(a)    The Administration shall prepare plans to meet the transit needs of the District and from time to time shall review and revise these plans.

(b)    The plans shall specify:

(1)    The transit facilities to be constructed or acquired, including the location of terminals, stations, and parking facilities;

(2)    The character, nature, design, and location of the transit facilities;

(3)    Whether the transit facilities are to be constructed or acquired by lease, purchase, or condemnation;

(4)    A timetable for providing the transit facilities;

(5)    Anticipated capital costs;

(6)    Estimated operating expenses and revenues;

(7)    The type of equipment to be used;

(8)    The areas to be served and the routes and schedules of service expected to be provided;

(9)    The expected fares and charges for service;

(10)    The plan of financing the capital costs and operation of the transit facilities;

(11)    When applicable, improvements in interjurisdictional commuter transit services including the location of corridors, routes, stations, and terminals;

(12)    Improvements to fare payment systems that will:

(i)    Allow for the processing of fare media in electronic form; and

(ii)    Provide electronic fare media for distribution to employees as part of a commuter benefits program; and

(13)    Any other information that the Administration considers relevant.

(c)    A plan may provide for demonstration or testing facilities and for the use of the facilities for research and development.