system characteristics. (v) Innovative planning efforts and the implementation of a carbon reduction strategy under section 177(d)(1)(A) or plans that lead to a reduction in transportation emissions. (B) Merit based distribution In selecting among eligible entities to receive grants under paragraph (1) and the amount of each of those grants, the Secretary shall give priority to eligible entities that have achieved the most significant levels of reductions of transportation emissions, as estimated on either a per unit of economic basis or on a per capita basis. (C) Multiple awards The Secretary may— (i) award a grant under paragraph (1) to multiple eligible entities for each performance category described in subparagraph (A)