Capitol Corridor News – August 6, 2010
1. CCJPA Program Environmental Assessment – Comments invited
2. Capitol Corridor launches e-Updates program
3. Capitol Corridor exclusive- presale Raiders tickets
4. Motorcoach Service Advisory: Reno Hot August Nights
5. Oakland Art & Soul Festival – August 21 & 22
1. CCJPA Program Environmental Assessment – Comments invited
As part of the plan to expand and enhance Capitol Corridor Intercity Passenger Rail service, the CCJPA has prepared a Program Environmental Assessment (Program EA) that evaluates the potential environmental effects of implementing the Capitol Corridor Service Expansion Program, hereafter CCSEP. The CCSEP evaluates the increase service frequency from 1 to 2 daily roundtrips between Auburn and Sacramento and 7 to 11 daily round-trips between Oakland and San Jose. This program is part of the Federal Railroad Administration’s (FRA) comprehensive capital investment program for high-speed intercity passenger rail (HSIPR) service. View the Program EA and provide comments
2. Capitol Corridor launches e-Updates program
Capitol Corridor recently teamed up with GovDelivery to provide subscription-based e-mail and SMS text messages directly to your computer or wireless device. This service is similar to cus tomer update programs initiated by other transit agencies. You may have noticed that we’re now sending out our CC Rail Mail e-newsletter using GovDelivery. Our new e-updates program will also allow users to subscribe to Service Advisories, Schedule changes and other Capitol Corridor topics that may be of interest to you.
If you had previously signed up to receive CC Rail Mail, you’ve been automatically transferred over to our new service so that you can continue to receive CC Rail Mails. If you’d like to update your preferences to also receive service alerts or other topics, please visit the E-Updates page on our website. You can sign in using the e-mail address you use to receive the CC Rail Mail.
For more information, view our Capitol Corridor E-Updates page.
3. Raiders Regular Season Single Game Ticket Presale
Don’t miss a single moment of Raiders Football live in 2010, with an exciting home schedule that includes the Colts, Dolphins, and AFC West Division rivals San Diego, Denver, and Kansas City. Click here to purchase your Raiders tickets for the 2010 season.
You already know that taking the train is a comfortable and convenient way to get to game day, but now you can save 25% off your trip for all Raiders home games this season! Buy your ticket online or at the station, just be sure to mention code H842 to save 25%.
4. Motorcoach Service Advisory: Reno Hot August Nights
Hot August Nights may delay Capitol Corridor motorcoach buses between Reno/Sparks and Sacramento. Delays are expected on I-80 due to lane restrictions and narrowed lanes between Truckee and the Nevada State Line during the Hot August Nights event between 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and between 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Capitol Corridor trains at Sacramento may hold as long as possible, but some passengers may be re-accommodated to the next available train schedule due to a late bus. Exception, the last Capitol Corridor train on Friday, Saturday and Sunday night from Sacramento will hold for a late motorcoach bus from Reno.
5. Oakland Art & Soul Festival – August 21 & 22
Celebrating their 10th anniversary, Art & Soul Oakland is the Bay Area’s best coolest festival! Downtown Oakland is the place to be August 21 + 22.
Groove to live rock, blues, Latin, and jazz throughout the festival grounds. Stroll through a global marketplace featuring dozens of handcrafted goods. Savor exotic international foods. Frolic in the festive family fun zone with kid friendly carnival rides, music and costumed characters. Celebrate cultural diversity at the City of Oakland’s annual Art & Soul festival, August 21 + 22, 2010, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Frank Ogawa Plaza / City Center / 14th & Broadway, and ten blocks of downtown Oakland. Advance tickets: $10; $5 youth & seniors. At the door: $15; $8 youth & senior. Children 12 and under free.
Visit artandsouloakland.com for additional information.