### Question
How does the law define rural area?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 24407*, **rural area** is defined as:

> any area not in an urbanized area, as defined by the Bureau of the Census

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 24407*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART C-PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION > CHAPTER 244-RAIL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS**

