Transportation White Papers, Case Studies, Brochures

White Papers

Safe Routes to School (SRTS)

The emphasis placed on the protection and well-being of a community's children is a reflection of the esteem of the community at large. Download our white paper to learn about the federal Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS). Download it now..

How Contractors Can Use the Design/Build Model for Transportation Success

In recent years, the transportation industry, including the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), has begun to embrace the Design/Build process. This alternative delivery method is becoming increasingly popular. Download this white paper to learn how this delivery method can save time and money. Download it now..

Road Assessments

This white paper overviews the impact that natural gas drilling operations have on local and state roads. It also provides tips for initiating a roadway repair process that minimizes damage and allows for quick repairs and discusses the value an engineering firm can bring to the process. Download it now..

Case Studies

Flaugherty Run Bridge Replacement

For nearly 90 years, Flaugherty Run Bridge carried vehicular traffic over SR 3089 in Moon Township, Allegheny County, PA. By 2008 the bridge was in serious disrepair. Learn about the project undertaken to replace the bridge in our case study. Download it now..

Penn Avenue Corridor Phasing Plan: Paving the Way for Community Revitalization

Penn Avenue stretches from downtown Pittsburgh through the City's east end and beyond. In 2008, PennDOT identified the corridor as a high-priority improvement project. Read about the project in our case study. Download it now..

L.R. Kimball Converts Rail Bridge to Pedestrian Trail

For many years, communities have been building an interconnected system of pedestrian and cycling trails stretching from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C. Read about how L.R. Kimball created a critical link in this system. Download it now..

L.R. Kimball Bridge and Culvert Designs Speed Up Recovery Efforts

In June 2006, an unrelenting storm quickly dumped 13 inches of rain across northeastern Pennsylvania. Flooding closed more than 170 roads and damaged 26 bridges. Download our case study to learn how L.R. Kimball, as part of a design-build team, replaced two bridges and a culvert to rapidly reopen important roads. Download it now..

DuBois-Jefferson County Airport Access Road

For years, motorists traveling to the DuBois/Jefferson County Airport in Pennsylvania had to travel more than 10 miles on a two-lane road after exiting Interstate 80 to reach the Airport. Download our case study to learn how L.R. Kimball worked as part of a design-build team to cut driving distance to the Airport by 60%. Download it now..

Bedford Springs Transportation Improvement Project

The Bedford Springs Hotel, a 200 year old historic landmark, was slated for a $120 million restoration. State Route (SR) 4009 served as the main access. Download our case study to learn how L.R. Kimball improved the access roadway while minimizing the impact on this historic landmark. Download it now..

Expert transportation analysis helps municipality prepare for the future

New businesses were helping to fuel the local economy, but also brought added congestion and long-term safety concerns to the community. Recognizing that sustainable development depends on a long-term strategy to address these issues, the Moon Transportation Authority (MTA) retained the transportation engineering experts at L.R. Kimball to develop a comprehensive feasibility study to examine their existing transportation infrastructure and future options. Find out how the study helped the MTA address the issues. Download it now..

Improving K - 12 Security

For K-12 educators, facility directors and planners, school security for K-12 has become a critical issue as schools across the Country work to ensure they are prepared for any eventuality. Certainly all the appropriate actions and responses have not been formulated, but we can and we must be prepared as professionals to recommit to review and consider measures that can make a difference while permitting schools to retain the look of creative learning environments and not fortresses. At many contemporary K-12 facilities, security protocol for visitor access is in place at the school utilizing typical visual 'vetting' and subsequent manual... Read More