DALLAS, Jan. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Jacobs (NYSE:JEC) and AECOM have been awarded a
contract by Transport Scotland to lead its second Strategic
Transport Projects Review (STPR2). The STPR2 is a strategic review
which will provide recommendations to Scottish Ministers on future
transport investment in Scotland
focused on themes of economic prosperity, equality, health and
wellbeing and climate action.
Jacobs and AECOM will be supported by Big Partnership and
the University of Leeds Institute
of Transport Studies, as well as other industry technical
experts.
The Jacobs and AECOM team undertook the first review published
in 2008. This second review is programed to take two years and
focuses on national and regional issues to deliver national
transport priorities. This includes strategies to make Scotland more accessible for residents,
visitors and business, creating better connectivity with
sustainable, smart and cleaner transport options. The review
considers all transport modes including the strategic road and rail
networks, as well as active travel, island connectivity, ferries
and buses, and encompasses an extensive stakeholder engagement
program involving organizations from all parts of Scotland.
"This is a strategic review helping Transport Scotland to plan
the transport investment required to support economic growth and
social value in Scotland," said
Jacobs Buildings and Infrastructure Europe Senior Vice President
and General Manager Donald Morrison.
"Our previous work on the first review, our experience across
global transport networks and our knowledge of Scottish
infrastructure will enable us to look at the best use of existing
assets, what new capacity is needed, what may or may not need to be
built and the impact of digital disruption."
AECOM Chief Executive – Civil Infrastructure, Europe, Middle
East and Africa Colin Wood MBE said: "This important review
will support Transport Scotland in setting out an ambitious
strategic transport investment plan that will deliver real benefits
for people, communities and businesses in Scotland over the next two decades.
Collaboration was key to the successful delivery of the first
review and will be an essential ingredient as we look to drive
forward the commitment given by the Cabinet Secretary to ongoing
and inclusive conversations about the future of Scotland's transport system."
Director of Transport Strategy & Analysis for Transport
Scotland Alison Irvine said, "Work is already underway on the
review of the National Transport Strategy which will set out the
Scottish Government's vision for the future of our transport
system. The outcomes from the NTS will inform the second
Strategic Transport Projects Review.
"The appointment of consultancy support for STPR2 represents a
significant step in the process, to identify the transport
interventions required to provide Scotland with a transport network fit to
deliver the vision of the NTS. Transport Scotland is looking
forward to delivering this substantial transport appraisal, which
will make recommendations for Scottish Ministers' future investment
in all transport modes."
Transport Scotland is the
national transport agency for Scotland, supporting and
advising the Scottish Government on strategy and policy options for
transport in Scotland, working to
increase sustainable economic growth through the development of
national transport projects.
Jacobs employs over 1,100 staff in Scotland and has played a leading role in
delivering some of the largest infrastructure programs in
Scotland including the Queensferry
Crossing, which links Edinburgh
and Fife, and the A9 Improvements
Program, as well as wide-ranging support of sustainable
transformation programs for cities including the Edinburgh City
Center Transformation and Dundee Rail
Station (part of the ongoing transformation of Dundee).
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering
solutions for a more connected, sustainable world. With
$15 billion in fiscal 2018 revenue
and a talent force of more than 80,000, Jacobs provides a full
spectrum of services including scientific, technical, professional
and construction- and program-management for business, industrial,
commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For more
information, visit www.jacobs.com, and connect with Jacobs on
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AECOM is a global network of design, engineering, construction
and management professionals. The company designs, builds, finances
and operates critical infrastructure assets for governments,
businesses and organisations. From high-performance buildings and
infrastructure, to resilient communities and environments, to
stable and secure nations, the company's work is transformative,
differentiated and vital. A Fortune 500 firm, AECOM had revenue of
approximately $20.2 billion during
fiscal year 2018. Employing over 700 staff in Scotland, AECOM has delivered some of the
biggest and most complex infrastructure projects in the country,
including early development work on the Queensferry Crossing, a
leading role in the design and delivery of Borders Railway, the
feasibility and delivery of Edinburgh's ambitious city links programme and
the strategic transport plans for the 2014 Commonwealth Games.
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