New Hampshire Department of Transportation

What New Hampshire Department of Transportation does

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT) is a state government agency, founded in 1905 and headquartered at 7 Hazen Drive in Concord, New Hampshire. NHDOT is the sole statutory authority responsible for maintaining and operating the state's transportation infrastructure, including 2,162 state-owned highway bridges, three turnpike corridors (Blue Star, Central Turnpike, and Spaulding Turnpike), and the state's portion of the National Highway System. The agency employs approximately 1,650 dedicated employees organized across six highway maintenance districts and multiple operational bureaus covering planning, construction, bridge maintenance, aeronautics, rail, and transit. NHDOT is led by Commissioner David Rodrigue and reports to the Governor and Legislature of New Hampshire.

NHDOT's technology stack centers on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), including the Traffic Management Center for real-time monitoring, the E-ZPass electronic toll collection system (now transitioning to All Electronic Tolling), the iCX electronic bidding platform for contractor procurement, the MS2 traffic data system, and an interactive GIS Data Catalog. Digital services extend to a Project Center portal for construction project tracking, an online permitting system, and CommuteSmart NH (formerly NH Rideshare) for rideshare matching. The agency coordinates with nine Regional Planning Commissions, multiple public transit providers (Advance Transit, COAST, Manchester Transit Authority, Nashua Transit System), and Amtrak for rail service. NHDOT is also deploying EV charging infrastructure through the federal NEVI program, with Phase 1 partnerships established in February 2024.

As a government agency, NHDOT does not operate on a traditional commercial revenue model. Funding flows from federal allocations (FHWA Surface Transportation Program, FTA Sections 5310/5311/5339, NEVI), state appropriations, toll revenue from E-ZPass transactions, and fee-based services (oversize/overweight permits, E-ZPass transponders). Customer segments are highly diversified: NH residents and daily commuters, out-of-state tourists, municipalities seeking Local Public Agency funding, construction contractors bidding on projects, engineering consultants, and commercial transportation companies. The agency's Ten Year Transportation Plan (2027-2036), updated biennially under NH RSA 228:99 and RSA 240, governs long-range capital planning.

Name

New Hampshire Department of Transportation

Legal name

New Hampshire Department of Transportation

Website

https://dot.nh.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is a state government agency that maintains 2,162 state-owned bridges, operates three E-ZPass turnpike corridors, and coordinates statewide highway, transit, and EV infrastructure across New Hampshire, serving residents, municipalities, contractors, and commercial transportation companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Government Transportation Services

NAICS

Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (92612), Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs (926120), Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (23731)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700), Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Highway & Roadway Network Operations (O&M) (TLAJAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Transportation, Roads & Public Works Administration (BPAIABAK), Managed Services & Operations Outsourcing for Tolling/RUC Programs (TLAJABAL), Roadway Structures & Geotechnical Asset Maintenance (Retaining Walls, Slopes, Rockfall) (TLAJAAAI)

Keywords

• Highway infrastructure services
• Electronic toll collection
• Bridge maintenance services
• Public transit administration
• Transportation planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Concord

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Toll Revenue: Revenue from E-ZPass electronic toll collection on the NH Turnpike System including Blue Star, Central Turnpike, and Spaulding Turnpike. NH is moving to All Electronic Tolling systems with toll booths being replaced.
2. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Funding: Federal funding through Surface Transportation Program (STP) and other FHWA programs for highway and bridge projects
3. Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Grants: FTA Section 5310, 5311, and 5339 grants for public transportation programs including rural transit, senior mobility, and capital equipment
4. National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program: Federal funding for EV charging station deployment at strategic locations throughout New Hampshire

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

NHDOT is a state government agency that plans, builds, maintains, and operates New Hampshire's transportation infrastructure, including 2,162 state-owned bridges, the NH Turnpike System (Blue Star, Central, and Spaulding Turnpikes), and statewide highway networks. The agency administers the E-ZPass electronic tolling program, public transit grants, EV charging infrastructure deployment, and contractor prequalification for road and bridge construction projects. It also produces biennial Ten Year Plans, coordinates with municipalities and nine Regional Planning Commissions, and delivers services such as permitting, motor service patrol, traffic data, and GIS mapping.

