§ 101197 Local Transit Agency Autonomy

Public Utilities Code·California

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This law says the district can't control or mess with any transit facilities (like bus stations or train stops) that a city or public agency owns or runs, unless the city or agency agrees and both sides work out the details together.

Key Takeaways

•The district must stay out of transit facilities owned by a city or public agency.
•Control is only allowed if the city or agency gives consent.
•Any agreement must be worked out together by both parties.

Example

A city builds a new bus terminal inside the district.

The district can't tell the city how to run that terminal or change its rules unless the city says it's okay and they both agree on the terms.

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§ 101197 Local Transit Agency Autonomy

The district shall not interfere with, or exercise control over, any transit facilities now or hereafter owned and operated wholly or partly within the district by any city or public agency, unless by consent of such city or public agency and upon such terms as are mutually agreed upon between the board and such city or public agency. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1161.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

district transit facilities city or public agency consent mutually agreed upon

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 101197.

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