Establishes the Mississippi Transit Corporation to provide public transportation services.
The Mississippi Transit Corporation is established to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective bus, rail, and light rail transit services. The corporation is governed by a board of directors consisting of 17 members, including appointees from various mayors and the Mississippi Department of Transportation. The board has powers to adopt rules, enter into contracts, and set fares. The corporation can issue notes and bonds for capital improvements and operations. Public hearings are required before fare increases or service curtailments.
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