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MAX Blog - June 2008

Bikes, Bikes, Bikes

Please be advised that we have bike lockers available at the following stations: Lathrop/Manteca, Tracy, Vasco, Livermore and Pleasanton.  Also, due to the increase in bike riders, please bring a bungee cord on the train to secure your bike.  We have a limited number of bike ties and bike racks on the train.  For any questions please contact Susan Payan at susanp@acerail.com.

Commute Assistance for Riverbank/Oakdale Passengers

If you are a passenger from the Riverbank or Oakdale area, please contact ACE Operations Supervisor John Giovannoni for possible commute assistance to the Lathrop/Manteca station.  John can be reached at 209-944-6247 or johng@acerail.com.

Spare the Air - Ride Transit Free

 

Mark your calendars for June 19th which will be the only free transit day of 2008.  ACE, along with BART, Caltrain and the Capitol Corridor train will be free until 12 noon.  Transit will be free on buses and light-rail all day.  The free transit day is sponsored by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC).  The purpose of Spare the Air days is to reduce pollutants in the air, which can be accomplished by driving less and using alternate modes of transportation.  Spare the Air also encourages residents to use non-gasoline-powered lawn equipment and avoid using household products that cause pollution.  Spare the Air advisories are issued on days when air quality forecast are unhealthy, however June 19th will be the only free transit day.

 

June 19th is also the third annual "Dump the Pump" day which is sponsored by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA).  "Dump the Pump" is a national campaign that encourages people to use public transportation.  

ACE Tickets Available At Amtrak Stations

Please see the information below regarding the availability of ACE tickets at Amtrak stations:

Effective Wednesday, June l1, Amtrak ticket offices will be able to sell one-way ACE tickets between San Jose, CA, and all ACE stations, and between Stockton, CA, and all ACE stations.  Local intermediate trips between ACE stations as well as multi-ride tickets will not be sold.  Tickets will primarily be sold at Amtrak’s San Jose and Stockton ticket offices although tickets can be purchased at any Amtrak ticketing office.  ACE tickets will not be available at Quik-Trak machines.

Wifi

Please note that Wifi testing has been moved to cars 03 & 06.  For more information please contact Susan Payan.  Wifi is currently down.  The equipment has been sent in for repairs.  If you have any questions please contact Susan Payan.

UPDATE: Wifi testing will resume the week of July 7th. Wifi is currently down.