THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR   

THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY    PASSENGERS ARRIVE AT EMERYVILLE STATION

CONTENTS Letter from Executive Management 1 Welcome Aboard: Capitol Corridor Overview 2 Where We’ve Been: FY 2003 Performance 8 Where We’re Going: FY 2004 Planning 14 Itinerary: 2003-2004 Legislative Agenda 16 LETTER FROM EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT

To the Governor, Legislature, Local Elected Officials and Taxpayers of California:

In the five years since the Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA) assumed administrative management responsibility for the state’s intercity passenger rail route between San Jose, Oakland/San Francisco, and Sacramento/Placer County, ridership has increased 146% and revenue has more than doubled. Despite the sluggish California economy, the Capitol CorridorSM achieved sustained growth this past fiscal year through strategic service expansions, creative marketing efforts and innovative technology tools.

Service was expanded by 33% on weekdays for a total of 24 daily trips between Sacramento and Oakland/SF, while maintaining 8 weekday trips to and from San Jose (12 trips on weekends and holidays). By eliminating poorly performing feeder bus routes and reinvesting the money in additional trains, we were able to substantially expand service without increased appropriations from the State.

Our focus on customer-friendly technological enhancements FIVE YEARS OF CCJPA MANAGEMENT: CAPITOL CORRIDOR PERFORMANCE SUMMARY (such as on-board “wi-fi” wireless Internet access) and targeted Revenue promotions (such as the Kids Service to Cost Level Ridership Revenue Ratio Ride Free on Weekends program) contributed to a 6% gain in FY 2003 24 daily trains 1,139,000 $12.8 million 38% ridership and 4% rise in revenues FY 1998 8 daily trains 463,000 $6.25 million 30% over the past 12 months, helping to sustain our efforts to achieve Five Year Improvement 200% 146% 105% 27% a goal of 50% farebox recovery.

The CCJPA is grateful to our elected representatives for enacting legislation in September 2003 that permits us to become a permanent entity by amending the transfer agreement with the State of California.

The Capitol Corridor’s success would not be possible without the support of the CCJPA Board, our six member agencies and our transportation partners: Amtrak, the California Department of Transportation, and the Union Pacific Railroad.

This report provides highlights of the Capitol Corridor’s financial and operating performance for fiscal 2002-03. We hope this information demonstrates the CCJPA’s continuous record of responsible management and its ongoing attractiveness for future public investments.

Thomas E. Margro Eugene K. Skoropowski Executive Director Managing Director

1 Welcome Aboard: Capitol Corridor Overview

The Capitol Corridor is an intercity passenger •Build on constructive relationships with our train system that provides a convenient choice partners: riders, local communities, Amtrak, for people traveling along the congested the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), and the I-80, I-680 and I-880 freeways by operating State of California frequent, safe, reliable and affordable intercity HISTORY rail service to 16 stations in 8 Northern On December 12, 1991, the State of California California counties: Placer, Sacramento, Yolo, Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and Solano, Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation and Santa Clara. (Amtrak®) initiated the Capitol Corridor Managed since October 1998 intercity train service with 6 daily trains “Y’ALL MAKE by the Capitol Corridor Joint between San Jose and Sacramento. In 1996, legislation was enacted to establish the Capitol IT CONVENIENT Powers Authority (CCJPA), the Capitol Corridor has achieved Corridor Joint Powers Authority (CCJPA), TO GO HOME rapid growth and strong a partnership among six local transportation WHEN I WANT! financial results in a relatively agencies to share in the administration and THE SERVICE IS short time. Over a five-year management of the Capitol Corridor intercity REALLY HELPFUL period, ridership increased train service. The CCJPA is overseen by a TO US COLLEGE 146%, revenue increased 105%, Board of Directors comprising members from KIDS. THANKS.” and the revenue-to-cost ratio each of the six agencies along the Capitol improved to at least 38%. In the Corridor route. same period, the number of In July 1998, an Interagency Transfer daily train trips increased 200%. These trends Agreement (ITA) transferred the operation reflect the success of the Capitol Corridor train of the Capitol Corridor service to the system as a viable transportation alternative CCJPA for a three-year term. The CCJPA in the communities it serves. now manages the Capitol Corridor service OUR VISION through an operating agreement with Amtrak. The CCJPA’s priorities and guiding values are In July 2001, the ITA was extended for articulated in our Vision Statement. We exist to: another three-year term through June 2004. In September 2003, legislation was enacted •Provide high quality passenger rail and that will eliminate the sunset date in the connecting bus service that is safe, fast, ITA, and establish a permanent governance frequent and reliable structure for the CCJPA. •Develop rail service as the preferred means SERVICE OVERVIEW of travel along the San Jose – Oakland/San In FY 2002-03, the Capitol Corridor provided Francisco – Sacramento – Auburn route intercity passenger trains between San Jose •Deliver cost-effective expansion of superior and Sacramento, with service to 16 stations passenger rail service spanning the 170-mile rail corridor. The Capitol Corridor route operates on tracks primarily owned and dispatched by the Union

