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IN THIS EDITION:
- California Council of Governments Updates STA Board
- State Route 37 Fairgrounds Drive Project Construction Update
- STA Board Approves OBAG 4 Funding Allocation
- Solano County to Celebrate Bike to Wherever Days in May
- STA Board Approves Contract Extension with County Courts for Equitable Access to Justice Pilot Program
- Solano Mobility Programs: Employer, Commuter, and Student Programs Second Quarter Report for FY 2025-26
- Vacaville Vice Mayor Michael Silva Sworn in as STA Board Alternate Member
- Openings Available for STA Advisory Committees
| | California Council of Governments Updates STA Board | | |
At the April 2026 Board Meeting, California Association of Councils of Governments (CALCOG) Executive Director, Bill Higgins, was invited to speak to the STA Board. The California Association of Councils of Governments is a 49-member organization of which the STA is a part of. The mission of CALCOG is to work on behalf of regional governments in California and serve the 49 regional members so that they can better serve their local cities and counties.
Bill Higgins provided updates for the following:
To learn more about the California Association of Councils of Governments, visit CALCOG.org or click any of the links above.
| | State Route 37 Fairgrounds Drive Project Construction Update | | The Solano Transportation Authority, in close coordination with its transportation partner, the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), is continuing construction work on the new State Route 37 (SR 37)/Fairgrounds Drive Interchange Project in Vallejo. The interchange improvement project will enhance motorist safety and improve bicycle and pedestrian access with construction of a new Diverging Diamond Interchange. This is the first-ever Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) constructed in the Bay Area and only the second-ever constructed on a major highway in California. | | |
The Diverging Diamond Interchange will provide a safer, easier entrance to Vallejo while improving accessibility for residents and businesses near the SR 37 and Fairgrounds Drive corridor. The new interchange will improve traffic flow in the area, increasing connectivity to regional transit, the greater Vallejo area, and employment and recreation centers, including Six Flags/Discovery Kingdom. The project will allow bicyclists and pedestrians a more direct bike path to Vallejo from surrounding communities, such as American Canyon and Napa, and low-cost transportation options to local attractions.
Construction is scheduled to be finalized in late June/early July 2026.
| | STA Board Approves OBAG 4 Funding Allocation | | |
At the April 2026 STA Board meeting, the STA Board approved the funding strategy for the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Cycle 4 program. OBAG, administered by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, combines key federal funding sources to advance transportation projects, improve air quality, and implement long-term planning efforts aligned with regional goals such as Plan Bay Area 2050+. Since the program’s inception, STA has leveraged these funds to deliver critical infrastructure projects, support countywide transportation planning, and sustain programs like Safe Routes to School and Solano Mobility.
For OBAG Cycle 4, which covers fiscal years 2026–27 through 2029–30, the STA Board approved a total of $7.49 million in set-aside funding dedicated to planning, project programming, monitoring, and delivery activities. This includes $3.85 million in base funding provided by MTC, along with an additional $3.64 million in supplemental funds drawn from Solano County’s overall OBAG 4 share. Maintaining this funding level ensures STA’s ability to coordinate regional priorities, pursue competitive grant opportunities, and support implementation of major transportation initiatives across the county.
| | Solano County to Celebrate Bike to Wherever Days in May | | |
STA invites Solano County to join the Bay Area in celebrating Bike to Wherever Days this May. Pledge to ride and sign up for the collective 175,000-mile Bay Area Bike Challenge celebrating over 30 years of Bike to Work Day to win prizes. This year, Solano Mobility’s Employer Commuter Program is partnering with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), 511, and Amazon to feature:
- Bike and Roll to School Day on May 6
- Bike to Work Day on May 14
During the month of May, no matter where you need to go, you’re encouraged to bike to run errands, visit friends and family, ride recreationally, and commute to work or school. Commit to riding by signing the Pledge and show off your pride by taking the Bay Area Bike Challenge. Be sure to come out to one of the events on Bay Area Bike to Work Day on Thursday, May 14th, to celebrate bicycling and to get your 2026 BTWD commemorative bag. Everyone on two wheels is welcome.
| | Vallejo Community Bike Fair | | |
The Vallejo Community Bike Fair took place on April 19 at Dan Mini Elementary School, bringing together more than 150 students and family members for a day focused on bicycle safety and community connection.
