49 CFR §611.301

1. (a)To be eligible for a project development grant under this part for a new fixed guideway, an extension to a fixed guideway, or a corridor-based bus rapid transit system, a project must:
   1. (1)Be a Small Starts project as defined in § 611.105; and
   2. (2)Be approved into project development by FTA.
2. (b)To be eligible for a construction grant under this part for a new fixed guideway, an extension to a fixed guideway, or a corridor-based bus rapid system, a project must:
   1. (1)Be a Small Starts project as defined in § 611.105;
   2. (2)Receive a “medium” or better rating on project justification pursuant to § 611.303;
   3. (3)Receive a “medium” or better rating on local financial commitment pursuant to Sec. 611.305; and
   4. (4)Meet the other requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5309.