2    A CAPITOL CORRIDOR TRAIN WHISKS PASSENGERS BETWEEN MARTINEZ AND RICHMOND

WEEKEND RIDERSHIP INCREASED 11% IN 2003, DUE TO THE POPULAR KIDS RIDE FREE ON WEEKENDS OFFER AND THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR’S FAMILY-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE.

3 Auburn • Boarding area only,* limited free parking Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and Caltrain, and • Local transit connections provides direct connections to 12 local public Rocklin transit systems, at least 16 private intercity bus • Boarding area only,* limited free parking • Local transit connections routes, and five passenger rail or rail transit

36 MILES Roseville systems including Amtrak, BART, VTA, • Station staffed with travel agent, limited parking ACE, and Caltrain. To supplement the train • Local transit connections service, the Capitol Corridor also provides Sacramento four dedicated feeder bus routes serving • Staffed station, QUIK-TRAK machines, limited paid parking • Motorcoaches to Redding, Reno and South Lake Tahoe communities south of San Jose (Santa Cruz, • Local transit connections Monterey, and Santa Barbara) and east of Davis Sacramento (Redding, Reno, and South Lake • Staffed station, QUIK-TRAK machine, limited permit parking • Local transit connections Tahoe). Together, these transit systems serve the second largest urban service area in the Suisun/Fairfield • Depot building, QUIK-TRAK machine, limited free parking Western United States. • Local transit connections ADMINISTRATION & MANAGEMENT Martinez • Staffed station, QUIK-TRAK machines, limited free parking The interregional partnership among the six • Motorcoaches to Vallejo, Napa and Santa Rosa member agencies of the CCJPA is the first of its • Local transit connections kind to manage an intercity train service, and

89 MILES Richmond/BART Station still the only one in the nation. The CCJPA • BART Intermodal station, QUIK-TRAK machine, 0 MILES limited free parking Board of Directors is supported by the CCJPA 17 • Local transit connections staff and the staff of its member agencies, who Berkeley work collaboratively to develop the service’s • Boarding area only* operating strategies, marketing programs • Local transit connections and service planning activities. The CCJPA Emeryville • Staffed station, QUIK-TRAK machine, limited free parking establishes operating and management policy • Motorcoach connection to San Francisco on capital and operating funds, fares, service • Local transit connections levels, equipment maintenance, schedules, Oakland • Staffed station, QUIK-TRAK machine, limited paid parking marketing, and business planning for Capitol • Motorcoach to San Jose Corridor train service as part of the State’s • Local transit connections intercity rail program. Hayward • Platform only, limited free parking BART Management Contract • Local transit connections The enabling legislation calls for BART to Fremont/Centerville provide dedicated staff and administrative • Station, QUIK-TRAK machine, limited free parking 45 MILES • Local transit connections management to the CCJPA for a three-year Santa Clara/Great America term (recently renewed through February • Platform only, limited free parking 2005). BART’s management responsibilities • Local transit connections and employer shuttles on behalf of the CCJPA include overseeing San Jose Diridon/CALTRAIN Station day-to-day rail and motorcoach scheduling • Staffed station, limited free parking for Amtrak passengers • Motorcoaches to Santa Cruz, Monterey and Santa Barbara and operations; reinvesting operating • Local transit connections efficiencies into service enhancements; * Station amenities under construction overseeing deployment and maintenance

