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B. Has the issue of competing interests between public access and ecological protection
been addressed? Explain.
C. Describe the project location and the populations to be served by the project. Address
local, regional and statewide uses, if appropriate. Identify new populations served.
D. Describe how the project is in, or close to, population centers and the various
transportation methods that are available for the public to access the project, including
public transportation, non-motorized trails or routes of travel and other access routes.
E. How will the project impact local/regional transportation, air pollution, or auto emissions?
Will the project be used as, or contribute to, an alternative transportation mode?
Describe.
F. If applicable, is the project a part of an SB 375 Sustainable Communities Strategy or
Alternative Planning Scenario developed by a regional Council of Governments?
G. Describe any limits such as parking, hours of operation, available staffing, user fees,
seasonal restrictions or other ecological considerations.
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C-4: Organizational Capacity and Project Sustainability
Entities must demonstrate their ability and willingness to complete and maintain the
project according to program requirements.
A. Organizational Capacity:
1. Describe the applicant’s experience in completing this type of project or similar projects
within the scheduled timeframe and within the allowable budget.
2. Is the expertise needed for the project readily available within the applicant’s
organization? If not, what are the plans to acquire it? List other potential expertise
needed and the persons/organizations being considered.
3. Identify and describe steps to be taken and the work to be completed within the first year
following the award of grant funds.
4. Explain methods used for estimating costs and in what way the project is cost-effective.
B. Monitoring, Operations and Maintenance:
1. Describe data to be collected within the project performance period (grant period) to help
determine whether the project has been effective and successful.
2. Describe how long-term monitoring, operations and maintenance will be provided over
the time period required by the grant including:
• What is planned for long-term maintenance?
• Who will perform long-term maintenance? Describe their experience in maintaining
this type of project.
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