Press Release: SolTrans Earns Perfect Score in 2025Federal Triennial Review

No deficiencies found by Federal Transit Administration in key compliance areas

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Solano County, CA – Solano County Transit (SolTrans) is pleased to announce it has received a perfect score with zero deficiencies in its 2025 Triennial Review conducted by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). This review, mandated by Congress every three years, ensures that transit agencies across the nation comply with federal requirements in managing and spending federal funds.

This outcome means the FTA found no deficiencies in SolTrans’ management, policies, or operations—a distinction achieved by only a small percentage of agencies locally and nationwide.

“This perfect score is a testament to our staff’s professionalism, hard work, and dedication to excellence,” said Beth Kranda, SolTrans Executive Director. “We are deeply proud of this recognition, which confirms that SolTrans operates with integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to serving our riders and community.”

The FTA’s triennial review is a comprehensive process that evaluates how transit agencies manage federal funds and implement programs across 23 critical areas, including:

·        Financial management

·        Maintenance

·        Procurement

·        Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance

·        TitleVI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

·        Safetyand security

·        DisadvantagedBusiness Enterprise (DBE) participation

·        EqualEmployment Opportunity (EEO)

The FTA review team spent multiple days on site at SolTrans’ Administrative Offices and many hours reviewing documentation, policies, and procedures. The perfect outcome demonstrates SolTrans’ strong internal controls, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.

“Receiving a perfect score is anincredible accomplishment,” said SolTrans Board of Directors Chair Terry Scott“It shows our community that SolTrans Management and Staff are not onlyproviding reliable transit service, but also managing public resources with thehighest level of accountability.”

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 JointPowers Authority (JPA) governed by a six-member Board of Directors,composed of two representatives from the cities of Benicia and Vallejo, SolanoCounty’s representative on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC),and a representative from the Solano Transportation Authority.

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Press Release: SolTrans Earns Perfect Score in 2025Federal Triennial Review

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