Product overview

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation operates as a state government agency offering a comprehensive portfolio of transportation services and programs. The core service offerings include the NH E-ZPass electronic toll collection system, bridge and highway maintenance for 2,162 state-owned bridges, turnpike management (Blue Star, Central, and Spaulding), and CommuteSmart NH for rideshare coordination. The agency provides digital services including iCX electronic bidding for contractors, a Project Center for tracking construction projects, and a GIS Data Catalog with interactive mapping tools. Additional services encompass permits (driveway, excavation, oversize/overweight), Motor Service Patrol roadside assistance, Work Zone Safety training, EV Charging Infrastructure deployment through the NEVI program, and Transit/FTA grant administration. Planning programs include the Ten Year Transportation Plan, Active Transportation for bike/pedestrian infrastructure, and Complete Streets initiatives. The agency manages approximately 1,650 employees and is led by Commissioner David Rodrigue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• NH E-ZPass: Electronic toll collection transponder program for the New Hampshire Turnpike System
• CommuteSmart NH

Products and services

• NH E-ZPass Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 2,162 state-owned bridges maintained and operated
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Revision EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024Selected for NEVI Phase 1 project at White Mountain Visitor Center, North Woodstock for EV charging infrastructure deployment.
• Gridwealth EVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024Selected for two NEVI Phase 1 projects: 75 Laconia Road, Tilton and 127 Market Place Blvd, Rochester for EV charging infrastructure.
• Global Montello GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2024Selected for NEVI Phase 1 project at Global Mobil Mart, Sanbornville for EV charging infrastructure deployment.
• NH E-ZPasscoreTechnology or IntegrationElectronic toll collection system partner for NH Turnpike System including Blue Star, Central Turnpike, and Spaulding Turnpike. Allows drivers to pay tolls electronically through transponder devices.
• NH Traffic Management Center (TMC)coreTechnology or IntegrationReal-time traffic monitoring and emergency response coordination for all road emergencies including broken signal lights. Contact: (603) 271-6862.
• Keep NH MovingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-stop shop for all transportation options in New Hampshire as of 2024, coordinating public transit providers and transportation services statewide.
• AmtrakminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmtrak operates Vermonter and Downeaster passenger rail services through New Hampshire, with stations in multiple communities.
• NH Regional Planning CommissionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNine Regional Planning Commissions work with NHDOT on local transportation planning and Local Public Agency (LPA) projects.
• NH Public Transit ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransit providers including Advance Transit, COAST, Manchester Transit Authority, Nashua Transit System, and others coordinate FTA programs with NHDOT.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Caltrans (California Department of Transportation): Largest U.S. state DOT, providing a benchmark for scaled program delivery, NEVI/EV infrastructure deployment, and bridge management. Useful as an upper-bound peer for evaluating NHDOT's operational practices and technology adoption.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT): Major state DOT managing one of the largest state-owned bridge inventories in the U.S. Comparable to NHDOT on bridge maintenance practices, federal funding administration, and electronic construction bidding.
• New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT): Large, established state DOT operating one of the most extensive E-ZPass-integrated toll networks in the country. Useful peer for benchmarking NHDOT's AET transition and high-volume toll operations.
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT): Large, well-resourced state DOT with an aggressive NEVI deployment model and SunPass electronic tolling (interoperable with E-ZPass). A scaled reference peer for NHDOT's EV charging rollout and AET tolling strategy.
• New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT): Larger, more established state DOT in the broader New York / New England corridor. Operates a far larger bridge and highway inventory, including E-ZPass-compatible NY Thruway tolling, providing a scaled-up comparable reference for NHDOT's programs.

Direct peers

• Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT): Neighbor New England state DOT with a comparable mandate to plan, operate, and maintain state highways, bridges, and toll facilities (including the E-ZPass-compatible MassDOT toll system). Direct functional peer with similar federal funding mix and AET-style tolling evolution.
• Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans): Adjacent New England state transportation agency with a directly comparable scope: state highway maintenance, bridge inventory, and federal-aid program administration. Closest geographic peer to NHDOT, with overlapping climate, bridge-maintenance, and rural infrastructure challenges.
• Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT): New England state DOT operating highway, bridge, and transit infrastructure. Operates the E-ZPass-compatible CT fastrak electronic tolling system, making it a direct peer on tolling systems and federal funding programs.
• Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT): Small New England state DOT with a comparable mandate covering state highways, bridges, and toll facilities. Operates E-ZPass-compatible tolling and shares the same federal funding framework as NHDOT.
• Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT): Neighboring northern New England state DOT responsible for highway, bridge, and multimodal transportation. Operates a comparable bridge maintenance program, similar federal funding profile, and comparable rural-state service delivery model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NewHampshireDOT
• Facebookfacebook.com/NHDOT
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/state-of-new-hampshire-dot

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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