New Hampshire Transportation Alternatives Program Profile
New Hampshire’s Upper Coos Recreational Trail | Photo by bholdsworth7
Funding History
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State DOT Program Staff
State DOT TA Coordinator
Thomas Jameson
Project Manager, NH Department of Transportation
7 Hazen Drive, PO Box 483
Concord, NH 03302-0483
Tel: 603-271-3462
Email: thomas.e.jameson@dot.nh.gov
FHWA Division TA Coordinator
Jamison Sikora
FHWA – NH Division
19 Chenell Drive
Concord, NH 03301
Tel: 603-410-4870
Email: jamie.sikora@dot.gov
State DOT Website: http://www.nh.gov/dot/org/projectdevelopment/planning/tap/index.htm
TA Program Structure, Policies, and Procedures
- Application timeline: Applications close on 3/19/22. Please see website for more information.
- TA program structure: The program is run through a state level TAP office. The State uses a competitive selection process with input from the state’s RPCs.
- Who is eligible to apply: Local government, school districts or local education agencies
- Application information: NH TAP applications are open on a 4-year cycle.
- Application components: Project sponsor, ability to provide match/funding plan, TA eligibility, project description and implementation plan, cost estimates, project status (permits, environmental clearance, etc.), public involvement, project maintenance plan, design specs
- Selection criteria: Project readiness and support (13%), financial readiness (15%), feasibility (9%), stress analysis (12%), improve safety conditions (16%), network connectivity (20%), Regional Planning Commission rankings (15%)
- Application tips: All projects must have a certified LPA as the person in responsible charge. Scoring criteria is available on the NH TAP site.
- Is there an advisory committee?: No
- Project award minimum: $400,000
- Project award maximum: $1,250,000
- Typical local match: 20%
More information on New Hampshire’s Transportation Alternatives Program can be found here.
