Us Code § 47127 - Ground transportation demonstration projects
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§ 47127. Ground transportation demonstration projects
(a)
(b)
(1) affects an airport in an area with an operating regional rapid transit system with existing facilities reasonably near the airport;
(2) includes connection of the airport terminal to that system;
(3) is consistent with and supports a regional airport system plan adopted by the planning agency for the region and submitted to the Secretary; and
(4) improves access to air transportation for individuals residing or working in the region by encouraging the optimal balance of use of airports in the region.
(Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 1277.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 47127(a) | 49 App.:1713a(1). | July 12, 1976, Pub. L. 94–353, §23(a), 90 Stat. 884. |
| 47127(b) | 49 App.:1713a(2). |
In subsection (a), the words "To improve" are substituted for "which he determines will assist the improvement of" to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b)(2), the word "facilities" is omitted as surplus.
Editorial Notes
References in Text
Section 13(b) of the Airport and Airway Development Act of 1970, referred to in subsec. (a), is section 13(b) of Pub. L. 91–258, which was classified to section 1713(b) of former Title 49, Transportation, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 97–248, title V, §523(a), Sept. 3, 1982, 96 Stat. 695.
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