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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 6Ch. 1§ 60012 District Transit Authority Duties

§ 60012 District Transit Authority Duties

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§ 60012 District Transit Authority Duties

Key Takeaways

  • •The district takes over public transit jobs from another group.
  • •Starting July 1, 1997, four cities (West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, and Winters) are part of this district.
  • •The district also becomes the main agency for transportation services and traffic management in the county.

Example

If you live in Davis and take the bus, the district is now in charge of making sure the buses run on time.

Before, another group handled the buses, but now the district does it. They also make sure traffic doesn’t get too bad in the county.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 60012 District Transit Authority Duties

(a) The district shall assume the duties of public transit provider performed by the authority. On and after July 1, 1997, the Cities of West Sacramento, Davis, Woodland, and Winters are included within the district. (b) Additionally, the district is deemed to be each of the following agencies, with all of the powers and duties attendant thereto: (1) The consolidated transportation services agency for the county, with the concurrence of the Regional Transportation Planning Agency. (2) The congestion management agency for the county. (Added by Stats. 1996, Ch. 457, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1997.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

transportationtrafficwest sacramentocongestionstarting julyauthorityconcurrencemanagement

Related Statutes

  • § 60046 Local Land Use Authority Limits
  • § 40010 Orange County Transit District
  • § 60002 Yolo County Transit Definitions
  • § 60006 Authority Dissolution And Succession
  • § 60008 District Board Appointments

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 60012.
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