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New Hampshire Department of Transportation

FACT BOOK

2019

to the NH Transportation System

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Main Contact NumbersHeadquarters ............................................... (603) 271-3734

Commissioner’s Office .................................. (603) 271-1484

Traffic Management Center .......................... (603) 271-6862

EZPass .......................................................... (877) 643-9727

District 1 Lancaster ....................................... (603) 788-4641

District 2 Enfield ........................................... (603) 448-2654

District 3 Gilford ........................................... (603) 524-6667

District 4 Swanzey ........................................ (603) 352-2302

District 5 Bedford .......................................... (603) 666-3336

District 6 Durham ......................................... (603) 868-1133

Turnpikes Hooksett ....................................... (603) 485-3806

Construction ................................................. (603) 271-2571

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Message from CommissionerAs Commissioner for the Department of

Transportation, I have the privilege of working with a dedicated team of employees who are committed to providing transportation excellence enhancing the quality of life in New Hampshire. Our talented transportation professionals work to provide a safe, efficient, reliable, and well maintained transportation network that meets the needs of the travelling public and supports the movement of goods.

As a Public agency it is also essential that we be transparent and strive to effectively communicate with stakeholders. For this reason the Department’s goal is to clearly convey the message of what we do, why we do it, and what value our operation has to the public. It is particularly important to communicate what level of service can be expected with different levels of resources and financial investment. The complexity of the transportation system, as well as the complexities of operating and construction funding, does make it challenging to explain our priorities and capabilities.

This Fact Book is intended to be a resource for Legislators and other stakeholders. It provides information on who we are, how we are structured, which assets we are responsible for, and what

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funding is available for transportation. It also provides some current statistics on safety, condition and use of the system. For more information about the Department, I encourage you to reach out using the contact information available in the booklet.

Lastly, I want to thank every DOT employee for their service to the State of New Hampshire. The leadership team at the Department truly believes that our employees are our greatest asset. With limited resources, it is their ingenuity and steadfast commitment to our mission that ensures our ongoing success.

Left to right, front row: David Rodrigue, Michael Servetas, Marie Mullen, Patrick Herlihy and Fran Buczynski. Back row: William Oldenburg, William Cass, Victoria Sheehan, Christopher Waszczuk and Peter Stamnas.

Table of ContentsGeneral Information

Message from the CommissionerDOT Mission & Purpose .........................................................1DOT Organization Chart ........................................................2Contact Information ......................................................... 3-4State Transportation History ............................................. 5-6Map - Highway Maintenance Districts ..................................7Map - Executive Councilor Districts .......................................810-Year Plan Process ...................................................... 9-10Map - Regional Planning Commissions .............................11

SafetyFatality Statistics ................................................................12Serious Injuries ...................................................................13HSIP Information .......................................................... 14-15

FinancesDOT Expenditures ...............................................................16Highway Fund Revenue by Source ......................................17NH Road Toll/Gas Tax ..........................................................18NH Gas Tax/Road Toll Restrictions .......................................19

New England Gas Tax/Road Toll per State ...........................20Turnpike System .................................................................21Turnpikes Toll Rates Per Mile ..............................................22Aeronautics, Rail and Transit ..............................................23New Hampshire Construction Cost Index ...................... 24-25

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Federal Apportionment ......................................................25Winter Facts and Materials .................................................26Other Maintenance Facts ....................................................27

Major AssetsPavement Condition ...........................................................28Pavement Pictures of Good, Fair and Poor ..........................29Bridge Conditions ...............................................................30Bridge Life Cycle .................................................................31Bridge Pictures of Good, Fair and Poor ................................32

Transportation SystemTier Description ..................................................................33Highway Systems ......................................................... 34-35Turnpike System ........................................................... 36-37Map - Turnpikes .................................................................38Turnpikes Transactions .......................................................39Traffic Volumes ...................................................................40Freight Information ............................................................41Map - Transit Providers .......................................................42Transit Ridership ................................................................43Map - Public Access Airports ...............................................44Map - Rail Lines ..................................................................45Active Transportation .........................................................46

PersonnelPersonnel ...........................................................................47

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Mission: Transportation excellence enhancing the quality of life in New Hampshire.

