SolTrans Announces Systemwide Redesign to Improve Transit Service Across Solano County

Solano County Transit (SolTrans) is introducing a Systemwide Redesign, a series of route and service improvements to the SolTrans bus network designed to create a more reliable, frequent, and connected transit system for riders in Vallejo, Benicia, and across Solano County. The new service plan will go into effect Sunday, August 2, 2026.

The redesign is the result of the SolTrans Comprehensive Operational Analysis (COA) conducted throughout 2025. The process included feedback from riders, community members, operators, and regional stakeholders, along with an extensive public outreach and comment period.

SolTrans will kick off community outreach for the Systemwide Redesign on Wednesday, April 1, with a stakeholder open house at the John F. Kennedy Library in Vallejo. Community members are invited to attend anytime between 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to learn more about the proposed improvements. SolTrans staff will be on site to walk attendees through the redesigned service map, answer questions, and provide outreach materials that stakeholders can share with their communities. Additional outreach opportunities will be announced throughout the spring and summer..

Local Service Improvements

• Weekday Service
• All local routes will operate 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
• All Routes will depart on the top of the hour, improving timed transfers across the system.
• Weekend Service
• Saturdays: Extended service hours on Routes 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7A/B
• Sundays: Service hours increase by 51%, with Routes 1, 3, 6, and 7A/B operating on Sundays for the first time (Route 4 will not operate on Sundays)

Local Route Highlights

• Route 1A/1B- Combines the current Routes 1 and 2 into a two-way loop serving Crest/North Vallejo, Sacramento Street, Broadway, and Six Flags. Buses will depart the Vallejo Transit Center every 30 minutes, doubling service access to Six Flags.
• Route 3- Converts to a bi-directional 60-minute service connecting South Vallejo to Springs Road and Rollingwood without requiring a transfer at the Vallejo Transit Center.
• Route 4- Continues serving the courthouse, social service offices, and hospital, with a new terminus at Federal Terrace. This design reflects strong public input supporting continued service in this area.
• Route 6- Rerouted to end at Gateway Plaza, providing more direct access for central Vallejo residents.
• Routes 7A/7B- Frequency improves to every 30 minutes, with streamlined routing in East Vallejo and near Gateway Plaza to improve efficiency.
• Routes 15 & 17- No service changes.
• Route 38- Redesigned to expand coverage in underserved neighborhoods. The new route will connect Glen Cove, Benicia Road, and Georgia Street to Hogan Middle School, and travel along Springs Road, Admiral Callaghan Lane, and Redwood Street to serve Jesse Bethel High School and Wardlaw Elementary School.

Solano Express Network Revisions

Updates to the Solano Express network will better align service with ridership demand while improving reliability. Route naming will also be updated to align with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Regional Wayfinding and Mapping Project.

• Route 40 (formerly Blue Line)- Provides hourly all-day service between Concord and Vacaville and will connect with the Yellow Line at North Concord and Concord BART.
• Route 60 (formerly Red Line)- Midday service between the Vallejo Transit Center and El Cerrito del Norte BART increases to every 30 minutes. Peak service between Fairfield and Vallejo will also operate every 30 minutes, while midday Fairfield service will remain hourly.
• Route 90 (formerly Green Line)- Reduced to two peak-period round trips, with additional service coverage provided by the Red and Blue Lines.
• Route 70 (formerly Yellow Line)- Will serve North Concord and Concord BART, retain all Benicia stops, and maintain consistent 60-minute service throughout the day.

“Transit demand is changing, and it’s critical that our service evolves with it,” said SolTrans Executive Director Beth Kranda. “Through a year-long operational analysis and robust outreach with riders, operators, and community members, we identified where service could work better. The Systemwide Redesign reflects that input and will deliver a more reliable, connected, and responsive transit network for our community.”

Additional outreach opportunities and community information sessions about the new service plan will be announced in early April. Visit SolTrans.org for the calendar of events and more information about the Systemwide Redesign.