; (F) is committed to making open, machine-readable data accessible, discoverable, and usable by the public, in a secure fashion, to fuel entrepreneurship and innovation; and (G) is likely to successfully implement the project, including technical and financial commitments from public and private sectors, and its functional capability to perform. (3) Effective use of technology and project benefits The panel shall determine the extent to which the proposed project will use advanced data and intelligent transportation systems technologies and applications to provide significant benefits to a local area, a State, a region, or the United States, including the extent to which the project will— (A) reduce congestion and delays for commerce and the traveling public; (B) improve the safety of transportation facilities and systems for pedestrians and the traveling public; (C) provide access to jobs, education, and essential services, including health care; (D) connect underserved populations and reduce their transportation costs; (E) contribute to medium- and long-term economic competitiveness; (F) improve the condition of existing transportation facilities and systems; (G) promote connectivity between the public and transportation systems; (H) use innovative strategies or technologies to pursue any of the primary selection criteria; (I) demonstrate strong collaboration among a broad range of participants, including the private sector, or the integration of transportation with other public service efforts; (J) improve the environment, improve energy efficiency, reduce dependence on oil, or reduce pollution