NEW STARTS/SMALL NEW STARTS/SMALL STARTS STARTS

New Starts EligibilityNew Starts Eligibility

Based on the results of planning and Based on the results of planning and Alternatives AnalysisAlternatives Analysis

At least 50% or more of the total project At least 50% or more of the total project length is a fixed guideway during the peak length is a fixed guideway during the peak period or when congestion inhibits transit period or when congestion inhibits transit system performancesystem performance

Have a total project cost of $250 million or Have a total project cost of $250 million or more or a requested Section 5309 capital more or a requested Section 5309 capital investment share of $75 million or more investment share of $75 million or more

Small Starts EligibilitySmall Starts Eligibility

Total cost less than $250 millionTotal cost less than $250 million Small Starts share less than $75 millionSmall Starts share less than $75 million Project a fixed guideway for 50% or more of its Project a fixed guideway for 50% or more of its

length during peak, orlength during peak, or Project a corridor bus project including at least:Project a corridor bus project including at least:

– Transit stationsTransit stations– Traffic signal priority or pre-emptionTraffic signal priority or pre-emption– Low floor buses or level boardingLow floor buses or level boarding– Premium service branding Premium service branding – 10 min peak/15 min off-peak headways at least 14 hours 10 min peak/15 min off-peak headways at least 14 hours

per dayper day

Very Small Starts EligibilityVery Small Starts Eligibility

All Small Starts eligibility, plus:All Small Starts eligibility, plus:– Existing daily riders over 3,000Existing daily riders over 3,000– Total cost under $50 millionTotal cost under $50 million– Under $3 million per mile, excluding Under $3 million per mile, excluding

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Small StartsSmall Starts

Program funding at $200 million per yearProgram funding at $200 million per year Simplified project development processSimplified project development process Fewer and simplified evaluation measuresFewer and simplified evaluation measures FTA oversight commensurate with level of FTA oversight commensurate with level of

investmentinvestment Simplified Project Construction Grant Simplified Project Construction Grant

AgreementAgreement

Projects in Project DevelopmentProjects in Project Development

Los Angeles Metro Rapid Bus ClosureLos Angeles Metro Rapid Bus Closure Kansas City Troost Corridor BRTKansas City Troost Corridor BRT Springfield, OR Pioneer Parkway BRTSpringfield, OR Pioneer Parkway BRT King Co, WA Pacific Highway South King Co, WA Pacific Highway South

BRTBRT Portland, OR Streetcar LoopPortland, OR Streetcar Loop

AA/Project Development AA/Project Development

Grantee Technical/Financial Grantee Technical/Financial Capacity -Capacity -

Region and HQ would Region and HQ would Determine:Determine:

Grantee Past Project Experience Grantee Past Project Experience Risks Associated with ProjectRisks Associated with Project Adequacy of Project Management PlanAdequacy of Project Management Plan Reasonableness of Baseline Cost EstimateReasonableness of Baseline Cost Estimate Adequacy of Standard Cost CategoriesAdequacy of Standard Cost Categories Reasonableness of Schedule Reasonableness of Schedule Organizational StructureOrganizational Structure Financial Plan and Condition of GranteeFinancial Plan and Condition of Grantee

Grantee Oversight Deliverables Grantee Oversight Deliverables

Actual Expenditure vs. Actual Expenditure vs. Planned Expenditure Planned Expenditure ForecastsForecasts

Schedule AdherenceSchedule Adherence Contingency ForecastContingency Forecast Cost Overrun StrategyCost Overrun Strategy Federal Funding Shortfall Federal Funding Shortfall

StrategyStrategy Real Estate Acquisition Real Estate Acquisition

PlanPlan