Multi-Modal Studies
Design for people. Move more with less conflict.
Modern mobility isn’t just cars. DeShazo’s Multi-Modal Studies evaluate how pedestrians, cyclists, transit riders, micromobility, and drivers share space within a campus, district, or corridor—so networks are safe, legible, and efficient for everyone.
Since 1980, we’ve delivered multimodal work for schools, downtowns, mixed-use districts, trails, station areas, and campuses across Texas—balancing person-throughput with comfort and safety.
What we do
- Field audits & desire lines: observe crossings, sidewalk gaps, curb ramps, and conflict points.
- Network analysis: pedestrian sheds, bike Level-of-Traffic-Stress (LTS), transit walk-access and first/last mile.
- Operations & safety: turning conflicts, signal phasing, target speeds, and crossing delay.
- Phasing & triggers: near-term striping/signing, medium-term capital, long-term reconstructions.
- Communication: clear exhibits and wayfinding that make operations repeatable for staff and the public.
Why it matters
- Safety & comfort: reduces conflicts for people walking, biking, and using mobility aids.
- Capacity per person: move more people without widening—optimize signal time and space.
- Equitable access: ADA-compliant routes and better first/last-mile connections.
- Project readiness: clear exhibits that help secure funding and approvals.
Target Speed
Design for 20–25 mph in activity areas to cut severe crashes.
Crossing Delay
Reduce wait times with shorter cycles & leading ped intervals.
Conflict Points
Eliminate turn conflicts via protection & channelization.
Proven Experience
Representative multi-modal assignments
Safe Routes / School Campuses
Walk-sheds, crossings, staff posts, and parent/bus separation.
Downtown Pedestrian Priority
Target speeds, signal timing, curb use, and plaza connectivity.
Station-Area Access Plans
First/last-mile networks for rail/BRT with wayfinding packages.
Bikeway & Trail Master Plans
LTS analysis, gap closure, intersection treatments, phasing.
Campus Mobility Plans
Complete-street loops, parking/curb strategy, shuttle routing.
