(a)
The district may acquire, construct, own, operate, control, or use rights-of-way, rail lines, stations, platforms, switches, yards, terminals, parking lots, and any and all other facilities necessary or convenient for rail transit within and without the district, together with all physical structures necessary or convenient for the access of persons and vehicles thereto, including ancillary
bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and may acquire or contract for any interest in or rights to the use or joint use of any or all of the foregoing.
(b)
The district may contract with any public agency or person for the operation of shuttle services necessary or convenient for rail transit.
(c)
In Sonoma County, north of Healdsburg, the district shall locate commuter stations only within incorporated areas.
(d)
In Marin County north of San Rafael, the district shall locate commuter stations only within areas that are incorporated as of the operative date of this part.