In September 2003, San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission began operating an electronic bulletin board system (BBS) for the purpose of providing the ACE community with opportunities to interact with fellow passengers.  Further, our goal was to allow passengers the opportunity to find carpools and call upon other commuters for tips and suggestions. 

Bulletin board systems such as this have become increasingly susceptible to inappropriate language and behavior, including "spam," and we can no longer monitor what the public posts, views, and receives.  These days, vulnerability to security threats is of major concern and the ACE bulletin board system is not immune to these threats. 

Since the inception of the ACE BBS, the updated ACE website has become more all encompassing.  ACE staff has been diligently working on providing timely updates so that a website user can find information more efficiently throughout the site, rather than having to search through the bulletin board.  Any assistance gained by looking through the pages of the bulletin board system can still be obtained by navigating through the ACE website, or emailing Customer Service, the Personal Trip Consultant, or the ACE Passenger Advisory Council (PAC). 

Throughout the operation of the BBS, ACE staff has monitored how effective it has been at serving its primary purposes.  As a result, we have determined that this system no longer effectively serves its intended purpose and therefore no longer justifies the cost of its operation.

For those with continued interest in finding commute partners, please be assured that the San Joaquin Council of Governments will provide excellent assistance through their Commute Connection program.  Go HERE for more information.

Thank you for your understanding.

ACE Administration