; (2) a unit of local government or a group of local governments; (3) a multijurisdictional group of entities described in paragraphs (1) and (2); or (4) a State that is in partnership with an entity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3). (d) Eligible Projects The Secretary may award grants under this section to applicants that submit a comprehensive program of surface transportation-related projects to reduce traffic congestion and related adverse impacts, including a project for 1 or more of the following: (1) Transportation systems management and operations. (2) Intelligent transportation systems. (3) Real-time traveler information. (4) Traffic incident management. (5) Active traffic management. (6) Traffic signal timing. (7) Multimodal travel payment systems. (8) Transportation demand management, including employer-based commuting programs such as carpool, vanpool, transit benefit, parking cashout, shuttle, or telework programs. (9) A project to provide transportation options to reduce traffic congestion, including— (A) a project under chapter 53 of title 49, United States Code; and (B) a bicycle or pedestrian project, including a project to provide safe and connected active transportation networks. (10) Any other project, as determined appropriate by the Secretary. (e) Award Prioritization (1) In general In selecting grants under this section, the Secretary shall prioritize applicants serving urbanized areas, as described in subsection (c), that are experiencing a high degree of recurrent transportation congestion, as determined by the Secretary. (2) Additional considerations In selecting grants under this section, the Secretary shall also consider the extent to which the project would— (A) reduce traffic congestion and improve the reliability of the surface transportation system; (B) mitigate the adverse impacts of traffic congestion on the surface transportation system, including safety and environmental impacts; (C) maximize the use of existing capacity