1. Planning For an Upper Valley Transportation Facility October 1 st, 2009 Howe Library, Hanover, NH Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission and Upper Valley TMA

2. Who is Leading this Planning Effort? The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission NH Department of Transportation Upper Valley Transportation Management Association

3. 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.)

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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.

13. Project Timeline 12-month timeline ending June 30 th, 2010 7 Project Advisory Committee meetings 4 Public Meetings  October 1 st - Today  November 17 th  TBD

14. 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.orgcwalker@uvlsrpc.org www.uvtransit.com – interactive blog and informational website. www.uvtransit.com Attend and address Project Advisory Committee meetings Participate at the second public meeting 7:00 PM November 17 th, 2009, at the Bugbee Center in White River Junction.

15. Second Public Meeting – Nov. 17 th Brainstorm and Discuss Potential Host Sites. Stay tuned...

16. 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.comwww.uvtransit.com