Planning For an Upper Valley Transportation Facility

October 1st, 2009

Howe Library, Hanover, NH

Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission and Upper Valley TMA

Who is Leading this Planning Effort? The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission

NH Department of Transportation

Upper Valley Transportation Management Association

What is an Intermodal Facility?

Connects multiple modes: Bus Transit, Park and Ride/Carpooling, bike/pedestrian, and maybe rail or air

Intermodal centers range from the simple (parking lot with a bus stop) to the complex (airport with bus and train connections.)

Example: Portsmouth Transportation Center

A NH transit hub that links Portland, ME to Boston, MA.

975+ space park-and-ride lot. Exceptional amenities, including large shelter, bike

racks and lockers, Wi-Fi, and 24 hour access.

Example: Concord Transportation Center Located directly off I-93, it connects the capital to

Boston, Maine, and Vermont. Serviced by Concord Trailways,

Capital Area Transit,

Peter Pan Trailways,

and Vermont Transit. Facilities include a

Bus Terminal and

273 Space Park

and Ride Lot.

If Built, This Facility Would Serve As A Regional Transportation Facility

Provide a terminal for intercity bus providers

Link local fixed-route transit services

Connect demand response human service

transportation providers

Supply significant park-and-ride capacity

Facilitate bicycle and pedestrian connections Potential to provide connections to air or rail

Benefits of an Intermodal Facility?

Reduce single occupant vehicle travel Provide greater access to transportation options such as

bus transit, carpooling, biking, walking, and rail. Mitigate the need for costly

infrastructure expansion

Benefits of an Intermodal Facility? Connect region’s transit

networks – create efficiencies

Provide park and ride capacity to accommodate greater bus ridership and carpooling

Enhance transit access to pedestrians and cyclists

Benefits of an Intermodal Facility? Attract new businesses and

employees to our region by offering efficient public transportation

Provide visitors with information on local businesses and tourist destinations

Mitigate congestion and maintain healthy air quality through increased access to transit

Project Advisory Committee

Upper Valley Communities Lebanon, Enfield, Hanover, Hartford

Regional Transportation Planning Organizations UVLSRPC, TRORC, UVTMA

State/Federal Agencies NHDOT, Vermont AOT, Federal Transit Administration

Transportation Providers Dartmouth Coach, Advance Transit, Connecticut River Transit,

Stagecoach Transportation, Greyhound Statewide Transportation Policy Groups

GACIT Committee, NH State Coordinating Council for Community Transportation

Large Employers DHMC, Dartmouth College

Roles and Responsibilities of the Project Advisory Committee

Oversee Public Involvement Develop a Statement of Purpose and Need Select and oversee Project Consultant Identify and “shortlist” potential sites Develop site screening criteria Recommend a preferred alternative to NH DOT

Goals for Public Involvement Encourage early and continued public

participation.

Meaningfully engage the public as a contributor to the success of the project.

Solicit community support for the process and outcome.

Project Timeline

12-month timeline ending June 30th, 2010 7 Project Advisory Committee meetings 4 Public Meetings

October 1st - Today November 17th

TBD TBD

Ways to Give Input Written Comments

Please submit to: Christine Walker, Executive Director, Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission, 30 Bank Street, Lebanon, NH 03766-1756, or by e-mail: cwalker@uvlsrpc.org

www.uvtransit.com – interactive blog and informational website.

Attend and address Project Advisory Committee meetings

Participate at the second public meeting 7:00 PM November 17th, 2009, at the Bugbee Center in White River Junction.

Second Public Meeting – Nov. 17th

Brainstorm and Discuss Potential Host Sites.

Stay tuned. . .

Questions or Concerns?

Thank you for your interest!

Christine Walker and Nathan Miller, Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission

Gabe Zoerheide, Upper Valley TMA

Please visit: www.uvtransit.com