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DCHC-MPO <br /> The TCC will review the projects All applications must meet the following: <br /> recommended for funding and make further <br /> recommendation to the DCHC Technical 1. The proposed project must be a non-duplicative <br /> Advisory Committee (TAC).The TAC will <br /> service or program. <br /> have the final vote on the selection and <br /> funding of the recommended projects.The 2. Eligible matching funds must be identified and <br /> list of approved projects will then be <br /> published and submitted to the FTA for available. <br /> funding. All proposals will reflect public <br /> transportation and human service 3. The primary focus of the proposed service or <br /> transportation priorities documented in the program must serve the target populations <br /> CPT-HST Plan.The recommended top tier (i.e. persons with disabilities or seniors). <br /> transportation priority needs currently <br /> identified by the MPO are listed below: 4. The project must benefit the Durham—Chapel Hill <br /> 1. Education and Outreach —Carrboro urbanized area. <br /> 2. Access to Services <br /> 3. Coordination and Cooperation Eligible applications will then be evaluated on the <br /> 4. Alternative Funding following criteria: <br /> 5. Rural-Urban Connections <br /> 1. Project Need/Goals& Objectives (30%) <br /> Further explanation, detail, and project • Fit with high-priority needs identified in the <br /> ideas that fall under the five general areas of Coordinated Plan <br /> need can be found in the 2013 CPT-HSTP <br /> Update. 2. Quality of the implementation plan (15%) <br /> Proeram of Projects Development and 3. Project Budget(15%) <br /> Approval Process • Efficiency (estimated cost per new customer) <br /> In accordance with the federal • Financial sustainability beyond grant period <br /> transportation law, MAP-21, all projects <br /> selected for 5310 Grant funding must be 4. Partnerships and Outreach (25%) <br /> "included in a locally developed, • Effectiveness of proposed partnerships <br /> coordinated public transit-human service • Maximize additional resources <br /> transportation plan."The 2013 CPT-HSTP • Quality of marketing/outreach plan <br /> Update identifies five top priority needs, • Geographic range of project benefits <br /> with many project ideas under each <br /> category. Applicants can propose more 5. Program Effectiveness and Performance Indicators <br /> detailed project ideas than are listed in the (10%) <br /> CPT-HSTP, allowing applicants the flexibility • Quality of the evaluation plan <br /> to address needs creatively. <br /> 6 Innovation (5%) <br /> Proiect Selection . Applicability of innovative ideas or creative <br /> The Project Selection process will be financing elsewhere in region <br /> conducted every two years, as long as 5310 <br /> grant funds are available.The solicitation of <br /> Approved by DCHC MPO TAC 6.11.14 Page 7 <br />