Solano County Transit (SolTrans) has unveiled a newly wrapped bus featuring artwork by local artist Miro Salazar.
This vibrant design, created through SolTrans' Local Call for Artists in Spring 2024, was officially revealed after the SolTrans Board Meeting last week in front of Vallejo City Hall. The event celebrated the intersection of public transportation and local creativity, enhancing both the streetscape and community pride in Solano County.
“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 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 work 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.
MTC and SolTrans are transportation partners.
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