Purpose: Transportation excellence in New Hampshire is fundamental to the state’s sustainable economic development and land use, enhancing the environment, and preserving the unique character and quality of life. The Department will provide safe and secure mobility and travel options for all of the state’s residents, visitors, and goods movement, through a transportation system and services that are well maintained, efficient, reliable, and provide seamless interstate and intrastate connectivity.

Vision: To increase safety, reliability and multimodal travel options that link rural and urban communities through an interconnected highway network, airport system, transit, rail and active transportation services. To be stewards of New Hampshire’s transportation system, providing increased mobility, encouraging smart growth and supporting economic development. To further reduce transportation’s impact on the State’s natural, cultural and social resources, ensuring that transportation enhances the quality of life in New Hampshire. To secure dedicated and sustainable revenue streams for transportation that will allow the Department to plan and deploy its diverse human and financial resources effectively, ensuring the system is maintained in a good state of repair. To embrace innovation in planning, designing, constructing, operating and maintaining the transportation system, increasing efficiency, enhancing safety, and meeting the Transportation needs of the future.

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District 1 Philip Beaulieu

District 2 Douglas King

District 3 Alan Hanscom

District 4 John Kallfelz

District 5 Richard Radwanski

District 6 Brian Schutt

Bureau Administrator, District Engineers and Program Managers

Commissioner Victoria Sheehan Assistant Commissioner

and Chief Engineer William Cass

Deputy Commissioner Christopher Waszczuk

FinanceMarie Mullen

Policy & AdministrationFran Buczynski

Aeronautics, Rail & TransitPatrick Herlihy

OperationsDavid Rodrigue

Project DevelopmentPeter Stamnas

Assistant DirectorMichael Servetas

Assistant DirectorWilliam Oldenburg

Directors

Finance & Contracts Leonard Russell

Human Resources Alexis Martin

Federal Labor ComplianceJay Ankenbrock

Hearings & Legislation Kathleen Mulcahey- Hampson

Public Information William Boynton

Aeronautics Tricia Lambert

Railroads & Public Transportation Michelle Winters

Bridge Maintenance Steve Johnson

Turnpikes John Corcoran

Mechanical Services William Dusavitch

Traffic William Lambert

TSMO Susan Klasen

Highway Maintenance Caleb Dobbins

Bridge Design Robert Landry

Highway Design James Marshall

Environment Kevin Nyhan

Construction Theodore Kitsis

Materials & Research Charles Dusseault

Project Management Keith Cota

Right-of-Way Stephen LaBonte

Planning & Community Assistance William Watson

Audit Michelle Phillips

Organization Chart

AMPS Nicholas Alexander

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Contact InformationExecutive Office

Commissioners and Directors ........................ (603) 271-1484

Bureau/District/DivisionAeronautics - Tricia Lambert ........................... (603) 271-2551 Asset Management, Performance & Strategy -

Nick Alexander ............................................. (603) 271-1620

Bridge Design - Robert Landry, Jr. .................. (603) 271-2731

Bridge Maintenance - Steve Johnson .............. (603) 271-3667Construction - Ted Kitsis ................................. (603) 271-2571 Environment - Kevin Nyhan ............................ (603) 271-3226Finance & Contracts - Leonard Russell ............. (603) 271-2546Highway Design - James Marshall .................. (603) 271-2171 Highway Maintenance - Caleb Dobbins ........... (603) 271-2693 District One - Lancaster - Philip Beaulieu ........ (603) 788-4641District Two - Enfield - Douglas King .............. (603) 448-2654District Three - Gilford - Alan Hanscom ........... (603) 524-6667District Four - Swanzey - John Kallfelz ............. (603) 352-2302 District Five - Bedford - Richard Radwanski .... (603) 666-3336 District Six - Durham- Brian Schutt ................ (603) 868-1133Human Resources - Alexis Martin ................... (603) 271-8313 Information Tech Services - Charles Burns ....... (603) 271-3281Internal Audit - Michelle Phillips .................... (603) 271-6674 Labor Compliance - Jay Ankenbrock ................ (603) 271-2467

