Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Meeting Agenda

Wednesday, July 8th, 2015 12:00 PM NRPC Office Main Conference Room

9 Executive Park Drive, Suite 201 Merrimack, New Hampshire

1. Call to Order and Introductions 2. Approval of the Minutes from the June 10, 2015 Meeting 3. S/TIP Amendment 1 – Action Required 4. CTAP Phase 3

5. Informational Items:

FY2016 Transportation Work Plan 6. Other Business

Bring a Brown Bag Lunch

Please park in the rear of the building

DRAFT MINUTES NRPC TRANSPORTATION TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING

06/10/15

Members Present: Steve Dookran, City of Nashua

Colleen Mailloux, Town of Amherst Wayne Husband, City of Nashua Traffic Elvis Dhima, Town of Hudson Jeff Gowan, Town of Pelham John Cashell, Town of Hudson Others Present: Kyle Fox, Town of Merrimack Paul Lockwood, NHDES Mitchell Dutton, Town of Merrimack Intern Leigh Levine, FHWA Trent Lofaro, Town of Merrimack Intern Abby Davidson, FHWA Intern Wendy Hunt, Town of Milford Denise Markow, NHDOT

STAFF PRESENT Tim Roache, Executive Director Jen Czysz, Assistant Director Matt Waitkins, Field Data/Transportation Planner Karen Baker, Program Assistant

CALL TO ORDER AND INTRODUCTIONS Czysz opened the meeting with introductions at 12:10pm.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 8, 2015 MEETING Czysz referred to the minutes of April 8, 2015 included in the agenda packet as Attachment 1 and asked for a motion to approve. Mailloux moved to approve the April 8, 2015 minutes with a second from Husband. All were in favor.

NH DOT PRESENTATION: STATEWIDE ITS ARCHITECTURE BY DENISE MARKOW, ADMINISTRATOR TRANSPORTATION

MANAGEMENT CENTER Markow started off by explaining that what used to be the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) has merged with the operation bureau to create the Transportation System Management & Operations (TSMO); an integrated approach to optimize the performance of existing infrastructure by implementing multimodal, intermodal, and often cross jurisdictional systems & services. She added that New Hampshire’s challenge is urban vs. rural in this new plan. TSMO strategies improve system efficiency, enhance public safety and security, reduce traffic delays of road users, and improve access to traveler information. The emphasis of TSMO is an outcome driven, performance based system. Markow referred to the components of the TSMO Strategic Plan Core:

ITS – Intelligent Transportation System Device Deployment

TMC – ATMS Operations

ITS Maintenance/System Support

Traveler Information - TIS

Traffic Incident Management - TIM Markow provided copies of Appendix A of the 5 year ITS Strategic Implementation Plan to the group which provided recommended strategies to be implemented for each year during the 2015-2019 fiscal years and that could not be done in the original ITS Plan. She reviewed each section pointing out the high priorities for each. She specifically talked about transit mainstreaming as a high priority and summarized a few items listed for implementation:

Upgrades to 9 security cameras in bus stations across the state;

MDSS programmable software that will be used for a pilot program on the Everett Turnpike to map normal maintenance procedures vs manual for salting;

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Everett Turnpike will be poster child for message boards with travel time info to airport and info for travelers and first responders for accidents;

Arterial deployment of works zones in Lee and Hooksett to let commuters know time and detours;

Recent completion of ITS & Communications Inventory;

Enterprise software solution for cameras for bridges on Portsmouth bridges that can be used with any camera;

Major statewide initiative for communication via cell modem to avoid devices going down and blank message boards due to voice trumping all communication methods;

Better resolution cameras allowed in Park-n-Rides; and

As part of TMC Operations a Tri-State (ME, NH, VT) System for Advanced Transportation Management so incidents don’t end at the borders with a future goal to have a regional hub by adding CT, MA & RI for travel times, weather info, auto response planning, State Police CADD integration and dynamic message boards.

Markow also showed the group a website called TrafficLand which listed where all camera devices are and provides real time travel data with 6-20 second loop updates. Roache asked if as an MPO, can the data from TrafficLand be used for the NRPC CMP. Markow said she did not see why not. Markow also referred to the Traveler Information Portal on the DOT website which would provide information on delays and travel times in works zones for speed profiles as well as data on queuing, mobility, and volume issues collected in work zones only. Levine asked how they capture the volume. Markkow said with radar beam. She showed the group Smart Zones on the TMS site and how speed data can be collected using the sensors set up in the smart zones and this portable data can be captured and reported back. Queuing would be available through Gooogle. Lastly, she pointed out that this is all state funded except the 101 design implementation piece.

