The LRRB research focus includes:
Design
Geometrics, materials, environmental, financing, safety, planning, economic development, right of way, social, engineering, community impact, individual impact, public involvement, constructability, economic efficiency, project need.
Construction
Equipment, physical development of a project, management system, tools, materials, partnering, quality, work zone safety.
Maintenance/Operations
Snow removal, safety, level of service, investment preservation and protection, pavement management, maximized service life of project, life-cycle costing, methods and materials, equipment, privatization, response to the public, traffic operation, staffing.
Environmental Compatibility
Natural environment, individual environment, economic environment, community and social environment, planning, environmental impact mitigation.