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Legislative Liason - Kathy Mulcahey-Hampson .. (603) 271-1698Materials & Research - Charles Dusseault ........ (603) 271-3151 Mechanical Services - William Dusavitch ........ (603) 271-3721 Planning & Community Assistance -

Bill Watson ................................................. (603) 271-3344 Public Information - Bill Boynton .................... (603) 271-6495 Rail & Transit - Michelle Winters ..................... (603) 271-2468Right-of-Way - Stephen LaBonte .................... (603) 271-3222 Traffic - William Lambert ................................ (603) 271-2291 Traffic Management Center - Susan Klasen .... (603) 271-6862 Turnpikes - John Corcoran ............................... (603) 485-3806

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State Transportation History

The transportation system in the State of New Hampshire has changed significantly over the past century both reflecting and shaping the way that people and goods move around the state. The Department of Transportation has evolved during that timeframe to meet the changing needs of system.

Year Description1905 General Court creates the State Highway Department1909 General Court designates 476 mile trunk line road

system

1910 First flight into NH to the Rochester Fair

1920 About 1,300 miles of active rail operate in NH

1923 1 cent road toll established

1932 State Highway Department made responsible for trunk line highways

1934 Ten municipal airports are funded by federal programs

1950 First toll opens on the Eastern Turnpike in Hampton

1956 Federal Interstate Highway System is Authorized

1957 Significant portions of Central & Spaulding turnpikes completed

1986 Department of Transportation is created with consolidated responsibility for highways, railroads, aeronautics, and transit.

1988 I-93 is completed through Franconia Notch

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1991 Highway and bridge Betterment Program established

1991 Road Toll increased to 18 cents per gallon

1995 Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Board created (later revised to Complete Streets)

1995 Amtrak Vermonter service begins in Claremont

2001 Amtrak Downeaster service begins

2001 F.E. Everett Turnpike Widening in Nashua completed

2005 EZPass is approved by Governor & Council

2006 Vehicles traveled more than 13 billion miles on NH roadways

2007 Boston Express Bus Service begins operating

2010 Open Road Tolling is completed on I-95 in Hampton

2011 Access road to Manchester Boston Regional Airport opens

2013 New Memorial Bridge between Portsmouth and Kittery opens to motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians

2014 Additional 4.2 cent road toll passed

2016 $200M Transportation Infrastructure Finance & Innovation Act (TIFIA) Loan to enable I-93 completion (in 2020) finalized

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1

2 3

4 5 6

Highway Maintenance DistrictsDistrict 1 - Lancaster, (603) 788-4641

District 2 - Enfield, (603) 448-2654

District 3 - Gilford, (603) 524-6667

District 4 - Swanzey, (603) 352-2302

District 5 - Bedford (603) 666-3336

District 6 - Durham (603) 868-1133

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NH Governor Chris Sununu

Executive Councilor DistrictsDistrict 1 - Michael J. Cryans

District 2 - Andru Volinsky

District 3 - Russell E. Prescott

District 4 - Theodore L. Gatsas

District 5 - Debora B. Pignatelli

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Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan Process (Ten Year Plan)

The New Hampshire Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan (RSA 240) was established by Governor John Sununu to serve as the guideline for planning and developing transportation projects in the state. Managing New Hampshire’s Transportation System requires a complex balancing of priority transportation needs at the local, regional, and statewide levels within the limited available resources.

The Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan, updated every other year, is the result of a collaborative interactive process. With the previous Ten Year Plan as a starting point, the process includes input from the local level, development of Transportation Improvement Plans (TIPs) by nine Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs), numerous public hearings by the Governor’s Advisory Commission on Intermodal Transportation (GACIT), then review and approval by the Governor and Legislature. The complete Plan is then adopted into law.

