{"id":2168,"date":"2013-01-24T13:12:18","date_gmt":"2013-01-24T21:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wabikes.org\/?page_id=2168"},"modified":"2013-01-24T17:08:24","modified_gmt":"2013-01-25T01:08:24","slug":"project-nomination","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wabikes.org\/index.php\/project-nomination\/","title":{"rendered":"Nominate Your Local Bicycle Improvement Project!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"frm_forms  with_frm_style frm_style_formidable-style\" id=\"frm_form_15_container\" >\n<form enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" method=\"post\" class=\"frm-show-form  frm_pro_form \" id=\"form_joy86u\" >\n<div class=\"frm_form_fields \">\n<fieldset>\n\n<div class=\"frm_fields_container\">\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"frm_action\" value=\"create\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_id\" value=\"15\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"frm_hide_fields_15\" id=\"frm_hide_fields_15\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"form_key\" value=\"joy86u\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" name=\"item_meta[0]\" value=\"\" \/>\n<input type=\"hidden\" id=\"frm_submit_entry_15\" name=\"frm_submit_entry_15\" value=\"4f6dbe3e37\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"_wp_http_referer\" value=\"\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2168\" \/><div id=\"frm_field_504_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Thanks for taking the time to submit a project for the statewide project list we\u2019re compiling. Eventually we will compile and publish the entire list. It will keep evolving over time as projects are completed (and celebrated) and new ones developed. With your help we will keep making the case for <strong>more funding for bicycle infrastructure<\/strong> to develop the active transportation system of the future.<\/p>\n<p>This form is in three parts. We need to have <strong>the basics<\/strong> to put something on the list at all. If you\u2019re able to provide <strong>more detail<\/strong> with additional background and links to more sources, that\u2019s great. If you want to do even <strong>more drilldown<\/strong> into the world of transportation policy and tell us what the project accomplishes, that\u2019s even better, but it\u2019s absolutely not necessary for getting the project on the list.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_505_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field \">\n<h2 class=\"frm_pos_top frm_section_spacing\">The Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"frm_field_506_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_syk1wi\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Name:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\">*<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_syk1wi\" name=\"item_meta[506]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"505\"  data-reqmsg=\"Name: cannot be blank.\" aria-required=\"true\" data-invmsg=\"Name: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_507_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_l203ie\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Email:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\">*<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"email\" id=\"field_l203ie\" name=\"item_meta[507]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"505\"  data-reqmsg=\"Email: cannot be blank.\" aria-required=\"true\" data-invmsg=\"Email: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_508_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_dpl61n\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">City \/ town where you live:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\">*<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_dpl61n\" name=\"item_meta[508]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"505\"  data-reqmsg=\"City \/ town where you live: cannot be blank.\" aria-required=\"true\" data-invmsg=\"City \/ town where you live: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_509_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_jrbiz1\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">City \/ town and county where project is located:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\">*<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_jrbiz1\" name=\"item_meta[509]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"505\"  data-reqmsg=\"City \/ town and county where project is located: cannot be blank.\" aria-required=\"true\" data-invmsg=\"City \/ town and county where project is located: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_510_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_required_field frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_rug6wp\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Project name or description:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\">*<\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_rug6wp\" name=\"item_meta[510]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"505\"  data-reqmsg=\"Project name or description: cannot be blank.\" aria-required=\"true\" data-invmsg=\"Project name or description: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   aria-describedby=\"frm_desc_field_rug6wp\"\/>\n    <div id=\"frm_desc_field_rug6wp\" class=\"frm_description\">Include starting\/ending intersections or other identifying information to help locate it on a map (and GPS coordinates if you have them)<\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_527_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_tbulpl\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">If you'd prefer to give us your nomination in the form of an attached document, you may upload it here:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"hidden\"  data-sectionid=\"505\"  data-invmsg=\"If you&#039;d prefer to give us your nomination in the form of an attached document, you may upload it here: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   name=\"item_meta[527][]\"  value=\"\" data-frmfile=\"527\" \/>\n\n<div class=\"frm_dropzone frm_multi_upload frm_clearfix\" id=\"file527_dropzone\" role=\"group\" >\n\t<div class=\"fallback\">\n\t\t<input