Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1576, Sec. 23.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission Act.
Article 1 - General Provisions, Findings, and Definitions
California Public Utilities Code — §§ 132000-132006
Sections (7)
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1576, Sec. 23.
The Legislature hereby finds and declares all of the following:
(a)Recognizing the scarcity of resources available for all transportation development, alternative methods of financing provided in this chapter are needed to finance the cost of maintaining, acquiring, constructing, and developing facilities for transportation systems in the County of San Diego and these methods will increase economic opportunities, contribute to economic development, be in the public interest and serve a public purpose, and promote the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens within the County of San Diego.
(b)It is in the public interest to allow the voters of San Diego County to create the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission so that local decisions can be implemented in a timely manner to provide improvements to the transportation system.
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1576, Sec. 23.
“Bonds” means indebtedness and securities of any kind or class, including bonds, notes, bond anticipation notes, and commercial paper.
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1576, Sec. 23.
“Commission” means the San Diego County Regional Transportation Commission created pursuant to this chapter in the County of San Diego.
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1576, Sec. 23.
“County” means the County of San Diego.
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1576, Sec. 23.
“San Diego Association of Governments” means the joint powers agency established pursuant to Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 6500) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code which is the transportation planning agency for the San Diego County region. Any board, commission, department, or officer succeeding to the functions of the association is granted the powers and duties of the association under this chapter.
Added by Stats. 1985, Ch. 1576, Sec. 23.
“Transit development boards” means the San Diego Metropolitan Transit Development Board and the North San Diego County Transit Development Board.