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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 16Ch. 1§ 105003 Sonoma-Marin Rail Transit Definitions

§ 105003 Sonoma-Marin Rail Transit Definitions

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§ 105003 Sonoma-Marin Rail Transit Definitions

This law spells out what certain words mean when talking about the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District.

Key Takeaways

  • •“District” is the Sonoma‑Marin Area Rail Transit District.
  • •“Rail transit” means moving passengers (and their bags) and freight by train.
  • •“Rail transit works” covers all the stuff the district owns or will own for train service, including bike and walking paths that link to stations.
  • •The board of directors is the group that runs the district.
  • •“Public agency” means any state, county, city, district, or other government entity in California.

Example

A town wants to add a bike trail that leads to a new train station.

Because the law says “rail transit works” includes bike and pedestrian paths that connect to stations, the town can count the new trail as part of the rail transit facilities.

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§ 105003 Sonoma-Marin Rail Transit Definitions

As used in this part, the following terms have the following meanings: (a) “District” means the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit District. (b) “Dividing line” has the same meaning as defined in Section 93004 of the Government Code. (c) “Rail transit” means the transportation of passengers and their incidental baggage by rail and provision of freight service by rail. (d) “Rail transit works” or “rail transit facilities” means any or all real and personal property, equipment, rights, or interests owned or to be acquired by the district for rail transit service purposes, including ancillary bicycle and pedestrian pathways that provide connections between and access to station sites. (e) “Board of directors,” “board,” or “directors” means the board of directors of the district. (f) “Public agency” includes the state, and any county, city and county, city, district, or other political subdivision or public entity of, or organized under the laws of, this state, or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof. (Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 423, Sec. 26. (SB 69) Effective January 1, 2022.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

DistrictRail transitRail transit worksBoard of directorsPublic agency

Related Statutes

  • § 106001 Monterey Transit Definitions
  • § 10204 District Contract Authority
  • § 107002 Gold Coast Transit Definitions
  • § 11503 District And Special District Definitions
  • § 15503 Public Utility District Definition

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 105003.
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