New Hampshire Department of Transportation 2020 Annual Report

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by  New Hampshire Department of Transportation

Transportation excellence enhancing the quality of life in New Hampshire
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Letter from the Commissioners;
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Attached you will find the NHDOT Annual Report for FY 2020. This Annual report highlights the many N
accomplishments and performance of the New Hampshire Department of Transportation. While this report
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documents many facts, figures and financial data on the Department’s activities, it does not necessarily capture
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the remarkable effort of DOT employees in continuing to deliver critical transportation services throughout the
COVID-19 pandemic. These efforts epitomize DOT personnel’s dedication and commitment to the L

Department’s mission to deliver transportation excellence to citizens and travelers, as well as to enhance the
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quality of life in New Hampshire.
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2020 was a year that tested all of us. The pandemic had significant impacts across the state and to the economy.
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As an essential service, Department of Transportation operations continued throughout, largely unabated, with
modifications and safeguards to protect worker health and safety, and adaptations to support remote work. R
Department employees exhibited their perseverance by continuing to focus on advancing our important work, T
despite so many changes. In addition to these efforts, many stepped up to assist with the Statewide response to
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the pandemic. DOT personnel helped to establish the statewide testing and vaccination sites, stood up and
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manned a Department call center, first to assist those filing unemployment claims and then to schedule vaccine
appointments, and also delivering vaccines around the State. Our employees demonstrated true resilience as we
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delivered these services, despite massive changes in the workplace infrastructure, and continued to be a thriving
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and productive DOT.
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In the Division of Operations, the Department’s dedication to maintenance of the Transportation system was 0
apparent. While many areas in the State, and in the Department, were working remotely form their homes,
operations personnel continued to show up every day. The challenges of working through the COVID-19
restrictions were compounded by a growing vacancy rate. In addition to the daily maintenance responsibilities,
driveway permitting was very active and demanding, with several major regional developments to work
through. Also, a continuing priority area has been addressing the condition of the vehicle fleet with an
additional $10 million obtained through Capital appropriation to purchase heavy fleet units.

The Division of Aeronautics, Rail, and Transit was very busy working through pandemic impacts. The airline
and transit industries were particularly hard hit by the COVID-19 Stay at Home and Safer at Home orders.
Millions in relief funding were made available to these industries through several congressional relief bills.
The Division of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit was central to administering and dispersing this relief funding to
airports, transit agencies and bus service providers, as well as providing assistance and advocacy for these
impacts and needs.

The Division of Policy and Administration provided substantial support to the Department’s pandemic
response and impacts, while continuing to make strides in other areas. The Bureau of Human Resources
provided an extraordinary effort by becoming the primary point of contact for all COVID-19 related staff
questions and exposures, as well as by developing multiple guidance documents and directives in response to
the pandemic to keep employees safe. The Division also began a huge undertaking, the development of a new,
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integrated, Department wide Work Order, Fleet and Inventory System. Additionally, efforts continued to N
systematically update and modernize Department Policy and Procedures, and to fully realize the Office of
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Federal Compliance.
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The Division of Project Development continued to administer a very robust advertising and construction O
program, despite the upheaval of adapting to remote working conditions. Even with these very challenging
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circumstances, the Division was incredibly productive, meeting the challenging advertising schedule deadlines

and putting out over $200,000,000 of construction work. 2020 also saw some big construction milestones with A
the final completion of the Salem-Manchester Interstate 93 widening after more than a decade of work, as well
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as the completion of the Newington-Dover Spaulding Turnpike widening and reconstruction.
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The Division of Finance supervised sound financial management and administration of the Department’s U
approximately $650 Million annual budget, while likewise adapting to the upheaval of remote working. In
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response to pandemic impacts, the Division retooled all accounts payable and receivable paper-dependent
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functions to electronic processes, and kept financial activities running smoothly without disruption.

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This report reflects NHDOT’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Within the pages of this report is E
a clear demonstration of the effective use and application of taxpayer dollars. As you review the
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accomplishments of 2020, we hope you will keep in mind the dedicated men and women at NHDOT that keep
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New Hampshire’s travelers moving safely, day in and day out, no matter what. The events of the past year have
been remarkable, and the manner in which NHDOT personnel have risen to the occasion underscores NHDOT’s R
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We are proud to be NHDOT!
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Victoria F. Sheehan William J. Cass, P.E.
Commissioner Assistant Commissioner
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By Year - Good and Fair (Percentage)
Bridge Condition -Good & Fair (Deck Area)
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Pavement Conditions N
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Performance Highlights N
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Airport Improvement D
Timeliness Research Projects
Projects
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The Department
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100%
understands that
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when projects are Target 96% Target 80%
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delivered on schedule
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people and businesses
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across the state can
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more easily plan to
accommodate them in Target 95% 83% L

their everyday. Timely 53% R
Target 95%
projects also provide Target 80% E
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benefits to citizens,
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businesses, and tourists
Reimbursements
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as quickly as possible. Construction
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Project Advertising Construction Completion

