Section 3040.60  Project Evaluation Priorities

The following factors are used by the Department in evaluating and recommending project applications for funding assistance consideration (see Appendix A):

a)         projects providing land acquisition or long-term/permanent easements;

b)         projects providing the development of a bicycle trail system, especially well-developed long distance trails or connector trails linking several exisiting trails;

c)         projects located in areas of high demand or readily accessible to major population centers;

d)         projects proposing initial development of bicycling facilities at the project site;

e)         projects where long-term operations and maintenance capability is clearly demonstrated by local Sponsor;

f)         projects specifically identified or supported by State, Regional or local bicycle trail planning initiatives/documents developed through broad-based public input; and

g)         project site physical characteristics/attributes including scenic quality; associated natural and cultural resources; environmental suitability; safety factors; adjacent land use compatibility and available trail user amenities such as adequate parking, restrooms, drinking water, etc.