The Governor, the secretary, and the department may enter into such agreements, execute such documents, establish and manage such accounts and deposits, and take any other action that may be appropriate, in accordance with federal law and rules and regulations, to receive and expend funds from the federal government in connection with mass transportation programs and projects for which federal funds are available.

The department may undertake mass transportation research, development, and demonstration projects and perform technical studies related thereto, in accordance with applicable state or federal laws.