FOLLOW-UP DISCUSSION: REGIONAL ITS ARCHITECTURE Czysz thanked Markow for her presentation and informed the TTAC that the Regional ITS Plan is a Federal Requirement and its development and use of architecture is an FHWA/FTA requirement for projects that are funded in whole or in part with the highway trust fund, including those on the National Highway System (NHS) and on non-NHS facilities. Additionally, the NRPC Regional Architecture developed in 2006 needs to be updated as noted as a deficiency during a recent mock TMA review. She asked TTAC for ideas on how to build off what the state has already done and not be redundant and create consistency and integration with existing plans. Czysz referred to the questions listed in the Regional ITS Plan Memo and asked the group to think about what current needs exist in your communities and what can NRPC do to ensure the regional ITS plan is useful to your community? Markow said the private sector needs to take the lead and that the States need to have a landing page that covers everything road related. Markow said that the TSMO is trying to change the thinking to fiber is response to Dookran’s question on getting affordable, compatible systems out there. Husband had concerns about Nashua’s signal system and integrating it with the NHDOT system. Markow said that ICM would react to this. There was further discussion between Markow, Hushand and Dookran on coordination and integration of the corridor through ICM. Roache asked if NRPC had to use the Strafford model when doing the ITS Plan and what would be the effective use of the product. Levine suggested going beyond the 2015-2019 DOT ITS timeframe for the regional architecture would be the role the MPO could take. Markow suggested looking at areas of potential congestion as issues to look at.

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INFORMATIONAL ITEMS:

CTAP Phase 3 Czysz referred to the CTAP Phase 3 round and that DOT was working on getting this information to us. She explained that for this region, Pelham, Hudson and Litchfield had large grants through the LPA process through TOD, TDA with a focus on……??? Gowan said he thought the remainder of the funding was from 6 different grants, each about $200,000. He added that Pelham was looking at environmental permitting. TIP Amendment Updates Czysz informed the group that the TIP Amendment has been postponed until July 23rd as it is not ready yet. She added that the public comment process would be expedited. MPO Agreements Czysz referred to the MPO Agreements included in the agenda packet and informed TTAC that these were informational and required to maintain with the 3 other MPOs and DOT regarding the Coast, CART and NTS collaboration. OTHER BUSINESS Husband talked about the Indian Rock/Coburn Ave project in Nashua where the Synchro model was used and a public information meeting was held where they demonstrated scenarios. He said he felt this helped to get the process going. Dookran talked about the Tiger Grant submitted for Exit 36 for construction by NRPC. He also informed the group about the Manchester Street Bridge that was scheduled for dedication on July 15th with Merrimack. Czysz read an email from Parker from Milford regarding the on-site project substantial completion meeting with DOT and the engineers for the Route 13/Emerson/Armory Road intersection CMAQ project being held today. Also, the South Street Improvements project has been advertised with bids due June 29th, with the hope to begin construction in mid-July. He was meeting with the engineers today. Gowan motioned to adjourn with a second from Fox. The meeting adjourned at 1:38 pm.

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Nashua Metropolitan Planning Organization 2015 – 2018 TIP Amendment 1

MEMORANDUM

TO: Transportation Technical Advisory Committee Members

FROM: Jennifer Czysz, Assistant Director

SUBJECT: 2015 – 2018 S/TIP Amendment #1

DATE: July 2, 2015 The Nashua Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) has received from the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NH DOT) Amendment #1 to the adopted Nashua Metropolitan Area 2015 – 2018 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP). The NRPC is amending the TIP to account for changes to projects within the Nashua region and to maintain consistency with the Statewide TIP (STIP).

ANALYSIS: The proposed amendments to the projects in the Nashua region are primarily administrative in nature and are necessary to ensure that the TIP and STIP reflect the anticipated project schedule and maintain fiscal constraint requirements. NH DOT has confirmed that fiscal constraint has been maintained.

