The Tri-Valley – San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority held its inaugural Board of Directors meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The Authority was created by the California Legislature in 2017 to plan, develop and deliver cost-effective transit connectivity between the Bay Area Rapid Transit District’s (BART) rapid transit system and the Altamont Corridor Express’ (ACE) commuter rail service. After the 15 board members were sworn in and welcomed by California Assemblymembers Catharine Baker (San Ramon) and Susan Eggman (Stockton), a Chair and Vice Chair were elected.