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    Measure

    Motorcycle Fatalities

    Description

    Motorcyclist fatalities were 21 percent of all fatalities on New Hampshire roads from 2010 to 2015. New Hampshire does not have a motorcycle helmet law. In 2015, 62 percent of motorcycle riders killed in traffic accidents in New Hampshire were not wearing helmets. The annual Laconia Motorcycle Week each June is a huge tourist attraction for the state, drawing thousands of out-of-state motorcyclists. Improving safety for motorcyclists on our roads is critical not only for New Hampshire residents, but for our tourists as well.

    Databases & Sources

    Transit vehicle and equipment inventories are available through a Memorandum of Understanding between MPOs and the transit agencies that serve their regions. Analysis was performed for all transit agencies whose service areas overlap the MPO region.

    Types of Projects & Outreach

    High-friction pavement, signage, guard rails, HSIP, improve pavement condition, educational outreach, raise awareness.

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    Directional Target

    Goals

    • Safety
    • Mobility
    • Infrastructure
    • Livability
    • Economic Vitality
    • Congestion Mitigation
    • Environment

    Applied Uses

    • Project Selection
    • MPO Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Corridor Studies

    Measure

    Transportation-Related GHG Emissions Per Capita

    Description

    Greenhouse gases (GHGs) are the primary driver of observed climate change, and transportation produces a substantial portion (26 percent since 1990) of these emissions in the United States. Reducing GHG emissions will help slow the climate warming trend that has been observed and will produce health benefits for all. Changes to the regional transportation system can lead to increases or decreases in GHG emissions over time. Tracking GHG emissions enables the region to better understand the impact that different infrastructure investment choices have on climate and health and establish trends that lead to improved health and a more stable environment. This measure uses the National Emissions Inventory to estimate air emissions of criteria pollutants and population estimates to determine per capita emissions in the region.

    Databases & Sources

    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Emissions Inventory is available at the national, state, and county levels. Analysis for this measure includes all counties that the MPO region overlaps.

    Types of Projects & Outreach

    Any CMAQ-eligible projects, any bike and pedestrian commuter related projects, Transportation Alternatives projects, electric charging and other alternative fueling stations, transit capital improvements (alternative fuel buses, hybrid fuel buses), improved freight, Transportation Demand Model, Transit-Oriented Development, idle-reduction projects, educational outreach

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    Directional Target

    Goals

    • Safety
    • Mobility
    • Infrastructure
    • Livability
    • Economic Vitality
    • Congestion Mitigation
    • Environment

    Applied Uses

    • Project Selection
    • MPO Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Corridor Studies

    Measure

    Remaining Useful Life for Transit Fleet

    Description

    Asset life (or service life) is the estimated useful economic life of an asset, specified in terms of time (years) or some other unit (e.g., accumulated mileage). The remaining service life (RSL) is the difference between the service life and the age of the asset. [p. 5, TCRP Report 172: Guidance for Developing a Transit Asset Management Plan].

    Maintaining a reliable transit fleet is critical to ensuring continuity of fixed-route service. Since the age of individual vehicles that make up a transit system's fleet generally vary, an average "remaining useful life" is calculated to assess the overall condition of an entire fleet and evaluate changes over time. Having a modern transit fleet can enhance the quality of service by providing advanced rider amenities, incorporating intelligent transportation technologies, and improving air quality through the use of alternative fuels, while also reducing maintenance costs.

    Source: https://www.nh.gov/dot/org/commissioner/balanced-scorecard/department/documents/2012_bs_performance_transit_buseage.pdf

    Databases & Sources

    Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database is available for all transit agencies receiving federal funds.  Analysis was performed for all transit agencies whose service area overlaps the MPO region.

    Types of Projects & Outreach

    CMAQ, transit replacement, FTA.

    Related Federal Measure(s)

    Directional Target

    Goals

    • Safety
    • Mobility
    • Infrastructure
    • Livability
    • Economic Vitality
    • Congestion Mitigation
    • Environment

    Applied Uses

    • Project Selection
    • MPO Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Corridor Studies

    Measure

    Major Employers Served By Transit

    Description

    This measure encompasses the percentage of major employers served by public transit. Being “served” by public transit is considered to be the presence of an active fixed-route or route-deviation transit service within 0.25 miles of the employer in urban areas and 0.5 miles of the employer in rural areas. The threshold for the number of employees that constitutes a “major employer” is defined regionally.
    Public transit services are a core component of New Hampshire’s multimodal transportation system. Ensuring that transit services are well connected with large employers supports mobility and economic development goals. These connections ensure that employees have a transit option to get to work, which helps those without personal vehicles maintain access to their employer and retain their jobs. Similarly, the availability of transit services gives customers and clients improved access to businesses, which facilitates a vibrant economy.

