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2023-01-06 - Draft 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program

Now in public comment period

The Rockingham Planning Commission has begun a 30 day public comment period to gather feedback on the draft 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This 30-day public comment period for the TIP and Plan documents began Friday, January 6, 2023 and concludes on Tuesday February 7, 2023. A public hearing to solicit public comment is scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at the Stratham Town Offices (10 Bunker Hill Avenue) beginning at 7:00 PM. An option for virtual participation will be made available and the link will be provided prior to the meeting.The Planning Commission will meet after the public hearing to adopt the documents.

Draft 2023-2026 Transportation Improvement Program

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2022-09-23 - Public Comment period on Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan for Greater Manchester-Derry-Salem Region (RCC Region 8)

Federal transportation planning regulations require all MPOs and rural planning regions to develop Coordinated Public Transit Human Service Transportation Plans to gain access to certain federal transit funding. The purpose of this planning requirement is to improve access to transportation for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those with low incomes, while also improving the efficiency with which those services are provided.

The RPC MPO jointly develops Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan for the Greater Manchester-Derry-Salem region (RCC Region 8) with the Southern NH Planning Commission (SNHPC). This region includes all 14 communities in the SNHPC planning region plus the RPC communities of Atkinson, Danville, Hampstead, Plaistow, Salem, and Sandown.

The full Coordination Plan document is available to read online or download from the RPC website at www.therpc.org/TransitCoordinationPlans. The Draft Coordination Plan has been approved the Greater Manchester-Derry-Salem RCC, and reviewed by the RPC MPO Technical Advisory Committee which recommended adoption by the MPO. The Plan will be presented at the October 12th meeting of the MPO and a vote taken on adoption. With questions contact RPC Senior Transportation Planner Scott Bogle at sbogle@therpc.org.


Comment Period Start Date:


September 23, 2022



Comment Period End Date:


October 12, 2022

Public Hearing Date/Time:


October 12, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Public Hearing Location:


Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Ave, Stratham, NH







Options for Providing Comments




Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn: Scott Bogle

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

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2022-05-24 - Public Comment Period for 2021-2024 TIP Amendment #4

To be considered for approval at the June 8, 2022 RPC Meeting

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 2021 through 2024. 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/2021TIP 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 Tuesday May 24, 2022 and concludes on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday June 8, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM at the Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Avenue, Stratham. 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


May 24, 2022



Comment Period End Date:


June 7, 2022

Public Hearing Date/Time:


June 8, 2022 at 6:00 PM

Public Hearing Location:


Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Ave, Stratham, NH

Zoom Webinar Access:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88487753803?pwd=U0RMSlkzY2QrYVJOc1JocWFjSUNBUT09
Webinar ID: 884 8775 3803
Passcode:
783350

Options for Providing Comments

Public Engagement Portal


https://www.publicinput.com/2021TIP

Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn:David Walker

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

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2022-01-27 - Public Comment Period for 2021-2024 TIP Amendment #3

Public Hearing at 2/9/2022 RPC MPO Meeting

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 2021 through 2024. 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/2021TIP 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 Thursday January 27, 2022 and concludes on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday February 9, 2022, beginning at 7:00 PM at the Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Avenue, Stratham. There is an option to participate in the meeting Zoom webinar (connection information below). 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


January 27, 2022



Comment Period End Date:


February 8, 2022

Public Hearing Date/Time:


February 9, 2022 at 7:00 PM

Public Hearing Location:


Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Ave, Stratham, NH

Zoom Webinar Access:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86147023818?pwd=QitDblRCT1pyVlFCOFlMZi95NjFqdz09
Webinar ID: 861 4702 3818
Passcode:
752504

Options for Providing Comments

Public Engagement Portal


https://www.publicinput.com/2021TIP

Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn:David Walker

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

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2021-12-14 - FY 2021 Annual List of Obligated Projects

Federal Transportation funds spent in the MPO Region

The List of Obligated Projects is an annual statement by the Metropolitan Planning Organization detailing the expenditure of federal transportation funds in the region. When the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) or Federal Transit Administration (FTA) obligate funds, the agencies are committing federal resources to a specific transportation project, grant, or transit system. While obligations do not line up exactly with active construction of roadway projects, they do provide insight into what projects are being prepared for construction (engineering and design), are in construction, or have been recently completed. The 2021 Annual Listing of Obligated Projects has been published and details how the $119.7 million of federal funding obligated in the region was distributed to projects, programs, and transit agencies.

