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Transit Expansion Definition: A transit project that provides new or expanded transit service/facilities with the intent of attracting new transit riders to the system. Expansion projects may also benefit existing or future riders, but the projects will be scored primarily on the ability to attract new riders. Routine facility maintenance and upkeep and fleet replacement is not eligible. Projects that deliver elements of a new arterial bus rapid transit (BRT) line are not eligible, although projects that benefit a wide range of services and users that includes arterial BRT lines may be eligible. If a project includes both expansion and modernization elements, it is the applicant's discretion to choose which application category the project would best fit. However, an application can be disqualified if it is submitted to the wrong category. It is suggested that applicants contact Council staff for consultation before the application deadline to determine eligibility. Examples of Transit Expansion Projects: • Operating funds for new or expanded transit service • Transit vehicles for new or expanded service • Customer facilities along a route for new or expanded service, new transit centers or stations • Park -and -ride facilities or expansions • Highway BRT and Dedicated Guideway BRT Scoring: Criteria and Measures 1. Role in the Regional Transportation System and Points % of Total Points conomy 100 9% Measure A — Connection to jobs and educational institutions 50 Measure B — Average number of weekday transit trips connected 50 to the project 2. Usage 350 32% Measure A — New annual riders 350 3. Equity and Housing Performance 200 18% Measure A — Benefits and outreach to disadvantaged populations 150 Measure B — Housing Performance Score/ affordable housing 50 connection 4. Emissions Reduction 200 18% Measure A — Total emissions reduced 200 5. Multimodal Elements and Existing Connections 100 9% Measure A — Bicycle and pedestrian elements of the project and 100 connections 6. Risk Assessment 50 5% Measure A — Risk Assessment Form 50 7. Cost Effectiveness 100 9% Measure A — Cost effectiveness (total points awarded/total project 100 cost) Total 1,100 10IPage