As of July 20, 2013, all of New Hampshire is unclassifiable/attainment for the 2008 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (the 2008 ozone standard) and the 1997 8-Hour Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standard (the 1997 ozone standard) is revoked for transportation conformity purposes in the Boston-Manchester-Portsmouth (SE) NH area. NRPC, in consultation with the NH DOT, NH Department of Environmental Services (NH DES), US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), and the other NH MPOs, has confirmed that the proposed changes made by STIP Amendment 1 trigger a new conformity determination of the City of Nashua Carbon Monoxide Maintenance Area. The Nashua MPO has determined that STIP Amendment 1 conforms.

NRPC placed a legal notice in the Nashua Telegraph and on the NRPC website. Public comments are being accepted through July 15, 2015. A Public Hearing will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2015 at the Nashua Regional Planning Commission at 6:00 PM at the NRPC office, 9 Executive Park Drive, Suite 201, Merrimack, NH 03054.

A complete copy of the STIP Amendment, with fiscal constraint documentation, is available online for download (http://www.nashuarpc.org/download_file/1469/).

RECOMMENDATION: Action is required from the TTAC to recommend approval of the proposed Amendment #1 by the Nashua Regional Planning Commission. NRPC staff has reviewed this amendment in consultation with the NH DOT, NH DES, US EPA, FHWA, FTA and representatives of the MPOs, and recommend approving the proposed changes in this amendment. Any action may be subject to further modifications to the STIP amendment based upon comments received during the remainder of the public comment period and further revisions to ensure all amendments conform to the fiscal constraint analysis.

If you have any questions or comments do not hesitate to contact Jennifer Czysz via phone at 424-2240 x 31 or e-mail at jenc@nashuarpc.org.

FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE PROPOSED CHANGES TO PROJECTS IN THE NASHUA REGION:

AMHERST Project ID Route/Road

10136C NH 101A & NH 101

Scope: Reconstruction of EB ramps and installation of signals at NH 101 and NH 101A

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

Construction 2019 2,192,329$ 548,082$ 2,740,411$ STP-State Flexible

-$ -$ -$

BEDFORD - MERRIMACK Project ID Route/Road

16100 F.E. EVERETT TPK

Scope: Improvement to Bedford Mainline Toll Plaza to Institute Open Road Tolling (TPK Capital Program)

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2015 300,000$ 300,000$ Turnpike Capital

Construction 2017 5,440,569$ 5,440,569$ Turnpike Capital

Construction 2018 3,354,826$ 3,354,826$ Turnpike Capital

9,095,395$ 9,095,395$

Hudson Project ID Route/Road

20245 NH Route 111 (Ferry St.) / Library St.

Scope: Upgrade 3 sets of traffic lights that control traffic from NH 111, US3A and NH102 merge

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2015 -$ -$ -$

Construction 2015 282,071$ 70,518$ 352,589$ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program

282,071$ 70,518$ 352,589$

Milford Project ID Route/Road

13692B NH 101Scope: Safety improvements from Wilton Road to NH 101 / Elm Street intersection

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

Construction 2017 1,360,675$ 340,169$ 1,700,843$ National Highway System

Construction 2018 1,450,818$ 362,705$ 1,813,523$ National Highway System

2,811,493$ 702,873$ 3,514,366$

Milford Project ID Route/Road

14492 NH 101A/NH 13

Scope: Improvements in the area known as the "Oval" to improve traffic flow based on ongoing traffic studies within the town.

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

ROW 2015 89,942$ 22,486$ 112,428$ FHWA Earmarks, Town

Construction 2015 1,620,011$ 405,003$ 2,025,014$ FHWA Earmarks, Town

1,709,953$ 427,489$ 2,137,442$

Milford Project ID Route/Road

14837 SOUTH STREETScope: South St. Improvement Project, Construct phase 2 portion of downtown revitalization plan.

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2015 1,100$ -$ 1,000$ STP-Enhancement

ROW 2015 1,100$ -$ 1,000$ STP-Enhancement

Construction 2015 1,071,875$ 267,969$ 1,339,844$ FHWA Earmarks, STP-Enhancement

1,074,075$ 267,969$ 1,341,844$

2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program - NRPC Projects(Amendment 1 - July 1, 2015)

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

Project to be removed from TIP, fiscal year is delayed from 2018 to 2019 (beyond the TIP program) due to fiscal constraint, funds

adjusted for inflation.

No change to PE in 2015, construction is delayed from FY2016 - $3,921,600 to FY2017 - $3,354826, FY2017 - $9,691,718 construction

delayed to FY2018 - $$5,440,569, total State funding in TIP years reduced from $19,738,574 to $9,095,395, remainder of construction

programmed beyond the TIP.

