California Code, Public Utilities Code - PUC § 130254.5

The City of Los Angeles may design, construct, and operate a point-to-point transportation system on or between property under the jurisdiction and control of its Department of Airports.

Once constructed and in operation, any such transportation system shall be coordinated with motor vehicle traffic operation and transit services by the county transportation commission having jurisdiction in the county in which the transportation system is located.

With the prior approval of the county transportation commission having such jurisdiction, the City of Los Angeles may submit applications for federal highway or transit funds or state highway or transit funds to construct or operate a point-to-point transportation system on or between property under the jurisdiction and control of its Department of Airports.  This requirement shall not apply to any grant of such funds awarded prior to January 1, 1978.