Each planning organization shall develop its own project recommendation criteria, which must include consideration of:
(1) projected improvements to congestion and safety;
(2) projected effects on economic development opportunities for residents of the region;
(3) available funding;
(4) effects on the environment, including air quality;
(5) socioeconomic effects, including disproportionately high and adverse health or environmental effects on minority or low-income neighborhoods; and
(6) any other factors deemed appropriate by the planning organization.