### Question
What is the definition of rural area?


### Answer
The definition of **rural area** is as follows in *49 U.S.C. § 6702*:

> an area that is located outside of an urbanized area

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 6702*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE III-GENERAL AND INTERMODAL PROGRAMS > CHAPTER 67-MULTIMODAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS**

