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Alameda CTC Mass Transit Program Implementation Guidelines a. The VRF Expenditure Plan dedicates 25 percent of net revenues for transit projects that provide congestion relief.Alameda CTC awards VRF Transit for Congestion Relief Grant Program funds on a discretionary basis.These funds are intended to make it easier for drivers to use public transportation,make the existing transit system more efficient and effective,and improve access to schools and jobs.The goal of this program is to decrease automobile usage and thereby reduce both localized and area- wide congestion and air pollution.Fund recipients must enter into a separate agreement with Alameda CTC. b. Eligible Uses:VRF Transit for Congestion Relief Grant Program Guidelines provide program eligibility and fund usage guidelines and requirements,definitions of terms, evaluation criteria,award details,and monitoring requirements. Section 6.Advancement of Direct Local Distribution Funds A. The Alameda CTC may consider advancing future year DLD funds,with the goal of seeing improvements made in the near term.If a jurisdiction is interested in this option,a written request to the Alameda CTC Director of Finance and Administration and a copy to the Deputy Director of Projects and Programs,indicating the amount of funds requested and the projects on which the funds will be spent,is required.Requests will be considered on an individual basis. Section 7.Adoption of Implementation Guidelines A. Implementation Guidelines are adopted by the Alameda CTC on an as-needed basis.Changes to Implementation Guidelines will be brought through the Alameda CTC's Technical Advisory Committee for review and comment,as well as any other Alameda CTC committees as necessary, before changes are adopted by the Alameda CTC Commission. Transit-5