TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
Project
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
🏙️ Downtown Vision, Engineered for Tomorrow
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
Bridged the needs of an academic institution with the dynamic urban environment of Fort Worth’s city center.