The secretary of transportation may apply for, receive and administer any federal funds or other funds now or hereafter made available for highway, road or street purposes or for purposes relating to the various other modes and systems of transportation as shall be provided by law; may plan for the various modes and systems of transportation within this state; and may enter into agreements or compacts, with federal, state or regional agencies, counties, cities, townships, other authorities, individuals, partnerships or corporations.
K.S.A. 75-5023