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highway program on the following national goals: <br /> (I)Safety.—To achieve a significant reduction in traffic fatalities and serious injuries on <br /> all public roads. <br /> (2)Infrastructure condition.—To maintain the highway infrastructure asset system in a <br /> state of good repair. <br /> (3)Congestion reduction.—To achieve a significant reduction in congestion on the NHS. <br /> (4)System reliability. To improve the efficiency of the surface transportation system. <br /> (5)Freight movement and economic vitality. To improve the national freight network, <br /> strengthen the ability of rural communities to access national and international trade <br /> markets, and support regional economic development. <br /> (6)Environmental sustainability.—To enhance the performance of the transportation <br /> system while protecting and enhancing the natural environment. <br /> (7)Reduced project delivery delays.—To reduce project costs, promote jobs and the <br /> economy, and expedite the movement of people and goods by accelerating project <br /> completion through eliminating delays in the project development and delivery process, <br /> including reducing regulatory burdens and improving agencies' work practices. <br /> 4. Is the project based on the results of preliminary engineering? <br /> 5a. With respect to non-federal financial commitments, does the project have one or more stable <br /> and dependable funding or financing sources to construct, maintain, and operate the project? <br /> 5b. Are contingency amounts available to cover unanticipated cost increases? <br /> 6. Is it the case that the project cannot be easily and efficiently completed without other federal <br /> funding or financial assistance available to the project sponsor? <br /> 7. Is the project reasonably expected to begin construction not later than 18 months after the <br /> date of obligation of funds for the project? <br /> In responding to the Large Project Requirements, here are some guidelines which <br /> may assist you in completing your application: <br /> -National or regional economic, mobility, and safety benefits, as well as a <br /> contribution to national goals, are often demonstrated in the Merit Criteria section <br /> of the application. <br /> Page 40 of 48 <br />