Eliminate PE funding in FY 2015 (correct amounts at time of adoption should have read $800 Federal, $200 Other, adopted in $216,984

error); Increase funding for construction in FY 2015 from a total of $271,230 to $352,589.

Adds this Earmark project back into the TIP for FY 2015.

TOTAL TIP

Funding for construction is delayed due to fiscal constraint, funding is increased accordingly to adjust for inflation (total increases from

$3,405,394 to $3,514,366).

Match funding removed from PE and ROW phases and added to the construction phases (still totaling 20% of project funding in TIP);

total PE and ROW each inceased from $1,000 to $1,100; total construction costs increased from $1,041,000 to $1,342,044; total

project costs increased $298,844 from $1,043,000 (fed funds increased $239,675 and local match increased $59,369).

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MILFORD TO NASHUA Project ID Route/Road

10136 NH 101AScope: PE & ROW for improvements at NH101 WB on-ramp and widening from Craftsman Ln to Continental Blvd

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

ROW 2015 110,000$ -$ 110,000$ National Highway System, Toll Credit

ROW 2016 578,952$ 578,952$ National Highway System, Toll Credit

688,952$ -$ 688,952$

NASHUA Project ID Route/Road

10136A NH 101AScope: Widening of NH 101A from Sunapee Street to Blackstone Drive

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2017 342,086$ 85,521$ 427,607$ National Highway System

PE 2019 478,873$ 119,718$ 598,591$ National Highway System

ROW 2017 234,305$ -$ 234,305$ National Highway System, Toll Credit

ROW 2019 2,460,472$ 615,118$ 3,075,590$ National Highway System

576,391$ 85,521$ 720,489$

NASHUA Project ID Route/Road

13117 FEE TPK /NH 111Scope: CONSTRUCT PARK AND RIDE AND ACCESSORY FACILITIES AT UP TO TWO NASHUA LOCATIONS

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

ROW 2019 2,135,484$ 533,871$ 2,669,355$ Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Program

-$ -$ -$

NASHUA Project ID Route/Road

16314 EAST HOLLIS STREETScope: Construct a multi-lane roundabout at the intersection of East Hollis St, Bridge St, and Canal St

Amendment:

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2018 439,642$ -$ 439,642$ STP-Areas Less Than 200K, Toll Credit

ROW 2018 219,821$ -$ 219,821$ STP-Areas Less Than 200K, Toll Credit

Construction 2018 2,230,084$ -$ 2,230,084$ STP-Areas Less Than 200K, Toll Credit

Construction 2019 1,170,573$ -$ 1,170,573$ STP-Areas Less Than 200K, Toll Credit

2,889,546$ -$ 2,889,546$

Federal State Other Total

32,865,728$ 32,508,448$ 4,493,783$ 69,867,959$

Federal State Other Total

28,122,505$ 19,222,784$ 4,996,713$ 52,400,379$

FY 2018's programmed funding (Federal: $464,024 PE and $2,384,178 ROW and State: $116,006 PE and $596,045 ROW) have been

deferred to FY2019 beyond the TIP years and adjusted for inflation. FY2017's $46,861 state match for ROW has been substituted with

Toll Credits, this total amount is now included in the Federal column.

State match is being met with Toll Credits and included within the Federal funding column. $561,000 of the original $671,000 total

funding programmed for 2015 is being deferred to 2016 (plus inflation).

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL NRPC TIP -

PROPOSED

All project amounts are adjusted for inflation, with

2015 established as the base year, and at an annual

rate of 3.2%.

Project to be removed from TIP, ROW delayed until FY2019 (beyond TIP years), funds adjusted for inflation, total ROW increase from

$2,506,380 to $2,669,355; construction is programmed for 2019 (unchanged)

Project delayed due to fiscal constraint; PE, ROW, and Construction start delayed from 2015 to 2018 and increase from a total of

$2,629,000 to $2,889,546; the second year of construction increases from $1,065,024 to $1,170,573 and is delayed to 2019 resulting in

it's removal from the TIP; State match is replaced with Federal Toll Credits.

