Arizona Revised Statutes Title 28. Transportation § 28-9124. Operation and maintenance of public transportation system

A. The board and each member governmental entity shall enter into an intergovernmental agreement to provide that the authority has sole authority for designing, operating and maintaining the public transportation system in the authority. The board shall coordinate and implement the establishment and development of the public transportation system within the authority and among the participating governmental entities.

B. The board may establish and operate a regional bus system and community funded transportation services including dial-a-ride programs and special needs transportation services.

C. The board may contract with public or private entities to operate the regional bus system.

D. The board shall adopt rules that are proper and necessary to regulate the use, operation and maintenance of its public transportation systems, property, facilities and services.