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Sierra Nevada Winter Weather Advisory – Bus Connections Between Colfax and Reno Affected

March 13, 2025

Due to the extended winter weather forecast for the Sierra Nevada, passengers using bus connections should continue to anticipate delays and service adjustments.  

Bus Operations and Weather Update

Friday, March 14, 2025

  • Bus operations are CANCELED between Colfax and Reno (HWY 80)
  • Connecting bus service between Sacramento and Auburn (HWY 80) will continue to operate as scheduled.

Passengers are encouraged to monitor updates on the Capitol Corridor or Amtrak websites or apps and allow extra time for travel. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your patience during these weather-related disruptions.  

Fare Change Effective April 1, 2025

March 12, 2025

Capitol Corridor will implement a fare change effective April 1, 2025. We have not implemented a major fare increase since 2019, maintaining steady prices for our riders throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite rising costs for fuel and labor, we have worked to keep fares affordable.  

During this time, we evaluated opportunities to grow ridership and improve service for both new and existing passengers. As a result, we recently conducted a fare analysis to develop a new fare structure designed to attract shorter-distance travelers. Our present fares for short distance fares are more expensive on a per-mile basis than longer distance fares—with the upcoming fare change, short-distance travel will be more reasonable and attractive. This marks a significant change to our fares that will go into effect on April 1.  

Notable updates include reduced fares for short-distance trips (under 50 miles) across single-ride, student (6-ride), and 10-ride tickets, while longer-distance 10-ride/6-ride fares, and all monthly pass fares will see a modest 3% increase. Additionally, all single-ride tickets will have a minimum fare of $5, while 10-ride and 6-ride tickets will have a minimum of $4 per ride. While there are no direct changes to Emeryville-San Francisco bus fares, some increases to multi-ride ticket fares to Emeryville will result in a fare adjustment for this route as well. 

Here is a simple breakdown of the fare changes: 

table displaying fare harts

Here are some examples of short-distance far changes: 

Table displaying fare change examples

See updated fares chart here. Learn more about our tickets and fares here.  

Sierra Nevada Winter Weather Advisory – Bus Connections Between Sacramento and Reno/South Lake Tahoe Affected

March 11, 2025

Due to the winter weather forecast for the Sierra Nevada, passengers using bus connections should anticipate delays and service adjustments this week.  

Bus Operations and Weather Update

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 and Thursday, March 13, 2025

  • Bus operations are CANCELED between Colfax and Reno (HWY 80)
  • Bus operations are CANCELED between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe (HWY 50)
  • Connecting bus service between Sacramento and Auburn (HWY 80) will continue to operate as scheduled.

Passengers are encouraged to monitor updates on the Capitol Corridor or Amtrak websites or apps and allow extra time for travel. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your patience during these weather-related disruptions.  

Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Announces Appointment of Six New Board Members and Four Alternates

February 21, 2025

Oakland, CA – February 21, 2025 – Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) is pleased to announce the appointment of six new members and four alternates to its Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term. Approved during the February Board meeting, these appointments bring fresh perspectives to the CCJPA Board and strengthen its leadership.  

Newly appointed Board members: 

  • Mark Foley – San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) – returning member
  • Edward Wright – BART Board Director
  • Matthew Rinn – BART Board Director
  • Ken Broadway – Placer County Transportation Planning Agency – Rocklin, CA, City Council Member
  • Tim Schaefer – Sacramento Regional Transit District – Citrus Heights, CA, City Council Member 

Newly appointed alternate Board members: 

  • Suzanne Jones – Placer County Transportation Planning Agency – Placer County Supervisor 
  • Rod Brewer – Sacramento Regional Transit District – Elk Grove, CA, City Council Member
  • Mayra Vega – Yolo County Transportation District – Woodland, CA, City Council Member
  • Catherine Moy – Solano Transportation Authority – Fairfield, CA, Mayor

In addition, CCJPA recognizes the leadership transition that occurred during its November 2024 Board meeting with the election of Roseville, CA, City Council Member, Bruce Houdesheldt, as the new CCJPA Board Chair and BART’s Board Vice President, Melissa Hernandez, as CCJPA’s Board Vice Chair.

Houdesheldt has been on the CCJPA Board for the past four years and has more than 25 years in leadership. Their combined leadership will help guide the agency in its continued efforts to expand and improve the Capitol Corridor service.

“We are excited to welcome such accomplished leaders to our Board of Directors,” said Bruce Houdesheldt, Board Chair. “Together, with our alternates and dedicated staff, we are committed to advancing Capitol Corridor’s critical role in regional and intercity transportation, fostering sustainable mobility, and enhancing passenger experience across Northern California.”

As the agency remains committed to growing ridership and enhancing service across the diverse communities it serves in Northern California, the newly appointed Board members bring a wealth of experience in business, transit, and transportation—ensuring that CCJPA stays at the forefront of regional mobility and public transportation development.

About CCJPA and Capitol Corridor®
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting Northern California’s most economically dynamic regions, from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, including major hubs like San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. Serving more than one million passengers annually, Capitol Corridor offers a reliable and comfortable alternative to driving on congested freeways. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org.  

Contact:
Vernaé Graham, Capitol Corridor

Sierra Nevada Winter Weather Adjustments- Bus Connections Between Sacramento and Reno/South Lake Tahoe Affected This Week

February 11, 2025

Due to the winter weather forecast for the Sierra Nevada, passengers using bus connections should anticipate delays and service adjustments this week.  

Bus Operations and Weather Update

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 and Thursday, March 13, 2025

  • Bus operations are CANCELED between Auburn and Reno (HWY 80)
  • Bus operations are CANCELED between Sacramento and South Lake Tahoe (HWY 50)
  • Connecting bus service between Sacramento and Auburn (HWY 80) will continue to operate as scheduled.

Passengers are encouraged to monitor updates on the Capitol Corridor or Amtrak websites or apps and allow extra time for travel. Your safety is our priority, and we appreciate your patience during these weather-related disruptions.