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
