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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.

 

Christopher "Kit" Morgan, Administrator
Bureau of 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. Work has commenced on the devleopment of an updated 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.

FTA Funding for State of NH Fiscal Year 2013 (including applications & other pertinent documents)

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

The new State Bicycle Maps are now available.

Ridesharing: The rideshare coordinator helps those who wish to carpool or vanpool with a ride matching service, and helps to manage the state's park and ride lots 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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