Alternatives analysis

Find out what alternatives we're considering

We worked with the City of Dallas to develop a set of transportation system alternatives to address existing gaps and deficiencies, safety issues and future travel needs. These alternatives build on community input, align with project goals and reflect Dallas's priorities for a safe and connected multimodal network.

Learn more about the alternatives by clicking on the titles or the plus signs below.

The street system alternatives focus on improving connectivity, safety and mobility throughout Dallas. Potential improvements include new or extended street connections to better distribute traffic, widening to address congestion and street upgrades that provide safer and more comfortable travel for people driving, walking, biking and accessing transit.

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Map showing potential new locations for roadways or changes

Intersection alternatives were developed to improve safety, reduce delay and accommodate future demand at key locations. Potential treatments include new turn lanes, new/updated/optimized traffic signals, roundabouts and access management strategies to improve traffic flow and reduce conflicts. These improvements are designed to enhance efficiency and safety for all users while supporting the broader multimodal network.

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The pedestrian system alternatives focus on closing gaps in the sidewalk and trail network, improving safety at crossings and enhancing the overall comfort and accessibility of walking throughout Dallas. Potential improvements include new sidewalks and shared use paths, enhanced crosswalks with flashing beacons and refuge features and pedestrian amenities such as lighting, shade and benches.

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The bicycle system alternatives aim to create a safe, comfortable and connected network for people biking and rolling throughout Dallas. Potential improvements include new and upgraded on-street bike lanes, buffered and separated facilities along key corridors, enhanced crossings at major intersections and wayfinding and parking amenities to support everyday bicycle travel.

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The public transportation alternatives focus on improving existing Cherriots services and expanding local transit options in Dallas. These alternatives emphasize route changes, increased service coverage, and improved connections between local and regional travel, including potential park-and-ride or mobility hub locations.

Proposed transit alternatives include:

Add a Dallas circulator route.
Work with Cherriots to increase weekend bus service.
Reroute Route 50X to Fir Villa Road and Academy Street.
Extend a route onto W Ellendale Avenue.
Improve existing transit stops and explore new park-and-rides.
Improve first- and last-mile connectivity for walking and biking.

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Map showing public transportation solutions

The safety alternatives focus on reducing crashes and improving comfort for all travel modes. Potential improvements include:

Enhanced lighting, signs and striping.
Road reconfigurations and access management.
Intersection upgrades like roundabouts, signal timing changes, pedestrian and bicycle safety treatments.

These strategies build on recent efforts like the Dallas Safe Routes to School Plan and aim to create a safer, more predictable transportation network for all users.

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Map showing potential locations for safety improvement solutions