    Databases & Sources

    New Hampshire Employment Security’s Employer Data is available at the individual employer level through a confidentiality agreement. This measure can be analyzed at the state, regional, municipal, or corridor level.

    Types of Projects & Outreach

    Transit expansion, Transit-Oriented Development, complete streets projects, stop location studies, employer transit subsidies, Travel Demand Modelling, educational outreach

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    Directional Target

    Goals

    • Safety
    • Mobility
    • Infrastructure
    • Livability
    • Economic Vitality
    • Congestion Mitigation
    • Environment

    Applied Uses

    • Project Selection
    • MPO Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Corridor Studies

    Measure

    Fixed Route Transit Ridership

    Description

    This measure examines the overall ridership for fixed route transit ridership. Public transit ridership has been on the rise in New Hampshire and this is a great trend to have. Public transportation options increase economic vitality, mobility, and equity. Increased transit ridership reduces the number of single occupancy vehicles on the roads, which in turn reduces congestion and is better for the environment.

    Databases & Sources

    The U.S. Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database is available for all transit agencies receiving federal funds. Analysis was performed for all transit agencies whose service areas overlap the MPO region.

    Types of Projects & Outreach

    Complete streets, transit expansion, TOD, TDM, FTA, educational outreach, CMAQ.

    Directional Target

    Goals

    • Safety
    • Mobility
    • Infrastructure
    • Livability
    • Economic Vitality
    • Congestion Mitigation
    • Environment

    Applied Uses

    • Project Selection
    • MPO Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Corridor Studies

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    Transit Fleet Using Alternative Fuels

    Description

    Use of alternative fuels (as opposed to gasoline and diesel) results in substantial environmental benefits, and can further the advantage that transit provides over equivalent single occupant vehicle use in terms of reducing GHG emissions and petroleum dependency. Depending on the fuel type utilized, cost savings may be seen as well. Tracking and reporting this information provides insight to the scale of emissions reductions from the use of alternative fuels.

    Databases & Sources

    Federal Transit Administration’s National Transit Database is available for all transit agencies receiving federal funds.  Analysis was performed for all transit agencies whose service area overlaps the MPO region.

    Types of Projects & Outreach

    Any transit capital improvements, CMAQ.

    Related Measure(s)

    Directional Target

    Goals

    • Safety
    • Mobility
    • Infrastructure
    • Livability
    • Economic Vitality
    • Congestion Mitigation
    • Environment

    Applied Uses

    • Project Selection
    • MPO Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Corridor Studies

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    General & Low Income People Served By Transit

    Description

    This measure encompasses the percentage of the population served by public transit. Being “served” by public transit is considered to be the presence of an active fixed-route or route-deviation transit service within 0.25 miles of the employer in urban areas and 0.5 miles of the employer in rural areas.

    Ensuring that transit services are well connected with population centers supports mobility and congestion-reduction goals. A well-designed transit route network that effectively serves population centers will increase transit ridership, the mobility of the general public, and the financial viability of the transit service. This measure also allows transit agencies and planners to track the accessibility of transit services for traditionally underserved populations, including minority, low-income, elderly, and disabled persons.

    Databases & Sources

    The U.S. Census Bureau’s TIGER/Line® 2010 Census Population and Housing Counts by Block data is available at the census block level.

    The U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data is available at the census block group level.

    Fixed-route transit stops or routes are available through the transit agencies.

    Analysis can be conducted at the state, regional, municipal, or corridor level.

    Types of Projects & Outreach

    Transit expansion, Transit-Oriented Development, complete streets projects, stop location studies, Travel Demand Modelling, educational outreach.

    Related Measure(s)

    Directional Target

    Goals

    • Safety
    • Mobility
    • Infrastructure
    • Livability
    • Economic Vitality
    • Congestion Mitigation
    • Environment

    Applied Uses

    • Project Selection
    • MPO Plans
    • Technical Assistance
    • Corridor Studies