Appendix A - Access Program Screening Process

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 

Access Program

Project Screening and Rating Criteria for General Projects

Instructions: If the answer is yes to criteria below, then allocate points. Points are cumulative. 

**First two “Base” criteria shall have points, otherwise project does not move forward to Step 2 (Rating Criteria).

STEP 1: INITIAL SCREENING (max 200 points) Point allocation

Economic/Visitation Prioritization

Do FLMA, StateDOT, and Facility Owner agree that the project is an 

economic/visitation generator?

45

Do FLMA, StateDOT, and Facility Owner agree that the project is a priority? 45

Is Project on current State Transportation Improvement Plan? 10

Base**

Submitted by facility owner** 40

Project supported by FLMA** 40

20% Match No points

Leveraging additional funding 

more than the required 20% 

match

20% match + (1-10)% of project cost 5

20% match + (11-20)% of project cost 10

20% match + (21)% of project cost 20

STEP 2: PROJECT RATING (max 100 points)

General Projects Point allocation

Safety 30 points

Improves identified crash site (Signage, Pavement Markings, Etc.) 10

Project involves pavement reconstruction with safety enhancements such as realignment, grade corrections widened shoulders, etc. 10

Project provides for a higher type pavement than existing conditions. 5

Improves safety for wide range of users / separates motorists from pedestrians 

and bicyclists. 5

Accessibility and Mobility 20 points

Identified route connects to a FLMA inventory route 5

Identified need on FLMA plan, State or County Comprehensive Plan 5

Improves or provides an ADA accessible route to the FLMA site. 3

Fills missing link in network, removes travel restriction, bottleneck 3

Improves mode choice, explores and enhances transit systems (i.e. operation 

and maintenance of transit facilities) 4

Preservation 20 points

Improves National Bridge Inventory System (NBIS) deficient bridge rating 5

Improves overall surface condition 5

Reduces operating costs to the user and maintenance costs to the agency 5

Enhances scenic and historic areas 5

Economic Development 10 points
Attracts Visitation 4

Increases/improves access to FLMA unit/area 2

Provides Economic Benefit to the Local Community 4

Environmental Quality and Sustainability 20 points

Improves water quality, fish passage and wildlife connectivity 4

Reduces erosion, scour, and/or sedimentation 4

Reduces air and noise pollution through alternative modes of transportation. 4

Project proposes to incorporate recycled materials in the construction phase. 4

Provides bicycle or pedestrian opportunities 4

TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS (cumulative) = 300
Appendix A - Access Program Screening Process

Eastern Federal Lands Highway Division 

Access Program

Project Screening and Rating Criteria for Studies and Assessments

Instructions: If the answer is yes to criteria below, then allocate points. Points are cumulative. 

**First two “Base” criteria shall have points, otherwise project does not move forward to Step 2 (Rating Criteria).

STEP 1: INITIAL SCREENING (max 200 points) Point allocation

Economic/Visitation Prioritization

Do FLMA, State DOT, and Facility Owner agree that the project is an 

economic/visitation generator? 

45

Do FLMA, State DOT, and Facility Owner agree that the project is a priority? 45

Is Project on current State Transportation Improvement Plan? 10

Base**

Submitted by facility owner** 40

Project supported by FLMA** 40

20% Match No points

Leveraging additional funding 

more than the required 20% 

match

20% match + (1-10)% of project cost 5

20% match + (11-20)% of project cost 10

20% match + (21)% of project cost 20

STEP 2: PROJECT RATING (max 100 points)

Studies and Assessments Point allocation

Safety 30 points

Will address issues related to safety 15

Will consider safety for all users (pedestrians, bicycles, motor vehicles) 15

Accessibility and Mobility 25 points

Will consider issues related to traffic congestion 10

Will consider ADA accessibility at the FLMA site. 5

Will address mode choice, explore and enhance transit systems (i.e. operation 

and maintenance of transit facilities) 10

Economic Development 20 points

Considers ways of attracting visitation 5

Addresses more than one FLMA 5

Provides Economic Benefit to the Local Community 10

Environmental Quality and Sustainability 25 points

Addresses water quality, fish passage and wildlife connectivity 10

Addresses erosion, scour, and/or sedimentation issues 5

Addresses the use of recycled materials. 5

Addresses bicycle or pedestrian opportunities 5

TOTAL MAXIMUM POINTS (cumulative) = 300