The City has limited public transportation options and many residents rely on a private automobile to move about the city. A few older adult transportation options exist within the City, but often, individuals are unaware of the services that may be limited by hours of operation, type of ride, and the need for enrollment. As a result, the City’s Age Friendly Action Plan calls to increase specialized transportation options for older adults in Solana Beach and promote their use. Additionally, the Age Friendly Action Plan calls to ensure expanded transportation offerings are environmentally sustainable, aligned with the City’s Climate Action Plan. In particular, the Climate Action Plan outlines action T-3.1: Intra-City Electric Shuttle, which calls to expand transportation offerings such as e-shuttles within the community and increased specialized transportation options for older adults.
The City is seeking a vendor who will provide transportation for seniors within city limits. The City is seeking proposals that will be for a six-month pilot from March 1 – August 31, 2026, with the flexibility to change service times and dates (within the allocated budget) if the need and demand require it. There must be at least one vehicle that is wheelchair accessible. While electric vehicles are not required, sustainable transportation and vendors who are open to making the switch if a longer-term program is pursued after the pilot program are encouraged. Proposals shall not exceed $100,000.