4 (by Amtrak) of rolling stock for the Capitol Fiscal Service Reinvested Corridor and San Joaquin routes; managing Year Levels Budget Actual Improvements subcontracted feeder bus routes; interfacing Operating Budget (millions) with Amtrak and the UPRR on dispatching and railroad-related issues; and coordinating FY 02-03 18/20/22/24(a) $23.5 $22.3 $1.2 with Caltrans, Amtrak, the UPRR, the California FY 03-04 24 $22.9 $22.4 $0.5 Transportation Commission (CTC) and local communities to develop and implement a Marketing Budget (millions) Capital Improvement Program. FY 02-03 $1.2 $1.2

Other Partners FY 03-04 $1.2 $1.2

Capitol Corridor services are developed with (a) 18 daily trains in October 2002, 20 trains began on October 27, 2002, input from our riders, private sector 22 trains began on January 6, 2003, 24 trains began on April 28, 2003. stakeholders (such as Chambers of Commerce) and public sector stakeholders (such as local business plan projections—or any other cost transportation agencies), along with the savings—into service enhancements. partners who help deliver the Capitol Corridor service—Amtrak, the UPRR, Caltrans, and the Annual Business Plan various agencies and communities that make Each year the CCJPA submits to the State a up the Capitol Corridor. Business Plan for the following two fiscal years that specifies annual operating and marketing FINANCES strategies; performance standards and goals Each year the CCJPA receives funding from for farebox ratio, ridership, and on-time the State of California Business, Transportation performance; capital improvement plans; and Housing Agency (BT&H) to cover and the funding request to the State for the operating costs and marketing expenses. In CCJPA’s annual operating, marketing and turn, the CCJPA pays Amtrak for the operation administrative costs for inclusion in the State of the Capitol Corridor service. The primary budget proposal to the Legislature. source of funding for capital improvements is the State Transportation Improvement Long-Term Objectives Program (STIP), which allocates funds every To supplement the annual Business Plan, two years. A one-time allocation from the the CCJPA Board developed a list of long-term State’s Public Transportation Account and the financial and service objectives in April Traffic Congestion Relief Program provided 2002 that will guide our plans over the next additional funding for track and station 5 to 20 years: improvements that are currently under •Provide hourly service daily, 5 a.m.-10 p.m. construction. •Achieve farebox recovery of 50% The CCJPA is committed to maximizing cost •Reduce train cost per passenger mile to $0.15 efficiencies in its operation of the service. By •Reduce travel time by 20% continuing its fixed-price operating agreement •Achieve on-time performance of 90% with Amtrak, the CCJPA is able to stabilize •Continuously improve customer satisfaction operating costs and reinvest revenues above

