2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §28-7741  Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Operation" means the functions and pursuits of the operator of a roadway under this article that are related to acquisition, approval, construction, enlargement, maintenance, patrolling, toll collections or connections of the roadway with any other street or highway, including management and administrative functions related to actual physical operation of the roadway and management of the affairs of the operator.

2. "Operator" means the corporation that applies to the board for or receives from the board authority to construct, operate or enlarge a roadway pursuant to this article.

3. "Roadway" means that portion of a highway that is improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular travel, including all property within the right-of-way.

4. "Toll" means the fee charged by the operator for a single use of all or a portion of the roadway.