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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
2022-12-22 - 2022 List of Obligated Projects
Federal funds committed to transportation projects in the 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 2022 Annual Listing of Obligated Projects has been published and details how the $123.5 million of federal funding obligated in the region was distributed to projects, programs, and transit agencies.
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 | |
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn: Scott Bogle 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
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: | | ||
| 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 | | ||
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
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: | | ||
| 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 | | ||
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
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.
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.
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: | | ||
| Call-in Phone Line: | 1-800-764-1559 | ||
| User/Pin Code: | 4438 | ||
| Options for Providing Comments | |||
| Public Engagement Portal | | ||
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
2021-05-03 - Seacoast Bike/Walk Month 2021
How about some time outside? Events around the region!
Spring is here but COVID lingers on. Are you back to a worksite? Still working from home balancing Zoom meetings and kiddo coverage? There’s probably never been a more important time to get outside in nature, decompress and enjoy some fresh air. What better way to do that than with a few fun activities for Seacoast Bike/Walk Month in May? Although we’ve had to postpone our in-person bicycling events again this year, there are still several activities planned to get you and your family outside in a safe and socially distanced way. Check out the calendar of events for Seacoast Bike Month at www.seacoastbikes.org and www.therpc.org/trailpassport.
2021-05-03 - Seacoast Trails Passport
Travel the Trails of the Seacoast!
In coordination with the Strafford Regional Planning Commission, the Seacoast Area Bicycle Riders, and several local bike shops in the region, the Rockingham Planning Commission presents the Seacoast Trails Passport. During the month of May, explore a set of ten specific trails throughout the region and record your visits to win prizes. The passport encourages you to get out and explore some of the great trail networks throughout the region. Some of these trails may be old favorites but we hope others will be new discoveries! Download the full Passport at www.therpc.org/trailpassport where you can view the list of trails and start logging your visits through our digital passport. For every trail you complete, your name will be entered to win a gift certificate and swag from the region’s local bike shops. We hope you have fun exploring these ten suggested routes and we look forward to seeing your entries! For more information visit the link above.
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