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(b) Partnership <br />The Department will consider the extent to which projects demonstrate strong <br />collaboration among a broad range of stakeholders. Projects with strong partnership <br />typically involve multiple partners in project development and funding, such as State and <br />local governments, other public entities, and private or nonprofit entities. DOT will <br />consider applicants that partner with State, local, or private entities for the completion <br />and operation of transportation infrastructure to have strong partnership. DOT will also <br />assess the extent to which the project application demonstrates collaboration among <br />neighboring or regional jurisdictions to achieve local or regional benefits. In the context <br />of public -private partnerships, DOT will assess the extent to which partners are <br />encouraged to ensure long-term asset performance, such as through pay -for -success <br />approaches. <br />DOT will also consider the extent to which projects include partnerships that <br />bring together diverse transportation agencies or are supported, financially or otherwise, <br />by other stakeholders that are pursuing similar objectives. For example, DOT will <br />consider the extent to which transportation projects are coordinated with economic <br />development, housing, water and waste infrastructure, power and electric infrastructure, <br />broadband and land use plans and policies or other public service efforts. <br />ii. Demonstrated Project Readiness <br />During application evaluation, the Department may consider project readiness to <br />assess the likelihood of a successful project. In that analysis, the Department will <br />consider significant risks to successful completion of a project, including risks associated <br />with environmental review, permitting, technical feasibility, funding, and the applicant's <br />PAGE 37 <br />