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14 RECOMMENDED ALLOCATION OF THE MPO’S LOCAL INPUT POINTS Overview As previously explained in this Methodology, DCHC MPO will utilize the NCDOT Prioritization 5.0 scoring criteria to preliminarily rank MPO projects for submission to NCDOT for quantitative evaluation. Upon submission to NCDOT, projects within the MPO will be evaluated according to NCDOT’s quantitative ranking methodology. DCHC MPO will receive the results of the NCDOT quantitative evaluation scoring process and the project data used by NCDOT to develop the scores. NCDOT’s raw quantitative scores will be reviewed by the DCHC MPO and staff of MPO member jurisdictions and agencies. The NCDOT’s raw quantitative scores serve as the quantitative basis for the MPO’s prioritization of projects. The allocation of the DCHC MPO’s Local Input Points to high priority projects serves as the qualitative component of the prioritization process. The DCHC MPO’s Local Input Points will be allocated to projects that aim to achieve the goals of the adopted Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP) and align with the priorities of the DCHC MPO. The DCHC MPO’s project ranking process and subsequent allocation of Local Input Points must capture the goals of DCHC MPO and not just be purely based on the results of data-driven processes. The process and results should also capture input received from citizens, elected officials, and stakeholders in the DCHC MPO area. It is important to consider the needs of all communities that are located in the DCHC MPO area in the allocation of Local Input Points to priority projects. Collaboration with NCDOT Divisions is also an important component of DCHC MPO’s allocation of Local Input Points. Projects that receive the MPO’s Local Input Points and Division Engineer Points will have an overall better score than projects that don’t receive points from both the MPO and a Division Engineer. Coordinating with NCDOT Division Engineers will ensure that priority projects in the DCHC MPO area have the best possible chance to be funded in the next NCDOT STIP and MPO TIP. It should be noted that projects in the Statewide Mobility category are not eligible for DCHC MPO Local Input Points, and therefore will not be reviewed and prioritized by DCHC MPO as part of the process for allocation of Local Input Points. DCHC MPO will prioritize and allocate Local Input Points to eligible projects in the Regional Impact and Division Needs funding categories. Ranking Processes for the Allocation of Local Input Points Per the guidance that was provided by the NCDOT SPOT Office, at least two qualitative criteria will be used for the purpose of allocation of local points. The table below shows the criteria to be used to rank projects for assignment of local points. Projects will be ranked based on a six-point scale. 12