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Comprehensive Transportation Funding Programs — 2018 Page 3 Projects O and Project P — Call for Projects Programming Recommendations If all Project O funds are not allocated in Tier 1, remaining funding consideration is given to projects in Tier 2 (i.e., projects scoring less than 50 points). This consideration occurs during each call process and is done on a case-by-case basis. It should also be noted that there is no approved funding split between small and large projects in Tier 2. On October 20, 2017, OCTA received 12 applications requesting a total of $39.4 million in RCP funding. All applications were reviewed for eligibility, consistency, and adherence to the guidelines and overall program objectives. The applications were evaluated and ranked as per the scoring criteria identified in the guidelines. During the review process, staff worked with local agencies to address technical issues such as project scopes, excess right-of-way, and project costs. Based upon the evaluation of the applications, staff prepared final RCP funding recommendations per the tiered funding approach outlined in the CTFP Guidelines. The recommendations were presented to the TAC on April 25, 2018, and were approved as presented. Therefore, staff's recommendation is to program the entire $32 million allocated by the Board in order to fund the 11 RCP projects identified in Attachment A. RTSSP The RTSSP is a significant competitive funding source for corridor -based signal synchronization along Orange County arterials. Funding is typically provided for a three-year period that includes implementation and two years of funding for ongoing maintenance and monitoring in order to keep investments in optimal condition. On October 20, 2017, OCTA received seven applications requesting a total of $16.5 million in RTSSP funding. Applicants were encouraged to act as lead agencies for proposed projects. However, applicants can also request that OCTA act as lead agency. The latter approach is considered where corridors are complex, have multiple jurisdictions, and where regional agency assistance adds value to the project. During this funding cycle, OCTA was asked to lead five projects. One project was referred back to the applicant as a city -led project given the project scale. All applications were reviewed for eligibility, consistency, and adherence to the guidelines and program objectives. The applications were then evaluated and ranked per the scoring criteria identified in the guidelines.