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2024-03-29 - 2023-2026 TIP Amendment #5
RPC to consider changes to 3 TIP Projects
The Rockingham Planning Commission (RPC), as the federally designated Metropolitan Transportation Organization (MPO) for the region, announces its intent to amend the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to account for scope, schedule and cost changes to projects. The TIP is a prioritized list of federal and state funded transportation projects cooperatively developed by NH DOT and representatives RPC communities and currently includes projects with work scheduled from fiscal years 2023 through 2026. This update helps maintain consistency with State project programming documents and the RPC Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Copies of all documents are available on the RPC public engagement portal linked at https://www.publicinput.com/rpc2023tipamendments as well as the RPC website at https://www.therpc.org/TIPAmendments. Copies will also be mailed to interested parties by request.
A public comment period for the Amendments begins Friday March 29, 2024 and concludes on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday April 10, 2024, beginning at 6:30 PM at the Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth. There is an option to participate in the meeting via zoom webinar. Please check the public engagement portal or the RPC website for the most up-to-date information on how to access the meeting. The Planning Commission will meet after the public hearing to adopt the changes to the TIP.
NOTES
- As of July 20, 2013, all of New Hampshire is unclassifiable/attainment for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (the 2008 ozone standard) and as of April 6, 2015, the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (the 1997 ozone standard) is revoked for all purposes, including transportation conformity purposes in the Boston-Manchester-Portsmouth (SE) NH area.
- Consistent with the RPC’s Public Participation Process, this notice and comment period is also intended to meet FTA requirements for public comment on the programs of transit projects put forward by NHDOT, UNH and the COAST and CART transit systems.
| Comment Period Start Date | | March 29, 2024 | |
| Comment Period End Date: | | April 9, 2024 | |
| Public Hearing Date/Time: | | April 10, 2024 at 6:30 PM | |
| Public Hearing Location: | | Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth | |
| Zoom Webinar Access: | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87891984761?pwd=a2F4SnVxdjFERGd2ZDhtTWVOdUF6QT09 Meeting ID: 838 7906 3162 | ||
| Passcode: | 526831 | ||
| Options for Providing Comments | |||
| Public Engagement Portal | | ||
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
[Public Notices][Transportation]
2024-03-22 - Executive Committee Meeting
March 27, 4:30
Our next meeting is Wednesday March 27, 2024 at 4:30PM. We will be meeting in person at the RPC office located at 156 Water Street. Zoom will be available for those who need it.
AGENDA
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING
March 27, 2024
4:30 PM
156 Water Street
Exeter, NH 03833
Link to the Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87891984761?pwd=a2F4SnVx...
Call in Number: 1-929-205-6099
Meeting ID: 878 9198 4761
Passcode 624047
1) 4:30, Call to Order, A. Davis
2) 4:35, Minutes of February 28, 2024, Motion, Attachment 1
3) 4:40, Financial Report February 2024, T. Roache, Attachment 2
4) 4:50, Old Business
a) Staffing Updates
New Business
a) Nominating Committee Appointments – Motion
b) Annual Meeting Planning
c) Development of Regional Impact Process
d) Circuit Rider Rates FY 2025
e) Preliminary FY 2025 Revenue Projection
f) Pints with Planners
g) April MPO/Commission Meeting
5) 5:50, Old Business
b) Staffing Updates
6) 6:00, Public Comment
7) 6:35, Adjourn
2024-03-08 - RPC Is Hiring! We Are Seeking a GIS Coordinator to Join Our Team!
GIS Coordinator
(March 1, 2024)
The Rockingham Planning Commission in Exeter, NH has an immediate opening for a well-qualified and motivated GIS Coordinator. This full-time position provides the opportunity to grow and shape the GIS services for 27 communities in southeast New Hampshire. We are seeking a passionate and experienced GIS Coordinator to grow our geospatial technology and deliver exceptional solutions to our member communities and partners. The GIS Coordinator will be responsible for GIS project management and community engagement.
