March 6, 2009

Capitol Corridor News – March 6, 2009
Fare Increase – Effective March 10, 2009
Ridership Survey Results
Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon
Trackwork Update
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Fare Increase – Effective March 10, 2009
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Effective March 10, there will be a 3% fare increase for all Capitol
Corridor travel. This relatively modest increase will help supplement
the limited financial support we receive from the state budget
allocation. As we have stated, these regular, relatively small fare
increases allow the CCJPA to deliver a quality service to you. Our
fares, especially the multi-ride ticket prices, are more than
competitive with costs for auto travel on a cost-per-mile basis, and
we want to keep them that way. Every dollar of increased revenue is
reinvested into your service.
Click here for the new fares
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Ridership Survey Results
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Twice yearly, the CCJPA conducts a survey of its passengers to stay
abreast of customer satisfaction and demographics. We thank you for
your participation in these surveys, as the information is invaluable
to us as we continue service improvement efforts.
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Placer Commuter Express Step-Up Coupon
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Effective April 1, 2009, Capitol Corridor will no longer accept Placer
Commuter Express monthly passes for travel aboard the Capitol Corridor
trains without a new “Step-Up Coupon.” Capitol Corridor Joint Powers
Authority (CCJPA) and Placer Commuter Express (PCE) have modified the
reciprocal ticketing arrangement and are implementing new procedures.
CCJPA and PCE have established the “Step-Up Coupon” Transfer Program
to accommodate Placer Commuter Express monthly ticket holder patrons
who transfer to Capitol Corridor trains (or Thruway buses) when
traveling between Auburn, Rocklin, Roseville and Sacramento.
Placer Commuter Express monthly pass holders who wish to travel aboard
the Capitol Corridor trains or motorcoach buses, must now present both
their monthly pass PLUS a Step-Up Coupon to board the train or Capitol
Corridor motorcoach bus.
Placer County will sell these Step-Up Coupon booklets to Placer
Commuter Express passengers. The Step-Up Coupons are not available
from Capitol Corridor conductors or bus drivers. Placer Commuter
Express monthly pass holders who board the Capitol Corridor train or
motorcoach bus without a Step-Up Coupon MUST purchase a full-fare
train ticket from the conductor or bus driver.
Please direct ALL questions about this program, and inquiries about
where to buy these Step-Up Coupons to Placer Commuter Express.
Phone: (916) 784-6177
View our bulletin with additional information
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Track Work update
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Project Update:
A final assessment of the work area will be made on March 12th to
determine whether or not Union Pacific crews will need additional time
to complete the project. At that time, we will update you regarding
the completion of this trackwork project.
Thank you in advance for your patience, understanding and cooperation.