Overall Work Program adopted by the STA Board in June.  Learn more about how STA does business working for you!

TDA Funding

The STA Board approved $635K in Transportation Development Act (TDA) funds for bicycle and pedestrian projects in Dixon, Vallejo and unincorporated Solano County. Find out which projects will be funded here .

SR2S Public Safety Enforcement Grant

The STA Board approved Public Safety Education and Enforcement Grant funds for the Cities of Benicia and Suisun City for Safe Routes to School education, enforcement and encouragement for FYs 2018-20. Learn more on the brand new, updated SR2S website !

Mobility Summits Update

A summary of the Mobility Summits for Seniors and People with Disabilities held in all 7 cities in 2017-18 was presented to the STA Board. A countywide mobility summit will be held October 18 ^th at the Joseph Nelson Center in Suisun City to discuss priorities and next steps for implementation. An update to the 2011 Transportation Study for Seniors and People with Disabilities will be prepared in 2018-19.

PDA Plans Presented by Fairfield and Vacaville

In May, the City of Fairfield presented their Heart of Fairfield action plan that will focus on tools needed to achieve the community’s vision for Downtown and West Texas Street. In July, the City of Vacaville provided a presentation on their Downtown PDA (Priority Development Area) and Allison PDA plans. Both city’s PDA plans provide exciting opportunities for future public and private investments.

STA Staff Update

Esther Wan was promoted from Administrative Clerk to fill the new Marketing Assistant position. She is a graduate of UC Davis with a Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, resides in the City of Fairfield and her first day at her new position was July 2nd. Esther is supervised by the Marketing and Legislative Program Manager.

Triana Crighton was hired to fill the Planning Assistant position. She is also a graduate of UC Davis with a Bachelor’s Degree in Community and Regional Development and has recently worked for Yolo County Transit. She is a resident of the City of Davis and her first day with STA was July 9th. Triana is supervised by Robert Guerrero, Director of Planning.

April Wells was promoted from part-time Safe Routes to School Coordinator to fill the fulltime Administrative Clerk position. She is a resident of the City of Fairfield and her first day in her new positon was July 2nd. April will be supervised by Johanna Masiclat, Clerk of the Board.

Sheila Ernst , STA’s Administrative Assistant supporting Johanna Masiclat and Projects/Programs staff for the last 6 years, has accepted the Deputy City Clerk position at the City of Vacaville. Sheila’s dedication, quality customer service and positive personality will be missed from the events and meetings she coordinates! Her last day at STA is Aug. 3 ^rd .