As used in this chapter:
"Board" refers to the board of transportation of the consolidated city, subject to IC 36-3-4-23.
"Department" refers to the department of transportation of the consolidated city, subject to IC 36-3-4-23.
"Operation" includes control and engineering of traffic, traffic safety, road lighting, road access, utility locations, cuts in roads, vehicular parking and stopping, improvements of traffic movement, uses of the rights-of-way for roads, and mass transportation routes.
"Reconstruction" includes resurfacing, widening, and rebuilding.
IC 36-9-6.5-2