§ 27-3-104 - Definitions.
               	 		
27-3-104.    Definitions.
    As used in this chapter:
      (1)  "Coordination"  means the arrangement for the provision of transportation to the  general public in a manner that is cost effective, efficient, and  reduces fragmentation and duplication of services;
      (2)  "Council" means the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council;
      (3)  "Department" means the Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department;
      (4)  "Federal agency" means any department, office, council, or agency of the federal government;
      (5)  "Local  agency" means any entity of a city, town, municipality, county, or  other local governing body or a private nonprofit transportation  service-providing agency;
      (6)  "Public  transportation" means every conveyance of human passengers by bus, van,  or any other ground surface vehicle which is provided to the general  public or selected groups thereof on a regular or continuing basis;
      (7)  "State" means the State of Arkansas;
      (8)  "State agency" means any department, board, commission, office, or agency of the State of Arkansas; and
      (9)  "Transportation  disadvantaged" means those persons who because of physical or mental  disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves and  are therefore dependent upon others for transportation services.