Projects
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY - COLLEGE STATION
PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS
PARKING DEMAND ANALYSIS
DeShazo Group provided comprehensive transportation planning and design services for a 3,800-space, seven-level parking garage and an innovative pedestrian passageway connecting the main and west campuses. The facility supports daily student parking and high-capacity event traffic for Kyle Field football games and Reed Arena events.
🎓 Higher Education | 📍 College Station, Texas
🅿️ Scope: Transportation planning, parking garage design, and pedestrian infrastructure: 3800 Space - 7 level Parking Garage
🏟️ Client: Texas A&M University
🚗 Parking Garage Planning & Management
1. Designed a large-scale garage with capacity to serve daily campus parking and large event crowds
2. Integrated Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) features with real-time digital message signs at four access points to communicate parking availability on each garage level
🚶♂️ Pedestrian Passageway Design & Safety
1. Developed an ADA-compliant 60-foot-wide underpass to safely connect campuses across a busy five-lane roadway
2. Analyzed pedestrian demand and passageway capacity during peak event periods to optimize cross-sectional design
3. Recommended design elements to minimize traffic conflicts and enhance safety for both pedestrians and nearby vehicles
🚦 Innovative Solutions for Campus Parking & Pedestrian Mobility
1. Established design standards accommodating bicycles and shuttle vehicles as part of the facility’s transportation planning
2. Collaborated with the university to ensure the passageway met all ADA requirements and safety standards
Project team received Second Prize from the International Parking Institute for innovative design and functionality