type=\"file\" name=\"file527[]\" id=\"field_tbulpl\"\n\t\t\t data-frmfile=\"527\" multiple=\"multiple\"  data-sectionid=\"505\"  data-invmsg=\"If you&#039;d prefer to give us your nomination in the form of an attached document, you may upload it here: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \t\t\t\/>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"frm_clearfix \"><\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"dz-message needsclick\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg  viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" class=\"frmsvg frm-svg-icon\">\n\t<path viewBox=\"0 0 18 18\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M8.2 4v8a.8.8 0 001.5 0V4l2.1 2.2A.7.7 0 1013 5L9.5 1.7a.7.7 0 00-1.1 0L5.1 5.2a.8.8 0 001 1l2.1-2zm7.6 4.3c.4 0 .7.3.7.7v6.8c0 .4-.3.7-.8.7H2.3a.8.8 0 01-.8-.8V9A.8.8 0 013 9v6h12V9c0-.4.3-.8.8-.8z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg>\t\t<span class=\"frm_upload_text\"><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"If you&#039;d prefer to give us your nomination in the form of an attached document, you may upload it here:. Drop a file here or click to upload. Maximum file size: 268.44MB\">Drop a file here or click to upload<\/button><\/span>\n\t\t<span class=\"frm_compact_text\"><button type=\"button\" aria-label=\"If you&#039;d prefer to give us your nomination in the form of an attached document, you may upload it here:. Choose File. Maximum file size: 268.44MB\">Choose File<\/button><\/span>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_small_text\">\n\t\t\t<p>Maximum file size: 268.44MB<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_529_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field \">\n<h2 class=\"frm_pos_top frm_section_spacing\">Optional Fields:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"frm_field_528_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_6or4c\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Legislative district:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_6or4c\" name=\"item_meta[528]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"529\"  data-invmsg=\"Legislative district: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_511_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_15gwpl\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Describe the benefits of the project as you see them:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <textarea name=\"item_meta[511]\" id=\"field_15gwpl\" rows=\"5\"  data-sectionid=\"529\"  data-invmsg=\"Describe the benefits of the project as you see them: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  ><\/textarea>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_512_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_rgtwu5\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Background material on the project:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <textarea name=\"item_meta[512]\" id=\"field_rgtwu5\" rows=\"5\"  data-sectionid=\"529\"  data-invmsg=\"Background material on the project: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   aria-describedby=\"frm_desc_field_rgtwu5\"><\/textarea>\n    <div id=\"frm_desc_field_rgtwu5\" class=\"frm_description\">Provide links to plans, studies, reports, and\/or news coverage if you have them. (Do you have photos, videos, or anecdotes that illustrate the need for the project and that you can make available?)<\/div>\n    \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_513_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field \">\n<h2 class=\"frm_pos_top frm_section_spacing frm_trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">More Detail <em>(Click to expand)<\/em> <svg  viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle fields\" class=\"frmsvg frm-svg-icon\">\n\t<path d=\"M5 6l5 5 5-5 2 1-7 7-7-7 2-1z\"><\/path>\n\n<\/svg><svg  viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle fields\" class=\"frmsvg frm-svg-icon\">\n\t<title>arrowup6<\/title>\n\t<path style=\"transform:rotate(180deg); transform-origin:center;\" d=\"M5 6l5 5 5-5 2 1-7 7-7-7 2-1z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/h2>\n<div class=\"frm_toggle_container frm_grid_container\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\n<div id=\"frm_field_514_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_q9ubpa\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Is this project included in any draft or adopted plans or project priority lists (master bike plans, trail networks, comprehensive plans, regional or state nonmotorized plan, metropolitan planning organization prioritization list)? If so, which one(s)? Name\/email for a staff contact associated with that plan\/list?\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <textarea name=\"item_meta[514]\" id=\"field_q9ubpa\" rows=\"5\"  data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Is this project included in any draft or adopted plans or project priority lists (master bike plans, trail networks, comprehensive plans, regional or state nonmotorized plan, metropolitan planning organization prioritization list)? If so, which one(s)? Name\/email for a staff contact associated with that plan\/list? is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  ><\/textarea>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_515_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_wsomi\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Does this project have an advocacy group working on its behalf? If so, tell us which group and provide a group site link and\/or contact name\/email.