Section 611.301 - Small Starts eligibility(a) To be eligible for a project development grant under this part for a new fixed guideway, an extension to a fixed guideway, or a corridor-based bus rapid transit system, a project must:(1) Be a Small Starts project as defined in § . 611.105; and(2) Be approved into project development by FTA pursuant to § 611.309 .(b) To be eligible for a construction grant under this part for a new fixed guideway, an extension to a fixed guideway, or a corridor-based bus rapid system, a project must: (1) Be a Small Starts project as defined in § 611.105 ;(2) Receive a "medium" or better rating on project justification pursuant to § 611.303 ;(3) Receive a "medium" or better rating on local financial commitment pursuant to Sec. 611.305; and(4) Meet the other requirements of 49 U.S.C. 5309 .