STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HAVE EXPANDED PRESENCE AT 2025 ERIE COUNTY FAIR
Release Date: August 04, 2025
STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO HAVE EXPANDED PRESENCE AT 2025 ERIE COUNTY FAIR
Interactive Displays Will Showcase Vital Work NYSDOT Performs to Keep New Yorkers Safe Information Also Available on Careers in Transportation
New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez is pleased to announce that the Department will have an expanded presence at the upcoming 2025 Erie County Fair, with three interactive exhibits that showcase the vital work NYSDOT performs every day to help New Yorkers get where they need to go safely and efficiently. The exhibits - which will be located near the Hamburg Gaming Center and Strates Shows Midway and inside the New York State Police Building - will engage fairgoers with hands-on, informational displays highlighting such activities as snow and ice removal, traffic management and technical lab work. Additionally, information will be available on how to start careers in transportation and become a member of the NYSDOT team. The fair will take place at the Erie County Fairgrounds in Hamburg, from Wednesday, August 6 through Sunday, August 17.
“The Erie County Fair is one of Western New York’s best summer traditions and the New York State Department of Transportation is thrilled to expand our presence - the largest ever - at this year’s celebration,” Commissioner Dominguez said. “We’re excited for fairgoers of all ages to experience the many facets of DOT, from keeping roads and bridges safe during winter storms to learning about how we manage traffic through communication and technology to how we design and build resilient and reliable transportation infrastructure. Our interactive exhibits offer a unique opportunity for kids to learn about transportation and for adults to explore rewarding career paths with NYSDOT.”
NYSDOT’s three interactive exhibits will highlight the Department’s diverse roles within the state transportation network. They include:
- Office of Fleet Administration & Support (Outdoor Exhibit, Near Hamburg Gaming Center/Strates Shows Midway): Fairgoers can explore a large truck-mounted snowblower and a full-size plow truck, key assets used in NYSDOT’s snow and ice operations across the state. This exhibit offers a hands-on opportunity to learn about the equipment that keeps New York’s roads safe during winter storms. An interactive display will teach young people about the basic skillsets needed in the equipment repair industry, showcasing career paths with NYSDOT. The fleet exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
- Signal Operations Group (Indoor Exhibit, New York State Police Building): The NYSDOT Traffic Signals Unit will showcase a variety of working traffic signal equipment, bringing the science of traffic management to life. Fairgoers can interact with a pedestrian crossing display featuring audible pedestrian buttons, a working flashing yellow arrow, and engage with an interactive MioVision camera detection system. A digital photo frame will display the diverse projects signal crews work on throughout the year and a technician will be on hand to answer questions about operations. Visitors can also take photos next to a life-size five-section traffic signal head, offering a fun and educational glimpse into NYSDOT’s role in enhancing road safety. The exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
- Materials Laboratory (Indoor Exhibit, New York State Police Building): Gain insight into the scientific foundation of New York’s transportation infrastructure at the NYSDOT Materials Laboratory exhibit. A road core display illustrates the layered composition of asphalt beneath the surface, while specialized equipment demonstrates how concrete is evaluated for quality and performance. Visitors can try out gradation sieves to see how NYSDOT measures aggregates, like crushed stone, in asphalt and concrete. Additionally, a display of diverse rock types encountered by NYSDOT’s Geotechnical Team highlights the geological considerations in transportation projects. The exhibit will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
NYSDOT’s expanded footprint at the 2025 Erie County Fair underscores its commitment to community engagement and workforce development. Representatives from SUNY Cobleskill will join NYSDOT on select days to discuss educational opportunities for aspiring technicians, highlighting pathways to a rewarding career in transportation. For more information on job opportunities, visit www.dot.ny.gov/jobs.
In addition to our informative, interactive exhibits, NYSDOT is supporting the traffic management plan at the Erie County Fair. The department is providing 11 portable variable message signs to direct the increased traffic around the Hamburg Fairgrounds. These message boards will provide directions to the fair and the latest traffic conditions for all attendees and residents.
Fairgoers are encouraged to visit the NYSDOT exhibits to experience the innovative and diverse work that keeps New York moving safely and efficiently. For more information about NYSDOT’s initiatives, visit www.dot.ny.gov.
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