Section 130255 Of Article 3. Transportation Systems From California Public Utilities Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 4. >> Article 3.
130255
. (a) If a commuter or urban rail transit system is proposed
to serve two or more counties, the commissions in those counties
shall form a joint powers entity to conduct plan refinement studies,
design, select the technology, determine the cost, locate the routes
and access points, and supervise the construction, operation, and
management of the system.
(b) The joint powers entity shall designate the operator of the
system.
(c) If state funds are to be used for the operation of the system,
at least four months prior to implementing service on the system,
the joint powers entity shall submit its plan for the operation to
the Legislature.