Accessible Transportation for All
Keep NH Moving
The Region 8 Coordinating Council serves 350,000+ New Hampshirites from twenty municipalities within Hillsborough, Rockingham, and Merrimack Counties. The RCC meets in Manchester at Southern NH Planning Commission. These meetings are open to the public and you can attend in-person or virtually.
If you are interested in joining the RCC or attending a meeting, contact us by calling 603-669-4664 or emailing bherbert@snhpc.org
This RCC is charged with the following duties:
In addition to actual service delivery options, the focus of the RCC’s mission may encompass, but not be limited to, transportation planning and resource development as well as administrative functions.
The Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission (SNHPC) serves as the Southern New Hampshire Regional Coordinating Council for Community Transportation (Region 8 RCC) and is the direct supervisor of the Regional Mobility Manager. As lead agency, SNHPC is responsible for hosting and participating in the bi-monthly RCC meetings, participating in the monthly SCC meetings, administering FTA 5310 contacts and funds, and ensuring compliance and performance of all subcontractors. SNHPC hosts the RCC meetings at their location, 438 Dubuque Street, Manchester, NH, 03102.
Ben Herbert
Region 8 (Southern New Hampshire) Mobility Manager
Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission
438 Dubuque Street
Manchester, NH, 03102
Phone: (603) 669-4664
Email: bherbert@snhpc.org
Coordinated Public Transit/Human Services Transportation Plan (2022)
Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission
Rockingham Planning Commission
Community Transportation Directory
The Southern New Hampshire RCC Region includes the twenty municipalities of Atkinson, Auburn, Bedford, Candia, Chester, Danville, Deerfield, Derry, Goffstown, Hampstead, Hooksett, Londonderry, Manchester, New Boston, Plaistow, Raymond, Salem, Sandown, Weare and Windham.
The next RCC meeting will be held in January,2025. The highest-priority agenda item will be a more robust regional priorities discussion.
You can attend the meeting in-person at the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission, 438 Dubuque St., Manchester, NH, 03102.
You can also attend the meeting virtually. A Zoom link is included in the agenda.
January, 2025 – Agenda | Coming Soon
January 16, 2024 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
January 31, 2024 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
March 19, 2024 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
May 21, 2024 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
June 19, 2024 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
July 16, 2024 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
September 17, 2024 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
January 17, 2023 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
February 15, 2022 – Meeting Minutes | Download PDF
Every 3 months, Ben publishes a newsletter on all things new in Region 8 regarding Mobility Management. Click here to view the latest edition. To download a printable version, click here.
Reach out to Ben at bherbert@snhpc.org to be added to the email list!
Previous newsletters can be found here: https://www.snhpc.org/transportation/transportation-coordination/pages/mobility-management
Victory Women of Vision is an organization in Manchester that serves as a community hub for elderly women and their families who immigrated to New Hampshire from all over the world. Transportation to the VWV center in downtown Manchester was a challenge for many elders, who often had to rely on their family member to drive them.
This video tells the story of how a partnership between Victory Women of Vision, the New Hampshire Alliance for Healthy Aging, Southern NH Planning Commission, and Manchester Transit Authority helped overcome the transportation barriers and create a positive impact on their lives.
Check out this StoryMap which highlights ridership trends from 2023 across Region 8!
Why Join the RCC?
The Region 8 RCC works to improve the capacity and accessibility of community transportation across the Greater Manchester-Derry-Salem area. Whether if you work in transportation, human services, have issues finding transportation or work with individuals who struggle with transportation, the RCC invites you to the table. All meetings are open to the public.
Who Is in the RCC?
Right now, the Region 8 RCC consists of community transportation providers, municipal staff, human service organizations, regional planning staff, and citizens of the region. However, anyone who has a stake in transportation is always welcome to the table.
Why Should I Talk to My Mobility Manager?
If you ever struggle with finding transportation, your mobility manager is a great resource to help connect you with the right services. However, there’s also more to a mobility manager than finding you a ride. Whether if it’s participating in an outreach event, developing resources for your community, or building partnerships, talking to your mobility manager is a great first step towards addressing your transportation needs.
Who Is My Mobility Manager?
The mobility manager for Region 8 (Greater Manchester-Derry-Salem) is Ben Herbert. You can contact him at bherbert@snhpc.org, or 603.669.4664.
Ben Herbert began his role as region 8’s mobility manager in
August 2022. Coming from a planning background, his main topics of interest include transit-oriented development, public transportation, urban design, clean energy infrastructure, affordable housing, and landscape architecture. Born and raised in southeastern Pennsylvania, Ben moved to New Hampshire in 2018 to earn a bachelor’s degree in Community and Environmental Planning at UNH. He spent a year and a half at the Southern New Hampshire Planning Commission working as a Planning Intern and Assistant Planner, before becoming Regional Mobility Manager. In his free time, Ben enjoys hiking, collecting records, and playing bass guitar.
