Except as otherwise specifically provided, in this chapter the following definitions apply:
49 U.S.C. § 5302
HISTORICAL AND REVISION NOTE | ||
Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
5302(a)(1) | 49 App.:1608(c)(1). | July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88-365, §12(c)(1), 78 Stat. 306; Aug. 10, 1965, Pub. L. 89-117, §1109, 79 Stat. 507; Sept. 8, 1966, Pub. L. 89-562, §2(a)(1), 80 Stat. 715; May 25, 1967, Pub. L. 90-19, §20, 81 Stat. 25; Aug. 1, 1968, Pub. L. 90-448, §702, 82 Stat. 535; restated Nov. 6, 1978, Pub. L. 95-599, §308(b), 92 Stat. 2746; Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97-424, §309(a), 96 Stat. 2151; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100-17, §309(a), 101 Stat. 227. |
49 App.:1608(c)(7), (8). | July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88-365, §12(c)(3)-(9), 78 Stat. 306; Aug. 10, 1965, Pub. L. 89-117, §1109, 79 Stat. 507; Sept. 8, 1966, Pub. L. 89-562, §2(a)(1), 80 Stat. 715; May 25, 1967, Pub. L. 90-19, §20, 81 Stat. 25; Aug. 1, 1968, Pub. L. 90-448, §702, 82 Stat. 535; restated Nov. 6, 1978, Pub. L. 95-599, §308(b), 92 Stat. 2746; Dec. 18, 1991,Pub. L. 102-240, §30161991,, 105 Stat. 2108. | |
5302(a)(2) | 49 App.:1608(c)(3). | |
5302(a)(3) | 49 App.:1608(c)(13). | July 9, 1965, Pub. L. 88-365, 78 Stat. 302, §12(c)(12), (13); added Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100-17, §318(b)(3), 101 Stat. 234. |
5302(a)(4) | 49 App.:1608(c)(2). | July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88-365, §12(c)(2), 78 Stat. 306; Aug. 10, 1965, Pub. L. 89-117, §1109, 79 Stat. 507; Sept. 8, 1966, Pub. L. 89-562, §2(a)(1), 80 Stat. 715; May 25, 1967, Pub. L. 90-19, §20, 81 Stat. 25; Aug. 1, 1968, Pub. L. 90-448, §702, 82 Stat. 535; restated Nov. 6, 1978, Pub. L. 95-599, §308(b), 92 Stat. 2746; Jan. 6, 1983, Pub. L. 97-424, §309(b), 96 Stat. 2151. |
5302(a)(5) | 49 App.:1608(c)(4) (1st sentence). | |
5302(a)(6) | 49 App.:1608(c)(5). | |
5302(a)(7) | 49 App.:1608(c)(6). | |
5302(a)(8) | (no source). | |
5302(a)(9) | 49 App.:1608(h)(2). | July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88-365, 78 Stat. 302, §12(h)(2); added Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100-17, §317(a), 101 Stat. 233; Dec. 18, 1991, Pub. L. 102-240, §6021(a), 105 Stat. 2184. |
49 App.:1608 (note). | Apr. 2, 1988, Pub. L. 100-17, §317(b)(4), 101 Stat. 233. | |
5302(a)(10) | 49 App.:1608(c)(12). | |
5302(a)(11) | 49 App.:1608(c)(9). | |
5302(a)(12) | 49 App.:1608(c)(10). | July 9, 1964, Pub. L. 88-365, §12(c)(10), (11), 78 Stat. 306; Aug. 10, 1965, Pub. L. 89-117, §1109, 79 Stat. 507; Sept. 8, 1966, Pub. L. 89-562, §2(a)(1), 80 Stat. 715; May 25, 1967, Pub. L. 90-19, §20, 81 Stat. 25; Aug. 1, 1968, Pub. L. 90-448, §702, 82 Stat. 535; restated Nov. 6, 1978, Pub. L. 95-599, §308(b), 92 Stat. 2746; Apr. 2, 1987, Pub. L. 100-17, §318(b)(1), (2), 101 Stat. 234. |
5302(a)(13) | 49 App.:1608(c)(11). | |
5302(b) | 49 App.:1608(c)(4) (last sentence). |
EDITORIAL NOTES
REFERENCES IN TEXTThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, referred to in par. (4)(I), is Pub. L. 101-336, 104 Stat. 327, which is classified principally to chapter 126 (§12101 et seq.) of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 12101 of Title 42 and Tables.The Social Security Act, referred to in par. (10)(B)(ii), is act Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, 49 Stat. 620. Part A of title IV of the Act is classified generally to part A (§601 et seq.) of subchapter IV of chapter 7 of Title 42, The Public Health and Welfare. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see section 1305 of Title 42 and Tables.
