Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 75-5054

  • Coordination: means where programmatically feasible, all entities involved in administrating and/or providing transportation and related services to elderly persons, persons with disabilities and the general public will work together in a smooth, concerted effort to effectively use resources and alleviate duplication of services. See Kansas Statutes 75-5034
  • Department: means the Kansas department of transportation. See Kansas Statutes 75-5034
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the territories. See Kansas Statutes 77-201
  • Transportation: means the movement of individuals and meals in a four or more wheeled motorized vehicle designed to carry passengers. See Kansas Statutes 75-5034

The department is authorized to establish coordinated transit districts in the state. Responsibilities of the coordinated transit districts shall include:

(a) Contracting with the department for receipt of funds which will enhance transportation coordination in the district;

(b) subcontracting with eligible agencies for provision of transportation; and

(c) monitoring the provision of transportation services in the district to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.