Service Advisory: Martinez Station Temporarily Closed – REOPENED

May 11, 2023

——–UPDATE: May 14, 2023 – As of 9:41am this morning, Martinez Station is now reopened. Platforms have also reopened for use. Thank you for your patience.

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Martinez Station will be temporarily closed until Thursday, May 11, 2023 due to ongoing investigation and cleanup. HOWEVER, trains are currently using Ferry Street crossing in front of the Old Martinez Train Depot until Martinez Station reopens. Please listen for conductor’s announcements when boarding/offboarding at Martinez.

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CC Rail Mail: AAPI Month, Bike Month/ Bike to Wherever Day, Register for Corridor Conversations Webinar, Memorial Day Schedule, and MORE!

May 10, 2023

 

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, which recognizes the contributions and impacts by members from the community. Transportation plays a huge role in revitalizing, reshaping, and defining communities – especially when it comes to public transportation. Transportation is all about improving mobility, connecting people and places to each other, and making communities accessible.  The AAPI community has played a big role in improving public transportation and equity in today’s society.

Read more about the Transcontinental Railroad and AAPI events near you here

 

May is Bike Month and May 18 is Bike to Wherever Day

Bike Month is here! We are less than two weeks away from Bike to Wherever Day on May 18, and it’s time to find your Energizer Station. Bike to Wherever Day is a day for everyone, whether you’re bicycling to work, school, or even around your neighborhood. Stop by one of the East Bay’s 80+ Energizer Stations to get your free limited-edition canvas tote bag. You can find the full map and plan your route at BikeEastBay.org/BTWD.

 

Register for the Corridor Conversations Webinar!

On Thursday, May 18 at 12PM, join us for the Corridor Conversations webinar! At this free online event, members of the Capitol Corridor team, including Managing Director, Rob Padgette, will discuss Capitol Corridor service, upcoming plans, and be available to hear your feedback and comments.

Everyone is invited to participate – come prepared with your own questions, or simply listen and learn!

DETAILS:
When: Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Where: Virtually, through Zoom
Who: Open to the public

REGISTER HERE

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

 

Tap2Ride Pilot Program 

You’re invited to experience the Capitol Corridor’s Tap2Ride Pilot Program, our new contactless payment system!

We are selecting approximately 200 frequent riders to be part of the pilot program and provide feedback. Participants will receive exclusive discounts, like $1 off one-way 10-ride pass pricing and FREE rides after completing 6 one-way trips.

Check out our step-by-step guide on how to sign up, register your card, and use our new contactless payment pilot system. Watch here!

Sign up to participate and register your card here: https://www.capitolcorridor.org/tap2ride

 

Service News

Memorial Day Schedule

On Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, our trains and buses will operate according to the Weekend/Holiday schedule. Please plan ahead and see schedule here

 

May Special Drink: Margarita

Take advantage of the warmer weather and take the train to explore Northern California. Head to the CafĂŠ Car and enjoy a refreshing margarita for only $5 this month!

Must present valid gov’t issued ID and be 21+ to purchase. Please drink responsibly.

Register for the Corridor Conversations Webinar!

May 8, 2023

On Thursday, May 18 at 12PM, join us for the Corridor Conversations webinar! At this free online event, members of the Capitol Corridor team, including Managing Director, Rob Padgette, will discuss Capitol Corridor service, upcoming plans, and be available to hear your feedback and comments.

Everyone is invited to participate – come prepared with your own questions, or simply listen and learn!

DETAILS:

When: Thursday, May 18, 2023 12:00 PM Pacific Time
Where: Virtually, through Zoom
Who: Open to the public

REGISTER HERE

*After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

CalSTA awarded $42 Million to CCJPA and Its Partners, Sign Up for Tap2Ride, Renewable Diesels, Earth Month, Placerville Service Advisory and MORE!

April 28, 2023

 

Capitol Corridor Awarded $42 Million From California State Transportation Agency

We are thrilled to announce the California State Transportation Agency awarded $42 million dollars to Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and its partners to help enhance access and connections in Northern California! Special thanks to California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin for his support and advocacy.

Read more here

 

Tap2Ride Pilot Program 

You’re invited to experience the Capitol Corridor’s Tap2Ride Pilot Program, our new contactless payment system!

We are selecting approximately 200 frequent riders to be part of the pilot program and provide feedback. Participants will receive exclusive discounts, like $1 off one-way 10-ride pass pricing and FREE rides after completing 6 one-way trips.

Check out our step-by-step guide on how to sign up, register your card, and use our new contactless payment pilot system. Watch here!

Sign up to participate and register your card here: https://www.capitolcorridor.org/tap2ride

 

 

CAPITOL CORRIDOR BACKGROUNDS FOR VIRTUAL HANGOUTS

Capitol Corridor Scores Big Win in the Race to Combat Climate Change

A more sustainable fuel made from renewable raw materials will soon run rail fleets in California! Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin’s intercity passenger rail services will achieve their goal to run their entire fleets on renewable diesel by end of May 2023. The transition will begin on May 8, at the Oakland Maintenance Facility when the renewable diesel tank is slated for delivery.

