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HIGHLAND PARK SCHOOL

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN

Project

Project Overview

Highland Park School #5, located at 7202 W Northwest Highway in Dallas, was repurposed as a temporary campus to accommodate students from other HPISD elementary schools undergoing reconstruction. DeShazo Group was retained to provide a comprehensive Traffic Management Plan (TMP) to ensure traffic safety and operational efficiency throughout this transitional period.

🏫 K–4 Education | 📍 Dallas, Texas
📊 Scope: Traffic Management Plan (TMP), Field Observations, Operational Recommendations
🏫 Client: Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) / City of Dallas
🏗️ Development: Interim Use of School #5 for Phased Campus Rebuilding

🚸 Multi-Year Phased TMP Development

1. Designed flexible TMP strategies to accommodate shifting student populations from 2017–2021
2. Addressed operational changes during each school year with boundary and facility changes

📏 Field-Based Traffic Performance Assessment

1. Conducted on-site observations during peak periods
2. Verified queue capacities and confirmed compliance with TMP safety protocols

Strategic Highlights

📘 Traffic Safety for a School in Motion

‍Supporting Highland Park ISD through years of transition with effective traffic planning.

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Boundary-Driven Pedestrian Demand Forecasting

1. Evaluated current pedestrian/bike demand and projected future increases tied to boundary realignment
2. Built adaptability into TMP based on evolving school use
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Operational Recommendations to Sustain Efficiency

1. Advised continued enforcement by staff to maintain safe, efficient loading/unloading
2. Recommended ongoing monitoring as boundaries and behavior evolve