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Attachment D-10112/06 Criterion 1 - Is your project identified in a statewide, regional, or local plan, which has been adopted by federal, state, regional, or local agencies? State, regional, and local agencies have developed numerous system plans addressing one or more enhancement activities. In many cases, these plans provide detailed documentation on the existing conditions and planned improvements as well as surveys of public use and attitudes. They also can provide insight on the process for setting priorities and recommending investments. The facilities identified in these plans are likely to provide the greatest benefits to all the residents of Minnesota and the regions within which they are located. Proposers should identify the relationship of the project to any statewide or regional plans/objectives. They should also explain how the project is consistent with these plans and objectives, and refer to specific sections of the plan. Criterion 2 -Describe how your project completes a larger project, concept, or plan. There may be a number of larger projects that are missing a key or final element. Funding these missing elements with Enhancement funds could provide a sort of synergistic benefit extending beyond the immediate benefits provided by the component for which funding is being sought. Examples include bike or pedestrian trail segments that fill gaps in existing trails; historic preservation that completes the restoration of an historic site/property that has already been partially/substantially restored; and landscaping that completes an original concept plan which was not installed earlier due to funding constraints. These are only generic examples. Applicants are encouraged to look at their projects in light of the general concept identified here and describe how their project fits into a larger project concept or plan which has been or soon will be implemented using another funding source. Criterion 3 -Explain the degree to which a project addresses issues/needs in one, two, or three of the three groupings established for Minnesota's process. There are 12 eligible categories of projects identified under the SAFETEA-LU Transportation Enhancement Program. Minnesota has placed these categories into three groupings: Historic, Scenic/Environmental, and Pedestrian/Bicycle facilities. With limited funding available, it makes sense to emphasize projects that accomplish multiple objectives. One generic example would be a bicycle/pedestrian path that includes some landscaping and restoration of an historic structure adjacent to it. Points will be awarded based on the following: Historic Grouping: Describe the current recognized level of historic significance (federal, state, or local). This would include any specific designations such as the National Register for Historic Places, State Historical Register, etc. Also indicate the degree to which the project will enhance, preserve, or protect the historic/archaeological resource. Scenic Environmental Grouping: Explain degree to which scenic or environmental resources are rare, unique or significant, degree to which potential for enhancement exists for landscaping or scenic beautification, current degree of visual blight, magnitude of environmental problem, 61