42 U.S.C. § 12141 : US Code - Section 12141: Definitions

Search 42 U.S.C. § 12141 : US Code - Section 12141: Definitions

As used in this subpart:
(1) Demand responsive system
The term "demand responsive system" means any system of
providing designated public transportation which is not a fixed
route system.
(2) Designated public transportation
The term "designated public transportation" means
transportation (other than public school transportation) by bus,
rail, or any other conveyance (other than transportation by
aircraft or intercity or commuter rail transportation (as defined
in section 12161 of this title)) that provides the general public
with general or special service (including charter service) on a
regular and continuing basis.
(3) Fixed route system
The term "fixed route system" means a system of providing
designated public transportation on which a vehicle is operated
along a prescribed route according to a fixed schedule.
(4) Operates
The term "operates", as used with respect to a fixed route
system or demand responsive system, includes operation of such
system by a person under a contractual or other arrangement or
relationship with a public entity.
(5) Public school transportation
The term "public school transportation" means transportation by
schoolbus vehicles of schoolchildren, personnel, and equipment to
and from a public elementary or secondary school and school-
related activities.
(6) Secretary
The term "Secretary" means the Secretary of Transportation.