5 OPERATIONS SCHOOL 5% Train Equipment PERSONAL 4% OTHER 2% The CCJPA is responsible for the administration and maintenance supervision of the state-owned fleet of rail cars and locomotives assigned to Northern California. LEISURE 31% WORK/BUSINESS Train equipment includes the California 58% Locomotive, among the quietest and cleanest operating in the United States; the California Club/Café Car, with space for 49 passengers and on-board food service; and the wheelchair- RIDER PROFILE – REASON FOR USING accessible California Coach THE CAPITOL CORRIDOR Car, with space for 88 “I WAS VERY passengers and restrooms PLEASED WITH THE with amenities. Service TRAIN. IT WAS ON levels implemented during 10-RIDE/ TIME, CLEAN AND 2003 fully utilize the 45-DAY 23% ONE-WAY/ State’s investment in new ROUNDTRIP EFFICIENT. IT 48% ALLOWED ME TO rolling stock. Additional MONTHLY 29% locomotives and cars are PREPARE FOR needed to significantly A TALK WHILE expand service. RIDING THE TRAIN, TICKET TYPES FY 2002-2003 WHICH I COULD Bus Equipment NOT HAVE DONE IF Through its contracted I WAS DRIVING.” private motorcoach operators, Amtrak provides feeder bus to positive feedback, the program will be routes that connect outlying expanded to other transit services along the communities to the Capitol Corridor service. Capitol Corridor and San Joaquin lines in Each air-conditioned motorcoach is equipped January 2004. BART tickets are sold at a with a wheelchair lift, restroom, and storage 20% discount on board the Capitol Corridor space for baggage and bicycles. trains to facilitate transferring to BART at the Richmond Intermodal Station. The Joint Local Connections Outreach Program collaborates with interested The unique structure of the CCJPA enables communities and agencies to promote the communities served by the Capitol Corridor to Capitol Corridor through local events, participate in the development of programs to sponsorships, publications, and reciprocal promote the use of the Capitol Corridor trains. web links. For example, the popular Transit Transfer Program allows Capitol Corridor passengers to transfer free of charge to local transit services including AC Transit, Sacramento RT, Yolobus, Unitrans, and County Connection. In response

6 Rail Safety One of the CCJPA’s top priorities is to promote rail safety awareness to the public (especially schoolchildren) by partnering with local agencies and communities to provide effective education, outreach and enforcement. On September 8-12, 2003, the CCJPA sponsored California Rail Safety Week with the Southern California Regional Rail Authority (SCRRA), operator of the Metrolink commuter trains, and Operation Lifesaver, a voluntary effort by railroads, safety experts, law enforcement officials, and public agencies. The campaign included numerous safety education events for the media and the public.

RIDERSHIP Rider Profile The typical rider on the Capitol Corridor takes the train as a less stressful alternative to driving. Riders take the train both for business and leisure travel, with destinations concentrated in the Sacramento Valley, Sierra Nevada Foothills, San Francisco East Bay area, and San Francisco South Bay/Silicon Valley area. A growing number of riders use discounted multi-ride tickets, an attractive option for regular business travelers and those who take the train two or three times a week. These regular, repeat riders currently represent about half of all Capitol Corridor passengers.

Customer Feedback The CCJPA solicits customer feedback through comment cards provided on the trains, and also receives feedback via phone calls, letters, and email. These comments are taken very seriously and help the CCJPA to identify and prioritize service modifications, capital improvements, and desired amenities in the Capitol Corridor service. The CCJPA strives to reply to all customer inquiries in a responsive, timely and courteous manner.

7 Where We’ve Been: FY 2003 Performance

FY 2003 SERVICE PLAN HIGHLIGHTS •Implemented track upgrades to increase The fiscal year began with service levels at 18 reliability and decrease travel times daily trains between Sacramento and Oakland/ Increased operating efficiency contributed to SF, 8 weekday trains to San Jose (12 on weekends steady growth in revenue and market share: and holidays), and 2 daily trains east of Sacramento to Roseville, Rocklin and Auburn. • Overall ridership grew 6%, aided by the Despite the slow economic recovery in weekday service expansion and technology California and a flat budget allocation for an enhancements 18-train service plan, the CCJPA still made significant improvements to its service plan: • Weekend ridership increased by 11%, due to destination-specific promotions and the • Added six new weekday trains between Kids Ride Free on Weekends campaign Sacramento and Oakland/SF, for a total of 24 weekday trains (a 33% increase), by • Market share of business travelers grew to reallocating funds from unproductive bus 8% of total riders—an increase of 19% routes and increased revenue • Gains in ridership contributed to record • Filled gaps in late morning/evening train revenue growth, 4% for the year schedule out of Oakland and Sacramento The following charts summarize the Capitol • Improved connecting bus and train schedules Corridor’s performance over the last five years.

