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SolTrans is thrilled to introduce Ron Freeman as the newest addition to our team, stepping into the role of Operations Manager. With a wealth of experience in public transit and a passion for improving rider experiences, Ron brings a dynamic perspective to our organization. A Bay Area native, Ron’s journey in transportation began as a […]

SolTrans is making significant strides in its commitment to environmental sustainability with its ongoing transition toward 100% zero emissions fleet. Since breaking ground on the electrical charging infrastructure at the Operations and Maintenance Facility in April 2023, the agency has been steadfast in its efforts to upgrade infrastructure and expand its fleet of electric vehicles. […]

Meet Andre Smith, a seasoned driver whose passion for driving traces back to his childhood. With over a decade of experience, Andre’s journey began with Vallejo Transit before transitioning seamlessly to SolTrans. Andre’s story is one of dedication and a deep-rooted love for customer service. Since his early days behind the wheel, he’s been committed […]

NEWS RELEASESeptember 22, 2022FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Solano County, CA – On Tuesday, September 27th, the Solano County Transit (SolTrans) Board with Solano Transportation Authority (STA) and Momentum Dynamics will celebrate Solano County’s first Battery-Electric, Zero-Emission highway bus and wireless inductive charger at the SolTrans Curtola Park & Ride Hub in Vallejo. The inductive charging system […]

It’s almost time to start the 2022/ 2023 School Year! We’ve created a quick overview of the various SolTrans school routes that serve several Benicia schools,  Vallejo schools , and local colleges. Benicia schools, including Benicia High School, Benicia Middle School, Mary Farmar Elementary, and Robert Semple Elementary, are served by Route 15 and Route […]

Two University of California, Davis students will assist in completing the last two projects from the Vallejo Community Based Transportation Plan (CBTP) Along with numerous enhancements to several bus stops throughout Vallejo, two stops were identified to receive complete makeovers, Alameda & Ohio (stop ID 821009) and Gary Circle & Magazine (stop ID 822085). Meet […]

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Tom Arie Donch Project Coordinator  Tom Arie Donch boasts an impressive resume in the art world as a sculptor, specifically in public art, spanning over 30 years with projects all over the country. Tom owned and operated Interplay Designs company based here in Vallejo, that worked with municipalities to help them create art for their public spaces. Following his retirement from Interplay Designs, Tom continues to work in the art […]

Melissa Berrios-Penny MalisBEE“Embark” Mosaic tile work Growing up in Portersville, CA Melissa always knew she would be an artist. She has lived up and down the west coast and landed in Vallejo around 2016. Along the way, she earned her college degree in art and became a teacher before she embarked on her most important […]

Lorenzo CrockettLittle Boy & Girl Hugging Lorenzo was raised in Oakland and found his love of art at an early age. Unfortunately, he did not get much of a formal introduction to art in school. He went to barber school in the early 1990s and found an outlet for some of his creativity via cutting […]