As the City of Jarrell continues to grow, it is working to ensure that its transportation system supports safe, accessible, and connected travel for all users. To support this effort, the city engaged GKW Engineering to lead its transportation master plan, with B&N serving as a subconsultant focused on active transportation, accessibility and multimodal connectivity within the city and its extraterritorial jurisdiction.
B&N is leading the development of the city’s ADA transition plan and contributing to active transportation planning efforts through a data-driven approach that emphasizes equity, safety and implementable solutions. The work focuses on evaluating existing conditions, identifying gaps and establishing clear priorities to guide future investment.
Data-Driven Planning to Support ADA Compliance and Equity
The ADA transition plan includes a comprehensive inventory and evaluation of existing pedestrian facilities, including sidewalks, curb ramps, crossings and push buttons. B&N is identifying barriers to accessibility and establishing prioritized, phased improvements based on safety, proximity to key destinations such as schools, transit, and public facilities, and cost considerations. The result is a clear, actionable roadmap to support ADA compliance and equitable access across the community.
To support this effort, B&N is performing supplemental data collection and GIS-based analysis, compiling pedestrian and ADA infrastructure information into geospatial datasets used for systemwide assessment and prioritization. This work positions the city to pursue competitive funding opportunities, including Safe Streets and Roads for All and Safe Routes to School.
Strengthening Active Transportation and Transit Connectivity
The project also includes a walkshed analysis around transit stops to evaluate pedestrian connectivity and identify first- and last-mile gaps. Recommendations will focus on improving access to transit, expanding multimodal service opportunities, and enhancing connections to regional destinations. Together, these efforts will deliver a coordinated plan to better accommodate nonmotorized users in a rapidly growing community.