FIVE YEARS OF CCJPA MANAGEMENT RIDERSHIP 1,200,000 FIVE YEAR IMPROVEMENT +196% 1,139,000 1,073,000 1,080,000 900,000

768,000 600,000 544,000 463,000 300,000 FFY 97-98 FFY 98-99 FFY 99-00 FFY 00-01 FFY 01-02 FFY 02-03 (Pre-CCJPA)

FIVE YEARS OF CCJPA MANAGEMENT REVENUE $14M FIVE YEAR IMPROVEMENT +105% $12.79M $12.20M $11M $11.69M

$9.12M $8M

$7.31M $5M $6.25M FFY 97-98 FFY 98-99 FFY 99-00 FFY 00-01 FFY 01-02 FFY 02-03 (Pre-CCJPA)

8 FIVE YEARS OF CCJPA MANAGEMENT FAREBOX 40% 40% FIVE YEAR IMPROVEMENT +27% 38% 37% 35% 36%

30% 31% 30%

25% FFY 97-98 FFY 98-99 FFY 99-00 FFY 00-01 FFY 01-02 FFY 02-03 (Pre-CCJPA)

FIVE YEARS OF CCJPA MANAGEMENT ON TIME PERFORMANCE 95% AVERAGE 81% 89.9% 85% 84.0% 80.0% 75% 79.0% 78.3% 78.5%

65% FFY 97-98 FFY 98-99 FFY 99-00 FFY 00-01 FFY 01-02 FFY 02-03 (Pre-CCJPA)

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM completed the design plans for the new The CCJPA began or continued work on Oakland Coliseum Intermodal Station that a variety of capital improvement projects will allow connections between Capitol in FY03, thanks to funding from the Traffic Corridor trains, BART, and shuttles to Congestion Relief Program and State Oakland International Airport. The UPRR Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). completed the track infrastructure work in The projects listed below represent a broad 2003; the City of Oakland began station range of track and station improvements as well construction in late 2003, which is expected as an effective blending of State and local to be complete by summer 2004. funding sources. Despite the current • Auburn is nearing the completion of its limitations in the State budget and an anticipated delay in delivery of STIP projects, Intermodal station which includes a the CCJPA has $98 million in projects either permanent platform and parking and bus under construction or programmed to begin layover facilities. within the next few years. • Rocklin broke ground on a station building and plaza and began construction of a much- Planned Station Upgrades needed parking expansion. • The City of Oakland, in collaboration with Amtrak, the CCJPA, and the UPRR,

9 PROJECTS UNDERWAY Budget (millions) Status

Passenger Information Display System (PIDS): A passenger $1.42 After extensive testing, the communications system was developed to deliver real-time system was accepted in June information on train arrivals using advanced technology. Global 2003. Since then the CCJPA positioning satellite (GPS) transponders were installed on all has been implementing Capitol Corridor trains, which transmit the train’s position along updates to keep up with the route. A central server converts this real-time information to real-time technology advances. an estimated train arrival (ETA) for the train, which is sent to electronic signage at stations and to the Internet.

Yolo Causeway Double Track: Add 6 miles of second main $22.00 Construction 95% complete. line track over Yolo Bypass flood channel. Project will eliminate single largest rail bottleneck in corridor, thereby improving reliability and reducing travel time between Oakland and Sacramento.

Oakland Jack London–Elmhurst Track Improvements: $11.70 Construction 90% complete. Install central traffic control signaling system to increase speeds and add track and bridges to support the new Oakland Coliseum Intermodal Train Station.

Track upgrades in Berkeley, Emeryville, Hayward, and $2.55 Construction in various stages Santa Clara/San Jose: Various projects to upgrade track from 10% to 50% complete. conditions to improve reliability and passenger safety.