AMENDMENTS2021- Pub. L. 117-58 added par. (1), redesignated former pars. (1) to (24) as (2) to (25), respectively; in subpar. (G) of par. (4), added cl. (iv) and redesignated former cls. (iv) and (v) as (v) and (vi), respectively; and in cl. (vi) of subpar. (G) of par. (4), added subcl. (XV).2015-Par. (1)(C). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(1)(A), inserted "functional" before "landscaping and". Par. (1)(E). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(1)(B), substituted "bicycle storage shelters and parking facilities and the installation of equipment" for "bicycle storage facilities and installing equipment".Par. (3)(F). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(2)(A), added subpar. (F) and struck out former subpar. (F), which read as follows: "leasing equipment or a facility for use in public transportation, subject to regulations that the Secretary prescribes limiting the leasing arrangements to those that are more cost-effective than purchase or construction;".Par. (3)(G)(iv). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(2)(B)(i), inserted "and" at end.Par. (3)(G)(v)(XIV). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(2)(B)(ii), struck out "and" at end. Par. (3)(G)(vi). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(2)(B)(iii), struck out cl. (vi), which read as follows: "does not include outfitting of commercial space (other than an intercity bus or rail station or terminal) or a part of a public facility not related to public transportation;".Par. (3)(I). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(2)(C), added subpar. (I) and struck out former subpar. (I), which read as follows: "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 10 percent of such recipient's annual formula apportionment under sections 5307 and 5311;".Par. (3)(M), (N). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(2)(D)-(F), added subpars. (M) and (N).Par. (24). Pub. L. 114-94, §3002(3), added par. (24).2012- Pub. L. 112-141 amended section generally, substituting pars. (1) to (23) for former provisions defining terms for this chapter consisting of subsecs. (a) and (b).2008-Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 110-244 substituted "charter, sightseeing," for "charter,". 2005-Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(a), substituted "Except as otherwise specifically provided, in this chapter" for "In this chapter" in introductory provisions.Subsec. (a)(1)(A), (F). Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation".Subsec. (a)(1)(G). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(b)(1), inserted "construction, renovation, and improvement of intercity bus and intercity rail stations and terminals," after "public transportation facility," in introductory provisions. Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation" wherever appearing in introductory provisions.Subsec. (a)(1)(G)(ii). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(b)(2), inserted "(other than an intercity bus station or terminal)" after "commercial revenue-producing facility". Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation".Subsec. (a)(1)(H). Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation".Subsec. (a)(1)(J) to (L). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(b)(3)-(5), added subpars. (J) to (L).Subsec. (a)(4). Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation" in introductory provisions and subpar. (A). Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(c), substituted "Individual with a disability" for "Handicapped individual" in heading and "individual with a disability" for "handicapped individual" in text. Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation" in two places.Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(d), amended heading and text of par. (7) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The term 'mass transportation' means transportation by a conveyance that provides regular and continuing general or special transportation to the public, but does not include school bus, charter, or sightseeing transportation."Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation" in subpars. (A) and (B).Subsec. (a)(10). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(e), amended heading and text of par. (10) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The term 'public transportation' means mass transportation."Subsec. (a)(14) to (16). Pub. L. 109-59, §3002(b)(4), substituted "public transportation" for "mass transportation" wherever appearing.Subsec. (a)(17). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(f), reenacted heading without change and amended text of par. (17) generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The term 'urbanized area' means an area-"(A) encompassing at least an urbanized area within a State that the Secretary of Commerce designates; and "(B) designated as an urbanized area within boundaries fixed by State and local officials and approved by the Secretary."Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109-59, §3004(g), substituted "Individual With a Disability" for "Handicapped Individual" in heading and "individual with a disability" for "handicapped individual" in text.1998- Pub. L. 105-178, §3003(a), formerly §3003, as renumbered by Pub. L. 105-206, §9009(a)(1), amended section generally, revising and restating existing definitions and adding new pars. defining additional terms. Subsec. (a)(1)(G)(i). Pub. L. 105-178, §3003(b), as added by Pub. L. 105-206, §9009(a)(2), substituted "daycare or" for "daycare and". 1997-Subsec. (a)(1)(B), (C). Pub. L. 105-102 made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 104-50, §333(a). See 1995 Amendment notes below.1996-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 104-287 made technical correction to directory language of Pub. L. 103-331, §335A. See 1994 Amendment note below. 1995-Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 104-50, §333(a)(1), as amended by Pub. L. 105-102, §3(a)(1), struck out "that extends the economic life of a bus for at least 5 years" after "rehabilitating a bus". Subsec. (a)(1)(C). Pub. L. 104-50, §333(a)(2), as amended by Pub. L. 105-102, §3(a)(2), struck out "that extends the economic life of a bus for at least 8 years" after "remanufacturing a bus". 1994-Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 103-331, §335A, as amended by Pub. L. 104-287 inserted "payments for the capital portions of rail trackage rights agreements," after "rights of way),".
STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2015 AMENDMENT Amendment by Pub. L. 114-94 effective Oct. 1, 2015, see section 1003 of Pub. L. 114-94 set out as a note under section 5313 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 2012 AMENDMENTAmendment by Pub. L. 112-141 effective Oct. 1, 2012, see section 3(a) of Pub. L. 112-141 set out as an Effective and Termination Dates of 2012 Amendment note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1998 AMENDMENT Title IX of Pub. L. 105-206 effective simultaneously with enactment of Pub. L. 105-178 and to be treated as included in Pub. L. 105-178 at time of enactment, and provisions of Pub. L. 105-178 as in effect on day before July 22, 1998, that are amended by title IX of Pub. L. 105-206 to be treated as not enacted, see section 9016 of Pub. L. 105-206 set out as a note under section 101 of Title 23, Highways.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1997 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 105-102, §3(a), Nov. 20, 1997, 111 Stat. 2214, provided that the amendment made by section 3(a) is effective Nov. 15, 1995.Amendment by Pub. L. 105-102 effective as if included in the provisions of the Act to which the amendment relates, see section 3(f) of Pub. L. 105-102 set out as a note under section 106 of this title.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1996 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 104-287, §6(c), Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3398, provided that the amendment made by section 6(c) is effective Sept. 30, 1994.
EFFECTIVE DATE OF 1995 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 104-50, title III, §333(b), Nov. 15, 1995, 109 Stat. 457, provided that: "The amendments made by this section [amending this section] shall not take effect before March 31, 1996."