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Pedestrian Facilities (Sidewalks, Streetscaping, and ADA) Definition: A project that primarily benefits pedestrians as opposed to multiple types of non -motorized users. Most non -motorized projects should apply in the Multiuse Trail and Bicycle Facilities application category. All projects must relate to surface transportation. A facility may serve both a transportation purpose and a recreational purpose; a facility that connects people to recreational destinations may be considered to have a transportation purpose. Multiuse trail bridges or underpasses should apply in the Multiuse Trail and Bicycle Facilities application category instead of this application category given the nature of the users and the higher maximum awards. Routine maintenance activities on a pedestrian facility are not eligible for funding. As defined by the FHWA, examples of routine maintenance activities include shrub and brush removal or minor drainage improvements. In order to be eligible for funding, reconstruction projects must be replacing a facility at the end of its useful life or include improvements to the facility (e.g., ADA, safety, other deficiencies). Resurfacing of a facility is eligible only if other improvements to the facility are also included in the proposed project. Examples of Pedestrian Facility Projects: • Sidewalks • Streetscaping • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements • Making similar improvements in a concentrated geographic area, such as sidewalk gap closure throughout a defined neighborhood or downtown area Scoring: Criteria and Measures Points % of Total Points 1. Role in the Regional Transportation System and Economy Measure A - Connection to Jobs and Educational Institutions 2. Potential Usage Measure A - Existing population within 1/2 mile 3. Equity and Housing Performance Measure A — Benefits and outreach to disadvantaged populations Measure B — Housing Performance Score/ affordable housing connection 4. Deficiencies and Safety 300 27% Measure A - Barriers overcome or gaps filled 120 Measure B - Deficiencies corrected or safety problems addressed 180 5. Multimodal Facilities and Existing Connections 150 14% Measure A - Transit or bicycle elements of the project and 150 connections 6. Risk Assessment/Public Engagement 130 12% Measure A - Risk Assessment Form 130 7. Cost Effectiveness 100 Measure A — Cost effectiveness (total points awarded/total 100 project cost) Total 150 150 150 150 120 11% 70 50 1,100 14% 14% 9% 21