The board establishes the following criteria for use in evaluating urban program grant applications:

(1) Mobility improvements - Includes system connectivity, improves flow of vehicles and freight, and extends or completes corridor for network connections.

(2) Physical condition - Includes pavement, structural, and geometric design features of the arterial.

(3) Growth and development improvements - Provides or improves access to urban centers, economic development, supports annexation agreements, and increases residential density.

(4) Safety improvements - Addresses accident reduction, elimination of roadway hazards, corrects roadway deficiencies, and eliminates railroad at-grade crossing.

(5) Sustainability - Improves mode accessibility, reduces or eliminates water detention, and encourages energy reduction technology and use of recycled materials.

(6) 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.