Welcome!
Welcome to the new and improved website for the New Hampshire Rural Transit Assistance Program (NHRTAP)!
The New Hampshire Rural Transit Assistance Program (NHRTAP) is here to assist New Hampshire's rural public transit systems who receive Section 5311 and Section 5310 funding in providing safe and effective service. This website provides information on training opportunities, technical assistance and various resources.
NHRTAP NEWS
Updated August 19, 2025
Training Schedule
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August, 2025 Training Classes
8/25/2025 (10:00-12:00) - Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Webinar
8/26/2025 (8:00 am - 4:00 pm) - Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) @Plymouth Senior Center
September, 2025 Training Classes
9/16/2025 (1:00-3:00) - Defensive Driving Webinar
9/30/2025 (10:00-12:00) - Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Webinar
October, 2025 Training Classes
10/8/2025 AND 10/9/2025 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm each day) - Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) In-House Instructor @CAPBM, Concord (this training is intended for those who will deliver in-house PAT training until a new hire can attend a NHRTAP PAT training)
*Please note that there needs to be at least four (4) registrants in order for a training to proceed*
USDOT/FTA NEWS
Posted June 20, 2025
2025 Certifications and Assurances
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) recently published its
FY2025 Certifications and Assurances for FTA Grants and Cooperative Agreements, along with publishing a list of changes to the 2024 Certifications and Assurances.
NATIONAL RTAP NEWS
Posted August 19, 2025
Rural Transit Day Chat Summary
Rural Transit Day was held on July 16, 2025. National RTAP held a Facebook Live chat and the summary is now available.
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Posted June 20, 2025
National RTAP 2025 Conference
The 6th National RTAP Technical Assistance Conference, Wrangling Access and Mobility in Rural and Tribal Transit, will take place in Austin, Texas between December 7-10, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Austin on 208 Barton Springs Road. National RTAP has released a Preliminary Schedule.
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