Section 479-14-231 - Award criteria for the small city arterial programThe board establishes the following criteria for use in evaluating small city arterial program grant applications:
(1) Economic vitality - Improves central business district, considering all users.(2) Physical condition - Includes pavement, structural, and geometric design features of the arterial.(3) Safety improvements - Addresses crash or severity reduction, reduction of roadway hazards, reduction of roadway deficiencies, and eliminates or reduces railroad at-grade crossing hazards.(4) Sustainability - Improves mode accessibility, reduces or eliminates water detention, supports native vegetation, and encourages energy reduction technology and use of recycled materials or increases the lifecycle of the facility.(5) Constructability - Demonstrates a strong likelihood to achieve full funding, obtain permits, acquire right of way, and reach construction within the timelines established in WAC 479-05-211.Wash. Admin. Code § 479-14-231
Amended by WSR 15-22-052, Filed 10/29/2015, effective 11/29/2015Amended by WSR 23-08-032, Filed 3/28/2023, effective 4/28/2023Statutory Authority: Chapter 47.26 RCW. 12-08-060, § 479-14-231, filed 4/3/12, effective 5/4/12.