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SolTrans board authorizes interim $40,000 for Benicia LIFT program and directs staff to negotiate long-term terms
Summary
The Solano County Transit (SolTrans) board authorized staff to negotiate with the City of Benicia over use of locally claimed TDA funds for the Benicia LIFT program, approved a $40,000 interim allocation for the remainder of the fiscal year, and asked for guardrails and a formal agreement; the motion passed by roll call with Director Mashburn absent.
Solano County Transit's governing board voted to authorize its executive director and staff to negotiate with the City of Benicia over use of locally claimed Transportation Development Act (TDA) dollars to support Benicia's LIFT program and approved an interim $40,000 allocation for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Vice Chair Sorens moved the action, saying the board should "authorize the staff, executive director and staff to, negotiate with the city of Benicia to fund their lift program" and to send a letter outlining recommended guardrails; Director Hersey seconded the motion. The measure passed by roll call: Directors Hernandez, Young, Gordon, Chair Scott and Vice Chair Sorens voted yes; Director Mashburn was absent.
Why it matters: Benicia's LIFT program provides on-demand trips in a community that lacks local fixed-route service.…
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