### Question
What is the definition of public authority?


### Answer
The definition of **public authority** is as follows in *23 U.S.C. § 101*:

> a Federal, State, county, town, or township, Indian tribe, municipal or other local government or instrumentality with authority to finance, build, operate, or maintain toll or toll-free facilities

#### Citation:
  - *23 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-FEDERAL-AID HIGHWAYS**

