Road Chatter
From the New York State LTAP Center - Cornell Local Roads Program
January | 2022
View from the Road
David Orr, P.E., Director

And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been. 
- Rainer Maria Rilke
 
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.
- Oprah Winfrey

Welcome to each of the new highway officials, especially those at the town superintendent level, who are just starting in their new role this month. Each of us is given the opportunity to try something different with each new year, to improve ourselves, and to make things right.
 
As we start 2022, look for opportunities to try something new, improve what we already do, and to learn from others. Communicate with your fellow officials and learn from their mistakes. In our Winter 2022 issue of Nuggets & Nibbles we have a feature on What a New Highway of Public Works Superintendent Needs to Know on Day One. Check it out and together let's make 2022 a great year. 
NYSLTAP-CLRP 2022 Spring Workshops are open for Registration!
 
Local Roads (and Streets) Done Right
March 22 - Nassau Co.
March 23 - Putnam Co.
March 24 - Rensselaer Co.

April 12 - Chautauqua Co.
April 13 - Monroe Co.
April 14 - Oneida Co.

Running Your Highway Department
March 29 - Genesee Co.
March 30 - Schuyler Co.
March 31 - Oswego Co.

May 17 - Clinton Co.
May 18 - Schenectady Co.
May 19 - Sullivan Co.

Pavement Maintenance
April 5 - Warren Co.
April 6 - Greene Co.
April 7 - Rockland Co.

April 26 - Erie Co.
April 27 - Ontario Co.
April 28 - Tioga Co.

Work Zone Traffic Control
April 19 - Hamilton Co.
April 20 - Schoharie Co.
April 21 - Orange Co.

Roadway and Roadside Drainage
May 10 - Allegany Co.
May 11 - Seneca Co.
May 12 - Otsego Co.
 
Workshop descriptions can be found here
NYSLTAP-CLRP Foundational Webinars

All webinars are free and held Tuesdays 9am - 10am EST

Roads & Streets
Legal Issues (PDH)
January 4th, 2022

Department Duties
January 11th, 2022
We are accepting entries for the 2022 Build a Better Mousetrap Innovation Competition!
The 2022 CAMP Summer Internship Seeking Participating Municipalities and Interns for 2022!
The CAMP Summer Intern Project provides municipalities implement a pavement management system while providing college interns valuable, real-world experience.
 
For More information, visit the NYSLTAP-CLRP CAMP Webpage.

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More from NYSLTAP-CLRP
Interested in joining our team as a part-time workshop instructor? Contact us at clrp@cornell.edu or call at 607-255-8033 for more information!
This Winter, Public Workers are Doing More with Less
David Orr, P.E., PhD
Director, New York State LTAP Center – Cornell Local Roads Program

This winter, local highway and public works departments will be working harder than ever to keep the roads and streets safe for the traveling public across New York State. The job facing these local departments is going to be even more challenging due to an unprecedented shortage of workers - especially qualified truck drivers. Read More Here
Upcoming Events and Conferences
Stop by our booth at the winter NYSCHSA conference and say hi! We'll have plenty of info on hand about the 2022 training season!
New York State LTAP Center -
Cornell Local Roads Program nysltap.clrp.cornell.edu