; and (N) any other criteria as determined by the Board, with approval by the Board. (2) Categorical benefit In this subsection, the term categorical benefit means the following: (A) For any transportation infrastructure project: (i) A reduction in surface and air traffic congestion, by road, transit, passenger rail, freight rail, port or inland water travel, or air travel, as measured by reductions in transit, boarding, and total trip times. (ii) An anticipated increase in capacity for existing and expected new ridership or transport use, including by high-speed rail. (iii) A reduction in risks from maintenance decline, or structural failure, over the service life of the project. (iv) The coordination of improvements in commuter passenger operations, freight transport, and new community design, with the demographics of population, economic production, and trade hubs according to a regional infrastructure plan. (v) An overall decline in greenhouse gas emissions from surface and air transportation projects financed by the Bank. (vi) An increase in access to affordable transportation options, including by low-income populations and the disabled. (vii) Improvements in safety for users, passengers, and operators, as measured by a reduction in fatalities and serious injuries. (B) For any environmental infrastructure project: (i) Increased coastal and inland flood mitigation and protection. (ii) Improvements in drinking water or wastewater systems, through the repair, expansion or replacement of such systems. (iii) A reduction in risk to any public infrastructure from structural failure, or damage, due to weather-related events or catastrophic wildfires. (iv) Environmental improvements from the removal of hazardous wastes. (C) For any energy infrastructure project: (i) Development of a smart grid, with modern security and resiliency systems. (ii) Expanded use of clean energy. (iii) Energy efficient buildings, including clean energy designated retrofits. (iv) Development of localized power generation, and its