This part shall be known and cited as the “San Joaquin Regional Transit District Act.”

Unless the context otherwise requires, the provisions of this article govern the construction of this part.

“District” means the San Joaquin Regional Transit District formed under this part.

“Board” means the board of directors of this district.

“Voter” means any elector who is registered under the Elections Code.

“Transit” means the transportation of passengers and their incidental baggage by any means.

“Transit works” or “transit facilities” means all real and personal property, equipment, rights, or interests owned or to be acquired by the district for transit service.

For purposes of this part, “Stockton Metropolitan Area” means that area which was included within the boundaries of the Stockton Metropolitan Transit District, immediately prior to that district being expanded to include all of San Joaquin County.