(a)
The authority shall investigate and evaluate various reasonable alternatives for the development of the regional transit terminal and, after public hearing, shall adopt one alternative for implementation. The authority shall consult with the department during the design phase regarding design criteria and construction procedures. Final plans and specifications shall be submitted to the department for review and acceptance. The department shall accept the plans and specifications within 90 days of receiving the documents or shall transmit its concerns and reasons for not accepting the documents within 90 days.
(b)
The authority and the department may acquire by grant, purchase, lease, gift, devise, or otherwise any property, or interests in property, necessary to the development of the regional transit terminal.