### Question
How is the term public transportation defined?


### Answer
The term **public transportation** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 10501* as the following:

> transportation services described in section 5302 of this title that are provided by rail

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 10501*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE IV-INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION > PART A-RAIL > CHAPTER 105-JURISDICTION**

