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Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Dallas Cowboys Stadium Special Event Planning and Operation. by Paul C. Iwuchukwu P.E. Presented at The Greater Fort Worth TexITE Meeting. March 18, 2010. Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Success Because of Many. Arlington City Officials - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Dallas Cowboys StadiumDallas Cowboys Stadium
Dallas Cowboys StadiumDallas Cowboys StadiumSpecial Event Planning and OperationSpecial Event Planning and Operation
bybyPaul C. Iwuchukwu P.E.
Presented at The Greater Fort Worth Presented at The Greater Fort Worth TexITE TexITE MeetingMeeting
March 18, 2010
Dallas Cowboys StadiumDallas Cowboys Stadium
Success Because of ManySuccess Because of Many
Arlington City OfficialsArlington City Officials Entertainment District Entertainment District
StakeholdersStakeholders Arlington Public Safety Arlington Public Safety TxDOTTxDOT NCTCOGNCTCOG DARTDART City of Grand Prairie City of Grand Prairie
Kimley–HornKimley–Horn PBS&JPBS&J TelventTelvent Republic ITSRepublic ITS Durable SpecialtiesDurable Specialties
Arlington Entertainment DistrictArlington Entertainment District
Key System RelationshipsKey System Relationships
TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
PLANITS (ATMS)
PARKING MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Parking Management PlanParking Management Plan
The Plan will include:The Plan will include:
Guide sign messagesGuide sign messages Location of portable Location of portable
message signsmessage signs
Enforcement needsEnforcement needs
Access lanesAccess lanes
Parking Managemen
t Plan
Develop a parking planplan for each event scenario
Managed Parking LotsManaged Parking LotsParking
Management Plan
Parking WebsitesParking Websites
Traffic Management PlanTraffic Management Plan
The Plan will include:The Plan will include: Typical traffic control device setupTypical traffic control device setup
Traffic signal timingTraffic signal timing
Way-finding SignsWay-finding Signs
Street closuresStreet closures
Emergency vehicle access routingEmergency vehicle access routing
Shuttle bus routesShuttle bus routes
Valet drop-off points and stacking provisionsValet drop-off points and stacking provisions
Pedestrian paths and device/signsPedestrian paths and device/signs
Message sign messagesMessage sign messages
Traffic Managemen
t Plan
Develop a traffic management plan for each event scenario
Traffic Control PlanTraffic Control PlanTraffic
Management Plan
Wayfinding SigningWayfinding SigningTraffic
Management Plan
ITS DevicesITS DevicesTraffic
Management Plan
Different DMS TechnologyDifferent DMS Technology
Traffic Management PlanTraffic Management Plan
Traffic Management
Plan
Pedestrian Corridor
Network
Traffic Demand
Events
Event Combinations
(Scenarios)
Data
Travel Demand
Management
Traffic Model
Traffic Management
Plan
Pedestrian Corridor
Network
Traffic Demand
Events
Event Combinations
(Scenarios)
Data
Travel Demand
Management
Traffic Model
Traffic Manageme
nt Plan
Traffic Control PlanTraffic Control Plan Traffic control devicesTraffic control devices
Street closuresStreet closures
Emergency vehicle routingEmergency vehicle routing
Valet, shuttles, loadingValet, shuttles, loading
Pedestrian pathsPedestrian paths
Notes and instructionsNotes and instructions
Tying It All TogetherTying It All Together
Traffic Management
PlanITS (ATMS)
Pedestrian Corridor
Network
Traffic Demand
Events
Event Combinations
(Scenarios)
Data
Travel Demand
Management
DMS Messages
Traffic Control Plans
Signal Timing
Signals
CCTV
DMS
Roadway Sensors
PARKING MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Shuttles, Taxis,
Limos, etc.
Parking Supply
Parking Demand
Data
Parking Management System
Traffic Model
Public InvolvementTraffic Management
PlanITS (ATMS)
Pedestrian Corridor
Network
Traffic Demand
Events
Event Combinations
(Scenarios)
Data
Travel Demand
Management
DMS Messages
Traffic Control Plans
Signal Timing
Signals
CCTV
DMS
Roadway Sensors
PARKING MANAGEMENT
PLAN
Shuttles, Taxis,
Limos, etc.
Parking Supply
Parking Demand
Data
Parking Management System
Traffic Model
Public Involvement
Traffic Control DevicesTraffic Control Devices
Lots of traffic Cones…. About 1,400Pedestrian Cones…. About 4 - 600
Traffic Control DevicesTraffic Control Devices
Large and small signs…. About 200
Traffic Control DevicesTraffic Control Devices
Type III Barricades and saw horses…. About 200
Walmart provides their own…
Traffic Control DevicesTraffic Control Devices
Balloon Lights…. On occasion
Eyes in the SkyEyes in the Sky
Stadium TMCStadium TMC
City TMCCity TMC
OPERATIONSOPERATIONS
Event Day Operations SequenceEvent Day Operations Sequence
Begin inbound set upBegin inbound set up
Must be completed 5 hrs prior to Must be completed 5 hrs prior to event kickoff (city requirement)event kickoff (city requirement)
TMC open (begin inbound operations) TMC open (begin inbound operations) Plaza openPlaza open Gates openGates open
Event Day Operations Sequence Event Day Operations Sequence (contd)(contd)
Begin outbound set up Begin outbound set up
Complete outbound set upComplete outbound set up
Program outbound timingsProgram outbound timings
Begin TCP take-down Begin TCP take-down
Restore normal operationRestore normal operation
Shut down TMCShut down TMC
Creative Traffic ControlCreative Traffic Control
Division & Legends Division & Legends Division & StadiumDivision & Stadium Collins & Abrams Collins & Abrams Randol Mill & LegendsRandol Mill & Legends Pre-Event DMS LayoutPre-Event DMS Layout Post-Event DMS LayoutPost-Event DMS Layout
ChallengesChallenges
Pedestrian MovementsPedestrian Movements Ticket ScanningTicket Scanning Neighborhood ImpactNeighborhood Impact Completion of ReversibleCompletion of Reversible
LanesLanes
THANK YOU!!THANK YOU!!
QUESTIONS ?QUESTIONS ?