In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Authority" means an intergovernmental public transportation authority established pursuant to this chapter.
2. "Board" means the board of directors of an intergovernmental public transportation authority.
3. "Intergovernmental agreement" means an agreement or contract that meets the requirements of title 11, chapter 7, article 3.
4. "Municipality" means an incorporated city or town.
5. "Operating area" means an area established pursuant to this chapter within which the authority provides transportation services.
6. "Public transportation" means local transportation of passengers by means of a public conveyance.