### Question
How does PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION define eligible area?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 5336*, **eligible area** is defined as:

> an urbanized area with a population of less than 200,000 that meets or exceeds in one or more performance categories the industry average for all urbanized areas with a population of at least 200,000 but not more than 999,999, as determined by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (c)(2)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5336*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

