As used in this chapter:
(1) “Coordination” means the arrangement for the provision of transportation to the general public in a manner that is cost effective, efficient, and reduces fragmentation and duplication of services;
(2) “Council” means the Arkansas Public Transportation Coordination Council;
(3) [Repealed.]
(4) “Federal agency” means any department, office, council, or agency of the federal government;
(5) “Local agency” means any entity of a city, town, municipality, county, or other local governing body or a private nonprofit transportation service-providing agency;
(6) “Public transportation” means every conveyance of human passengers by bus, van, or any other ground surface vehicle which is provided to the general public or selected groups thereof on a regular or continuing basis;
(7) “State” means the State of Arkansas;
(8) “State agency” means any department, board, commission, office, or agency of the State of Arkansas; and
(9) “Transportation disadvantaged” means those persons who because of physical or mental disability, income status, or age are unable to transport themselves and are therefore dependent upon others for transportation services.