Transit To Trails program launch May 7: Catch an MTA bus for $5 and hit local hiking trails, parks

read more…: Transit To Trails program launch May 7: Catch an MTA bus for $5 and hit local hiking trails, parks

“MTA is excited to partner with the Nature Conservancy in order to bring this pilot program to life,” said Mike Whitten, executive director of the Manchester Transit Authority. “Connecting passengers with natural spaces like our state parks and forests offers so many benefits and we’re thrilled to do our part to eliminate transportation as a barrier to access for members of our community.”

Rail trail advocates outraged over switch from tunnel to ‘spaghetti plan’ at Derry’s new highway exit

read more…: Rail trail advocates outraged over switch from tunnel to ‘spaghetti plan’ at Derry’s new highway exit

Transportation officials changed the plans for a section of rail trail to be built through a new highway ramp in Derry, from a straightforward tunnel to a circuitous “spaghetti-shaped” detour, that rail trail advocates are calling unsafe and unnecessary. 

Former NH Child Advocate: Governor and health commissioner didn’t support the office

read more…: Former NH Child Advocate: Governor and health commissioner didn’t support the office

Moira O’Neill, the state’s first-ever Child Advocate, who stepped down from the role earlier this month after four years, said her efforts were hindered by a contentious relationship with Gov. Chris Sununu and two consecutive commissioners of the Department of the Health and Human Services.

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