Harry Hines Pedestrian Connector

Ardurra led the Harry Hines Pedestrian Connector project under Dallas County's Transit Oriented and Pedestrian Design contract, transforming pedestrian connectivity and safety along this critical transit corridor. Phase I enhanced 1.2 miles of Harry Hines Boulevard by replacing existing four-foot sidewalks with seven-foot sidewalks and designing a pedestrian connector bridge at the gateway plaza. This project provided improved and safe access to the DART station and nearby businesses.

The project required comprehensive environmental compliance, including a Hazardous Materials Assessment and preparation of a Blanket Categorical Exclusion (BCE), to evaluate the social, economic, and environmental impacts of proposed improvements. Phase II expanded scope to include transit-oriented design (TOD) for five miles along Denton Drive, paralleling DART's Green Line from Webb Chapel to north of IH 635.

Key Project Components:

• Enhanced 1.2 miles of pedestrian infrastructure, replacing four-foot sidewalks with seven-foot sidewalks, improving safety and accessibility

• Designed pedestrian connector bridge at Gateway Plaza, providing safe DART station and business access

• Developed a five-mile transit-oriented design along Denton Drive supporting economic development and community connectivity

• Prepared comprehensive environmental documentation, including Hazardous Materials Assessment and Blanket Categorical Exclusion

• Created roadway and TOD options intended to invigorate the local economy and enhance community access

• Conducted extensive community engagement through presentations to the Asian Chamber of Commerce and government transportation committees

• Managed complete environmental compliance, evaluating social, economic, and environmental improvement impacts

The corridor improvements demonstrate the effective integration of pedestrian infrastructure with transit-oriented development principles. Strategic community engagement and comprehensive environmental planning ensured public acceptance, while creating lasting transportation assets that support economic development and enhance connectivity for Dallas County residents.