Lakes Region Transportation Workshop November 15, 2013

Regional Transportation Plan Development Existing Plan – January 28, 2008 Plan Update – Chapter of Regional Plan  Regional Plan part of Granite State Future  Guided by Regional Plan Advisory Committee  Chapter developed in consultation with LRPC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)  Public input – Listening Boxes, Community of Place, UNH Survey  Draft will be available for public comment in Fall 2014  Scheduled for completion December 2014

Laconia Community of Place May 7, 2013 Chapter Elements NHDOT TAC Public Input Transportation Cost Personal Environmental Transportation Options Walking/Biking Public Transportation Commuter Rail Infrastructure Condition Connectivity

UNH Statewide Survey Central and Lakes Results 74% policy makers should invest more money to maintain roads, highways, and bridges - 54% willing to pay more in taxes to do so. 55% support senior and special needs transportation 53% availability of bike paths 50% expanding bike paths

NHDOT Consumers Scorecard Lakes Region Results

Lakes Region leading areas of concern: Maintenance and rehabilitation to reduce long-term costs Expand other modes of transportation Operate system to maximize safety NHDOT Priorities Safety Keep the good good.

Transportation Chapter Outline Major Programs & Legislation Path Dependence & Societal Change Regional Conditions & Trends Findings Goals & Objectives Recommendations & Action Plan

Other Recent Planning Efforts “Lifeline Corridors” Lifeline Corridor – primary travel route of critical importance to the Region.

Other Recent Planning Efforts “Lifeline Corridors” NH 104 Access Management Study April 2007 US3/NH25 Context Sensitive Solutions June 2009 (Pilot) NH16 Safety Assessment Spring 2014 US3 Corridor Study Jan 2004 US3 Demand Management Oct 2013 NH140 Corridor Study July 2013 NH25 Corridor Study April 2008 NH28 Safety Assessment Aug 2009

Transportation Improvements TYP and TIP Priority Projects

Trends Level of Funding Transportation costs Aging population Automobile dependence Aging infrastructure Impacts of severe weather on infrastructure

Trends

Average commute = 25 minutes 35,000,000 miles on NH road DAILY Source: National Conference of State Legislatures Providing funding for bike/walk in highway projects Establishing safe routes to schools Fostering traffic calming measures Creating incentives for mixed-use development Incorporating sidewalks and bike lanes into community design

Next LUNCH! Group Discussions – Transportation opportunities related to: How can public transit in the Lakes Region become more viable? What are the top transportation issues and needs in the Lakes Region? What more can the LRPC do to facilitate transportation improvements? Wrap Up – Next Steps