Article 4. Transit Planning of California Public Utilities Code >> Division 10. >> Part 15. >> Chapter 5. >> Article 4.

The board shall adopt a general transit plan for the district.

The general transit plan, or any element or amendment thereof, shall be adopted in the manner provided in this article.

The general manager shall submit the proposed plan, or an element or amendment thereof, to the board which shall hold a public hearing thereon. Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at least 30 days before the hearing. The notice shall be published pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code, and written notice shall also be mailed to each city council in the county. The hearing may be continued from time to time.

The adoption of the general plan, or an element or amendment thereof, including any changes or additions, shall be by resolution of the board.

The district may adopt official plan lines based on the adopted general plan designating the precise location of planned rights-of-way of transit works and facilities. Official plan lines shall be adopted in the same manner as required for the adoption of the general plan.

The provisions of Article 5 (commencing with Section 53090), Chapter 1, Part 1, Division 2, Title 5 of the Government Code shall not be applicable to the district.