### Question
How is the term rural area defined?


### Answer
The term **rural area** is defined in *49 U.S.C. § 22909* as the following:

> any area that is not within an area designated as an urbanized area by the Bureau of the Census

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 22909*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE V-RAIL PROGRAMS > PART B-ASSISTANCE > CHAPTER 229-RAIL IMPROVEMENT GRANTS**

