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TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL

TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS

Project

Project Overview

As part of an ambitious expansion into downtown Fort Worth, the Texas A&M System proposed a multi-phase urban infill development to transform existing surface parking lots and smaller buildings into a dense academic high-rise district. DeShazo Group provided traffic engineering expertise for Phase I — the Law & Education Building — ensuring seamless integration into the city's core infrastructure.

⚖️ Higher Education | 📍 Fort Worth, Texas

📍 Commerce, Texas

📐 Scope: Traffic Impact Analysis for Phase I of Texas A&M’s new urban campus
🏛️ Client: Texas A&M University System

🚦 Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)

1. Evaluated traffic operations at 15 key intersections near the site
2. Focused on peak-hour volumes to assess capacity and LOS (Level of Service)
3. Identified intersections needing mitigation to accommodate future demand

📊 Urban Circulation & Access Strategy

1. Modeled travel demand based on origin-destination patterns and modal split
2. Reviewed driveway access and internal flow to reduce on-site conflicts
3. Recommended design approaches to align with downtown grid and transit plans

Strategic Highlights

🏙️ Downtown Vision, Engineered for Tomorrow

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🏙️ Multi-Phase Campus Integration

1. Supported the master plan by forecasting future traffic scenarios through Phases II and III
2. Provided input on long-term access, parking needs, and pedestrian prioritization
3. Balanced student, faculty, and public interface with downtown transportation demands

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Downtown Expansion with Smart Mobility

Bridged the needs of an academic institution with the dynamic urban environment of Fort Worth’s city center.