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Heartland Residential Development

Traffic Impact Analysis and Master Plan

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Sunset Aerial View of the Heartland Planned Residential Community Gateway Arch

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Heartland is a 1,665.7-acre master-planned development located in Kaufman County, Texas, featuring over 5,000 homes, schools, and retail by 2032. DeShazo Group's traffic impact study supports the development with a phased infrastructure plan and critical improvements to FM-741. The analysis ensures long-term mobility and safe access for residents while aligning with TxDOT guidelines and regional planning efforts.

📍 Location: FM-741 Between IH-20 and US-175 in Crandall ETJ, Kaufman County, TX.

🏘️ Development Size: 1,665 acres with 5,375+ single-family homes projected for completion by 2032.

Traffic Projections

51,384 daily vehicle trips anticipated at full build-out.
Peak hour volumes: 4,003 (AM) and 4,716 (PM).
Traffic assignment and distribution modeled using future FM-741 alignment and site layout.
Preservation of safe and efficient traffic flow

Intersection Analysis

Key intersections along FM-741 are expected to perform well with the proposed improvements.
Existing unsignalized intersections operate at acceptable levels today
Existing unsignalized intersections are projected to experience reduced performance without upgrades

Key Roadway Findings

🚗 Intersection Capacity Concerns Forecasted

Upon full buildout, internral roadway network was identified as having insufficient capacity

⚠️ Preimptively Identified Roadway Concerns

Provided a traffic inventory of internal roadways
Identified roadways lacking sufficent capacity for anticipated traffic needs
Outlined a summary of geometric improvements to remedy the identified traffic concerns

🚧 FM-741 Conditions

FM-741 from Sunnybrook Dr. to FM-2757 requires a minimum four-lane divided section with left- and right-turn lanes by 2032
A section of FM-741 from North Heartland Parkway to FM-2757 should be widened at 40% build-out
The realignment of FM-741 is recommended to support both project success and regional mobility

🔄 Access & Circulation

Five major access points to FM-741 meet Driveway locations and proposed roadways comply with TxDOT standards
Strategic placement ensures efficient traffic distribution
Designed for long-term community growth

Aerial Map of the Hearland Planned Residential Community with borders highlighted in yellow