CP Coast Double Track: Add second main line track through $15.39 Design complete; construction UPRR/Caltrain junction to add capacity for Capitol Corridor April-Fall 2004. and freight trains.

Newark Siding Extension Double Track: Extend and upgrade $17.10 Design complete; construction siding to main line standards to add trains to San Jose. June-Fall 2004.

Subtotal-Projects Underway $70.16 COMMITTED PROGRAMMING Sacramento-Roseville Track Improvements: Add track $7.28 Design complete; construction and related infrastructure between Sacramento and UPRR’s Summer 2004. Roseville Yard, for near-term expansion of Capitol Corridor trains to Roseville and Auburn.

Bahia Viaduct Track Upgrade: Improve track infrastructure $2.25 Design/construction dependent to reduce travel times. upon 2002 STIP fund allocation.

San Jose 4th Track Phase 1: Add 4th main line track $17.90 Design plans 65% complete; between Santa Clara and San Jose to accommodate more construction dependent upon Caltrain, ACE, and Capitol Corridor trains. allocation of 2002 STIP funds. Subtotal-Committed Programming $27.43 TOTAL SECURED FUNDING $97.59

10 • Roseville completed the construction of of the station track, and the addition of 80 additional parking spaces. a crossover connecting the two main line • The City of Sacramento and interested tracks allowing for parallel passenger train transportation agencies are continuing to movements into the station. develop a master plan for major MARKETING PROGRAM improvements to the Sacramento Valley The CCJPA’s FY03 marketing program focused Station, the busiest station in the corridor. on increasing ridership through a variety of • Berkeley completed its design for platform joint campaigns, promotions and partnerships. upgrades and landscape improvements, New web-based methods of communication scheduled for completion in 2004. also contributed to ridership gains.

• In FY03, the design plans were completed Advertising & Joint Promotions to address train reliability and passenger The CCJPA, along with Amtrak and Caltrans, access constraints at the Emeryville Station. developed the creative strategy for the “Travel The first phase of track and platform Made Simple” campaign slated for launch in improvements will begin in 2004, including a Fall 2003, emphasizing the convenience of widened baggage cart path, a relocated modern train travel. Throughout the year, stairwell that will allow for a future extension newspaper, radio, and Internet ads support

ADJUSTED ALLOCATION OF Total Total Original Estimated 2002 STIP IIP PROJECTS Project Cost 2002 STIP Scheduled Adjusted (millions) IIP Funds Allocation Date(a)

Fremont/Centerville Station Parking $1.7 $1.2 2003 2003 Improvements: Construct parking lot south of station across the main line tracks.(c)

Sacramento-Roseville Track Project: $6.5 $3.5 2004 2006(b) Complete engineering and construction to provide track capacity and improve operating efficiencies. Bahia Viaduct Track Upgrade: Improve $2.2 $1.2 2002 2006 track infrastructure to reduce travel times.

San Jose-Santa Clara 4th Main Track: $66.2 $17.9 2004 2009 Add 4th main line track between Santa Clara and San Jose. Richmond Intermodal Station Building: $4.1 $2.0 2003 2007 Construct an intermodal station building and provide pedestrian access improvements.

Emeryville Parking Structure: Build a $10.8 $4.2 2004 2009 parking structure next to Emeryville station.

(a) Due to the State financial deficit, original allocation dates have been pushed out due to expected delays in cash flow from State transportation funding sources. (b) This project may be implemented in advance of the originally programmed date utilizing authorized financial provisions to reimburse project sponsors from the State. (c) City of Fremont received its allocation in 2003.

11    REAL-TIME INFORMATION SIGNS ANNOUNCE THE ARRIVAL OF TRAIN 525 AT EMERYVILLE

“I TOOK THE TRAIN FROM MARTINEZ TO SACRAMENTO, AND WAS VERY PLEASED WITH THE INFORMATION SIGNS ON THE PLATFORMS. THE SIGNS ARE READABLE EVEN FROM A DISTANCE, ACCURATE, TIMELY, AND A GREAT PASSENGER CONVENIENCE.” campaigns in several major markets. In addition, outdoor billboard ads appear along the I-80 and I-680 highway corridors.