TOTAL NRPC TIP -

ADOPTED

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DERRY / LONDONDERRY Project ID Route/Road

13065 I-93

Scope: I-93 EXIT 4A - Construct NEW INTERCHANGE and connecting roadway

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2015 495,000$ 55,000$ 550,000$ National Highway System, Interstate Maintenance

PE 2016 510,840$ 56,760$ 567,600$ National Highway System

1,005,840$ 111,760$ 1,117,600$

Londonderry-Salem Project ID Route/Road

2903 TRANSIT

Scope: CAPITAL

Amendment: Project is being removed from the S/TIP; Total funding of $918,952 is eliminated (FTA 5307, Other)

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2015 -$ -$ -$

PE 2016 -$ -$ -$

PE 2017 -$ -$ -$

PE 2018 -$ -$ -$

-$ -$ -$

Londonderry-Salem Project ID Route/Road

6292 TRANSIT

Scope: Commuter Bus Preventative Maintenance.

Amendment: Project is being removed from the S/TIP; Total funding of $1,179,112 is eliminated (FTA 5307, Other)

Phase FY Federal State Other Total Funding Source

PE 2015 -$ -$ -$

PE 2016 -$ -$ -$

PE 2017 -$ -$ -$

PE 2018 -$ -$ -$

-$ -$ -$

Federal State Other Total2,684,292$ 111,760$ 419,613$ 3,215,664$

Federal State Other Total1,005,840$ 111,760$ -$ 1,117,600$

*Only those projects from the SNHPC Region that fall in the Nashua Urbanized Area are included above. (Auburn, Derry, Londonderry, Windham)

TOTAL SNHPC* TIP

PROPOSED

All project amounts are adjusted for inflation, with

2015 established as the base year, and at an annual

rate of 3.2%.

2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program - SNHPC Projects*

(Amendment 1 - July 1, 2015)

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL TIP

TOTAL SNHPC* TIP

ADOPTED

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2015 2016 2017 2018 Grand Total

5310 Elderly & Disabled FTA5310 5310 Program 2,052,299$ 2,117,973$ 2,185,748$ 2,255,692$ 8,611,712$ (200,158)$

5311 Rural FTA5311 FTA 5311 Program 6,673,240$ 6,886,784$ 7,107,161$ 7,334,590$ 28,001,775$ 9,732,098$

FTA5309 Capital bus/facilities FTA5309 FTA 5309 Program (Capital bus and bus facilities) 2,000,000$ 2,000,000$ -$

FTA5339 Capital Bus/facilities FTA5339 FTA 5339 Program (Capital bus and bus facilities) 2,470,640$ 2,319,797$ 2,045,178$ 2,178,164$ 9,013,779$ (441,393)$

HAZMAT HAZMAT Programmatic project for post construction haz mat obligations 30,800$ 22,291$ 23,005$ 23,741$ 99,836$ (17,259)$

STATEWIDE 20226 Evaluate & Optimize timing at 65 signalized intersections to improve traffic flow and

reduce delays.

110,000$ -$ -$ -$ 110,000$ -$

CBI COMPLEX BRIDGE INSPECTION (PARENT) 204,000$ 226,627$ 217,265$ 224,217$ 872,109$ (318,027)$

CRDR CULVERT REPLACEMENT/REHABILITATION & DRAINAGE REPAIRS (Annual Project) 800,000$ 825,600$ 852,019$ 879,284$ 3,356,903$ (839,226)$

FBRPI BRIDGE REHABILITATION, PAINTING, PRESERVATION & IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

(Federal Program)

8,000,000$ 8,256,000$ 8,520,192$ 8,792,838$ 33,569,030$ -$

GRR GUARDRAIL REPLACEMENT [Federal Aid Guardrail Improvement Program] (Annual

Project)

100,000$ 2,100,120$ 2,167,324$ 2,236,678$ 6,604,122$ (1,935,000)$

HSIP HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (HSIP) 9,000,000$ 9,288,000$ 9,691,718$ 8,792,838$ 36,772,557$ (1,099,105)$

IMPPP INTERSTATE MAINTENANCE & INTERSTATE PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROGRAM

(Annual Program)

6,915,892$ 5,490,240$ 5,665,928$ 5,847,237$ 23,919,297$ (1,992,068)$

MOBRR MUNICIPAL OWNED BRIDGE REHABILITATION & REPLACEMENT PROJECTS (MOBRR

PROGRAM)

1,000,000$ 3,612,000$ 3,727,584$ 3,846,867$ 12,186,451$ (10,501,538)$

PRRCS PAVEMENT RESURFACING, REHABILITATION & CRACKSEAL PROGRAM & RELATED

WORK (Annual Fed Res Prog)

