In this subchapter:
(1) “Planning organization” means:
(A) a metropolitan planning organization; or
(B) for an area that is not within the boundaries of a metropolitan planning organization, the department district that serves the area.
(2) “Project” means a connectivity or new capacity roadway project in the region of a planning organization. The term does not include a safety project, bridge project, federal discretionary project, maintenance project, or preservation project.
(3) “Region” means the area for which a planning organization develops plans under this subchapter.
(4) “Transportation official” means an official in a political subdivision who has responsibility for planning and implementation of transportation projects.