§ 120351 Federal Transit Fund Allocation

Public Utilities Code·California

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Key Takeaways

•The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is in charge of giving out federal money for transit projects in the area.
•SANDAG makes a list of projects that need money, like buses or train repairs, and decides who gets the funds.
•If two groups (like transit boards) argue over how to split the money, they must try to work it out together first.
•If they can’t agree, SANDAG steps in and makes the final decision on how to spend the money.

Example

Two transit groups in San Diego want federal money for their projects—one wants to buy new buses, and the other wants to fix train tracks. They can’t agree on who should get more money.

First, the two groups must talk and try to solve the problem together. If they still can’t agree, SANDAG will decide how to split the money between the buses and the train tracks.

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§ 120351 Federal Transit Fund Allocation

The designated recipient for purposes of Chapter 53 (commencing with Section 5301) of Subtitle III of Title 49 of the United States Code shall be the San Diego Association of Governments, and it shall be responsible for allocating federal transit funds to eligible recipients. The board shall prepare the program of projects for transit capital and operating assistance projects in its area of jurisdiction for receipt of federal funds. The San Diego Association of Governments shall allocate the funds to the board to fund its projects. If a dispute regarding the allocation of funds arises between the board and the North San Diego County Transit Development Board, the two boards shall negotiate in good faith to resolve the dispute. If the negotiation does not result in resolving the dispute prior to adoption of the annual regional transportation improvement program, the San Diego Association of Governments shall resolve the dispute and allocate the funds accordingly. (Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 557, Sec. 22. Effective October 5, 2005.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

San Diego Association of Governments federal transit funds Chapter 53 Title 49 of the United States Code North San Diego County Transit Development Board

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 120351.

§ 120351 Federal Transit Fund Allocation

Public Utilities Code·California

AI SummaryVerified

§ 120351 Federal Transit Fund Allocation

Key Takeaways

•The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) is in charge of giving out federal money for transit projects in the area.
•SANDAG makes a list of projects that need money, like buses or train repairs, and decides who gets the funds.
•If two groups (like transit boards) argue over how to split the money, they must try to work it out together first.
•If they can’t agree, SANDAG steps in and makes the final decision on how to spend the money.

Example

Two transit groups in San Diego want federal money for their projects—one wants to buy new buses, and the other wants to fix train tracks. They can’t agree on who should get more money.

First, the two groups must talk and try to solve the problem together. If they still can’t agree, SANDAG will decide how to split the money between the buses and the train tracks.

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

Official Source

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§ 120351 Federal Transit Fund Allocation

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

San Diego Association of Governments federal transit funds Chapter 53 Title 49 of the United States Code North San Diego County Transit Development Board

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 120351.

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