(a) During the planning and development of any proposed commuter rail service, the department shall consult with the county transportation commission and the transportation planning agency affected by any such proposal.

(b) County transportation commissions and transportation planning agencies may review and comment during a public hearing on the priority list specified in Section 14538.

(c) Prior to any allocation pursuant to Section 14031.6, county transportation commissions and transportation planning agencies shall be notified at least 20 days before any such allocation is considered by the commission at a public hearing.

(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 116, Sec. 1.)