Safe Routes to School provided no cost helmet fittings to help ensure students are riding safely, while the Bike Mobile serviced 23 bicycles to get them road ready. More than 20 student bicyclists also participated in a bike rodeo, practicing safe riding skills in a supportive environment.
Special thanks to the staff at Dan Mini Elementary School, Vallejo Fire Department, and Vice Mayor J.R. Matulac, who joined families in the day’s activities for hosting and helping to organize a successful event.
| Dixon Community Bike Fair | | Nearly 200 people attended the First Annual Dixon Community Bike Fair last Friday, April 24, 2026. A total number of 47 bikes were repaired and 80 helmets distributed at no-cost to the students or their families. Special thanks to the staff at John Knight Middle and Anderson Elementary Schools, Dixon Police Department, Dixon Fire Department, staff of Dixon Public Library, Dixon City Mayor, Steve Bird, and Dixon Unified School District Superintendent, Brett Barley for helping to organize this event. | | Sta Board Approves Contract Extension with County Courts for Equitable Access to Justice Pilot Program | |
The Equitable Access to Justice Pilot Program was started in June 2023 by the Solano County Superior Courts in partnership with the Solano Transportation Authority to help jurors, prospective jurors, specialty court participants, and collaborative court participants who do not have access to transportation or cannot afford transportation by providing them with fully funded transportation subsidies for court-related travel within Solano County. The goal is to eliminate transportation obstacles as a barrier to court participation.
The Equitable Access to Justice Pilot Program offers 100% subsidized rides to/from AK Bean, Health & Human Services, La Clinica, Mare Island VA clinic, parole and probation offices, Southern Solano Alcohol Council, Superior Courts, and parole & probation offices.
The courthouses are open from 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. The Clerk’s Offices are open by drop-in 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM or by appointment 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more information on the Solano County Superior Courts, visit:
For more information on the Equitable Access to Justice Pilot Program, please click here.
For more information on the Superior Court of Solano County, please click here.
| | Solano Mobility Programs: Employer, Commuter, and Student Programs Second Quarter Report for FY 2025-26 | | |
STA Solano Mobility staff presented to the STA Board the 2025-26 Fiscal Year (FY) Second Quarter Report for Mobility Programs, focused on addressing the mobility needs of commuters, employers, their employees, and students.
A few highlights of these mobility programs provided by the STA’s Solano Mobility Programs are listed below:
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Capitol Corridor + Lyft (CC+L): Twenty-eight (28) new applicants have joined the program this quarter, bringing the total number of participants to 183.
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First/Last Mile (FLM): As of the second quarter report, FLM now has 1,929 total registrants
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Solano Mobility Express Vanpool Pilot: In the second quarter of FY 2025-26, 2,096 rides were taken.
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Solano Community College Falcon Flyer: A total number of 2,006 trips have been completed as of this time.
For more information, please visit www.solanomobility.org/commuter-programs or contact the Solano Mobility Call Center, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, at 800-535-6883.
| | Vacaville Vice Mayor Michael Silva Sworn in as STA Board Alternate Member | | On April 8, 2026, Vacaville Vice Mayor Michael Silva was sworn in to be an STA Board alternate member. | | |
Openings Available for STA Advisory Committees
The STA has positions on our Bicycle Advisory Committee, Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC), and Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC).
The BAC and PAC advise the STA on the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities as an active mode of transportation in Solano County. To accomplish this, committee members assist the STA to develop countywide transportation plans and projects and provide funding recommendations for active transportation projects.
The PCC works on countywide senior and disabled transit issues as required by the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and makes recommendations on transit and paratransit funding, claims, and coordination.
We are currently looking for the following representatives:
Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC)
Pedestrian Advisory Committee (PAC)
Paratransit Coordinating Council (PCC)
- Public Agency – Education member
For more information on the BAC Open Positions, click here, click here for more information on the PAC Open Positions, and here for information on PCC Open Positions.
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