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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON
COMPREHENSIVE PARKING ANALYSIS & CAMPUS MASTER PLAN SUPPORT
COMPREHENSIVE PARKING ANALYSIS & CAMPUS MASTER PLAN SUPPORT
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DeShazo Group was retained by SmithGroup as the traffic engineering and parking subconsultant for the University of Texas at Arlington Campus Master Plan. Our team conducted an in-depth parking supply and demand analysis, traffic assessment, pedestrian safety evaluation, and multimodal transportation planning to support the university’s anticipated growth over the next decade, including expansion on the east side of campus.
🎓 Higher Education | 📍 Arlington, Texas
📈 Scope: Parking utilization study, future demand forecasting, traffic impact analysis, pedestrian & multimodal recommendations
🏫 Client: University of Texas at Arlington (via SmithGroup)
🚗 Comprehensive Parking Analysis (2024 Baseline)
1. Conducted full inventory and peak-hour utilization counts across every lot and garage.
2. Observed current campus-wide parking occupancy at only 60% during spring semester.
3. Identified localized surpluses and isolated deficits across eight geographic zones.
🛣️ Future Demand Forecasting & Phased Solutions
1. Analyzed two growth scenarios: 1.3% annual enrollment increase and a target of 43,099 students by 2033.
2. Projected parking demand through 2027 and 2033, synchronized with master plan construction phases.
3. Delivered targeted recommendations for new spaces, reconfigurations, and redistributions to keep peak utilization below 90% in every zone.
🚦 Traffic & Access Improvements
1. Evaluated key gateways along S. Cooper Street and Mitchell Street corridors.
2. Modeled future traffic conditions with campus growth and nearby developments.
3. Recommended circulation enhancements to maintain smooth entry/exit operations.
🚲 Pedestrian, Bicycle & Transit Enhancements
1. Assessed walking, biking, and transit access across the 1.5-square-mile campus.
2. Identified high-priority safety and connectivity improvements.
3. Developed strategies to shift trips to non-automotive modes and reduce long-term parking demand.
🚙 Data-Driven 10-Year Parking Strategy
Ensured no parking shortages through phased master plan buildout.
Prioritized pedestrian safety and multimodal access in every recommendation.
Balanced growth with efficient, equitable, and sustainable transportation.
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