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Bureau of Rail and TransitWelcome to the Bureau of Rail and Transit!

The Bureau of Rail and Transit manages state-owned railroad properties, provides rail safety inspections, and manages public transportation, bicycle and pedestrian transportation, and ridesharing programs.

 

Patrick C. Herlihy
Director of Aeronautics, Rail and Transit

Railroads: The railroad programs include track inspection and safety investigation in cooperation with the Federal Railroad Administration, a revolving loan program for railroads, a dedicated railroad fund for improvements to state-owned rail lines, and acquisition and preservation of railroad corridors for future use. The Department completed work on a new State Rail Plan in June 2012. Information on public meetings held for the Rail Plan can also be found on the website for the New Hampshire State Rail Plan.

Other current projects include replacement of ties and drainage improvements on the state-owned rail lines. The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is working closely with The New Hampshire Rail Transit Authority on expanding passenger rail service in New Hampshire.

Public Transportation: The public transportation program includes federal grants for transit operations, capital improvements, planning, technical assistance and training.

Bicycle and Pedestrian: This program assists individuals, communities and groups to improve opportunities for non-motorized travel.

State Bicycle Maps are available.

Ridesharing: Online ridematching software will assist those who wish to carpool and information about the state's park & ride lots can be found for transit users, carpools and vanpools.

Bureau Projects: Information on current projects





New Hampshire Department of Transportation
PO Box 483 | 7 Hazen Drive | Concord, NH | 03302-0483
Tel: 603.271-3734 | Fax: 603.271.3914

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