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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 11.5Ch. 4Art. 7§ 125400 Public Transit Funding Cooperation

§ 125400 Public Transit Funding Cooperation

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§ 125400 Public Transit Funding Cooperation

Key Takeaways

  • •The district can take money or help from the government to build or run public transit, like buses or trains.
  • •They can work with the government or other agencies to plan, buy, build, or run these transit systems.
  • •They can make deals or contracts to get this help, as long as it follows the rules set by the government.

Example

A city wants to build a new subway line but doesn't have enough money.

The city can ask the federal or state government for money or help. If the government agrees, they can work together to plan and build the subway. The city can also make deals with the government to get the funds or support they need, as long as they follow the government's rules.

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§ 125400 Public Transit Funding Cooperation

The district may accept contributions, grants, or loans from any public agency or the United States or any department, instrumentality, or agency thereof, for the purpose of financing the planning, acquisition, construction, or operation of public transit systems, and may enter into contracts and cooperate with, and accept cooperation from, any public agency or the United States, or agency thereof, in the planning, acquisition, construction, or operation of those systems in accordance with any legislation that Congress or the Legislature may have heretofore adopted or may hereafter adopt, under which aid, assistance, and cooperation may be furnished by the United States or any public agency in the planning, acquisition, construction, or operation of those systems. The district may do any and all things necessary in order to avail itself of that aid, assistance, and cooperation under any federal or state legislation now or hereafter enacted. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 150, Sec. 24. Effective January 1, 2006.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

contributionsgrantsloanspublic transit systemsplanningacquisitionconstructionoperation

Related Statutes

  • § 120400 Public Transportation Funding Cooperation
  • § 16578 Federal District Funding Cooperation
  • § 100100 General Manager Powers
  • § 99322 Bond Issuance Cost Inclusions
  • § 103310 Transit Facility Funding Acceptance

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 125400.
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