Valley Link Rail made an important commitment this month to assuring that social equity will be a guiding force in the development and future operation of the Valley Link system. Read the press release here: bit.ly/policy210314

The #ValleyLinkRail board unanimously approved the Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). Read the full press release here: bit.ly/newsEIR

My funding request to connect BART to ACE was included in Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure’ transportation spending bill. The Valley Link project will fundamentally change the way we travel in the East Bay by reducing traffic congestion—particularly on Interstate 580— & connecting our communities.

The Valley Link Rail Board of Directors approves the hiring of Kevin Sheridan to fill the agency’s Deputy Executive Director/Program Manager position. Read more --- bit.ly/Sheridan_newDED

#CAStateAssembly approved SB 548 (#SenatorEggman) by a vote of 74-0, sending the legislation to the Governor for signature. This will designate us as a Rail Transit District! Read more here: lnkd.in/eVPMZfXP

Thanks to Alameda County District 4 Supervisor Nate Miley, the Valley Link Rail project was added to the list of regional project priorities for the Capital Investment Grant (CIG) Program approved by the MTC Bay Area on Wednesday. Read more bit.ly/VLPriority

First phase of Valley Link Rail Project enters Project Development of CIG Program bit.ly/FTA_CIG

Hydrogen technology makes sense. Senator Susan Eggman highlights the need for state investment in hydrogen for passenger rail systems, such as Valley Link Rail. sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/…

Stadler unveils #hydrogen train for U.S. at InnoTrans in Berlin. bit.ly/US1stH2

The City of Tracy, CA transfers 200 acres of land to Valley Link Rail, unlocking the opportunity for the #ValleyLink system to operate on its own self-produced #greenhydrogen. Read the full press release here: bit.ly/3T5ShQc

At its meeting on Wednesday, the Valley Link Rail Board of Directors approved entering into a strategic collaboration with Linde Engineering for the advancement of the proposed Valley Link #greenhydrogen production facility. Read more here: bit.ly/linde-vl

We need your input - Industry Outreach for Upcoming RFP Equity Community Engagement for #ValleyLinkRail RFP scheduled for release on October 23, 2023. When: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. Register at : bit.ly/IndustryOutrea… Project info: getvalleylinked.com

Today, in a historic announcement, California has been awarded up to $1.2 billion from the United States Department of Energy (DOE) to build and expand projects focused on clean energy with the ultimate goal of achieving a net-zero carbon economy by 2045. archesh2.org/arches-named-r…

We want to hear from commuters over the #AltamontPass about their travel needs, potential benefits/burdens of this project, so it becomes an #accessible and #equitable transportation option for everyone. Take the SURVEY: bit.ly/val_survey Available in multiple languages

The Valley Link Rail Project Environmental Assessment (EA) is now available for public review and comment! Visit getvalleylinked.com to view, download, and comment on the EA. Comments will be accepted until January 10, 2025, at 5:00PM.

Visit us Saturday, December 14 at a popup (1) Downtown Tracy Farmers’ Market (North Central Avenue & 9th Street) from 8:00AM to 1:00PM. (2) Wheels Bus Stuff a Bus event (Livermore Walmart at 2700 Las Positas Road) from 10:00AM to 2:00PM. Details at getvalleylinked.com.

Reminder - visit us tomorrow, Saturday, December 14, at one of our pops: (1) Downtown Tracy Farmers’ Market (North Central Avenue & 9th Street), from 8AM-1PM. (2) Wheels Bus Stuff-a-Bus toy drive event (Livermore Walmart at 2700 Las Positas Road) from 10AM-2PM.

Comments on the Valley Link Rail Project Environmental Assessment (EA) are due in just one week! Visit getvalleylinked.com to view, download, and comment on the EA before the deadline at 5:00PM on January 10, 2025.