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.

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Do you have a question that needs answering?

Check out our Quick Answers section! We tackle common questions like "Where can I find a blank 284 agreement," to more in-depth questions like "Can compaction make the road stronger?"

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Virtual Workshops: Combating Roadway Departure Crashes!

Join David Orr, P.E., on July 31st and August 7th from 8:30 am - to 12:00 pm. David will leave you with tools for addressing roadway departure crashes. Topics covered in this course include a discussion of engineering countermeasures as well as implementation strategies.

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Upcoming Webinars

Our special Roadway Departure webinar series and Summer webinars are now live! Join us most Tuesdays from 9:00 to 10:00 AM for these informative sessions.

Contact Information

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