Press Release: SolTrans Unveils Local Bus Featuring Design by Miro Salazar

Solano County, CA – Solano County Transit (SolTrans) is thrilled to announce the unveiling of the newly wrapped local bus featuring artwork by local artist Miro Salazar. This vibrant design, created through SolTrans' Local Call for Artists in Spring 2024, will be officially revealed after the SolTrans Board Meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, in front of Vallejo City Hall. The event celebrates the intersection of public transportation and local creativity, enhancing both the streetscape and community pride in Solano County.

The theme of the Local Call for Artists centered around SolTrans' commitment to sustainability. As SolTrans transitions to a Zero Emission Bus (ZEB) fleet, the call for artwork encouraged designs that celebrate sustainable green transportation options in Solano County while highlighting connections to the greater Bay Area. Artists were also asked to reflect and support the SolTrans Mission: “SolTrans provides safe, reliable, courteous, efficient, and accessible transportation services that effectively link people, jobs, and communities.”

Salazar's artwork beautifully captures this vision, featuring images of windmills, recycling trucks, green space, and local community members enjoying the clean air that ZEB buses bring to neighborhoods. The artwork reflects a hopeful, sustainable future while highlighting the essential role of public transit in fostering environmental stewardship.

Following the unveiling, SolTrans will host a reception at Bambino’s to honor Miro Salazar and celebrate the contribution to the community.

“Public transit is more than just moving people—it’s about connecting communities and celebrating local culture,” said Beth Kranda, SolTrans Executive Director. “We are happy to showcase Miro Salazar’s work and bring beauty and creativity to our communities.”

The bus wrap design was brought to life with the expertise of BB&B Business Group, who skillfully translated Salazar’s artistic vision into a bold and dynamic layout that seamlessly integrates with the bus’s structure. Their careful design work ensures that the artwork not only stands out but also maintains its integrity across the bus's unique curves.

SolTrans Call for Artist’s initiative reflects their commitment to supporting local creators while enriching the communities they serve and the riders’ experience. The newly wrapped bus will be in service throughout Benicia and Vallejo, providing both essential transit and a traveling canvas of community pride.

Solano County Transit (SolTrans) has been the public transportation provider for south Solano County since July 2011.SolTrans provides local and SolanoExpress fixed routes and complementary paratransit. The agency is a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) governed by a six-member Board of Directors, composed of two representatives from the cities of Benicia and Vallejo, Solano County’s representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC), and a representative from the Solano Transportation Authority.

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Press Release: SolTrans Unveils Local Bus Featuring Design by Miro Salazar

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