Whether you use a paving contractor, partner with another municipality, or have your own paving crew, this workshop is for you. Learn to choose the right variety of asphalt, why asphalt sometimes fails, pavement rehabilitation, inspection protocols, and more!

• 4/16/25 - Ontario Co. (Canandaigua)
• 4/17/25 - Lewis Co. (Lowville)

• 5/6/25- Dutchess Co. (Millbrook)
• 5/7/25 - Warren Co. (Warrensburg)

This workshop is currently not available. For more information, contact us at clrp [at] cornell.edu (clrp[at]cornell[dot]edu) or 607-255-8033

Join us to gain valuable insight on budget and cost concerns for municipal highway operations. Our experienced instructors will show you how to create and manage a budget, update it during crisis, incorporate planning and asset management, and defend the department budget when needed.

• 4/8/25 - Wayne Co. (Newark)
• 4/9/25 - Cattaraugus Co. (Ellicottville)

• 4/22/25 - Orange Co. (TBD)
• 4/23/25 - Schoharie Co. (TBD)

Aimed at the folks doing the training of the flaggers, this one day workshop trains those who train the flaggers as well as the crew leaders who will be working with the flaggers. Workshop participants should have prior flagging experience.

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

Bring your mayor, town board, crew or supervisor to this workshop and learn what makes a good road/street and how to keep it that way. We’ll cover frost heave, drainage, sight distances, work zones, preventative maintenance vs. construction, and much more!

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

Join us to learn why pavement fails and how to choose the best repair. We’ll discuss fatigue, the pros and cons of thin wearing courses, crack repair, patching techniques, and the importance of looking beyond the actual physical failure when evaluating pavement distresses and failures. 

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

Learn simple steps you can take to reduce your highway or public works department’s legal liability. Gain insight into how courts evaluate liability and special defenses that can be used when agencies have good plans and procedures in place.

• 4/1/25 - Niagara Co. (Lockport)
• 4/2/25 - Steuben Co. (Bath)
• 4/3/25 - Chenango Co. (New Berlin)

Ever wonder what your rights and responsibilities are as a highway official in New York State? Join us to; discover your authority to limit legal risks, improve your labor and board relations, evaluate roads by use/streets by prescription, and much, much more!

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

This course focuses on the daily fight to keep water away from your pavement, covering topics such as culverts (including installation and recognizing when design assistance is needed), ditches (covering, lining, slope, and erosion), variations in soil behavior under freezing/thawing conditions or in the presence of water (from gravel to clay), and much more. 

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

Got questions? We’ve got answers! Join veteran Highway Superintendent Marty Roberts as he discusses budgets, straightforward replacement plans, taking asset management plans to your board, and more. We guarantee you’ll be glad you came!

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

Winter is on the way! Join us to learn the backbone of an effective snow and ice control program including choosing the best anti-icing strategy, reducing tort liability, and reducing costs. This workshop is aimed at established highway/public works officials, crews and crew supervisors who manage snow and ice control operations.

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

Everyone should get home safely every day. In this course we cover key strategies for safer roads, including intersection upgrades, effective signage, and roadside safety including the use of guiderail. Elevate your community’s safety with expert insights and practical solutions!

• 4/15/25 - Essex Co. (Lewis)
• 4/16/25 - Greene Co. (Acra)

• 5/14/25 - Yates Co. (TBD)
• 5/15/25 - Madison Co. (TBD)

Protect our environment and improve public health with this stormwater management course. Learn to identify and mitigate runoff risks, including erosion, sediment transfer, and pollution. Master techniques to reduce runoff peaks, manage municipal storm sewer systems, and implement effective solutions to stormwater problems. Gain insights into how land type influences runoff and take action for a cleaner, safer community.

• 3/18/25 - Suffolk Co. (Yaphank)
• 3/19/25 - Columbia Co. (Hudson)

• 4/22/25 - Genesee Co. (Batavia)
• 4/23/25 - Tompkins Co. (Ithaca)

• 4/29/25 - Fulton Co. (TBD)
• 4/30/25 - Jefferson Co. (Watertown)

Elevate your surveying skills with this introductory hands-on course. Master key factors in surveying such as: accurately determining distances, and converting slopes to horizontal distance. Avoid leveling mistakes, measure slopes, and use hand tools for trenching and pipe laying. Finish the course equipped to tackle simple surveying challenges with confidence.

• 5/20/25 - Oswego Co. (Williamstown)
• 5/21/25 - Allegany Co. (Belmont)
• 5/22/25 - Delaware Co. (Delhi)

Transform your leadership and communication skills with this dynamic course. Discover your leadership style, build strong relationships, and master active listening, delegation, and feedback. Finish equipped to lead with confidence and communicate with clarity.

• 4/8/25 - Albany Co. (Voorheesville)
• 4/9/25 - Broome Co. (Binghamton)
• 4/10/25 - Livingston Co. (Mt. Morris)

Boost your traffic control skills with this course on signs and pavement markings. Master the five principles of signing, review MUTCD guidelines, and choose the right posts and hardware for your application. Gain hands-on experience in maintaining signs and selecting effective traffic control devices. Finish prepared to improve road safety in your community.

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.

Learn how to create safe and efficient work zones for road maintenance and construction. We’ll show you how to identify hazards, choose the right traffic control device, flag effectively, and most importantly, keep everyone safe! This workshop is aimed at established highway/public works officials, crew supervisors, and the crew members as well!

Currently not being held this season, if interested, you can request this workshop.