§ 16-1-106 — 18-14-102. Powers and duties

(a) A regional transportation authority established under
W.S. 18-14-101 shall promote and develop regional air and ground
transportation for residents under jurisdiction of the
authority. In promoting and developing regional transportation,
the authority may:
(i) Conduct studies to plan for the development of
regional transportation centers providing air transportation and
served by sufficient ground transportation to enable use of air
services by residents within the jurisdiction of the authority;
(ii) Conduct studies to plan for the development of
intracity transportation services;
(iii) Enter into contract with private air and ground
transportation carriers for provision of transportation
services;
(iv) Negotiate air and ground transportation fares
under any contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (a)(iii)
of this section;
(v) Receive grants and loans from state or federal
agencies and from private sources for purposes of developing
transportation within the region;
(vi) Enter into agreement with any other regional
transportation authority;
(vii) Employ technical, legal and administrative
assistance and engage the services of research and consulting
services as necessary to carry out duties prescribed by this
section.