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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 14Ch. 4Art. 2§ 102121 Transit District Board Powers

§ 102121 Transit District Board Powers

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§ 102121 Transit District Board Powers

This law gives a group of people (the board of directors) the power to make big decisions about public transportation, like buses or trains, in their area. They can decide what to build, how much to charge, and how to run things.

Key Takeaways

  • •The board decides what buses or trains to buy and where they go.
  • •They set the prices for rides and make rules for using the buses or trains.
  • •They check the money every year to make sure it’s used correctly.

Example

A city wants to add new bus routes and buy electric buses.

The board can decide which bus routes to add, how much to charge for rides, and how to pay for the new buses. They can also make rules, like no eating on the bus, and check the money every year to make sure it’s spent right.

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§ 102121 Transit District Board Powers

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 compensation of its officers and employees. The board may provide in the budget for a reasonable replacement reserve. (c) Fix rates, rentals, charges, and classifications of transit service operated by the district. (d) Adopt an administrative code which shall prescribe the powers and duties of district officers, the method of appointment of district employees, and methods, procedures, and systems of operation and management of the district. (e) Adopt rules and regulations governing the use of transit facilities owned or operated by the district. (f) Cause a postaudit of the financial transactions and records of the district to be made at least annually by a certified public accountant. (g) Do any and all things necessary to carry out the purposes of this part. (Added by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1374.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

board of directorstransit facilitiesannual budgetratesrules and regulationspostaudit

Related Statutes

  • § 100071 Board Powers And Duties
  • § 103141 Transit District Powers Duties
  • § 105032 Rail System Operations Authority
  • § 100070 Vta Board Policy Authority
  • § 101110 Initial Board Appointment Timeline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 102121.
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