Purpose and scope

Purpose and scope. Purpose and scope. The purposes of this chapter are to prescribe the department’s administrative interpretation of ss. 85.20 and 85.23 , Stats., and to prescribe the administrative policies and procedures for implementing the federal program for public transportation projects in rural and small urban areas. This program is authorized by 49 USC 5311 , as amended. The goal of this program is to enhance access of people in rural and small urban areas for purposes such as health care, shopping, education, recreation, public services, and employment by encouraging the maintenance, development, improvement and use of public transportation services.