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April (Odd years)• Community outreach

and regional prioritization by RPCs

September - October (Odd year)

• GACIT hearings & revisions

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September (Odd years)• NHDOT Draft Ten Year

Plan

December (Odd years)• Governor’s review and

revisions

January - May (Even years)

• Legislative review and revisions

June (Even years)• Adopted into Law

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3 Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee

1

2

4

3

5A 7

5C5B 6

Regional Planning Commissions 1 - North Country Council

(603) 444-6303

2 - Lakes Region (603) 279-8171

3 - Upper Valley-Lake Sunapee (603) 448-1680

4 - Southwest (603) 357-0557

5A - Central NH (603) 226-6020

5B - Southern NH (603) 669-4664

5C - Nashua (603) 424-2240

6 - Rockingham (603) 778-0885

7 - Strafford (603) 994-3500

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SAFETY

Motor Vehicle Fatalities

Fatality Rate (per 100m/vmt*)

* vmt= Vehicle Miles Traveled

0

25

50

75

100

125

150

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Yearly Values 5-Year Averages

2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

110 128 90 108 135 95 114 136 102

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1.000

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Fatality Rate

Yearly Values 5-Year Averages

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Motor Vehicle Serious Injuries

Non-Motorized Fatalities & Serious Injuries

0

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20

30

40

50

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HSIP InformationThe goal of the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)

is to reduce the number and severity of crashes on all public roads, with an emphasis on fatal and serious injury crashes. The NHDOT receives approximately $10 million annually as a portion of our federal highway funding, which is invested in infrastructure safety improvements to achieve that goal. Using statewide crash data, NHDOT evaluates and prioritizes locations for safety improvements to ensure HSIP funds are expended effectively. Safety projects are introduced into the HSIP by one of three methods:

• Spot Improvements: Crash ‘hot spots,’ which can include intersections or road segments, are identified using crash data. Typical intersection improvements can include the addition of turning lanes or signals, or the conversion to a roundabout. Typical road segment improvements can include the elimination of sharp curves or visibility obstructions. These projects would generally involve a medium to large investment at an individual location.

• Systemic Improvements: Rather than focusing on locations with known crashes, these improvements are meant to address certain highway features proactively before crashes occur. Typical systemic projects include the installation of curve warning signs or rumble strips on rural highways, because crashes are known to be more common in these locations. These projects would generally involve low-cost improvement measures installed over a wide area or in many locations.

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SAFETY

• Road safety audits: The NHDOT works with communities to address highway safety concerns identified by the communities. The NHDOT, in collaboration with the community and other interested stakeholders, evaluates the safety issues at a site and produces a program of short, medium, and long-term improvement alternatives for implementation via the HSIP.

As part of the HSIP, the NHDOT also administers the State’s Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). The SHSP is the comprehensive and collaborative vision of State, Federal, and private safety stakeholders for the advancement of highway safety, and encompasses both the infrastructure initiatives explained above and non-infrastructure initiatives targeted at improving the many behavioral factors that affect highway safety. The non-infrastructure critical emphasis areas included in the SHSP include the following: impaired driving, distracted driving, speeding, vehicle occupant protection, teen traffic safety, older drivers, vulnerable roadway users, comprehensive safety data improvements, and education and public outreach.

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FINANCES

NHDOT Expenditures FY18Actual Expenditures

Operating Expenses Municipal & Construction Expenses

(in millions)

Operating Capital Total ShareGeneral Fund $14 $31 $44 7%Turnpike Fund $42 $74 $115 17%Capital Fund $0 $21 $21 3%

Highway $160 $38 $197 30%Federal $31 $192 $223 33%Other $16 $51 $67 10%

$262 $406 $668 100%

Financial Chart 1 - FY18 Budget

OperatingCapitalFinancial Chart 2 - Operating Expenses FY18

Financial Chart 3 - Municipal & Capital Expenses FY18

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Turnpike Fund

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Other

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Financial Chart 2 - Operating Expenses FY18


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Highway Fund Revenue by SourceThe Highway Fund is not the NHDOT and the NHDOT is not

the Highway Fund. The Highway Fund is where unrestricted revenue collected by the Department of Safety is made available for appropriation to various agencies. In 2018 59% of the Highway Fund was appropriated to NHDOT, 26% to other agencies, and 15% to municipalities.

