### Question
How is the term commuter rail transportation defined?


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

> given the term “commuter rail passenger transportation” in section 24102(5) [1](#12161_1_target) 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**

