PRESTON VALLEY SHOPPING CENTER
TRAFFIC SIGNAL DESIGN
Project
DeShazo Group was engaged to evaluate traffic operations and obtain authorization for a new traffic signal at the southern entrance of the Preston Valley Shopping Center along Preston Road in Dallas. The effort responded to requirements from the City of Dallas Department of Street Services, ensuring alignment with city guidelines for traffic signal installation.
🛍️ Retail | 📍 Dallas, Texas
📐 Scope: Traffic Signal Warrant Analysis and Driveway Design
🏢 Client: Cencor Realty Services
🚦 Traffic Signal Warrant Study
1. Conducted warrant analysis per MUTCD standards
2. Demonstrated projected demand to justify traffic signal installationc
🚗 Driveway Channelization Design
1. Redesigned driveway geometry to satisfy City’s access spacing and safety criteria
2. Developed channelization plans to improve turning movements and reduce conflicts
🚥 Designing Access with Precision
Strategic signal and access planning for a safer, more efficient shopping experience.
1. Facilitated communication with the City of Dallas for design approval
2. Addressed feedback and revised plans to align with city expectations
1. Delivered preliminary findings showing that key signal warrants were likely to be met
2. Provided actionable next steps to advance approval and implementation