Highway Fund Revenue by Source

Total Unrestricted Revenue - Highway Fund

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Unrestricted Revenue (Highway Funds)

FY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

Gas Road Tolls 123.7$ 125.0$ 124.9$ 123.3$ 124.7$ 125.8$ 123.6$ 124.6$ 126.1$ Motor Vehicle Fees 103.2 94.2 104.4 107.5 106.6 110.4 85.1 89.9 90.3 $30 Reg. Surcharge 38.9 29.7 Subtotal Road Toll & Motor Vehicle Fees 265.8 248.9 229.3 230.8 231.3 236.2 208.7 214.5 216.4

Court Fines 8.0 8.2 7.8 7.0 7.2 6.8 6.9 6.2 5.7 Miscellaneous 22.9 21.0 19.3 21.4 0.8 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 Retro Turnpike Toll Credits * 12.7 2.1 1.4 I-95 Sale 30.0 20.0 26.0 26.0 15.0 14.2 0.4 Cost of Collections 25.1 28.7 28.1

339$ 300$ 284$ 285$ 254$ 258$ 241$ 250$ 250$

Source: State CAFR Revenue Reports

Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual ActualFY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

9.0$ 20.3$ 34.8$ 46.3$ 33.2$ 16.2$ 35.4$ 48.4$ 44.2$


State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation12 Year History of Highway Fund Revenue

State CAFR Highway Fund Balance/(Deficit)

*Toll credits can be applied to projects retroactively, i.e., after project authorization. The Department received Federal revenue reimbursement for match funds paid in prior years with Highway Funds.

$200

$225

$250

$275

$300

$325

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57% 41%

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Gas Road TollsMotor Vehicle FeesCourt FinesMiscellaneous

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Unrestricted Revenue (Highway Funds)


Gas Road Tolls 123.7$ 125.0$ 124.9$ 123.3$ 124.7$ 125.8$ 123.6$ 124.6$ 126.1$ Motor Vehicle Fees 103.2 94.2 104.4 107.5 106.6 110.4 85.1 89.9 90.3 $30 Reg. Surcharge 38.9 29.7 Subtotal Road Toll & Motor Vehicle Fees 265.8 248.9 229.3 230.8 231.3 236.2 208.7 214.5 216.4

Court Fines 8.0 8.2 7.8 7.0 7.2 6.8 6.9 6.2 5.7 Miscellaneous 22.9 21.0 19.3 21.4 0.8 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.2 Retro Turnpike Toll Credits * 12.7 2.1 1.4 I-95 Sale 30.0 20.0 26.0 26.0 15.0 14.2 0.4 Cost of Collections 25.1 28.7 28.1

339$ 300$ 284$ 285$ 254$ 258$ 241$ 250$ 250$

Source: State CAFR Revenue Reports

Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual ActualFY 2010 FY 2011 FY 2012 FY 2013 FY 2014 FY 2015 FY 2016 FY 2017 FY 2018

9.0$ 20.3$ 34.8$ 46.3$ 33.2$ 16.2$ 35.4$ 48.4$ 44.2$


State of New Hampshire Department of Transportation12 Year History of Highway Fund Revenue

State CAFR Highway Fund Balance/(Deficit)

*Toll credits can be applied to projects retroactively, i.e., after project authorization. The Department received Federal revenue reimbursement for match funds paid in prior years with Highway Funds.

$200 $225 $250 $275 $300 $325 $350



57% 41%

2% <1%

Gas Road TollsMotor Vehicle FeesCourt FinesMiscellaneous

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NH Road Toll/Gas Tax

Revenue and Gallons Over Time

What a Penny in Gas Tax Generates

= about $8.3 M total

Gas sales in NH peaked in 2005An additional 4.2 cents was added to the road toll in 2014 and restricted: - Municipal Aid (block grant & bridges) - Completing I-93 Improvements - Repairing rural bridges and pavements (pledged under the TIFIA loan)

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NH Gas Tax/Road Toll Restrictions

• (1)The cost of collection for the Department of Safety is no longer classified as unrestricted revenue and equates to approximately $26.6 M. Of this amount $2.6 M (0.3 cents) is for cost of collections for the Road Toll Bureau.

• (2)Per RSA 235:23 12% of the gross road toll revenue (2.7 cents) and motor vehicle fees collected in the preceding fiscal year are distributed to municipalities.