Apply your vision to bring data and mapping to life for a vibrant and dynamic Seacoast region. This is your chance to bring the RPC to the forefront of geospatial technology, where innovation meets impact. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of geospatial technology while working alongside talented professionals in a stimulating work environment.
With projects ranging from transportation systems planning and land use analyses, to climate resilience and sea level rise, you will be responsible for collecting, managing, and analyzing system data for planning projects. You will also support data collection responsibilities including transportation system inventories, traffic volumes, land use and land cover data sets and others. This position will also assist in the maintenance and utilization of the region’s travel demand model for projecting future traffic conditions and to support air quality analyses.
The successful candidate will be well organized, detail-oriented and have familiarity and interest in a variety of planning topics and meet these additional qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in GIS project management or related roles.
- Develop and implement GIS strategies to meet project requirements.
- Develop innovative solutions using GIS technologies.
- Stay current with GIS technology and industry best practices.
- Have a keen sense of mapping design, composition, and aesthetics.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products ArcgGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop including ArcGIS Online, and other ESRI applications. .
Be proficient in data management and organization.
Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
Be effective in analyzing and communicating spatial information.
Experience with Python, R, or Arcade is desirable.
Starting salary for this position will be between $70,000 and $85,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. To apply, email a succinct cover letter telling us why you are the right candidate for this job. Include a resume listing relevant experience. The letter and resume should be sent to Annette Pettengill, Business Manager, at apettengill@therpc.org The position will remain open until filled. The Rockingham Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
2024-02-15 - 2023-2026 TIP Amendment #4
RPC to consider changes to 9 TIP Projects
The Rockingham Planning Commission (RPC), as the federally designated Metropolitan Transportation Organization (MPO) for the region, announces its intent to amend the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to account for scope, schedule and cost changes to projects. The TIP is a prioritized list of federal and state funded transportation projects cooperatively developed by NH DOT and representatives RPC communities and currently includes projects with work scheduled from fiscal years 2023 through 2026. This update helps maintain consistency with State project programming documents and the RPC Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP). Copies of all documents are available on the RPC public engagement portal linked at https://www.publicinput.com/rpc2023tipamendments as well as the RPC website at https://www.therpc.org/TIPAmendments. Copies will also be mailed to interested parties by request.
A public comment period for the Amendments begins Friday February 16, 2024 and concludes on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday February 28, 2024, beginning at 4:30 PM at the RPC Offices, 156 Water Street, Exeter. There is an option to participate in the meeting via zoom webinar. Please check the public engagement portal or the RPC website for the most up-to-date information on how to access the meeting. The Planning Commission will meet after the public hearing to adopt the changes to the TIP.
NOTES
- As of July 20, 2013, all of New Hampshire is unclassifiable/attainment for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (the 2008 ozone standard) and as of April 6, 2015, the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (the 1997 ozone standard) is revoked for all purposes, including transportation conformity purposes in the Boston-Manchester-Portsmouth (SE) NH area.
- Consistent with the RPC’s Public Participation Process, this notice and comment period is also intended to meet FTA requirements for public comment on the programs of transit projects put forward by NHDOT, UNH and the COAST and CART transit systems.
| Comment Period Start Date | | February 16, 2024 | |
| Comment Period End Date: | | February 27, 2024 | |
| Public Hearing Date/Time: | | February 28, 2024 at 4:30 PM | |
| Public Hearing Location: | | ||
| Zoom Webinar Access: | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83879063162?pwd=SUxxNVNxMFV4V1J0K09nOHQvd09pQT09 Webinar ID: 878 9198 4761 | ||
| Passcode: | 624047 | ||
| Options for Providing Comments | |||
| Public Engagement Portal | | ||
| | | ||
| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
[Public Notices][Transportation]
2024-01-09 - Jan. 10 Legislative Forum Cancelled
RPC's Legislative Forum, which was scheduled for January 10, 2024, has been cancelled.
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