\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <textarea name=\"item_meta[515]\" id=\"field_wsomi\" rows=\"5\"  data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Does this project have an advocacy group working on its behalf? If so, tell us which group and provide a group site link and\/or contact name\/email. is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  ><\/textarea>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_516_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_esrklz\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Provide a link to the project description or plan it\u2019s included in, if available:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_esrklz\" name=\"item_meta[516]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Provide a link to the project description or plan it\u2019s included in, if available: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_517_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container vertical_radio\">\n    <label  class=\"frm_primary_label\">Phase the project is in, if you know:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    \t\t<div class=\"frm_radio\" id=\"frm_radio_517-513-0\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_2dz0y4-0\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"radio\" name=\"item_meta[517]\" id=\"field_2dz0y4-0\" value=\"Conceptual\"\n\t\t   data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Phase the project is in, if you know: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/> Conceptual<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_radio\" id=\"frm_radio_517-513-1\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_2dz0y4-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"radio\" name=\"item_meta[517]\" id=\"field_2dz0y4-1\" value=\"Right-of-way acquisition\"\n\t\t   data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Phase the project is in, if you know: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/> Right-of-way acquisition<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_radio\" id=\"frm_radio_517-513-2\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_2dz0y4-2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"radio\" name=\"item_meta[517]\" id=\"field_2dz0y4-2\" value=\"Design\"\n\t\t   data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Phase the project is in, if you know: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/> Design<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_radio\" id=\"frm_radio_517-513-3\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_2dz0y4-3\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"radio\" name=\"item_meta[517]\" id=\"field_2dz0y4-3\" value=\"Construction\"\n\t\t   data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Phase the project is in, if you know: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/> Construction<\/label><\/div>\n\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_518_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_vc94o4\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Estimated cost of project, if known:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_vc94o4\" name=\"item_meta[518]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Estimated cost of project, if known: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_519_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_pzsveq\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Has the project already received funding? If so, how much and from what source(s)?\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <input type=\"text\" id=\"field_pzsveq\" name=\"item_meta[519]\" value=\"\"  data-sectionid=\"513\"  data-invmsg=\"Has the project already received funding? If so, how much and from what source(s)? is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  \/>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_520_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field \">\n<h2 class=\"frm_pos_top frm_section_spacing frm_trigger\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Even More Drilldown <em>(Click to expand)<\/em> <svg  viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle fields\" class=\"frmsvg frm-svg-icon\">\n\t<path d=\"M5 6l5 5 5-5 2 1-7 7-7-7 2-1z\"><\/path>\n\n<\/svg><svg  viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" width=\"1em\" height=\"1em\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-label=\"Toggle fields\" class=\"frmsvg frm-svg-icon\">\n\t<title>arrowup6<\/title>\n\t<path style=\"transform:rotate(180deg); transform-origin:center;\" d=\"M5 6l5 5 5-5 2 1-7 7-7-7 2-1z\"><\/path>\n<\/svg><\/h2>\n<div class=\"frm_toggle_container frm_grid_container\" style=\"display:none;\">\n\n<div id=\"frm_field_522_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container\">\n    <label for=\"field_rjiovz\" class=\"frm_primary_label\">Transportation projects are prioritized for local, state, and federal funding based on how they contribute toward various goals of the transportation system.  First we ask you to describe the benefits of the project as you see them and provide links to any background materials you might know of:\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    <textarea name=\"item_meta[522]\" id=\"field_rjiovz\" rows=\"5\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Transportation projects are prioritized for local, state, and federal funding based on how they contribute toward various goals of the transportation system.  First we ask you to describe the benefits of the project as you see them and provide links to any background materials you might know of: is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"  ><\/textarea>\n    \n    \n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_523_container\" class=\"frm_form_field  frm_html_container form-field\">\n<p>Then, if you\u2019re able to, please evaluate the project in terms of the criteria we\u2019ve listed. You can simply check the box by each of the criteria you think this project would contribute to, and\/or provide a comment or two below to expand on how the project addresses a specific point.<\/p>\n<p>This information will help us understand what the project accomplishes and demonstrate to legislators that these projects contribute to the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the transportation system and the health and livability of our communities.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t know the answers, don\u2019t worry! This kind of information will emerge as we coordinate and collaborate with city, county, and regional transportation planners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"frm_field_524_container\" class=\"frm_form_field form-field  frm_top_container vertical_radio\">\n    <label  class=\"frm_primary_label\">Project goals or categories: (check any that apply)\n        <span class=\"frm_required\"><\/span>\n    <\/label>\n    \t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-0\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-0\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-0\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;AIR QUALITY:&lt;\/b&gt; The project reduces air pollutants including greenhouse gas emissions through reducing vehicle miles traveled, eliminating motor vehicle trips, or reducing traffic congestion.