Section 18-14-102 - Powers and duties(a) A regional transportation authority established under W.S. 18-14-101 shall promote and develop regional air and ground transportation for residents under jurisdiction of the authority. In promoting and developing regional transportation, the authority may:(i) Conduct studies to plan for the development of regional transportation centers providing air transportation and served by sufficient ground transportation to enable use of air services by residents within the jurisdiction of the authority; (ii) Conduct studies to plan for the development of intracity transportation services; (iii) Enter into contract with private air and ground transportation carriers for provision of transportation services; (iv) Negotiate air and ground transportation fares under any contract entered into pursuant to paragraph (a)(iii) of this section; (v) Receive grants and loans from state or federal agencies and from private sources for purposes of developing transportation within the region; (vi) Enter into agreement with any other regional transportation authority; (vii) Employ technical, legal and administrative assistance and engage the services of research and consulting services as necessary to carry out duties prescribed by this section.