As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commissioner” means the commissioner of transportation; “Department” means the department of transportation; “Local government” means an incorporated municipality, county, agency or instrumentality of an incorporated municipality or county, two (2) or more of the foregoing acting jointly, or an authority established by law to provide […]
The commissioner is authorized to: Study mass transportation problems and provide technical assistance to local governments and operators of mass transportation; Undertake projects to develop or demonstrate improvement in mass transportation facilities, equipment, services and management techniques; acquire and operate or contract for the operation of vehicles and other equipment necessary for such projects; Render […]
The commissioner, at reasonable times, may inspect the property and examine the books and papers dealing with the type and adequacy of services of any person engaged in operating a public mass transportation facility or system in whole or in part within the state. The commissioner may hold investigations or hearings within or without the […]
Any local government may adopt local ordinances to authorize: The acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance or operation of one (1) or more mass transportation projects, and the use of streets, roads, highways, avenues, parks, or public places for these purposes; The making of a contract or contracts for the acquisition by purchase of all or […]
Any local government may apply for, accept, and expend financial assistance from: The state, for one (1) or more mass transportation projects provided pursuant to this title, whether by way of direct financial assistance or by way of prefinancing of any financial assistance from the federal government; and The federal government, or any agency or […]
