(1)Any two or more of the authorities to whom this section applies may undertake a review of—
(a)the effectiveness and efficiency of transport within the area covered by the review (“the review area”), and
(b)the effectiveness and efficiency of arrangements to promote economic development and regeneration within the review area.
(2)This section applies to—
(a)a county council in England;
(b)a district council in England;
(c)an EPB;
(d)an ITA.
(3)Where the review is being undertaken by a county council, the review area must include—
(a)the areas of one or more district councils that are within the area of the county council, or
(b)if there are no such areas, the area of the county council.
(4)Where the review is being undertaken by a district council, the review area must include the area of the district council.
(5)Where the review is being undertaken by an EPB, the review area must include one or more local government areas within the EPB’s area.
(6)Where the review is being undertaken by an ITA, the review area must include one or more local government areas within the ITA’s integrated transport area.
(7)The review area may also include the area of any county council or district council in England that does not constitute or fall within the area of an authority undertaking the review.