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2024-12-20 - 2024 Annual List of Obligated Projects
Federal Transportation Funds spent 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 2024 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.
[Press Releases][Transportation]
2024-11-01 - 2023-2026 TIP Amendment #7
RPC to consider changes to 11 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 website linked at https://www.therpc.org/TIPAmendments and on the public engagement portal linked at https://publicinput.com/rpc2023tipamendments or via the QR code embedded below. Copies will also be mailed to interested parties by request.
A public comment period for the Amendments begins Friday November 1, 2024 and concludes on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday November 13, 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.
| Comment Period Start Date: | | November 1, 2024 | |
| Comment Period End Date: | | November 12, 2024 | |
| Public Hearing Date/Time: | | November 13, 2024 at 6:30 PM | |
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| Zoom Access (Full Invitation on Page 2): | | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84631802651?pwd=eqC3tdGdxpECka7mePpzbxx9OWZSMQ.1 | |
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| Passcode: 624047 Meeting ID: 878 9198 4761 | ||
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
QR Code link to Public Engagement Portal
[Public Notices][Transportation]
2024-10-25 - RPC MPO Title VI Non-Discrimination Program Plan FY25-FY27
Notice of Public Comment Period - 10/25/24-12/9/24
Notice of Public Comment Period
Rockingham Planning Commission Title VI Non-Discrimination Policy & Program
The Rockingham Planning Commission (RPC) Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) hereby gives public notice of its policy to uphold and assure full compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, The Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987, and all related statutes. Title VI prohibits discrimination in Federally assisted programs and require that no person in the United States of America, shall on the grounds of race, color or national origin be excluded from the participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal assistance. Other Federal laws and longstanding commitment by the RPC extend these protections to all persons regardless of sex, age, or disability status.
The RPC’s Title VI Non-Discrimination Program Plan may be found on the RPC website at: 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 45 days from October 25, 2024 through December 9, 2024. Comments or questions may be submitted to the RPC at sbogle@therpc.org or by mail to Rockingham Planning Commission, 156 Water Street, Exeter, NH 03833.
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2024-06-28 - 2023-2026 TIP Amendment #6
RPC to consider changes to 8 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 website linked at https://www.therpc.org/TIPAmendments and on the public engagement portal linked at https://publicinput.com/rpc2023tipamendments or via the QR code embedded below. Copies will also be mailed to interested parties by request.
A public comment period for the Amendments begins Friday June 28, 2024 and concludes on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday July 10, 2024, beginning at 6:30 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.
| 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: | | Stratham Town Offices, 10 Bunker Hill Avenue, Stratham | |
| Zoom Access (Full Invitation on Page 2): | | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84631802651?pwd=eqC3tdGdxpECka7mePpzbxx9OWZSMQ.1 | |
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| Passcode: 624047 Meeting ID: 878 9198 4761 | ||
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
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.
[Public Notices][Transportation]
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 | ||
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| Mail: | | Rockingham Planning Commission Attn:David Walker 156 Water Street Exeter, NH 03833 | |
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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 | |||
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| 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.
[Press Releases][Public Notices]
2023-10-27 - 2023-2026 TIP Amendment #3
Public Comment Period and Hearing
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/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 Friday October 27, 2023 and concludes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. A public hearing to consider the changes and any received comments is scheduled for Wednesday November 8, 2023, beginning at 6:30 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 | | October 27, 2023 | |
| Comment Period End Date: | | November 7, 2023 | |
| Public Hearing Date/Time: | | November 8, 2023 at 6:30 PM | |
| Public Hearing Location: | | ||
| Zoom Webinar Access: | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83879063162?pwd=SUxxNVNxMFV4V1J0K09nOHQvd09pQT09 Webinar 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 | |
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