Definitions

Definitions. (2) “Department” means the state department of transportation. (2m) “Eligible applicant” means any applicant that meets eligibility requirements for assistance under the federal sec. 5310 program and is one of the following: (a) A private, nonprofit organization. (b) A local public body that satisfies one of the conditions in s. Trans 2.10 (2) . (3) “Federal sec. 5310 program” means the federal assistance program under 49 USC 5310 . (5) “Human service vehicle” means a motor vehicle as defined in s. 340.01 (23g) , Stats., that meets the standards in ch. Trans 301 . (5m) “Local public body” has the meaning given in s. 85.20 (1) (d) , Stats., except as limited by this chapter. (6) “Other transportation provider” means a public, private nonprofit, or private for-profit business or organization, other than an eligible applicant, which operates passenger transportation services using the same mode of transportation as an applicant. (8) “Program cycle” means a one or two year period, whose start and end dates are specified by the department, for which the department accepts applications and issues awards for projects authorized under s. 85.22 , Stats. (9) “Project” means operation of a transportation service for seniors or individuals with disabilities, or purchase of capital equipment for use in a service.