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Next Stop is a series that focuses on activities, eateries and shopping locations near SolTrans bus stops throughout Solano County and will have semi-weekly installments throughout the summer. In case you missed it, here’s the previous ‘Next Stop’ article featuring Solano Town Center. At our last stop, we visited the Solano Town Center on the […]

Prepare yourself for an adventure in The Golden City. No need to worry about bustling and congested traffic since you can take the Red Line down to the BART station in El Cerrito to kickstart your journey. Don’t feel like commuting so far on a bus? We’ve got you covered; another viable option for travel […]

Looking to have a relaxing acoustic experience under the sun? We have created a list of some of the major music festivals happening around the Bay Area this summer. The first three festivals can all be attended for free while the last three have a varying price of admission. We recommend taking public transportation to […]

Benicia, also known as the “jewel of Solano County”, has a fascinating history that has shaped it into the beautiful and diverse community that it is today. The city got its start in 1947 when General Mariano Vallejo sold a large portion of land to politician Robert Semple and a businessman named Thomas Larkin. Given […]

When you think of summer, what first comes to mind? Hot weather? Swimming? The fear of being sunburned? If you didn’t guess ice cream, then brace yourself because July 21 is National Ice Cream Day! Although most of our buses don’t operate on Sundays, ice cream is the perfect treat to help you cool off […]

Baseball season is in full swing and our local major league teams have several upcoming home games and regardless of whether you’re an avid fan are just looking for a fun night out, we can help you get there. Taking public transportation to the game can save you time and money since you will be […]

Pictures are a big aspect of daily life since they make memories last forever. They allow us to express our artistic sides and provide content for our social media and photo albums. Since our phones are equipped with cameras that are available to us at our disposal, there’s no excuse to hold back on photographing […]

Are you interested in upgrading your wardrobe at cheap and discounted prices? Do you find yourself wanting new decorations for your home or needing durable furniture to replace worn out pieces? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then look no further because thrift stores are the one stop shop for all of […]

Next Stop is a series that focuses on activities, eateries and shopping locations near SolTrans bus stops throughout Solano County and will have semi-weekly installments throughout the summer. In case you missed it, here’s the previous ‘Next Stop’ article featuring Springstowne Shopping Center. At our last stop, we visited Springstowne Shopping Center on Route 7A […]

If you are uncertain about whether or not you should take public transportation, then this article is for you. Below we explore three major areas: safety, environmental impact and convenience where public transportation can be more beneficial for a rider than other means of transportation. Safety According to an American Public Transit Association (APTA) study […]