Transit and Paratransit Planning

The Planning Commission continues to work to establish a meaningful role in Regional transit and paratransit planning as a component of our overall transportation planning program. Below are descriptions of planning efforts over the last 10 years.

Coordinated Community Transportation Planning (2006-ongoing):

SWRPC plays the role of facilitator in the Region to improve the existing system so that it is a more "responsive, comprehensive, and coordinated community transportation system." Stakeholders from the Southwest Region are working in conjunction with federal and state government towards this goal. In 2006, SWRPC worked with stakeholders to produce a Coordinated Community Transportation Plan to identify community transportation needs and goals for implementation to address those needs. SWRPC is currently working on a project to enhance the original Coordinated Community Transportation Plan with additional information to guide future planning efforts as well as developing a Regional Coordinating Council to guide future coordination activity in the Contoocook Valley area.

Southern NH Route 10 Job Access Reverse Commute Project (2008-ongoing):

In December 2008, SWRPC and an Advisory Committee wrapped up a project to understand the feasibility of providing commuter services for residents living near the Route 10 Corridor in West Swanzey and Winchester. SWRPC is currently working with transportation agencies to design a new service and secure funding for the project.

NH Route 119 Transit Expansion Feasibility Study (2008-ongoing):

In December 2008, SWRPC and an Advisory Committee began a study to examine the feasiblity of expanding transit on the Route 119 Corridor in Hinsdale and Winchester from the Town of Brattleboro, Vermont where there are several active transit services including the BeeLine Bus, the MOOver Bus, the Connecticut River Transit, Amtrak, Greyhound and other transit-related options.

Former Transit Planning Projects:

CityExpress Service Expansion Study
(1999)

CityExpress Cost/Benefit Analysis
(2001)

City of Keene Transportation Center Analysis
(2002)

A Survey of Transit Management Structure and Practices
(2002)

Sept 25	The SWRPC Natural Resources Advisory Committee will meet at 3:30 p.m. at the SWRPC offices at 37 Ashuelot Street in Keene. For more information please contact Lisa Murphy of SWRPC staff.
Oct 7	The SWRPC Transportation Advisory Committee will meet at 2:00 p.m. at the SWRPC offices at 37 Ashuelot Street in Keene. For more information please contact J. B. Mack of SWRPC staff.
Oct 8	The SWRPC Board of Directors will meet at 4:30 p.m. at the Cheshire County Commissioners Conference Room of the historic Cheshire County Courthouse located at 12 Court Street, Keene. For more information please contact Becky Baldwin of SWRPC staff.
Oct 8	The SWRPC Full Commission will meet at 5:00 p.m. at the Cheshire County Delegation Room of the historic Cheshire County Courthouse located at 12 Court Street, Keene. For more information please contact Becky Baldwin of SWRPC staff.

Sept 16	The Monadnock Alliance for Sustainable Transportation Complete Streets Subcommittee will meet at 1:00 p.m. at the SWRPC offices at 37 Ashuelot Street in Keene. For more information please contact Henry Underwood of SWRPC staff.
Sept 17	The Monadnock Regional Coordinating Council fo Community Transportation will meet at 9:00 a.m. at the SWRPC offices located at 37 Ashuelot Street in Keene. For more information please contact Todd Horner of SWRPC staff.
Sept 17	A Public Meeting on the New Hampshire Department of Transportation's Statewide Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation Plan will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Keene Public Library in Heberton Hall at 76 Winter Street in Keene. For more information go to www.NHpedbikeplan.com
Sept 18	A Public Hearing on the New Hampshire Department of Transportation's FY 2021-2030 Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Peterborough Town Hall at 1 Grove Street, Peterborough. For more information please contact J. B. Mack of SWRPC staff.
Oct 15	A Public Hearing on the New Hampshire Department of Transportation's FY 2021-2030 Ten Year Transportation Improvement Plan will be held at 6:00 p.m. at the Keene Parks and Recreation Building at 312 Washington Street in room 14 in Keene. For more information please contact J. B. Mack of SWRPC staff.

Age-Focused Planning Initiative

Plan for Ashuelot Rail Trail: A Pilot Project

Transit and Paratransit Planning