• (3)After the 12 percent municipal aid is removed, per RSA 235:23-a, 2.6 cents of the NH Road Toll is deposited in the State Highway and Bridge Betterment Account.

• (4)Per RSA 260:32-a and b; and as amended in Chapter 276:210 Laws of 2015, after the 12% for municipal aid is removed, 3.7 cents, is restricted for I-93 project debt service, and other state construction priorities.

• (5)Accordingly, of the overall 22.2 cent/gallon NH Road Toll deposited into the Highway Fund, 12.9 cents is available for appropriation to cover Operating Costs.

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FINANCES

ME 30.0VT 31.2

MA 26.5

CT 43.8

RI 34.0

NH 23.8*

New England Gas Tax/Road Toll per State

Cents per Gallon

The NH Gas Tax/Road Toll totals 23.8 cents per gallon

- * 22.2 cents flow into Highway Fund

- 1.6 cents are dedicated to other sources

The Federal Gas Tax Rate is 18.4 cents per gallon.

Based on data from TaxFoundation.org

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Turnpike System

Toll Rates are established by the NH Governor and Executive Council

Revenue (Millions)

Turnpike- Toll Plaza Typical Passenger Car: 2018 Cash EZ-Pass

Central - Ramps $0.50 $0.35

Spaulding $0.75 $0.53Blue Star - Side $0.75 $0.53

Central - Mainline $1.00 $0.70Blue Star - Mainline $2.00 $1.40

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FINANCES

Aeronautics, Rail and TransitGeneral funds cover a small amount of Operating Costs for

the NHDOT in the Division of Aeronautics, Rail & Transit. The General Fund does provide matching State funds for grants from the Federal Aviation Administration for airports and for grants from the Federal Transit Administration for transit projects and operations. Revenues from aircraft registrations are deposited into the General Fund.

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$12.5

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New Hampshire Construction Cost IndexWhat $1 dollar of Construction bought in 2000...

now costs more than $2 in 2018

The NH Construction Cost Index (NHCCI) is a way to monitor how much construction materials like structural steel and asphalt cost. The NHCCI is affected by normal inflation in the economy as well as other pressures in the industry. While there are increases and decreases on a year to year basis the overall trend is up significantly since the year 2000.

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New Hampshire Construction Cost Index (NHCCI)

Since 2000, NHCCI has averaged increases of 3.1% per year.

Federal Apportionment

Funds from Federal Highway Administration

NHDOT receives an apportionment of funds from the Federal Highway Administration on an annual basis. Except for an increase around 2010 for the stimulus (American Recovery and Reinvestment Act) the annual apportionment has increased slowly.

Total Federal Apportionment from 9/30/2008-9/30/2018: Apportionment

2008 2010 2012 2014 2016 2018Total Apportioned Funds 139,649,564.80$ 131,037,417.29$ 194,576,573.09$ 153,407,426.65$ 151,325,365.20$ 156,696,861.32$ 157,040,611.04$ 158,336,114.77$ 162,989,734.32$ 165,111,434.66$ 166,343,006.50

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207.9114056 43.4%186.0336016 -10.5%169.5909658 -8.8%223.5677854 31.8%

2005 238.4611198 6.7%255.7543704 7.3%201.9763809 -21.0%223.9637987 10.9%238.5844015 6.5%

2010 226.6397266 -5.0%223.2705906 -1.5%239.4840189 7.3%240.3243703 0.4%260.2841434 8.3%

2015 283.2669819 8.8%258.2148947 -8.8%263.9422386 2.2%

2018 268.9106614 1.9% What $1 dollar of construction bought in 2000 now costs more than $2

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Winter Facts and MaterialsDescription 3 Year Average

Plowing (LnMi) 2,310,435

Winter Salt Used (Tons) 193,246

Winter Sand Used (CY) 18,985

Diesel Used (Gal) 603,376

Unleaded Used (Gal) 266,537

Statewide Winter operations average $90,000/hour

• An 8 hour storm = Approximately $700K

• A 24 hour storm = Approximately $2.1M

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Other Maintenance Facts

FINANCES

Number of state bridges washed 1,479

Roadway drainage maintained, repaired or replaced (LF) 1,181,742

Guardrail repaired or reconstructed (LF) 54,957

Pavement marking installed (LF) 66,859,038

Fleet maintenance & repairs work orders completed 7,340

Emergency Events

• July Storm (2017) = Approximately $3.8M

• October Storm (2017) = Approximately $5.7M

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Pavement ConditionsBy Year - Good and Fair (Percentage)

By Tier (Percentage)

NHDOT is responsible for 4,606 centerline miles of state highways.

