a) NEED − 25%

1. 1) Population served (Proximity to high population areas)
2. 2) Project of national, State, regional or local significance

3. 3) General − first service in service area

   1. A) Major expansion to existing service system or significant additional service in service area
   2. B) Addresses a major safety issue

b) CHARACTERISTICS OF SERVICE − 25%

1. 1) Complements existing service plans
2. 2) Unique service
3. 3) Adjacent services compatible
4. 4) Safety hazards (negative)
5. 5) Multiple benefits (PSTD, homelessness, etc.) bonus