&lt;br&gt;\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>AIR QUALITY:<\/b> The project reduces air pollutants including greenhouse gas emissions through reducing vehicle miles traveled, eliminating motor vehicle trips, or reducing traffic congestion.<br><\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-1\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-1\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-1\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;JOBS\/ECONOMY:&lt;\/b&gt; The project supports existing and new businesses and job creation by improving access to areas of high job concentration or job-related training or educational opportunities (vocational schools, community colleges, universities).\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>JOBS\/ECONOMY:<\/b> The project supports existing and new businesses and job creation by improving access to areas of high job concentration or job-related training or educational opportunities (vocational schools, community colleges, universities).<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-2\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-2\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-2\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;MULTI-MODAL: &lt;\/b&gt; The project provides alternatives to driving alone, incentivizes or facilitates an individual\u2019s use of those alternatives, or improves connections between transit and non-motorized modes.\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>MULTI-MODAL: <\/b> The project provides alternatives to driving alone, incentivizes or facilitates an individual\u2019s use of those alternatives, or improves connections between transit and non-motorized modes.<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-3\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-3\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-3\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;TRAVEL: &lt;\/b&gt; The project reduces congestion and delay and improves traffic flow in an area with an existing or projected bottleneck or congestion.\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>TRAVEL: <\/b> The project reduces congestion and delay and improves traffic flow in an area with an existing or projected bottleneck or congestion.<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-4\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-4\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-4\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;NON-MOTORIZED CONNECTIVITY: &lt;\/b&gt; The project improves connectivity and levels of service within the bike or pedestrian facilities network; addresses a constraint, bottleneck, or missing link\/gap; or creates a more direct or higher-capacity route than existing alternatives.\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>NON-MOTORIZED CONNECTIVITY: <\/b> The project improves connectivity and levels of service within the bike or pedestrian facilities network; addresses a constraint, bottleneck, or missing link\/gap; or creates a more direct or higher-capacity route than existing alternatives.<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-5\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-5\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-5\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;HEALTH: &lt;\/b&gt; The project supports or provides access to biking and\/or walking facilities in an area known to have high rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other conditions associated with lack of exercise as a contributing factor, or in an area with known air-quality problems and health issues such as asthma that are exacerbated by pollutants.\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>HEALTH: <\/b> The project supports or provides access to biking and\/or walking facilities in an area known to have high rates of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or other conditions associated with lack of exercise as a contributing factor, or in an area with known air-quality problems and health issues such as asthma that are exacerbated by pollutants.<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-6\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-6\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-6\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;SAFETY &amp; SECURITY: &lt;\/b&gt; The project provides for safer travel, a likely reduction in fatalities or serious injury, and improved system security, or provides an alternate route or connection to enable bike\/pedestrian traffic to bypass a section with safety or security issues.\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>SAFETY &amp; SECURITY: <\/b> The project provides for safer travel, a likely reduction in fatalities or serious injury, and improved system security, or provides an alternate route or connection to enable bike\/pedestrian traffic to bypass a section with safety or security issues.<\/label><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"frm_checkbox\" id=\"frm_checkbox_524-520-7\">\t\t\t<label  for=\"field_pkwid-7\">\n\t\t\t<input type=\"checkbox\" name=\"item_meta[524][]\" id=\"field_pkwid-7\" value=\"&lt;b&gt;ENVIRONMENT: &lt;\/b&gt; The project minimizes habitat loss or impacts to critical areas or forest\/agricultural lands, or reduces stormwater runoff and its impacts. (Note that by reducing existing or future vehicular traffic bike\/pedestrian projects within existing traffic systems reduce the amount of pollutants that go from road surfaces into the stormwater system.)\"  data-sectionid=\"520\"  data-invmsg=\"Project goals or categories: (check any that apply) is invalid\" aria-invalid=\"false\"   \/> <b>ENVIRONMENT: <\/b> The project minimizes habitat loss or impacts to critical areas or forest\/agricultural lands, or reduces stormwater runoff and its impacts. 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