SolTrans Board of Directors Meeting - 10-15-2026 - City of Vallejo

The SolTrans Board of Directors meeting on October 15, 2026, included a unanimously approved amendment to the FY 2026–27 capital budget. The amendment removes funding for bus antenna network redundancy, which can be incorporated into future bus purchases, and repurposes $20,000 for an outdoor-rated monitor at the bus yard to help staff manage bus charging and readiness. It also adds $100,000 for replacing or containing old single-walled oil tanks; after shifting $25,000 from an existing contingency placeholder, the requested budget increase is $68,000, to be covered by TDA capital reserves. Staff reported that three quotes were obtained and the agency’s usual local vendor submitted the lowest quote. The board approved the amendment unanimously; no contract award was presented. The consent calendar, including the FY 2026–27 safety plan updates and an application for FY 2025–26 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program funds, was also approved unanimously.

The board discussed rising ridership and possible supplemental service on Routes 82 and 60, which could require additional contracted service hours at an estimated rate of about $90 per hour; staff will assess the need and costs, and no spending decision was made. A potential fare increase remains under development, with staff planning further discussion with funding partners and public outreach before bringing a proposal back to the board. The legislative update covered reduced state transit funding projections and enacted changes allowing certain program funds to support service maintenance and conventional-fuel bus purchases, among other transit-related measures. No other procurement award or bid approval was identified.