The 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.