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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 12Ch. 5Art. 2§ 100126 Santa Clara Transit Continuation

§ 100126 Santa Clara Transit Continuation

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§ 100126 Santa Clara Transit Continuation

This law says the Santa Clara County Transit District keeps running and all its old contracts stay valid, and the VTA will take over some county contracts.

Key Takeaways

  • •The transit district continues to exist without needing a new board vote.
  • •All old contracts (funding, labor, bonds, etc.) stay alive and can’t be canceled by the new law.
  • •The VTA will become the new party for certain county contracts as agreed.

Example

A bus company has a grant agreement with the district to buy new buses. Even after the district’s board is reorganized, the grant stays in force.

Because the law says nothing can change or end existing contracts, the bus company still gets the money it was promised, and the district doesn’t have to redo the paperwork.

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

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§ 100126 Santa Clara Transit Continuation

The Santa Clara County Transit District, which was established with the approval of the voters in 1972, shall continue as an entity under the control of its governing board as reorganized pursuant to the amendments to this part by statutes that were enacted in 1994. Nothing in the act that added this section during the second year of the 1993–94 Regular Session shall be construed to alter, impair, or terminate existing contracts between the district and other parties, including, but not limited to, funding agreements, grants, labor agreements, agreements entered into pursuant to Section 13(c) of the Federal Transit Act and its antecedents, bonds, notes, equipment trust certificates, or other obligations of the district. All rights and powers of the district shall continue in full force and effect and no affirmation, adoption, or assumption by the board of directors is required for that continuation. The VTA shall become the successor to certain county contracts as provided by agreement between the county and the VTA. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 44. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

Santa Clara County Transit DistrictVTAgoverning boardexisting contractsrights and powers

Related Statutes

  • § 100120 Vta Contract Authority
  • § 100121 Vta Contracting Authority
  • § 100124 Vta Insurance Authority
  • § 100125 Vta Contractor Services Authority
  • § 100110 Vta Powers And Authority

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 100126.
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