Definitions

Except as otherwise specifically provided, in this chapter the following definitions apply: The term “associated transit improvement” means, with respect to any project or an area to be served by a project, projects that are designed to enhance public transportation service or use and that are physically or functionally related to transit facilities. Eligible projects are— The term “bus rapid transit system” means a bus transit system— that includes features that emulate the services provided by rail fixed guideway public transportation systems, including— The term “capital project” means a project for— a joint development improvement that— may include— the provision of nonfixed route paratransit transportation services in accordance with section 223 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12143), but only for grant recipients that are in compliance with applicable requirements of that Act, including both fixed route and demand responsive service, and only for amounts— not to exceed 20 percent of such recipient’s annual formula apportionment under sections 5307 and 5311, if, consistent with guidance issued by the Secretary, the recipient demonstrates that the recipient meets at least 2 of the following requirements: mobility management— associated capital maintenance, including— The term “designated recipient” means— The term “emergency regulation” means a regulation— prescribed by the Secretary as the result of a finding that a delay in the effective date of the regulation— The term “fixed guideway” means a public transportation facility— The term “Governor”— In this paragraph: The term “local governmental authority” includes— The term “new bus model” means a bus model (including a model using alternative fuel)— The term “public transportation”— does not include—