### Question
How is the term commuter authority defined?


### Answer
The term **commuter authority** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12161* as the following:

> given such term in section 24102(4) of title 49.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12161*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER II-PUBLIC SERVICES > Part B-Actions Applicable to Public Transportation Provided by Public Entities Considered Discriminatory > subpart ii-public transportation by intercity and commuter rail**

