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Story Archives of 'Department of Transportation'Transportation Commissioner Charles O'LearyBy Laura Knoy on Thursday, August 30, 2007.New Hampshire's Department of Transportation has been in the news a lot lately, and so has its acting department head. Interim Commissioner Charles O'Leary is no stranger to the position- he served as head of DOT in the 1990's. He joins us to talk about everything from their budget to the ten year plan to possible new taxes and tolls in the Granite State, and the search for the next Commissioner at the Department of Transportation. Guest
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  Stakeholders Oppose Transportation Head's Proposals to Cut Highway ProjectsBy David Darman on Thursday, July 26, 2007.New Hampshire’s Transportation Commissioner has announced that the DOT will need at least 35 years to complete all the road projects in the department’s Ten Year Plan. And he said projects like the on-going Keene Bypass or widening of the Spaulding Turnpike should be scaled back or even eliminated. But proponents of these projects say it’s way too early to give up on them listen:
DOT Hit for Illegal DumpingBy Dan Gorenstein on Tuesday, June 12, 2007.The New Hampshire Attorney General has fined the Department of Transportation for periodically dumping hazardous waste dating back to 1980. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Dan Gorenstein has more. listen:
Is Lynch Seeking New Leaders At Transportation And HHS?By Josh Rogers on Thursday, November 30, 2006.As policymakers gear up for budget season, Governor Lynch seems to be paying particularly close attention to two of the largest state departments -- transportation and heath and human services. The Governor says he wants to improve agency performance as the budget process begins. But Lynch may be looking at more than numbers. listen:
The I-93 LawsuitBy Laura Knoy on Friday, March 17, 2006.The plan to widen I-93 has been a point of contention for many New Hampshire residents since the beginning. And now the people behind a new lawsuit want changes to the plan, saying that water and air pollution and sprawl will result from the current plan. They say a rail component would help alleviate these problems. New Hampshire's DOT has countered by saying that rail would not significantly reduce demand for the highway and that plans are in place to monitor pollution. We'll look at the I-93 Expansion Project and the issues raised by this new lawsuit. Laura's guests are Tom Irwin, Staff Attorney for the Conservation Law Foundation and Lead Attorney on the I-93 lawsuit and Chuck Morse, Republican Senator from Salem who is Chairman of the Finance Committee and Vice-Chairman of the Transportation and Interstate Cooperation Committee. listen:
Taking Transportation to the PeopleBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, March 14, 2006.In 2004, a commission, led by the New Hampshire Department of Transportation and the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, was formed to address this question: what is our transportation vision for next 25 years? Over the last two years, the commission has looked at the many obvious and not so obvious ways transportation planning effects the state. This week, they will release their report and begin the process of asking for public imput. We'll talk about their work, their recommendations, and ask what you think they got right and what they missed. Laura is joined Lew Feldstein, President of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and Carol Murray, Commissioner at the NH Department of Transportation. listen:
Commissioner Carol MurrayBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, October 18, 2005.New Hampshire Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray joins us to talk about the new strategy to transform transportation in the state by collaborating more closely with towns and looking more broadly at design impacts. We'll also talk about a number of projects including EZ Pass, I-93, and the more immediate concern of rebuilding roads and bridges in washed out parts of southwestern New Hampshire. Laura's guest is Carol Murray, Commissioner for New Hampshire's Department of Transportation. listen:
Snowplows Needed in Southern New HampshireBy Avishay Artsy on Monday, January 10, 2005.If you live in southern New Hampshire and had trouble getting around during the recent snowstorms, there may be a reason. The state of New Hampshire is having a hard time finding snowplowers to clean Interstate 93 and state roads near the Massachusetts border. NHPR Correspondent Avishay Artsy has more. listen:
Commissioner MurrayBy Laura Knoy on Tuesday, November 9, 2004.We're talking with Department of Transportation Commissioner Carol Murray about everything from her views of I-93 and our roads to how the Highway Trust Fund should be spent and also getting the status of construction projects across the state. Laura's guest is Carol Murray. listen:
One Last Look at Widening Interstate 93By Doug MacPherson on Friday, May 21, 2004.The final environmental impact statement for widening interstate 93 is finished. That means in a little over 30 days, the Federal Highway Administration is expected to provide the final thumbs up or thumbs down on a project that's been in the planning stages for a dozen years. Before the FHA rules, however, interested parties have what may be their last chance to comment. As New Hampshire Public Radio's Doug MacPherson reports, many of the state's environmental groups continue to voice strong objections. listen:
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