Welcome!

Welcome to the new and improved website for the New Hampshire Rural Technical Assistance Program (NHRTAP)!

As of April 1, 2024, the NHRTAP website will be suspended pending NHDOT’s entering a new contract with an RTAP consultant. Estimated timeframe is fall 2024.

Please note the following:

No new scholarship applications will be accepted.
The training program/calendar will be placed on hold. No new trainings will be offered. However, drivers are still required to be trained. Please contact NHDOT to identify alternative training opportunities.
The website’s information and resources will remain available, but static. The website will not be updated regularly with current news or new resources.

NHDOT’s contract with our NHRTAP consultant (with RLS & Associates, Inc.) expires March 31, 2024.

NHRTAP will continue through NHDOT, but on a limited basis. Please contact Cathy Cormier, NHDOT Transit Compliance Specialist, should you have any questions or need assistance. Thank you for your patience during this time.

Cathy Cormier

Email: catherine.a.cormier2@dot.nh.gov

NHRTAP NEWS

Updated March 22, 2024

Training Schedule

Please check out our upcoming training and click on the training calendar to register. The 2024 Q1 training schedule is now posted below! *In-person classes in bold*

March, 2024 Training Classes

3/23/2024 (8:30-4:00) - Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) in-person @Advance Transit, White River Junction (**Cancelled due to weather**)

3/23/2024 (8:30-12:00) - Defensive Driving in-person @HCS, Keene (**Cancelled due to weather**)

3/23/2024 (12:30-4:00) - Emergency Procedures in-person @HCS, Keene (**Cancelled due to weather**)

3/25/2024 (1:00-3:00) - Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Webinar

3/28/2024 (1:00-3:00) - Defensive Driving Webinar

*Please note that there needs to be at least four (4) registrants in order for a training to proceed*

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Updated February 7, 2024

Quarter 1 2024 Newsletter

The newsletter for Quarter 1 2024 is now available on the Newsletters page!

USDOT/FTA NEWS

Posted December 27, 2023

Notice of Funding Opportunity

USDOT has published a Notice of Funding Opportunity for a new Rural Autonomous Vehicle Program (RAV). The RAV program research focuses on applications of automated vehicle technologies for rural communities that support transportation strategic goals and objectives documented in the USDOT strategic plans and documents. Applications will be accepted through March 13, 2024.

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Posted December 4, 2023

FTA Drug and Alcohol Virtual MIS Overview Trainings

FTA will be hosting a 90-minute virtual Management Information System (MIS) Overview training. This training will provide an overview of MIS instructions. Attendees will be able to ask questions and there will be a live demonstration of the DAMIS website.

The training will be offered on the following dates and times:

Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 1:00-2:00 ET

Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, ET

Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, ET

Registration is now open for all sessions. Once registered, a link will be sent the morning of the session.

NATIONAL RTAP NEWS

Posted March 22, 2024

Update Medicaid Transportation Guidance

On February 28, 2024, National RTAP hosted a webinar "Updated Medicaid Transportation Guidance and What it Means for Transit Agencies and State DOTs". The recording and presentation are now posted. The webinar covered CMS updates to Medicaid transportation.

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Posted March 4, 2024

Active Shooter eLearning Course/Webinar

National RTAP recently started offering eLearning training on active shooter preparedness. There are two courses available, one for Operations Personnel and one for Management, on general concepts, hypothetical situations, and recommendations based on best practices for active shooter situations. Please click on this link to be directed to the National RTAP eLearning system.

National RTAP is also hosting an Active Shooter Preparedness Training for Rural Transit Systems on April 2, 2024 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Registration is available.