### Question
How is the "recipient" defined?


### Answer
The term **recipient** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 5329* as follows -

> a State or local governmental authority, or any other operator of a public transportation system, that receives financial assistance under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5329*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

