The bill amends Section 28M.2 of the Iowa Code to modify the population threshold required for counties to create a regional transit district. Specifically, it lowers the population requirement from over 175,000 to over 150,000. This change allows counties with a smaller population, along with participating cities, to establish a regional transit district through a chapter 28E agreement, thereby expanding the potential for public transit development in areas that previously did not meet the higher population criteria.

Additionally, the bill maintains the provision that two or more contiguous counties can also create a regional transit district if at least one of the counties meets the new population threshold of 150,000. The regional transit district is intended to support the transportation of passengers by public transit systems designated under Code chapter 324A, enhancing public transit options in the state.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28M.2