Jacobs to Transform Dublin's Transportation Landscape with BusConnects Program

Jacobs Engineering Group, a global leader in professional services, has been selected by Ireland's National Transport Authority (NTA) to manage the BusConnects Dublin, Core Bus Corridors Infrastructure Works Program. This critical ten-year project aims to deliver a substantial upgrade to walking, cycling, and bus infrastructure in Dublin and the Greater Dublin Area while addressing climate change. The program is of national strategic importance, as it will serve as the NTA's blueprint for planned future BusConnects programs in Cork, Limerick, Waterford, and Galway.

The BusConnects Dublin program aligns with Ireland's national strategic objectives for compact growth and sustainable mobility in several ways. First, it aims to transform public transport and promote active travel as the viable and attractive choice for commuters and visitors, enhancing connectivity and community life. By improving walking, cycling, and bus infrastructure along 12 core bus corridors, the program supports the government's objective of creating more compact, sustainable urban areas. Second, the program directly addresses climate change by promoting sustainable transport options, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and improving public health. Third, the integration of cycling and pedestrian infrastructure enhances connectivity between different parts of the city, making it easier for people to access housing, employment, and essential services such as healthcare and education. Finally, the program supports the country's broader climate goals by reducing the need for private car use and promoting active travel.

Jacobs will lead an integrated, locally driven team with Arup, SYSTRA, and Chandler KBS, providing multi-disciplinary and major program management capability to support NTA in overseeing sustainable delivery of approximately 230 kilometers (~142 miles) of continuous bus priority corridors and approximately 200 kilometers (~124 miles) of cycle paths and improved pedestrian facilities. The delivery of the program aims to support safe and sustainable transport while providing greater certainty on arrival times to destinations and also reducing public transport journey times.

The NTA's selection of Jacobs for the BusConnects Dublin program represents a major infrastructure development contract that will significantly impact Dublin's transportation landscape. The project's scope, covering 230 kilometers of bus corridors and 200 kilometers of cycle paths, positions this as a transformative urban mobility initiative. The 10-year timeline and its role as a blueprint for future implementations in other Irish cities indicate substantial long-term revenue potential for Jacobs.

In conclusion, the BusConnects Dublin program is a critical component of Ireland's national strategic objectives for compact growth and sustainable mobility. By transforming public transport, promoting active travel, and integrating cycling and pedestrian infrastructure, the program contributes to a more sustainable and livable Dublin. Jacobs' expertise and experience in delivering critical transportation infrastructure projects make them an ideal partner for this transformative initiative.