2018 Maryland Code
Transportation
Title 7 - Mass Transit
Subtitle 2 - Maryland Transit Administration
§ 7-204. General powers of Administration
(a) In general. -- In addition to the specific powers granted under this title, the Administration has the powers granted by this section.
(b) Suits. -- The Administration may sue and be sued in its own name.
(c) Rules and regulations. -- The Administration may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this title.
(d) Acquisition and disposition of property. -- If necessary or useful in rendering transit service or railroad service or incidental activities, the Administration may:
(1) Construct, acquire, own, operate, maintain, and control any interest in any property, whether by contract, purchase, condemnation, lease as lessor or lessee, license, gift, mortgage, or otherwise; and
(2) If the property is no longer required for the purposes of the Administration, sell, convey, or otherwise dispose of it.
(e) Grants, loans, advances, and other funds. -- The Administration may apply for and receive grants, gifts, payments, loans, advances, and other funds, appropriations, properties, and services from the federal government, this State, any of their agencies or political subdivisions, or any other public or private person and may enter into agreements for them and for any studies, plans, demonstrations, or projects.
(f) Contracts for providing transit facilities and services. -- The Administration may contract with this State or any of its agencies or political subdivisions for providing transit facilities and transit services, including service in any county contiguous to the District, and for any other purposes incidental to the establishment, financing, and operation of the regional transportation system.
(g) Contracts for providing passenger and freight railroad services. -- The Administration may enter into and manage contracts with railroad companies to provide passenger and freight railroad services.
(h) Joint use of property. -- The Administration may contract with any public utility, railroad company, transportation company, or private carrier for the joint use of property or rights.
(i) Planning, technical, and consultant services. -- The Administration may contract for planning, engineering, and technical services and may contract for or employ consultants, engineers, attorneys, and other professional, planning, engineering, and technical services.
(j) Contracts necessary to perform duties and exercise powers. -- The Administration may make any contract necessary for or incidental to the performance of its duties and the exercise of its powers under this title.
(k) Development and coordination of policies and plans. -- The Administration shall develop and coordinate policies and plans for the preservation, improvement, or provision of railroad facilities and railroad services.
(l) Project planning and preliminary engineering. -- The Administration shall conduct project planning and preliminary engineering related to railroad facilities.
(m) Supervision of construction. -- The Administration shall supervise construction of State-owned or financed railroad facilities and related capital improvements performed under contract with the Administration.
(n) Supervision of maintenance and rehabilitation. -- The Administration shall supervise the maintenance and rehabilitation of State-owned or financed railroad facilities and equipment.
(o) Compliance with § 8-639 of this article. -- The Administration shall advise the Secretary on matters concerning compliance with § 8-639 of this article.
(p) Monitoring of railroad passenger and freight services. -- The Administration shall monitor railroad passenger and freight services to assure maximum benefits to Maryland communities and business.
(q) Other powers. -- Subject to the limitations imposed by this title, the Administration may exercise all powers reasonably necessary to the declared objects and purposes of this title.