Joint promotions included destination-based campaigns to encourage train travel to Oakland Raiders games, San Francisco shopping and other activities and events.

Electronic Communications Several web-based communications were introduced in 2003. Major ad campaigns included an Internet component, such as an opt-in email program and web banners. A new subscription email newsletter, CC Rail Mail, was created to keep passengers informed of service updates, promotional offers, and other news. And a database-driven Online Trip Planner is currently in the final stages of development.

“Wi-Fi” Wireless Internet Access In 2003, the CCJPA began plans to initiate a wireless fidelity (“wi-fi”) Internet access pilot program on one of its trains. The pilot will test the RailPoint architecture developed by PointShot Wireless and serve as the first phase of a year-long trial in which several wireless Internet providers will test their equipment on the Capitol Corridor trains. Based on the outcome of the trial, the CCJPA and the California Center for Innovative Transportation Ongoing Programs (CCIT) at UC Berkeley will develop a Request The CCJPA continued to offer coupons for for Qualification, with the goal of selecting free roundtrip rides to potential business one vendor to provide wireless Internet travelers through the Trial Ride Program, and access for the entire fleet. The CCJPA is also continued to offer midday/midweek discounts exploring the use of wireless technology for students traveling in school groups through to improve operational applications such as the Train Treks Program. ticketing and security.

13 Where We’re Going: FY 2004 Planning

FY 2004 SERVICE PLAN HIGHLIGHTS capital funding for California’s intercity With no increase in budget allocation or rail services. new capital funds, the CCJPA will focus on maintaining its 24-train service plan and MARKETING PROGRAM improving efficiency. Construction currently The CCJPA combines grassroots local underway will allow for the following service marketing efforts and broad-based joint media expansions in FY04 with existing resources: campaigns to build awareness of the service, in partnership with the State, Amtrak, CCJPA •Addition of up to 6 weekday trains between member agencies, and other partners. In Oakland and San Jose (14 total) addition to continuing our most successful •Addition of 4 daily trains to Roseville (with programs, the CCJPA may also pursue: 2 trains extended to Auburn) •High-profile promotional partnerships to •Expansion of the Transit Transfer Program maximize media dollars and visibility to include additional transit services •Reciprocal marketing with hotels, airports, CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM and convention/visitor bureaus The $390 million Capital Improvement •Targeted marketing to school groups, Program (CIP) represents a long-term senior citizens, college students, employees, investment in capital projects designed to and new homeowners upgrade track infrastructure, add rolling stock, •Programs to strengthen the brand build or renovate stations, and improve passenger amenities to support the ongoing New Programs expansion of the Capitol Corridor service. The Capitol Corridor Collection, a logo Since there is no Federal matching program merchandise program, will launch in early for intercity passenger rail service, California 2004 with logo caps, shirts and tote bags. The has invested 100% State dollars after Tell-a-Friend Program will provide incentives voter approval. However, in 2004 the CCJPA to riders to refer their friends. Additional anticipates broader support for Federal programs will be added throughout the year.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT PROGRAM BENEFITS Improve 25 Year Increase Improve Serve More/ Passenger Planned Cost Train On -Time Different Amenities/ Investment (millions) Frequency Performance Destinations Value

Additional $85M Trainsets New/Improved $100M Stations

Amenities/ $17M Safety/Security Improvements

Track/Signal $188M Improvements

14    PASSENGERS CATCH UP ON WORK WHILE RIDING FROM DAVIS TO SUISUN. WI-FI PILOT PROGRAM DEBUTS IN FALL 2003.

“THIS NEW WIRELESS SERVICE IS FANTASTIC AND I LOOK FORWARD TO TESTING IT OUT.” Itinerary: 2003-2004 Legislative Agenda

The CCJPA is pleased to report legislative •Work with the Placer County Transportation accomplishments for FY03 and its State Planning Agency and the UPRR to complete Legislative Agenda for FY04. the strategic plan for the proposed extension of Capitol Corridor service to Truckee/Reno. FY 2003 ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Enactment of Assembly Bill 1717, which •Work with interested parties to build support provides the CCJPA with the legislative for the Safe Reliable High Speed Passenger authority to amend its Interagency Transfer Train Bond Act for the 21st Century, Agreement with the State to make the CCJPA which is scheduled to be on the ballot for a permanent entity. California voters in November 2004.

