Powers of commission: Exclusive operation of system of transportation; use of rights-of-way; entry into contracts and other agreements. A commission may:
1. Operate a system of public transportation to the exclusion of any other publicly owned system of transportation within its area of jurisdiction.
2. Use streets, roads, highways and other public rights-of-way for public transportation.
3. Enter into agreements for the joint use of facilities, installations and properties and the joint exercise of statutory powers.
4. Enter into contracts, leases and agreements with and accept grants and loans from federal and state agencies, counties, cities, towns, other political subdivisions, public or private corporations and other persons, and may perform all acts necessary for the full exercise of the powers vested in the commission.
Last modified: February 27, 2006