Oakland, CA - In December, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) was selected as a recipient of the "Champion of Industry 300" Award for 2004, presented by Pat Summerall Productions. The selection committee noted the following accomplishments when considering us for this award:
This award has given us the opportunity to be placed in the national spotlight for the CCJPA's achievements in rail travel. In January, production began on 2-minute and 5-minute video announcements of our receiving this award--the videos offer an overview of our service and successes, and include interviews with Executive Director Thomas E. Margro, Director Pete Snyder, Managing Director Eugene K. Skoropowski, and CC Rider Estelle Shiroma, all onsite at the Emeryville station. Additionally, the 2-minute video will be streamed on the Internet and made available through the "Champion of Industry" icon on the Forbes.com website for a 24-hour period.
The Capitol Corridor began service in December of 1991 under management by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). In July 1998, the management of the service was transferred to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), who has managed the route for the last nine years. CCJPA oversees the service with day-to-day management support from the San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART). The CCJPA partners with Amtrak, Union Pacific Railroad, Caltrans and the communities comprising the CCJPA to offer frequent, cost-effective, viable and safe intercity passenger rail service.
Capitol Corridor intercity rail serves 17 stations along a 170-mile rail corridor, and offers a convenient way to travel between the Sierra Foothills, Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and Silicon Valley/San Jose. For information call 1-877-9-RIDECC.
Media Contact: Priscilla Kalugdan, Marketing Manager
Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority
(510) 464-6992