Virginia § 15.2-947 - Systems of public transportation for certain counties or cities
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 15.2-947 — Systems of public transportation for certain counties or cities, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.2-947. Systems of public transportation for certain counties or cities
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the governing body of any county or city not a member of a transportation district, upon finding a need for a system of public transportation and the inability of the governing body to reach a reasonable agreement for membership with an existing transportation district, may create, operate, maintain or contract for a system of public transportation to be operated in such county or city for the safety, comfort and convenience of the public. The governing body of any such county or city providing a system of public transportation or desiring to provide such a system may contract with any authority providing public transportation in contiguous localities for transportation services or the interchange of passengers for the purpose of providing continuous service between localities.
1974, c. 325, § 15.1-526.2; 1975, c. 404; 1997, c. 587.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 15.2-947 ("Systems of public transportation for certain counties or cities") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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