Consortium revealed to help make mass transit vision a reality
A design development partner has been appointed by West Yorkshire Combined Authority for the next phase of a programme to create an advanced, high-capacity public transport system in the region.
The partner is a consortium comprising the firms Jacobs and Mott MacDonald.
It will support the combined authority in further developing the mass transit programme’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 senior vice president, Kate Kenny, said: “The Jacobs – Mott MacDonald consortium will support the combined authority in turning its mass transit vision into future-made designs that connect West Yorkshire’s communities, combat climate change, support a sustainable and inclusive economy, and improve people’s health and wellbeing.
“Our teams bring world-class experience on integrated mass transit systems that deliver a positive, sustainable legacy, helping communities flourish.”
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 Melbourne, Toronto, Manchester and London we are proud to be supporting this transformational investment to help drive economic growth, and to deliver social and environmental benefits for the region.”
West Yorkshire Combined Authority’s interim director of mass transit, Rob Leech, added: “Mass Transit is a significant part of our ambition to create an integrated transport system for West Yorkshire.
“We are pleased to be working with the Jacobs – Mott MacDonald consortium who will support us to achieve our vision to bring Mass Transit to our region.”
The combined authority anticipates the early construction stage of the mass transit network will begin in 2028, with phase one to include two lines serving Leeds and Bradford.
