Jacobs - Mott MacDonald Consortium Appointed as Design Development Partner for Transformative UK Transit Program
Jacobs (NYSE: J) and Mott MacDonald consortium has been appointed as Design Development Partner for the West Yorkshire Mass Transit Programme. The project aims to create an advanced public transport system integrated with cycling, walking, and rail in West Yorkshire, Europe's largest metropolitan area without an urban transit system. The region has 2.3 million residents and generates $95 billion in economic output. The consortium will develop the program's first phases, including Light Rapid Transit, with early construction planned for 2028. Phase one includes two lines serving Leeds and Bradford. The project represents one of the largest urban transit schemes in the U.K.
Jacobs (NYSE: J) e il consorzio Mott MacDonald sono stati designati come Partner per lo Sviluppo del Progetto per il Programma di Trasporto Massivo del West Yorkshire. L'obiettivo del progetto è creare un sistema di trasporto pubblico avanzato, integrato con ciclismo, camminate e ferrovie, nel West Yorkshire, la più grande area metropolitana d'Europa senza un sistema di trasporto urbano. La regione conta 2,3 milioni di residenti e genera 95 miliardi di dollari in output economico. Il consorzio svilupperà le prime fasi del programma, inclusi i Trasporti Rapidi Leggeri, con i primi lavori di costruzione previsti per il 2028. La fase uno include due linee che servono Leeds e Bradford. Il progetto rappresenta uno dei più grandi schemi di trasporto urbano nel Regno Unito.
Jacobs (NYSE: J) y el consorcio Mott MacDonald han sido designados como Socios de Desarrollo de Diseño para el Programa de Transporte Masivo de West Yorkshire. El objetivo del proyecto es crear un sistema de transporte público avanzado integrado con ciclismo, caminatas y ferrocarril en West Yorkshire, la mayor área metropolitana de Europa sin un sistema de transporte urbano. La región tiene 2,3 millones de residentes y genera 95 mil millones de dólares en producción económica. El consorcio desarrollará las primeras fases del programa, incluida la Tranvía Rápido Ligero, con la construcción inicial prevista para 2028. La fase uno incluye dos líneas que sirven a Leeds y Bradford. El proyecto representa uno de los esquemas de transporte urbano más grandes del Reino Unido.
Jacobs (NYSE: J)와 Mott MacDonald 컨소시엄이 웨스트 요크셔 대중 교통 프로그램의 설계 개발 파트너로 임명되었습니다. 이 프로젝트의 목표는 웨스트 요크셔에서 자전거, 도보 및 철도와 통합된 고급 대중 교통 시스템을 만드는 것입니다. 이 지역은 유럽에서 가장 큰 도시 교통 시스템이 없는 대도시 지역으로, 230만 명의 거주자를 보유하고 있으며 950억 달러의 경제 생산을 창출합니다. 컨소시엄은 경량 고속 교통을 포함한 프로그램의 첫 번째 단계들을 개발할 예정이며, 초기 건설은 2028년으로 계획되어 있습니다. 1단계에는 리즈와 브래드포드를 연결하는 두 개의 노선이 포함됩니다. 이 프로젝트는 영국에서 가장 큰 도시 대중교통 계획 중 하나를 represents합니다.
Jacobs (NYSE: J) et le consortium Mott MacDonald ont été désignés comme partenaires de développement de conception pour le programme de transport de masse du West Yorkshire. Ce projet a pour objectif de créer un système de transport public avancé intégré avec le cyclisme, la marche et le rail dans le West Yorkshire, la plus grande zone métropolitaine d'Europe sans système de transport urbain. La région compte 2,3 millions d'habitants et génère 95 milliards de dollars de production économique. Le consortium développera les premières phases du programme, y compris le transport léger rapide, avec des travaux de construction prévus pour 2028. La première phase comprend deux lignes reliant Leeds et Bradford. Ce projet représente l'un des plus grands schémas de transport urbain au Royaume-Uni.
Jacobs (NYSE: J) und das Konsortium Mott MacDonald wurden als Designentwicklungspartner für das West Yorkshire-Massentransportprogramm ernannt. Ziel des Projekts ist es, ein fortschrittliches öffentliches Verkehrssystem zu schaffen, das mit Radfahren, Fußgängern und Schienenverkehr in West Yorkshire integriert ist, dem größten Ballungsraum Europas ohne städtisches Verkehrssystem. Die Region hat 2,3 Millionen Einwohner und erzielt eine wirtschaftliche Leistung von 95 Milliarden Dollar. Das Konsortium wird die ersten Phasen des Programms entwickeln, einschließlich Leichter Schnellverkehr, mit den ersten Bauarbeiten, die für 2028 geplant sind. Phase eins umfasst zwei Linien, die Leeds und Bradford bedienen. Das Projekt stellt eines der größten urbanen Verkehrssysteme im Vereinigten Königreich dar.
- Secured major contract for West Yorkshire Mass Transit Programme design development
- Project serves large untapped market of 2.3M residents
- Early construction planned for 2028, showing clear timeline
- Both companies have established relationships with the Authority
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West Yorkshire Mass Transit Programme will connect communities and advance growth
With a population of 2.3 million and an economic output of nearly
The Jacobs - Mott MacDonald consortium will support The CA in further developing the mass transit program's first phases, which includes Light Rapid Transit. This requires taking the existing concept design through completion, providing all professional services and technical support to deliver the network's first phase before the end of this decade.
Jacobs and Mott MacDonald have established relationships with The CA, respectively serving as Business Case and Environmental Partner and supporting the mass transit program through Design Development Partner 1 and as Stakeholder Engagement Advisor.
"The Jacobs - Mott MacDonald consortium will support The CA in turning its mass transit vision into future-made designs that connect
Mott MacDonald Global Practice Leader for Urban Transit and Mobility Stephen Luke said: "With a long heritage in delivering urban transit systems around the world, including in
West Yorkshire Combined Authority's Interim Director of Mass Transit Rob Leech said: "Mass Transit is a significant part of our ambition to create an integrated transport system for
The CA anticipates the early construction stage will begin in 2028, with phase one to include two lines serving
Ranked as No. 2 in Transportation by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs delivers world-class, mass transportation infrastructure solutions that connect people and communities. Projects include the Elizabeth line and the Transpennine Route Upgrade in the U.K., Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit in
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