• Enactment of Senate Bill 916, which •Campaign for enactment of federal authorizes a ballot measure to increase legislation that will increase and/or establish Bay Area bridge tolls a dedicated federal funding program for “THE FACT THAT by $1. If approved by Bay intercity passenger rail systems such as AREA Area voters, the increased 21 or ARRIVE 21. CAPITOL CORRIDOR toll revenues will be used TRAINS HAVE BIKE to fund a variety CLOSING MESSAGE RACKS IS MY #1 of transportation This report is designed to show the history REASON FOR improvement projects, and evolution of the Capitol Corridor CHOOSING AMTRAK. including CCJPA track passenger rail service and to summarize its THANK YOU!” improvements in Solano financial performance during the past fiscal County and the planned year. The ongoing success of our operation Dumbarton Rail passenger rail service is demonstrated by a high level of customer between the Peninsula and Union City/ satisfaction and steady growth in ridership Fremont in the East Bay (a joint project despite a slow economic recovery. We continue of the CCJPA and Caltrain). to explore opportunities to enhance the customer experience through innovative •Passage of Assembly Concurrent Resolution programs and high-tech passenger amenities, 130, which declared the week of September and ultimately to improve the quality of life in 8-12, 2003 as California Rail Safety Week. the communities we serve through a safe, fast, frequent and reliable intercity train service. FY 2004 ACTION PLAN •Secure future operational and capital funding As always, we are committed to managing your sufficient to meet the CCJPA’s goal of hourly public investments responsibly and efficiently, train service (32-36 daily trains). and we are grateful for your continued support of the Capitol Corridor. We extend our thanks •Work with regional rail partners on plans to on behalf of the CCJPA Board of Directors and coordinate commuter rail service between our member agencies and partners. Auburn and Oakland with the planned hourly Capitol Corridor service.

16 Capitol Corridor Joint Powers Authority Board of Directors FY 2003

Placer County Transportation Santa Clara Valley Planning Agency Transportation Authority Roger Imsdahl Forrest Williams Kathy Sands, Chair Jim Lawson Sherrie Blackmun (Alternate) Solano Transportation Authority Sacramento Regional James P. Spering Transit District Rischa Slade Steve Cohn Pierre Bidou (Alternate) Roger Dickinson Bonnie Pannell (Alternate) Yolo County Transportation District San Francisco Bay Area Christopher Cabaldon Rapid Transit District Susie Boyd Thomas Blalock James Fang EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Joel Keller Thomas E. Margro, Executive Director Willie B. Kennedy Eugene K. Skoropowski, Managing Director Peter W. Snyder, Vice-Chair Kenneth A. Duron, Secretary Dan Richard Sherwood Wakeman, General Counsel Carole Ward Allen (Alternate) Scott Schroeder, Controller-Treasurer

Colfax Auburn Rocklin In partnership with: Roseville Davis Sacramento Suisun/Fairfield

Martinez Richmond/BART Berkeley

Emeryville/San Francisco San Connection Francisco Oakland Hayward Fremont/Centerville

Santa Clara/Great America San Jose/Caltrain CAPITOL CORRIDOR JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY 1000 Broadway, Suite 604 Oakland, CA 94607 Telephone: 510-464-6995 Facsimile: 510-464-6901 www.capitolcorridor.org

2003 Performance Report, adopted December 2003 Printed on recycled paper