efficient and safe transportation & design
People are always on the move. This means safe and efficient surface transportation engineering is essential to getting you where you need to be. Whether it’s designing a county road, working on large-scale projects for the Department of Transportation, or applying advanced applications such as intelligent transportation systems, we have the skill and experience to develop a clear path for your transportation needs.
Transportation & Multimodal Planning
Our transportation planners work closely with our traffic and roadway engineers to integrate transportation and land use to provide diverse mobility options that meet the needs of a community. Our focus is to ensure the safe, efficient movement of all system users, providing elevated levels of mobility, safety, connectivity, and interconnectedness of various transportation modes. Our Public Engagement team works with project stakeholders and the public to build consensus for planning initiatives that support long-term community growth and development.
- Corridor Studies
- Subarea Studies
- Long Range Transportation Plans (LRTP)
- Downtown Master Plans
- Safe Routes to School Plans (SRTS)
- Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plans
- Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Trail Master Plans
- Transit Development Plans
- Freight and Rail Plans
- Railroad Grade Separation Feasibility Studies and Design
- Parking Access and Circulation Planning
- Transit and Intermodal Facility Plans
- ADA Transition Plans
- Feasibility Studies
- Policy Development
- Pavement Management Plans (PMP)
Traffic Engineering
KLJ offers comprehensive traffic engineering services for urban and rural areas, including roadway design, multimodal planning, parking management, traffic calming, and ADA compliance. We mitigate traffic impacts and ensure adequate access and safety for the traveling public to support growth, environmental responsibility, and smart mobility.
- Traffic Operations Studies
- Safety Studies
- Traffic Modeling
- Traffic Forecasting
- Traffic Management Plans/Impact Studies
- Signal Design
- Speed Studies
- Signal Timing
- Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
- Parking Studies
- Quiet Zone Studies
- Road Safety Audits
Roadway Design
For more than 80 years, KLJ has provided planning and design of thousands of miles of roadways for repair, modernization, restoration, and transformation. We are adept at designing practical, innovative solutions that emphasize mobility, connectivity, durability, flexibility, and sustainability for our clients. We assist clients in obtaining funding for planning, design, and construction and manage risks associated with the environment, costs, scheduling, and the traveling public.
- Urban Arterial and Local Streets
- Rural Highways
- Interstates and Interchanges
- Roundabouts
- Complete Streets
- Road Diets
- Traffic Signals
- Shred-Use Paths
- Retaining Walls
- ADA Compliance
- Lighting
- Utility Coordination/Relocation
- Alternatives Analysis
Alternative Delivery
KLJ brings expertise in Alternative Delivery methods, offering clients an innovative, streamlined approach to project execution. Our team coordinates seamlessly across all project phases, integrating design, construction, and risk management to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions tailored to meet each project’s unique needs.
- Alternatives Analysis
- Design-Build
- Progressive Design-Build
- Public Private Partnership (P3)
Bridge & Retaining Wall Design
Our bridge team’s strength lies in our proven experience with a wide variety of bridge types, materials, site conditions, and constraints. Whether repairing, preserving, replacing, or constructing a new bridge, our multidisciplinary approach gives us the ability to work on many aspects of a bridge, from structural integrity, hydraulics, and survey to roadway approaches, environmental, lighting, and bridge aesthetics.
- Highway Bridges
- Railroad Bridges
- Pedestrian Bridges
- Rehabilitation and Historic Preservation
- Bridge Inspection and Load Rating
- Culverts and Other Structures
- Retaining Walls
- LARSA 4D
- RISA 3D
Hydrology & Hydraulics
Hydrology and hydraulics are foundational pillars in water resources engineering, crucial for designing, managing, and analyzing sustainable water systems and mitigating water-related hazards. KLJ is here to help, bringing our expertise and innovative approach to deliver effective, resilient solutions tailored to your unique water resource needs.
- Roadway Drainage
- Bridge Hydraulics
- Culvert Design
- Storm Sewer Design and Analysis
- Floodplain Analysis
- Erosion Control
- Detention/Retention Basins
- Stream Restoration
- Low Impact Development (LID)
- Channel Design
- Aquatic Passage
- Hydrologic Impact Assessment
Construction Administration
Our team will help you create and implement comprehensive management strategies for construction programs and individual projects. Our professionals become an extension of your staff, providing order, management, and project communication with an emphasis on quality and safety.
- Alternative Delivery
- As-Built Drawings
- Contract Administration
- Constructability Review
- Coordination and Procurement
- Quantities Documentation
- Certified Inspection
- Project Management
- Project Scheduling and Controls
- Construction Material Testing
- Resident Engineer
- Staff Augmentation