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NYS LTAP Center - Cornell Local Roads Program

NYSLTAP-CLRP provides training, technical assistance and information to municipal agencies responsible for the maintenance, construction and management of local highways and bridges in New York State.

Mission Statement

Improving the Quality and Safety of NYS Highways

The New York State LTAP Center - Cornell Local Roads Program provides unbiased, timely and exceptional technical assistance and training to highway and public works departments across New York State to help improve the quality and safety of roads and streets. We support local communities through strong collaborations with partners that enhance the sustainability of local highway assets.

The 2022 Engineering workshops are now open for registration!

The summer series of engineering-level workshops are now open.

Engineering workshops are open to everyone, not just engineers! 

Check below for details.

 

Outdoor classroom for highway personal, learning about gravel

2022 Engineering Workshop Details

Download the Registration form Here

In-Person Workshops      

ADA in the Public Right of Way - 7 PDHs
Dates & Locations:     June 21 - Albany Co.        June 22 - Orange Co.
Cost:     Registration Fee $75, PDH Fee $20

(NHI) Highway Slope Maintenance and Slide Restoration - 15 PDHs
3-Day Course Dates & Location: August 2-4 - Broome Co.
Cost:     Registration Fee $225, PDH Fee $0

Safe Systems - 6 PDHs
Dates & Locations:     August 16 - Dutchess Co.    August 17 - Oneida Co.        August 18 - Monroe Co.
Cost:     Registration Fee $0, PDH Fee $20

Virtual Workshops

Electrical and other Main Hazards in Roadway Construction (ARTBA) - 4 PDHs
Dates:     September 8        
Cost:     Registration Fee $75, PDH Fee $20

Federal Aid 101 - 3 PDHs 
Date:     September 13
Cost:     Registration Fee $0, PDH Fee $20    

2022 Fall In-Person Workshops are Open for Registration!

Download the Fall 2022 Workshop Registration Form Here!

Work Zone Traffic Control for Local Roads 

  • Sept 13 - Niagara Co.
  • Sept 14 - Yates Co.
  • Sept 15 - Chenango Co.
     
  • Oct 18 - Franklin Co.
  • Oct 19 - Saratoga Co.
  • Oct 20 - Dutchess Co.

Snow & Ice Control

  • Sept 28 - Wyoming Co.
  • Sept 29- Chemung Co.
     
  • Oct 12 - St. Lawrence Co.
  • Oct 13- Fulton Co.
     
  • Nov 2 - Westchester Co.
  • Nov 3 - Delaware Co.

Pavement Maintenance

  • Sept 27 - Suffolk Co.
  • Sept 28 - Albany Co.
  • Sept 29 - Herkimer Co.
     
  • Oct 18 - Orleans Co.
  • Oct 19 - Steuben Co.
  • Oct 20 - Onondaga Co.

Workshop descriptions can be found here

 

A group of people listening to a speaker give a presentation.
A person repairing a road with mastic pavement patch.
Find out about mastic application here.

How is mastic repair material applied?

Gears
Learn about pinch points here.

New Everyday Safety Tailgate Talk available on Pinch Points!

A small garbage can sitting on the road.
Learn about garbage collection in the ROW here

I have residents who live on private roads who leave their garbage for collection in the right-of-way. A landowner whose property is utilized for garbage collection wants this practice discontinued. What (if anything) can I do?

Contact Information

416 Riley-Robb Hall / Ithaca, NY 14853 / phone: 607-255-8033 / fax: 607-255-4080 / email: clrp@cornell.edu