8.7. Project Selection Criteria Moving from identified needs to funded investments requires a clear and transparent process. The project selection process, outlined in Figure 8.10 , identified implementable and fundable roadway, freight, active transportation infrastructure projects by broadly assessing community input and developing a data- driven unconstrained needs network. Identified projects were evaluated against six weighted criteria that balance efficiency, safety, plan alignment, and other priorities, as shown in Figure 8.11 . The six criteria and weights were informed by MTP goals so that prioritized projects reflect and incorporate community priorities defined through this process. Appendix D provides a comprehensive overview of the project selection criteria and weighting.
IDENTIFY NEEDS
APPLY CRITERIA
SCORE AND COMPARE
PRIORITIZE INVESTMENTS
Unconstrained Network + Community Input
Evaluate Projects to Determine Benefits and Trade-offs
Translate Evaluation into Clear Results to Rank Projects
Group Projects into Short-Medium, and Long-Term Programs
Figure 8.10: Project Selection Process
The Six Criteria Definitions and Weights include the following:
Economic Development (10%): Supports freight reliability and access to employers and growth areas.
Travel Choice (10%) : Expands mobility options and access for all users.
System Efficiency (30%): Improves travel times, reduces congestion, and increases throughput.
Criteria Definitions & Weights
Cost Effectiveness (10%) : Identifies near-term, high-value projects feasible for implementation.
Plan Alignment (20%) : Helps projects fit within regional/local plans and community priorities.
Safety and Vision Zero (20%) : Reduces crashes and protects vulnerable users through proactive design.
Figure 8.11: Criteria Definitions and Weights
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