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Inspections
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Active Rail
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The Department has Inspections 93% Bridge Inspections
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inspection programs
Target 388 mi
in place to ensure
that transportation
infrastructure remains
safe and that any
89%
necessary fixes can be
100%
Target 2,640
planned for in advance.
Target 22
Airport Inspections
Customer Response
Timely Notification of Travelers
for Incidents & Events
The Department
100%
works to ensure that
Target 60 days
transportation facilities
remain safe, open, and
that we provide timely
85%
information to travelers
Target 96%
and businesses.
Timely Response for
Rail Property Inquires
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Performance Highlights N
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Advertised within 10% of budget D
On Budget
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The Department can 58% T
Percentage of Federal Funds
only invest a finite
Utilized Target 85% A
amount of capital at any
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given time. Maintaining
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accurate estimates and
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implementing effective
Target 98% A
funding strategies ensure
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that existing and future 100%

projects can be efficiently Target 100% R
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financed.
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Federal Aid Funding Authorized
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Maintenance and MMaarrkkiinnggss Washed
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Preservation 55% Y
Target 1,325
Target 2
The Department Paving Miles
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works diligently to Advertised
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maintain the integrity State-Owned
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of our existing Active Use
100% 99%
Buses
infrastructure to Target 100%
Target 588 w/Remaining
ensure the longevity
Useful Life
of our investments
and provide the 44%
public with safe and 92% Target 42%
47,500
usable travel ways. Target Target 43
2,000,000
Total # of Catch
Winter Maintenance: Lane Miles Plowed Basins Cleaned Bridges Preserved
# of Audit Cycles
Other
The Department understands 143%
141%
that transportation engineering
Target 32 Target 120
is a field that is constantly
evolving. Providing opportunities
to expand our knowledge and # Training Sessions
to reflect on current processes (Internal) 167%
is paramount for a healthy Target 6
organization. # Training Sessions
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Citizen’s Guide to the Transportation System
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FY 2019 & 2020 Operating Results - Budgeted Account Summary
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Introduction - Citizen’s Guide ...........................................................................1-5 0
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Operating Expenses ............................................................................................6
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Aeronautics, Rail & Transit
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State Bus Services & Facilities - 2050 ..............................................................7
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Aeronautics - 2107 .......................................................................................8 0
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Public Transportation (Transit)- 2916 ..............................................................9
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Railroad - 2931 ..........................................................................................10
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Administration
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Executive Office - 3038 ...............................................................................11 E
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Debt Service - 2938 ....................................................................................12
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Transfers to Other Agencies - 2939 ..............................................................13 T
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General Fund Overhead - 2940 ..................................................................14 N
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Compensation Benefits - 2941 .....................................................................15

Asset Management, Performance and Strategies (AMPS) - 3040 .....................16 R
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Finance & Contracts
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Finance & Contracts - 3001 ........................................................................17 U
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Policy & Administration
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Office of Federal Labor Compliance - 2056 .................................................18 S

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Human Resources - 3017 ............................................................................19
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Employee Training - 3027 ...........................................................................20 U
Operations D
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Winter Maintenance & Highway Maintenance - 2928, 3007 .....................21-22
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Mechanical Services - 3005 .........................................................................23
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Bridge Maintenance - 3008 .........................................................................24 E
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Traffic - 3009 .............................................................................................25

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Reimbursable Maintenance and Repair - 3031 ..............................................26
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Asset Maintenance and Critical Repair - 3048 ...............................................27
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Transportation Systems Management and Operations - 3052 .........................28 O
Inmate Maintenance Crew - 3055 ................................................................29 U
Salted Wells - 3066 ....................................................................................30 N
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Fuel Distribution - 3198 ..............................................................................31

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Oversize and Overweight Permits - 5032 ......................................................32
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Lift Bridge Operations (Bridge Maintenance) - 5034 ......................................33 M
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Planning and Community Assistance - 3021 .................................................34 A
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Highway Design - 3025 ..............................................................................35
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Right-of-Way - 3028 ...................................................................................36
Environment - 3032 ....................................................................................37
FY 2019 & 2020 Operating Results - Budgeted Account Summary
Bridge Design - 3033 ..................................................................................38 F
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Materials and Research - 3034 ....................................................................39

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Construction - 3035 ....................................................................................40 0
SPR Research (Materials and Research) - 3036 ..............................................41 1
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Stickney Avenue (Right of Way) - 3060 .........................................................42

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Administration - Support - 7022 ...................................................................43
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Toll Operations - 7026, 7031, 7036 ...........................................................44 2
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Maintenance - 7027, 7032, 7037 ...............................................................45

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Toll Collection - 7050 .................................................................................46
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Transponder Inventory Fund - 7515 .................................................................47
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Compensation Benefits - 8117 .....................................................................48 R
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Expenses by Discretionary and Non-Discretionary ..........................................F1
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Highway Fund Expenditures - Discretionary and Non-Discretionary ..................F3 E
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Highway Fund Expenditures - Program/Function ............................................F4
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Highway Fund Expenditures - Program/Function Source of Funds ....................F5 L
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