The New York State Local Technical Assistance Program Center (NYS LTAP) is hosted by the Cornell Local Roads Program.
About LTAPs
What is an LTAP?
LTAP is the Local Technical Assistance Program. LTAP is part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and was established in 1982. Beginning with 10 Centers throughout the United States, the LTAP network now has 52 centers, and 1 serving tribal governments. LTAP Centers are the way the FHWA helps local highway agencies in each state meet the challenge of maintaining and rehabilitating roads and bridges, learn about best practices and innovative technology to meet local needs.
The Cornell Local Roads Program (CLRP) is the LTAP Center for New York State. It is a partnership of the New York State Department of Transportation, the FHWA, and Cornell University. The NYSLTAP - CLRP offers technical assistance, training, and other services to local road agencies within New York State. When you ask the LTAP Center for help, you tap into the comprehensive network of Centers and state DOTs throughout the United States.
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History of the NYSLTAP - Cornell Local Roads Program
The Cornell Local Roads Program's roots go back to the 1910s when in 1915 the Civil Engineering College (now School) at Cornell University held a Good Roads Week conference. The first School for Highway Superintendents was held in 1938, the second in 1940. A few years were skipped during the war, and then the School began annual meetings in 1947.
Today we are one of 52 Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) Centers established by the Federal Highway Administration. We are sponsored by the Federal Highway Administration and the New York State Department of Transportation, with additional funding provided by Cornell University, and participants' training fees. We provide training and technical assistance to local highway and public works officials in New York State.
An interview with the Cornell Local Roads Program's first leader
