23 U.S. Code § 513 - Use of funds for ITS activities  (a)
Definitions.— In this section, the following definitions apply:
(1) Eligible entity.— The term “eligible entity” means a State
or local government, tribal government, transit agency, public
toll authority, metropolitan planning organization, other
political subdivision of a State or local government, or a
multistate or multijurisdictional group applying through a
single lead applicant. (2) Multijurisdictional group.— The term
“multijurisdictional group” means a combination of State
governments, local governments, metropolitan planning agencies,
transit agencies, or other political subdivisions of a State
that— (A) have signed a written agreement to implement an
activity that meets the grant criteria under this section; and
(B) is comprised of at least 2 members, each of whom is an
eligible entity. (b) Purpose.— The purpose of this section is to
develop, administer, communicate, and promote the use of
products of research, technology, and technology tra