Read more here

 

 

Every Day is Earth Day 

This Earth Day, it’s important for everyone to appreciate this beautiful world. Our daily choices can have a huge impact on the health and well-being of both ourselves, and our planet. So on Earth Month, and every day, consider riding Capitol Corridor to work or exploring a new area of Northern California.

Why Public Transportation is Important

Carbon Dioxide (CO2) is one of the seven greenhouse gases the Air Resources Board (ARB) is responsible to monitor and regulate in order to reduce emissions. Transportation is the single largest source of CO2 in California, which is primarily comprised of on-road travel. Only 2% commute by transit in California and 12% commute by transit in the Bay Area. By taking the train, your travel is 31% more efficient than a passenger car. These small actions can inspire others to do the same, which in turn can promoted the longevity of our environment.

Check out our latest blog for Earth Day events near you!

 

Take 5 for $5 this Spring!

Take advantage of this beautiful weather and take the train to explore Northern California! Buy one full-fare ticket, take up to five more riders for only $5 each-way. Head to Old Town Sacramento or San Francisco to catch a baseball game!

Please book one day in advance to redeem promotion and only valid Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday.

Book here

 

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Placerville Station II Park-and-Ride Construction Effective on April 17, 2023

Starting Monday, April 17, 2023, construction will take place at the Placerville Station II Park-and-Ride bus stop and is expected to be completed by July 2023.

For the first phase of the project, the El Dorado Trail will be closed due to construction along Mosquito Road from the trail side. Pedestrians will be detoured through the existing bus station. Buses will continue to enter from Clay Street to pick up passengers and will be detoured through the gravel lot and exit on Locust Ave. Traffic control setup will be used for at least the first 2 weeks of construction.

We do not expect this construction project to impact bus schedules; however, we will temporarily relocate the bus stop at some point during construction. We will provide updates and signals to assist riders in the future.

Read more here

Capitol Corridor Awarded $42 million from California State Transportation Agency

April 25, 2023

Funds will support projects to create and improve access to intercity rail, connecting transit, and local communities

OAKLAND, CALIF., April 25, 2023— California STA yesterday announced the state awarded $42 million dollars to the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) and its partners to help enhance access and connections to the system. The $42 million comes from the state’s Transit Intercity Rail Capital Program (TIRCP) – the CCJPA’s funded projects amount to two of 28 projects that received funds.

This TIRCP funding award allows CCJPA and its partners to unlock megaregional travel potential. These projects are all part of the Capitol Corridor Emerging Market Access Program (EMAP)—projects that invest in the growing communities along the route, to improve access to and modernize the service. “Passenger rail cannot be stagnant—we need to continually improve and update service throughout the region to support climate change goals and to promote better transportation choices,” said CCJPA Chair Robert Raburn.

California Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin made the announcement on behalf of Governor Gavin Newsom at a news conference in Santa Cruz on Monday.

CA Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin and CCJPA Deputy Director Leo Sanchez on board a Capitol Corridor train.
CA Transportation Secretary Toks Omishakin and CCJPA Deputy Director Leo Sanchez on board a Capitol Corridor train. Photo credit: Annmarie Wong, CCJPA

“As the Capitol Corridor services continue to rebound and evolve to meet the traveling public’s needs, it’s our goal to keep the Capitol Corridor accessible, modern, and connected to Northern California communities,” added CCJPA Managing Director Rob Padgette.

CCJPA and its partners’ funded projects include fully funding the Sacramento Valley Station (SVS) Transit Center multimodal access improvements, expansion of contactless EMV readers to support payments on connecting buses, design of multimodal transit facility Hercules Hub, and Sacramento-Roseville Third Track, netting an award of $30.9 million. Together, these projects aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 161,000 metric tons of CO2 (MTCO2e).

Included in the TIRCP award is $11.3 million in funding for the Link21 Megaregional Rail Program–a plan to transform Northern California’s rail network into a faster, more connected system. The funding will be used for the Design and Environment Advancement Phases 1 and 2 of the Link21 program.

TIRCP funds are used to integrate transit services and ensure they reduce climate impacts. They are instrumental as discretionary grants to leverage state funds to obtain federal infrastructure funding.

About CCJPA and the Capitol CorridorÂŽ
Managed by the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor is an intercity rail service connecting the most economically vibrant urban centers in Northern California – from Sacramento to Silicon Valley, and including San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley. With free Wi-i Fi on board, Capitol Corridor trains provide a convenient, reliable, and comfortable alternative to the congested I-80, I-680, and I-880 freeways for more than 700,000 passengers a year. For more information, visit www.capitolcorridor.org