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A. Projects funded. The funds generated by the Vancouver Transportation Benefit District shall be used consistent with the requirements of RCW Chapter 36.73 for the purpose of acquiring, constructing, improving, providing, and funding transportation improvements, including the operation, preservation, and maintenance of these facilities or programs, within the District that are consistent with any existing state, regional, or local transportation plans and necessitated by existing or reasonably foreseeable congestion levels. Applicable local transportation plans are the city of Vancouver’s Capital Facilities Plan, Transportation Improvement Plan, Pavement Management Plan, and Transportation element of the Comprehensive Plan. Funds may be utilized for any lawful purposes under RCW Chapter 36.73 and applicable transportation plans, but all funds raised through the transportation benefit district shall be expended only for such purposes.

B. Project selection. To the extent practicable, the District shall consider the following criteria when selecting transportation improvements: reduced risk of transportation facility failure and improved safety; improved travel time; improved air quality; increases in daily and peak period trip capacity; improved modal connectivity; improved freight mobility; cost-effectiveness of the investment; optimal performance of the system through time; improved accessibility for, or other benefits to, persons with special transportation needs; and other criteria, as adopted by the governing body.

C. Project list amendments. Vancouver Transportation Benefit District projects may be amended in accordance with the material change policy described in VMC 3.40.030.B and in accordance with the notice, hearing and other procedures described in chapter 36.73 RCW, including RCW 36.73.050(2)(b), as the same may be amended from time to time. (Ord. M-4139 § 2, 2015)