Category: From the Managing Director

Yesterday, on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, California voters rejected Proposition 6 which would have repealed a gasoline tax increase that went into effect in November 2017 through the enactment of the Road Repair and Accountability Act, or Senate Bill 1 (SB 1), in April 2017. The proceeds from SB 1 provide approximately $5 billion a year for road and transportation projects.
More Message to Riders: Voters Reject Prop 6 Gas Tax Repeal, Paving Way for Progress on Key Capitol Corridor Projects

Dear Passengers,

Over the past year, the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) has seen strong and steady growth in ridership, as well as progress made on many important safety and improvement projects.

More Message from the Managing Director: Causes of Recent Delays

As most of you are aware, there was a devastating mudslide in Santa Barbara County earlier this week due to heavy rains that fell in the areas burned last month by the Thomas Fire. The mudslide sadly resulted in at least 17 deaths, many more injuries, and has isolated communities between Santa Barbara and Ventura because of the closure of US Highway 101. More Message from the Managing Director Regarding Service Assistance to the Pacific Surfliner

Dear Capitol Corridor Passengers,

As you know, on Monday, December 18, a Cascades train operated by an Amtrak crew derailed on a highway overpass in DuPont, Washington, resulting in three deaths and dozens of injuries. Train 501 was making its inaugural trip between Seattle and Portland using a new section of track owned by Sound Transit in Washington State that is intended to reduce travel times for the route.

More Managing Director’s Statement Regarding Derailment in Washington on Monday, December 18