Section 7-708 – Studies of Utilization of Bus, Rail, and Subway Transportation Services Under the Jurisdiction of Wmata; Reports
(a) (1) The Department, in cooperation with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA), shall conduct a study every 5 years of the utilization of bus, rail, and subway transportation services under the jurisdiction of WMATA. (2) In conducting the study, the Department shall: (i) Compile and analyze statistics regarding the starting points and destinations, by jurisdiction, of individuals […]
Section 7-709 – Washington Metrorail Safety Commission
(a) In this section, “Commission” means the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission established under § 10–208 of this article. (b) Two regular members and one alternate member of the board of directors of the Commission shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate. (c) (1) One of the regular members of the board of […]
Section 7-711 – Ridership on Transit Vehicles
(a) (1) The Administration shall provide ridership on transit vehicles to any permanent employee in any unit of the Executive Branch of State government, including a unit with an independent personnel system. (2) The services provided under paragraph (1) of this subsection apply to transit vehicles that are part of the Administration’s: (i) Light rail transit system; (ii) Metro subway; […]
Section 7-712 – Opioid Treatment Program Patients — Disabled Reduced Fare Program — Annual Report
(a) (1) The Administration shall make available to opioid treatment programs monthly transit passes that: (i) Are for use by patients of opioid treatment programs who qualify for the Administration’s Disabled Reduced Fare Program; and (ii) May be issued to patients on site at opioid treatment programs by opioid treatment program staff. (2) The transit passes issued under paragraph (1) […]
Section 7-713 – Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project — Steps Necessary to Secure Record of Decision — Annual Appropriation
(a) In this section, “Southern Maryland Rapid Transit Project” means a high–capacity, fixed–route rapid transit service, with light rail transit as the preferred option, operating in a dedicated, grade–separated, 18.7–mile transitway in the Maryland Route 5/U.S. Route 301 corridor from the Branch Avenue Metrorail Station in Prince George’s County to Waldorf and White Plains in Charles […]
Section 7-701 – Compliance With Local Laws; Location of Railroad or Transit Facilities
(a) With respect to the operation of transit service, the Administration shall comply with all laws, ordinances, and regulations of Baltimore City, Anne Arundel County, and Baltimore County as to: (1) Use of streets, highways, and other vehicular facilities; (2) Traffic control and regulations; (3) Zoning; (4) Signs; and (5) Buildings. (b) The Administration may not locate, construct, maintain, or operate any […]
Section 7-702 – Liability for Contracts and Torts; Institution of Action; Notice of Claims
(a) Subject to the provisions of this section, the Administration is liable for its contracts and torts and for the torts of its officers, agents, and employees in connection with the performance of the duties and functions of the Administration under this title. (b) The exclusive remedy for a breach of contract or for a tort committed […]
Section 7-703 – Insurance
(a) The Administration shall self insure or purchase and maintain insurance against: (1) Loss or damage to its property; and (2) Liability for injury to persons or property. (b) The Administration may purchase insurance against loss of revenue from any cause. (c) Subject to the requirements of any agreement in connection with the issuance by the Administration of its obligations, […]
Section 7-704 – Exemptions From Taxation
(a) The creation of the Administration and the carrying out of its purposes are in all respects for the benefit of the people of this State and the District and for a public purpose, and the activities of the Administration are essential governmental functions. (b) Except for water and sewer charges imposed by this State or any […]
Section 7-704.1 – Payment of Fare on Unattended Transit Vehicles or Facilities
(a) In this section, “unattended transit vehicle or facility” means a transit vehicle or facility the entrance of which is not controlled by the presence of an authorized fare collection agent of the Administration. (b) Any person entering an unattended transit vehicle or facility owned or controlled by the Administration for the purpose of obtaining transit service […]