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2021-10-13 - Public Comment Period on RPC Title VI Non-Discrimination Program Plan

The Rockingham Planning Commission is updating its Title VI Non-Discrimination Program Plan. A copy of the draft document may be found on the RPC website at https://www.therpc.org/transportation/public-engagement/civil-rights. Comments and input regarding the draft Title VI Program are welcome and will be accepted for a period of 30 days from October 15, 2021 through November 15, 2021. Comments or questions may be submitted to the RPC at sbogle@therpc.org or 603-658-0515.

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2021-07-01 - Public Comment Period and Hearing for 2021 TIP Amendment #1

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 2021 through 2024. 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/2021TIP 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 Thursday July 1, 2021 and concludes on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday July 14, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM at the Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Avenue, Stratham. There is an option to participate in the meeting via a call-in phone line (number below). 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


July 1, 2021



Comment Period End Date:


July 13, 2021

Public Hearing Date/Time:


July 14, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Public Hearing Location:


Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Ave, Stratham, NH

Call-in Phone Line: 1-800-764-1559
User/Pin Code: 4438

Options for Providing Comments

Public Engagement Portal


https://www.publicinput.com/2021TIP

Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn:David Walker

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

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2021-02-08 - 30 Day Comment Period for the 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program

Public Hearing on March 10, 2021

The Rockingham Planning Commission has begun a 30 day public comment period to gather feedback on the draft 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). This 30-day public comment period for the TIP and Plan documents begins Monday, February 8, 2021 and concludes on Tuesday March 9, 2021. A public hearing to solicit public comment is scheduled for Wednesday, March 10, 2021, and will be held virtually via the Zoom video conferencing system beginning at 7:00 PM. The link will be available on the RPC website prior to the meeting and the Planning Commission will meet after the public hearing to adopt the documents.

Draft 2021-2024 Transportation Improvement Program

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2020-09-01 - Public Comment Period for MPO Public Participation Plan Update

The Rockingham Planning Commission announces the release for public comment of a draft update to the agency’s Public Participation Plan (PPP). This plan sets out the policies, goals and approaches for public participation as part of transportation planning activities conducted by the Rockingham Planning Commission.

A 45-day public comment period for the Draft Public Participation Plan begins Tuesday, September 1st, 2020 and concludes on Friday, October 16th, 2020. A public hearing to consider the updated plan and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday October 14th, 2020, beginning at 7:00 PM and held virtually given public meeting restrictions due to COVID19. The Planning Commission will meet after the public hearing to vote on adoption of the Public Participation Plan.

Link for Public Hearing and Plan Review: https://publicinput.com/2020PPPUpdate.

View the Draft Document: MPO Public Participation Plan - Draft August 2020

The Rockingham Planning Commission is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) serving twenty-seven (27) communities in southeastern New Hampshire. The core role of the MPO is to ensure local input in the planning and programming of federally funded transportation projects. As part of this role, the MPO is required to implement a proactive public participation process that provides complete information, timely public notice, full public access to key decisions, and early and continuing participation of the public in developing plans.

Hard copies of the document are available at the RPC offices and will be sent to interested parties by request. Written comments will also be accepted through close of business on October 16th, 2020 and may be provided through the publicInput.com link above or in email or hard copy addressed to:

Rockingham Planning Commission

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

Email: sbogle@therpc.org with Public Participation Plan in the subject line.

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2020-05-01 - RPC Opens Public Comment Period for 2019 TIP, Amendment #4

Virtual Public Hearing Scheduled for May 13, 2020

A 10-day public comment period for Amendment #4 to the 2019 TIP begins Saturday, May 2, 2020 and concludes on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. Due to the State of Emergency declared by Governor Sununu as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with Emergency Order #12 pursuant to Executive Order 2020-08, following the public comment period, a virtual public hearing to review comments and solicit any final feedback regarding Amendment #4 to the TIP and Plan has been scheduled for 7:00 PM on Wednesday May 13, 2020. The Planning Commission will meet after the public hearing to consider and adopt the revisions. The Chair of the RPC has found that, due to the State of Emergency declared by the Governor, RPC is authorized to meet electronically. Please note that, pursuant to the Governor’s Emergency Order, there is no physical location to participate in this meeting. RPC is engaging commissioners via a Zoom virtual meeting while the general public can participate via the RPC public engagement portal. Further information is available in the public engagement portal and on the TIP Amendments page of the RPC website.

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