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 December 15, 2025
Training Schedule
Please click on the training calendar to register for any of the below training. Quarter 1 2026 training is now being added. **In-person training is listed in bold**
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December, 2025 Training Classes
12/22/2025 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Webinar
12/30/2025 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) - Defensive Driving Webinar
January, 2026 Training Classes
1/21/2026 (8:30 am - 11:30 am) - Defensive Driving @CAPBM, Concord
1/21/2026 (12:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - Emergency Procedures & Evacuation @CAPBM, Concord
February, 2026 Training Classes
2/12/2026 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) - Defensive Driving Webinar
2/24/2026 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Webinar
March, 2026 Training Classes
3/21/2026 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) - Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) @Horse Meadow Senior Center, Haverhill
May, 2026 Training Classes
5/11/2026 (10:00 am - 12:00 pm) - Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Webinar
5/26/2026 (1:00 pm - 3:00 pm) - Defensive Driving Webinar
June, 2026 Training Classes
6/20/2026 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm) - Passenger Assistance Techniques (PAT) @Tri-County, Berlin
*Please note that there needs to be at least four (4) registrants in order for a training to proceed*
USDOT/FTA NEWS
Posted November 10, 2025 (Updated December 15, 2025)
Changes to USDOT's DBE Program
Effective October 3, 2025, the USDOT published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) requiring immediate changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program. USDOT has released FAQs regarding the changes.
UPDATED - An updated DBE FAQ was released on December 1, 2025 with additional guidance.
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Posted December 15, 2025
19th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference
The 19th Annual FTA Drug and Alcohol Program National Conference will be held on April 14-16, 2026 in Portland, Oregon. The conference offers sessions for Drug and Alcohol Program Managers and transit officials to better understand 49 CFR Part 655 and 49 CFR Part 40.
Registration opens March 2026. For updates, check out the FTA's Drug and Alcohol Program web page.
NATIONAL RTAP NEWS
Posted December 15, 2025
Tribal Transit Peer Roundtable
National RTAP is hosting a Tribal Transit Peer Roundtable on January 7, 2026 from 2:00-3:00 PM ET. The roundtable will focus on having meaningful discussions and to gather feedback from Tribal Nations.
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