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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

Public Hearing Location:


Portsmouth Public Library, 175 Parrott Avenue, Portsmouth

Zoom Access (Full Invitation on Page 2):


https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84631802651?pwd=eqC3tdGdxpECka7mePpzbxx9OWZSMQ.1


Passcode: 624047

Meeting ID: 878 9198 4761

Public Engagement Portal


https://www.publicinput.com/RPC2023TIPAmendments

Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn:David Walker

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

QR Code link to Public Engagement Portal



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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


Passcode: 624047

Meeting ID: 878 9198 4761

Public Engagement Portal


https://www.publicinput.com/RPC2023TIPAmendments

Email


transportation@therpc.org

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.

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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


https://www.publicinput.com/2023TIPAmendments

Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn:David Walker

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

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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:


RPC Offices, 156 Water Street, Exeter, NH 03833

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


https://www.publicinput.com/2023TIPAmendments

Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn:David Walker

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

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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:


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

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


https://www.publicinput.com/2023TIPAmendments

Email


transportation@therpc.org

Mail:


Rockingham Planning Commission

Attn:David Walker

156 Water Street

Exeter, NH 03833

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2023-09-20 - Request for Proposals - NH MPO Safety Action Plans

Proposals due October 13, 2023

The Rockingham Planning Commission, as the lead agency for a US DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Planning Grant, has released a request for proposals to obtain consultant assistance in developing Safety Action Plans for the four New Hampshire MPOs (RPC, SRPC, SNHPC, and NRPC). Safety Action Plans identify roadway safety concerns for communities and regions as well as strategies and projects that can start to address those issues. Having a Safety Action Plan in place is an eligibility requirement for access to SS4A Implementation Grant funding. Development will occur over the next 12-15 months and will result in a Safety Action Plan and related products for each of the New Hampshire MPOs.

More information is available on the RPC SS4A webpage: SS4A Request for Proposals

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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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2022-12-22 - 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.

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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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