### Question
How does PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION define metropolitan planning area?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 5303*, **metropolitan planning area** is defined as:

> the geographic area determined by agreement between the metropolitan planning organization for the area and the Governor under subsection (e)

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 5303*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 53-PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION**