19,800,000$ 16,666,800$ 17,200,138$ 14,200,434$ 67,867,372$ (5,011)$

PVMRK Statewide Pavement Marking Annual Project 3,410,000$ 3,519,120$ 2,556,058$ 2,637,851$ 12,123,029$ (2,185,770)$

RCTRL RECREATIONAL TRAILS FUND ACT- PROJECTS SELECTED ANNUALLY 1,255,280$ 1,295,449$ 1,336,903$ 1,379,684$ 5,267,317$ 59,921$

RRRCS RECONSTRUCTION OF CROSSINGS, SIGNALS, & RELATED WORK (Annual Project) 1,146,600$ 1,179,576$ 1,221,157$ 1,147,465$ 4,694,798$ (521,644)$

SBCM SCENIC BYWAYS, CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT, PLANNING, AND DEVELOPMENT OF

FACILITIES, CONSERVATION

500,000$ 516,000$ 532,512$ 549,552$ 2,098,064$ -$

SRTS SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROGRAM 750,000$ 1,207,440$ 1,112,950$ 1,137,573$ 4,207,964$ 12,666$

SSRR SECONDARY SYSTEM RECLAMATION / REHAB WITH VARIOUS PAVEMENT

TREATMENTS [Parent]

3,005,000$ 3,101,160$ 3,200,397$ 3,302,810$ 12,609,367$ -$

TA TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) 943,000$ 2,683,200$ 2,769,062$ 2,857,672$ 9,252,935$ (2,089,179)$

TRAIN ANNUAL TRAINING PROGRAM (Annual Project) 200,000$ 206,400$ 170,404$ 175,857$ 752,661$ (86,565)$

TSMO Statewide Transportation Systems Management and Operations, ITS Technologies,

CARS-511 Traveler Info

200,000$ 206,400$ 213,005$ 219,821$ 839,226$ (209,806)$

UBI UNDERWATER BRIDGE INSPECTION (Annual Project) 50,000$ 51,600$ 53,251$ 54,955$ 209,806$ -$

Statewide LTAP LTAP Local Technology Assistance Program (LTAP) administered by the Technology

Transfer Center @ UNH

150,000$ 154,800$ 159,754$ 164,866$ 629,419$ -$

STATEWIDE SPECIAL DBE IN HOUSE ADMINISTRATION OF THE FHWA SUPPORTIVE PROGRAM: "DBE

COMPLIANCE MONITORING (Annual Program)

90,000$ 92,880$ 95,852$ 98,919$ 377,652$ -$

Statewide-ITS 20248 Implement several direct measures to reduce congestion in the non-attainment area

of NH

109,800$ -$ -$ -$ 109,800$ 54,800$

Statewide-RWIS 25198 To install Road and Weather systems around the State. 444,998$ -$ -$ 444,998$ 13,798$

TMC Equip Rm 29366 TMC Equip Rm Upgrade to Data Center 3,506$ 3,506$ -$

TMC-Maint TMC-MAINT Statewide Maintenance for various ITS devices such as message boards and cameras. 103,000$ -$ -$ -$ 103,000$ -$

TRAC TRAC Implement and participate in AASHTO TRAC program in local high schools. 17,600$ 18,163$ 18,744$ 19,344$ 73,852$ (18,463)$

USSS USSS Project to update signing on state system 426,400$ 440,045$ 454,126$ 468,658$ 1,789,229$ (447,307)$

Vendor Maintenance of ITS Devices 27022 Vendor Maintenance of Statewide ITS devices 110,000$ -$ -$ -$ 110,000$ -$

Grand Total 71,627,056$ 72,929,464$ 73,297,435$ 70,827,610$ 288,681,565$ (13,034,237)$

*Refer to the NHDOT 2015-2018 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for details on each of the individual projects listed above.

