In reviewing each plan, at a minimum FTA will consider the following:
(a)
Whether the plan was filed on time;
(b)
Comments submitted by the state, if applicable;
(c)
Whether the plan contains responsive elements for each component required under § 37.139 of this part ;
(d)
Whether the plan, when viewed in its entirety, provides for paratransit service comparable to the entity's fixed route service;
(e)
Whether the entity complied with the public participation efforts required by this part; and
(f)
The extent to which efforts were made to coordinate with other public entities with overlapping or contiguous service areas or jurisdictions.