PavementYear Total_ColleGood Fair Poor Very Poor Good & Fair

1996 80%78%

2000 82%79%

2006 76%71%

2010 4,591 1,885 1,364 1,111 230 71%4,583 1,812 1,343 1,169 258 69%

2014 4,584 1,881 1,231 1,173 298 68%4,576 2,012 1,264 1,033 267 72%

2017 4,581 2,146 1,318 889 228 76%

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Bridge ConditionYear G F P Total Good & F P %

2012 6,067,705 3,378,578 835,924 10,282,207 92% 8.1%2013 5,998,657 3,471,735 849,486 10,319,878 92% 8.2%2014 6,216,459 3,372,666 809,023 10,398,148 92% 7.8%2015 6,070,395 3,487,390 876,373 10,434,158 92% 8.4%2016 6,019,476 3,638,161 771,078 10,428,715 93% 7.4%2017 5,891,092 3,671,675 773,842 10,336,609 93% 7.5%

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Bridge Life CycleAs each bridge ages, specific needs and deficiencies develop

that should be addressed. Performing specific tasks at the right time can greatly extend the service life of a bridge. NHDOT monitors the condition of both state and municipal bridges to determine when the different tasks are most appropriate. For bridges in poor condition, the required tasks are usually substantial rehabilitation or replacement. Poor condition bridges are also identified through the State and Municipal Red Lists. NHDOT inspects every bridge routinely to ensure that they remain safe even as the condition deteriorates. Any safety concern is immediately reviewed and appropriate action is taken, up to and including the closure of a bridge.

State Red List Bridges Over Time

Bridge ConditionYear G F P Total Good & Fai P %

2012 6,067,705 3,378,578 835,924 10,282,207 92% 8.1%2013 5,998,657 3,471,735 849,486 10,319,878 92% 8.2%2014 6,216,459 3,372,666 809,023 10,398,148 92% 7.8%2015 6,070,395 3,487,390 876,373 10,434,158 92% 8.4%2016 6,019,476 3,638,161 771,078 10,428,715 93% 7.4%2017 5,891,092 3,671,675 773,842 10,336,609 93% 7.5%

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NHDOT Highway Tiers – DefinitionsTier 1 – Interstates, Turnpikes, and Divided HighwaysDefinition – These highways support the highest traffic volumes and speeds in the state. Divided highways convey the majority of commuter, tourist, and freight traffic throughout the state.

Tier 2 – Statewide CorridorsDefinition – Corridors, like US 4, US 202 or NH 16, carry passengers and freight between regions of the state as well as to and from neighboring states. These roads can have moderate to high traffic volumes.

Tier 3 – Regional Transportation CorridorsDefinition – These highways like NH 112, NH 10 and NH 108 provide travel within regions, access to statewide corridors, and support moderate traffic volumes at moderate speeds.

Tier 4 – Local ConnectorsDefinition – Secondary highways and unnumbered routes like NH 141 and Bean Road in Moultonborough are local connectors and they provide travel between and within communities.

Tier 5 – Local RoadsDefinition – Locally owned roads and bridges or State owned roads within compact limits provide varying travel functions and are maintained by communities.

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Highway SystemsBy NH law the highway system is divided into Class

1-6 highways. Class 1 and Class 2 highways include the Interstate System and the majority of other roads that are the responsibility of NHDOT. Class 3 roads are generally related to recreation. Class 4 and 5 highways are under the jurisdiction of municipalities and are generally known as local roads. Class 6 highways are not maintained for use. Overall there are 16,619 miles of public roads in NH.