PROPOSED TOTAL CHANGE

2015-2018 Transportation Improvement Program - Statewide Projects*

(Amendment 1 - July 1, 2015)

SCOPEPROJECT IDPROJECT NAME

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NASHUA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

AMHERST | BROOKLINE | HOLLIS | HUDSON | LITCHFIELD | LYNDEBOROUGH | MASON | MERRIMACK | MILFORD | MONT VERNON | NASHUA | PELHAM | WILTON

(603) 424-2240 9 Executive Park Drive Suite 201 Merrimack, NH 03054-4058 www.nashuarpc.org

MEMORANDUM TO: TTAC Members

FROM: Jennifer Czysz, Assistant Director

SUBJECT: NHDOT CTAP Phase 3

DATE: July 2, 2015

The NH Department of Transportation is interested in making funds available through the CTAP program. Phase 3 CTAP Awards would dedicate funds for transit oriented development (TOD) planning projects to support the concepts of TOD and transit demand management in the I-93 Corridor communities within the CTAP region. This TOD program encourages collaboration within and between the CTAP communities, their transit providers and others that can be a productive part of the program. Transit-oriented development is a means to promote land use development patterns that support, and are integrated with transit and other transportation facilities, habits and patterns. Specific discussion topics could include:

Locations where TOD would be appropriate, and that could be integrated with existing or future

transit stations and transportation facilities

Expansion/improvement of intercity and local services, including locations for potential future

transit stations and transportation facilities

Improving and expanding Rideshare programs/strategies, including better connecting with NH

and Massachusetts’ Rideshare programs

The Department is interested in using I-93 CTAP (Community Technical Assistance Program) funding to support local planning efforts aimed at fostering TOD. Proposal budgets must be between $200,000-$250,000 total funds, requiring a 20% cash match, and approved projects will be subject to all state and federal regulations that govern transportation projects using FHWA funds for reimbursement. NHDOT has also been having various conversations with DES and others about ideas to use some of the funds as part of permitting, advocating for more direct action (like land purchase/conservation) and other mitigation techniques. This needs to be ironed out more internally before we will be ready to move forward with further discussion. Questions for TTAC to discuss:

Are there opportunities to promote TOD and Transit Demand Management in the NRPC Region? Particularly the Towns of Litchfield, Hudson, and Pelham?

If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at (603) 424-2240 x31 or by e-mail at jenc@nashuarpc.org.

NASHUA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION

AMHERST | BROOKLINE | HOLLIS | HUDSON | LITCHFIELD | LYNDEBOROUGH | MASON | MERRIMACK | MILFORD | MONT VERNON | NASHUA | PELHAM | WILTON

(603) 424-2240 9 Executive Park Drive Suite 201 Merrimack, NH 03054-4058 www.nashuarpc.org

MEMORANDUM TO: TTAC Members

FROM: Jennifer Czysz, Assistant Director

SUBJECT: NRPC FY 2016 Work Program

DATE: July 2, 2015

During the month of June the FY2016-17 UPWP was approved and the NRPC Commissioners adopted the FY2016 Work Plan. The following are some highlights of work projects planned for the coming year: 2016 – 2025 Ten Year Plan and GACIT Process: NRPC has already submitted the region’s prioritized project listing to NH DOT. Beginning in September 2015 NHDOT will schedule a series of Public Hearings for each Executive Council district. Meeting dates and locations will be announced in late summer. NRPC Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan: The final plan is scheduled to be presented to the TTAC at either its August or September meeting to request the NRPC Commission adopt the plan at its September meeting. Pavement Management Pilot Project: NRPC will select at least one community to pilot a cloud based pavement management system using the Statewide Asset Data Exchange System Road Surface Management System software. This will be fully funded through NRPCs UPWP contract and conducted as part of a statewide effort with DOT. Performance Measurement Planning: In cooperation with NH’s MPOs, NHDOT, FHWA and NRPC staff will research planning based performance measures related to the delivery of services or plan implementation in compliance with federal rules. Identified metrics will tell the story of transportation planning and needs for our communities, transit providers, and other transportation and planning sector partners. Congestion Management Process: NRPC is in the process of updating its Congestion Management Process (CMP) as well as develop several corridor reports that assess peak congestion. Corridor studies will focus on the F.E.E. Turnpike, along with NH Routes 101, 101A, 3A, 130, 102, and 111, plus the DW Highway and Nashua’s Main Street. North Bridge Summit: A northern crossing of the Merrimack River has been identified as a high priority transportation improvement for nearly 50 years. During FY16 the NRPC will host a summit bringing together local and state decision makers to discuss current and future needs for a bridge and east-west travel in the region. Nashua Transit System Comprehensive Plan: The Nashua Transit System has contracted with NRPC to develop a comprehensive 10-year plan for the transit system to identify current services and facilities and prioritize future service expansions and the corresponding future capital and operating needs. If you have questions or comments, please do not hesitate to contact me at (603) 424-2240 x31 or by e-mail at jenc@nashuarpc.org.