Key Points
- R. J. Corman understands the desire of communities to improve the appearance of bridges and other structures. Safety of R. J. Corman employees, the general public and neighbors restrict some alternatives for bridge appearance improvement.
- R. J. Corman may permit others to paint R. J. Corman bridges if technical and responsibility requirements are resolved.
- Any surface preparation methods must follow all applicable environmental guidelines.
- R. J. Corman will not accept proposals to attach signage to R. J. Corman bridges.
- A written request should be submitted to R. J. Corman's Real Estate Department to initiate consideration of such projects.
Overview
Requests are occasionally made by outside parties for various beautification projects, including painting of overhead and undergrade bridges. These requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. The cost of painting and future aesthetic maintenance will be the responsibility of the project sponsor/agency proposing to paint the R. J. Corman bridge. R. J. Corman will make every effort to cooperate, consistent with maintaining the safety of the public and the safe operation of the railroad.
Consideration of Bridge Painting Projects
Bridge painting proposals must be reviewed and approved by R. J. Corman to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations, R. J. Corman specifications, and to ensure that the proposal will not impact R. J. Corman’s property or operations.
- R. J. Corman will require an agreement for all bridge painting proposals.
- A public agency must be a party to the agreement.
- R. J. Corman will incur no costs or liabilities as a result of the project.
- The public agency or its designee will be responsible for maintenance of the painted surfaces, including aesthetic damage caused by highway vehicles and vandalism.
- A railroad flagman will be required at the project expense.
- R. J. Corman may require a consultant on behalf of R. J. Corman for oversight and review at the expense of the project.
Submission of Project Requests
A written request by the party wishing to undertake such projects should be forwarded to R. J. Corman’s Real Estate Department for handling. The request should include information about the situation and the project objectives to assist R. J. Corman with completion of the review.
The following information should be included:
- The project sponsor and public agency that will execute appropriate agreements for implementation as well as future maintenance of the painted surfaces.
- Paint specifications and methods for surface preparation, cleanup, and paint application.
- Qualifications and experience of the painting contractor. R. J. Corman will accept state qualified bridge painting contractors working for the responsible agency or company. Containment system, clean up and disposal of all paint and other material removed from the bridge. The clean-up and disposal of material from the surface preparation for painting and actual painting must comply with all appropriate regulations.
- The materials removed during the surface preparation must not impact the surrounding area including ground, water, or air. Materials must not be stored on R. J. Corman property.
- Control of paint overspray and vapors during application. The work must be done complying with appropriate regulations and over spray controlled to prevent damage to adjacent property and vehicles in the area.
- Containment system, clean up and disposal of all paint and other material removed from the bridge. The clean-up and disposal of material from the surface preparation for painting and actual painting must comply with all appropriate regulations.
- Pictures and conceptual drawing should be submitted with the initial request from the community to simplify the initial review and comment by R. J. Corman.
- Work site safety plan including keeping all personnel away from the tracks and fall protection measures where required.
Information should be submitted to:
R. J. Corman Railroad Company
Real Estate/Public Projects Group
P.O. Box 788
Nicholasville, KY 40340