Federal Aid Eligible RoadsBased on federal rules only certain roads can receive federal

funds. The Interstate System and National Highway System described below are both entirely eligible. Overall there are 3,460 miles of eligible roads managed by NHDOT. For all other roads managed by NHDOT (1,142 miles) only state funds can be used for improvements and repairs.

Interstate Highway System

• Authorized through the Federal Aid Highway Act of 1956 the original system included Interstates 89, 93, and 95 through NH. Interstates 293 and 393 were added through later expansions to the system. Interstates are our busiest and most robust highways, connecting NH to the rest of New England and beyond. NHDOT has responsibility for the Interstate System in NH which is about 381 miles.


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National Highway System

• The National Highway System (NHS) is a broader designation of highways and includes the Interstate Highway System along with other highways that connect regional population and commercial hubs. Also included are highways that connect motor vehicles to airports and facilities for transit and rail. Roads like NH 101, NH 9, NH 16, and US 302 are part of the NHS. The NHS is about 1,480 miles and is predominantly managed by NHDOT with portions that are within designated compact sections managed by municipalities.


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Turnpike SystemLayout of the Turnpike System is the responsibility of the NH

Legislature. Beginning operations in 1950, the Turnpike System now consists of 89 miles of limited access highway comprising a total of approximately 658 total lane miles, 172 bridges, 49 interchanges, and 26 facilities. The Turnpike System is reported as an enterprise fund within the State with the primary source of revenue generated from toll collection.

Blue Star Turnpike (I-95)The Blue Star Turnpike segment, also designated as I-95,

extends from the Massachusetts state line in Seabrook to the Maine state border in Portsmouth. Two toll plazas are located in Hampton, one for main line traffic and one for vehicles entering and leaving the Turnpike System at Route 101. Hampton also has a maintenance facility.

Spaulding TurnpikeThe Spaulding Turnpike (NH 16) segment extends from the

traffic circle in Portsmouth to Exit 18 in Milton. It is 33.2 miles long and is a part of the major north-south artery connecting the three major urban centers on the eastern side of the state. There are toll plazas and maintenance facilities in Dover and Rochester.

Central Turnpike (F.E. Everett Turnpike)The Central Turnpike, commonly known as the F.E. Everett

Turnpike, extends from the Massachusetts state line in Nashua


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to Exit 14 in Concord. Its distance is 39.5 miles and, in part, constitutes portions of Interstates 93 and 293. Five toll plazas are located on the Central Turnpike: two at Hooksett (main line and ramp), a main line plaza in Bedford, and ramp plazas in Merrimack at Exits 10 and 11. There are maintenance facilities in Nashua, Merrimack and Hooksett. The Welcome Centers in Hooksett along the Turnpike are an example of a Public Private Partnership.


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Open Road Tolling (ORT) opened in Hampton (2010) and Hooksett (2013) making traveling through the tolls more convenient. All Electronic Tolling (AET), planned for Dover and Rochester (2021), will be even more convenient and efficient.

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At a statewide scale the NHDOT turns traffic counts into Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) which provides a measure of how many miles are traveled on the highway system. While only a relatively small portion of the highway system, the interstates and turnpikes carry the largest proportion of the VMT. Since 2015 VMT has been steadily increasing.

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Freight in NH

• 91 million tons with a value of $88 billion were carried on the state transportation network in 2015.

• Shipping via trucks is expected to grow by 2.6% annually

• Freight, logistics, and distributions contributes 14,000 jobs to NH

• NH’s economy exports about $23 billion (domestic + international)

• NH’s economy imports about $33 billion (domestic + international)


Shipping By Weight – 2015 (tons) Value – 2015 (thousand) (millions)

Truck 82,443 $75,858 Rail 5,698 $4,798 Water 2,648 $967 Air 85 $6,777

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TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMState Fiscal Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018

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Active TransportationEncompassing walking and bicycling, active transportation

is focused on enabling and encouraging methods of transportation that also promote health and wellness. NHDOT promotes active transportation through our project designs and our Complete Streets Advisory Committee (CSAC). The CSAC includes representatives from other agencies, advocacy groups, and the public to advise NHDOT on priority locations and building projects that create safe and welcoming environments for bicyclists, pedestrians, transit users, and other participants in active transportation.

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