Title PUC, California Pub. Util. Code

(a) “Included municipal operator” means a city or county which is included, in whole or in part, within a transit district or which has been extended the authority to join a transit district by that district’s enabling legislation, and in which city or county public transportatio…

In Los Angeles County, an “eligible municipal operator” is a transit operator that has been designated eligible to receive formula-equivalent funds allocable for transit operating purposes, other than funds specifically included in the formula allocation program. (Added by Stats.…

“Included transit district” means any of the following which has operated a public transportation system since at least January 1, 1971: (a) A transit district whose boundaries are contained entirely within those of a larger transit district. (b) A district organized pursuant to …

“Municipal operator” means a city or county, including any nonprofit corporation or other legal entity wholly owned or controlled by the city or county, which operates a public transportation system, or which on July 1, 1972, financially supported, in whole or in part, a privatel…

“Municipal operator” also means any county which is located in part within a transit district and which operates a public transportation system in the unincorporated area of the county not within the area of the district. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 1002.)

“Operates” for purposes of Sections 99209 and 99215, and “operation” for purposes of paragaraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 99289, mean that the operator owns or leases the equipment, establishes routes and frequency of service, regulates and collects fares, and otherwise c…

“Operator” means any transit district, included transit district, municipal operator, included municipal operator, or transit development board. (Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 1188.)

“Operator” also means the San Joaquin Regional Rail Commission for operation of commuter rail services. (Added by Stats. 2004, Ch. 615, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2005.)

“Public transportation system” means any system of an operator which provides transportation services to the general public by any vehicle which operates on land or water, regardless of whether operated separated from or in conjunction with other vehicles. (Repealed and added by …

“Ridesharing services” means a comprehensive organizational effort which is designed to reduce the number of vehicles on the highways during peak travel periods within a defined area by encouraging the planning and marketing of high-occupancy vehicle facilities, increases in the …

“Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 507. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

“Transit district” means a public district organized pursuant to state law and designated in the enabling legislation as a transit district or a rapid transit district. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1400.)

(a) “Transportation planning agency” means the entity designated in Section 29532 of the Government Code. (b) “Transportation planning agency” also includes, for purposes of this chapter, the county transportation commissions created in the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Rivers…

“Transit development board” means a public entity created pursuant to state law and designated in the enabling legislation as a transit development board, including, solely for purposes of submission of claims, receipt of funds, separate annual reporting to the Controller, and pr…

“Urbanized area” means such an area as defined by Section 101 of Title 23 of the United States Code. (Added by Stats. 1979, Ch. 161.)

The board of directors is the legislative body of the VTA and shall determine all questions of VTA policy. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 26. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)

It shall be the duty of the board of directors and it shall have the power to: (a) Determine the transit facilities to be acquired and constructed by the VTA, the manner of operation, and the means to finance them. (b) Adopt an annual budget for the VTA that provides for the comp…

The appointment of the first members of the board of directors shall be made within 30 days after the date of the formation of the district. The members shall take office immediately upon their appointment and qualification. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

The one member of the first board appointed pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 101103 shall hold office until noon on the first Monday following the first day of January in the second odd-numbered year following the year in which the district is formed. Immediately upon their…

The board of directors is the legislative body of the district and shall determine all questions of district policy. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1374.)

It shall be the duty of the board of directors and it shall have the power to: (a) Determine the transit facilities to be acquired and constructed by the district, the manner of operation, and the means to finance them. (b) Adopt an annual budget for the district and fix the comp…

(a) The board of directors may adopt ordinances that do any of the following: (1) Prohibit persons from knowingly giving false identification to a district employee engaged in the enforcement of district ordinances or state law, or otherwise obstructing the issuance of a citation…

The board is the legislative body of the district and shall determine all questions of district policy. (Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 502.)

