§ 2002 — Definitions

As used in this chapter, unless the context indicates a different intent:

(a) “Agreement” means an agreement entered into by the Secretary and one or more contracting parties for a project.

(b) “Contracting party” means any individual, corporation, partnership, company, trust, association, joint venture, pool, syndicate, sole proprietorship, unincorporated association, body politic, authority or any other form of entity not specifically listed herein entering into an agreement with the Secretary for a project.

(c) “Project” means any public transportation project undertaken under this chapter.

(d) “Department” means the Department of Transportation.

(e) “Metropolitan planning organization” means a metropolitan planning organization established and designated pursuant to 23 U.S.C. § 134 (1993).

(f) “Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation.

(g) “Transportation System” means any capital-related improvement and addition to the State’s transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to highways, roads, bridges, vehicles and equipment, ports and marine-related facilities, park and ride lots, rail and other transit systems, facilities, stations and equipment, rest areas, tunnels, airports, transportation management systems, control/communications/information systems and other transportation-related investments, or any combination thereof.

Legislative History

70 Del. Laws, c. 280, § 1 ; 74 Del. Laws, c. 69, §§ 82, 85