Solano Transportation Authority announces awards

Assemblymember Jim Frazier was named Legislator of the Year during the Solano Transportation Authority’s 25th Anniversary Awards ceremony Nov. 4.

It was the first time STA has given that award since 2009, according to information posted on its website.

“I was honored to receive this award from the STA,” said Frazier. “As chair of the Assembly Transportation Committee, I am glad to be in a position to better help Solano County meet its transportation goals.”

The award was announced at an event hosted by STA Chair and Benicia Mayor Elizabeth Patterson at the Historic Clock Tower in Benicia.

“Our theme this year was ‘Back to the Future,’” Patterson said in a press release from STA. “We took a look back to see how transportation modes that once graced Benicia and Solano County have started returning to use. In celebration of the STA’s 25th anniversary, we reflected on how the STA has been “Working for You” to bring transportation benefits to our local communities since its formation in 1990.”

The 2015 winners include the following:

Advisory Committee Member of the Year: Jim Antone, Solano Safe Routes to School Advisory Committee

Business of the Year: Fisk’s Cyclery, Dixon, and Ray’s Cycle, Vacaville

Transit Employee of the Year: Kathy Anders, Dixon Readi-Ride

Safe Routes to School: Dr. Alana Shackelford, Vallejo City Unified School District

Transportation for Livable Communities: City of Rio Vista – Waterfront Promenade Phase II

Safety Projects of the Year: City of Benicia, Safe Routes to School Projects

Project of the Year: SolTrans, Operations and Maintenance Facility

Project Delivery: SolTrans

Partner of the Year: California Highway Patrol

Agency of the Year: City of Suisun City

Special Award: Dan Kasperson, Retired Public Works Director, City of Suisun City, and Mike Ferrell, Retired CHP Lt. Commander, Cordelia Truck Scales

The STA awards recognize individuals, programs, activities and projects that have contributed to the continued success in “improving the quality of life in Solano County by delivering transportation projects to ensure mobility, travel safety, and economic vitality,” according to the press release. The Annual Awards program is carried out without taxpayer funds, thanks to private sector sponsors.

The Award Winners PowerPoint and bullet points can be viewed on the STA website.