Chapter 36.57A RCW
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT AREAS

RCW SECTIONS

36.57A.010Definitions.
36.57A.011Municipality defined.
36.57A.020Public transportation improvement conference -- Convening -- Purpose -- Multi-county conferences.
36.57A.030Establishment or change in boundaries of public transportation benefit area -- Hearing -- Notice -- Procedure -- Authority of county to terminate public transportation benefit area.
36.57A.040Cities included or excluded -- Boundaries -- Only benefited areas included -- One area per county, exception.
36.57A.050Governing body -- Selection, qualification, number of members -- Travel expenses, compensation.
36.57A.055Governing body -- Periodic review of composition.
36.57A.060Comprehensive plan -- Development -- Elements.
36.57A.070Comprehensive plan -- Review.
36.57A.080General powers.
36.57A.090Additional powers -- Acquisition of existing system.
36.57A.100Agreements with operators of local public transportation services -- Operation without agreement prohibited -- Purchase or condemnation of assets.
36.57A.110Powers of component city concerning passenger transportation transferred to benefit area -- Operation of system by city until acquired by benefit area -- Consent.
36.57A.120Acquisition of existing system -- Labor contracts, employee rights preserved -- Collective bargaining.
36.57A.130Treasurer and auditor -- Powers and duties -- Transportation fund -- Contribution of sums for expenses.
36.57A.140Annexation of additional area.
36.57A.150Advanced financial support payments.
36.57A.160Dissolution and liquidation.
36.57A.170Rail fixed guideway system -- Safety program plan and security and emergency preparedness plan.
36.57A.180Public transportation for persons with special needs.
36.57A.191Maintenance plan.
36.57A.200Passenger-only ferry service -- Authorized -- Investment plan.
36.57A.210Passenger-only ferry service -- Taxes, fees, and tolls.
36.57A.220Passenger-only ferry service between Kingston and Seattle.

NOTES:

Financing of public transportation systems: Chapter 35.95 RCW and RCW 82.14.045.

Transportation centers authorized: Chapter 81.75 RCW.