Manage project development activities. Work with DOTs, counties, municipalities, transit operators, and other DVRPC staff to discuss project proposals in early stages; evaluate and prioritize proposals, including consideration of performance-based planning; identify most appropriate scope, costs, and schedules of projects; and help identify appropriate funding sources. Coordinate with partners for project development and implementation activities, such as I-95 Planning Assistance, PennDOT Connects, and NJ Local Concept Development. Provide staff support to competitively funded programs (such as: CMAQ, TAP, Bridge, HSIP, IMP) and local project development processes. Tasks may include preparing application and guidance materials, reviewing applications, assisting w