; or (2) is a capital project as defined in section 22906 of title 49 to improve intercity passenger rail that will yield a significant reduction in single occupant vehicle trips and improve mobility on public roads. (f) Eligible uses Grant amounts received for a project under the Program may be used for— (1) development phase activities, including planning, feasibility analysis, revenue forecasting, environmental review, preliminary engineering and design work, and other preconstruction activities; and (2) construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, acquisition of real property (including land related to the project and improvements to the land), environmental mitigation, construction contingencies, acquisition of equipment, and operational improvements. (g) Project prioritization In making grants for projects under the Program, the Secretary shall give priority to projects that are expected to yield the most significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions from the surface transportation system. (h) Additional considerations In making grants for projects under the Program, the Secretary shall consider the extent to which— (1) a project maximizes greenhouse gas reductions in a cost-effective manner; (2) a project reduces dependence on single-occupant vehicle trips or provides additional transportation options; (3) a project improves the connectivity and accessibility of the surface transportation system, particularly to low- and zero-emission forms of transportation, including public transportation, walking, and bicycling; (4) an applicant has adequately considered or will adequately consider, including through the opportunity for public comment, the environmental justice and equity impacts of the project; (5) a project contributes to geographic diversity among grant recipients, including to achieve a balance between urban, suburban, and rural communities; (6) a project serves low-income communities, including areas of persistent poverty