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HomeGovernment CodeDiv. 2Pt. 2Ch. 10Art. 1§ 26002 County Transportation Authority Powers

§ 26002 County Transportation Authority Powers

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§ 26002 County Transportation Authority Powers

Key Takeaways

  • •The county can build and take care of things like ferries, bridges, and bus services.
  • •They can work with cities to do this if the city agrees.
  • •The county can run buses in areas that aren’t part of a city, but if they want to run buses in a city, the city has to say it’s okay.

Example

A county wants to start a new bus route that goes through a small town.

The county can run the bus in the areas outside the town, but if they want the bus to go into the town, the town’s leaders have to agree first.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 26002 County Transportation Authority Powers

Unless otherwise provided by law, the board may lay out, maintain, control, construct, repair, and manage public ferries, bridges, wharves, chutes, other shipping facilities, and passenger transportation facilities within the county and may cooperate with any city in so doing. The board of supervisors may furnish and operate public transportation services within the unincorporated areas of the county. Such service may be furnished and operated within a city or transit district if the governing board of the city or district consents thereto. (Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 814.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

transportationdockoffercounty officials

Related Statutes

  • § 26000 Harbor Construction Licensing Authority
  • § 26004 County Watering Trough Installation
  • § 11850 Fiscal Act Overview
  • § 11852 Financial System Definitions
  • § 11854 State Financial System Modernization

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Government Code. Section 26002.
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