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!!

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