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Evaluation criteria were developed to determine how well each alternative met the goals and objectives of the study. This allowed the alternatives to be compared to each other using common measures. Certain criteria were used, including consideration of the local goals and objectives established for the study, measures of effectiveness identified during scoping, and criteria established by the FTA for New Starts projects. Additionally, ideas and priorities suggested by the public were considered for use as criteria in screening the alternatives. Evaluation criteria included measures of cost-effectiveness, travel time savings, impacts to communities and natural resources and compatibility with existing plans.
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