§ 64-8-101. Creation
There is hereby established a regional transportation authority in the counties of Davidson, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson, Cheatham, Maury, Dickson and Rutherford. In order for Davidson, Sumner, Williamson, Wilson, Robertson, Cheatham, Maury, Dickson or Rutherford County or any city, town or metropolitan government located within one (1) of these counties to participate in the regional […]
§ 64-8-102. Governing Board
The authority shall be governed by a board consisting of: The county mayor or metropolitan mayor of each county included within the authority; The mayor of each town or city included in the authority; The commissioner of transportation or the commissioner’s designee; and Six (6) persons residing in the included counties to be appointed by […]
§ 64-8-103. Personnel
The board may employ such personnel or contract for professional planning, engineering, management, operating and support services as it may deem necessary from funds available to it. The board may also utilize services or assistance from any included county or municipality, including the loan of personnel.
§ 64-8-104. Mass Transit Plans — Powers and Duties of Board
The board shall develop a plan for providing mass transit services in the authority. The plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following: Establishment, location or relocation of transit routes; Areas to be served; Frequency and method of service; Coordination of existing services; Contributions by governments in the service area toward the cost […]
§ 64-8-105. Funds
The board may solicit, accept and expend grants, appropriations, contributions or other funds from any source, public or private, and maintain an accounting of such receipts and expenditures, subject to audit by the comptroller of the treasury.
§ 64-8-106. Public Service or Assistance
Any department or agency of the state or any county, municipality or metropolitan government included in the authority may, upon request of the board, provide any services or assistance to the board in preparing a plan or in organizing its operations.