(1) The governing bodies of any 2 or more municipalities, by resolution, may establish and organize an intermunicipality committee, to be known as the intermunicipality committee, for the purpose of studying area governmental problems of mutual interest and concern, including such matters as facility studies on sewers and sewage disposal, water, drains, roads, transit-oriented developments, transit-oriented facilities, rubbish and garbage disposal, recreation and parks, and ports, and to formulate recommendations for review and action thereon by the member governing bodies.

  (2) As used in this section:

  (a) “Transit-oriented development” means infrastructure improvements that are located within 1/2 mile of a transit station or transit-oriented facility that promotes transit ridership or passenger rail use.

  (b) “Transit-oriented facility” means a facility that houses a transit station in a manner that promotes transit ridership or passenger rail use.