It shall be the duty of the board and it shall have the power to: (a) Determine the transit facilities to be acquired and constructed by the district, the manner of operation, and the means to finance them. (b) Adopt an annual budget for the district and fix the compensation of i…

The district may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, employ labor, and do all acts necessary and convenient for the full exercise of the powers granted in this part. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)

No officer or employee of the district shall in any manner be interested, directly or indirectly, in any contract awarded or to be awarded by the board, or in the profits to be derived therefrom, contrary to the provisions of Article 4 (commencing with Section 1090) of Chapter 1 …

The district may insure against any accident or destruction of the rail transit system or any part thereof. The district may insure against loss of revenues from any cause whatsoever. In proceedings authorizing the issuance of any bonds, the district may provide for the carrying …

The district may contract for the services of independent contractors. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)

For purposes of entering into design-build contracts, the district is a “transit operator” within the meaning of Article 6.8 (commencing with Section 20209.5) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective Janua…

The district is a local agency for purposes of the Natural Disaster Assistance Act, Chapter 7.5 (commencing with Section 8680) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2003.)

The district shall be considered the succeeding agency to the “Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit Authority” for the purpose of receiving funds available under paragraph (30) of subdivision (a) of Section 14556.40 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 2002, Ch. 341, Sec. 4. Effect…

(a) Notice of the time and place of a public hearing on the adoption of the annual budget shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code not less than 15 days prior to the day of the hearing. (b) The proposed annual budget shall be available for public inspect…

The board may make contracts and enter into stipulations of any nature whatsoever, either in connection with eminent domain proceedings or otherwise, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, contracts and stipulations to indemnify and save harmless, to employ …

The board may provide and maintain by contract with a public agency or by other means, a security force to enforce its regulations, to preserve and protect any public transit system or project financed pursuant to this division, and to preserve and protect the public peace, healt…

The board may contract with any department or agency of the United States of America, with any public agency, or with any person upon such terms and conditions as the board finds is in its best interest. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)

The board shall not enter into a construction contract over one million dollars ($1,000,000) with any entity unless the entity provides to the board an enforceable commitment that the entity and its subcontractors at every tier will use a skilled and trained workforce to perform …

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that a compelling interest exists in ensuring that all federal, state, local, and private funds available to the board are captured and used in a timely manner. In order to maximize the use of federal, state, local, and private funds and to …

(a) If, after rejecting bids received under Section 120222, the board determines and declares by a two-thirds vote of all of its members that, in its opinion, the supplies, equipment, or materials may be purchased at a lower price in the open market, the board may proceed to purc…

(a) Upon determining that immediate remedial measures to avert or alleviate damage to, or to repair or restore damaged or destroyed property of, the board are necessary in order to insure that the facilities of the board are available to serve the transportation needs of the gene…

Notwithstanding Section 120222 and upon a finding by two-thirds of all members of the board that a purchase in compliance with Sections 120222 and 120223 does not constitute a method of procurement adequate for the operation of board facilities or equipment, the board may direct …

Notwithstanding Section 120222, the board may direct the purchase of any supply, equipment, or materials without observance of any provision requiring contracts, bids, or advertisements upon a finding by two-thirds of all members of the board that there is only a single source of…

(a) A person who submits, or who plans to submit, a proposal in response to a procurement solicitation may protest any acquisition conducted in accordance with Sections 120222 and 120223 as follows: (1) Protests based on the content of the procurement solicitation shall be filed …

The board may insure against any accident or destruction of the system or any part thereof. The board may also provide insurance as provided in Part 6 (commencing with Section 989), Division 3.6, Title 1 of the Government Code. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)

The board may contract for the services of independent contractors. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)

The board and the Board of Administration of the Public Employees’ Retirement System shall enter into a contract, and the board shall make all of its officers and employees members of the system, except as follows: (a) Members of the board. (b) Officers and employees excluded pur…

Subject to Section 120260, the board may enter into joint powers agreements to operate exclusive public mass transit guideways. (Added by Stats. 1975, Ch. 294.)