Jeddah Master Transportation Plan

The Jeddah Model: Integrated Public Transport Systems

Eng. Ibrahim Kutubkhanah CEO, Metro Jeddah Company

Jeddah Municipality Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Metro Jeddah Company

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Content Metro Jeddah Company

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• Jeddah Background

• Jeddah Transportation Master

plan

• Metro Jeddah Company

Projects

• Conclusion

Located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the

major urban center of western Saudi Arabia

It is the largest city in Makkah Province, and

the second largest city in Saudi Arabia

The population of the city currently stands at

over 3.4 million and is expected to be 6

million in 20 years

The commercial capital and the principal

gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city and the

prophet City Madinah

Jeddah City Background Metro Jeddah Company

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The City of Jeddah sits

strategically at the

intersection of key

routes to the Holy Cities

of Makkah and

Madinah.

This historic location

and primary access to

ocean trade has been the

main driver of growth in

the city.

Madinah

Makkah

Jeddah

Background - Location Metro Jeddah Company

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The Historic Core is the oldest part of the City of Jeddah and represents the nucleus of

development for the entire city.

Background - Origin Metro Jeddah Company

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As the city expanded over time it

was driven by two competing

forces, radial growth around the

historic core and linear growth

along the Makkah and Madinah

Roads.

Phases of Growth 1/2 Metro Jeddah Company

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1200km 3.6 million people

2012 1947

1Km 60 thousand people


Phases of Growth 2/2

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Broadly covers a period of 20 years

and takes an integrated approach to

sustainability, outlining strategy in the

context of environmental, social and

economic factors

Outlines a framework for land use

management, policy development and

consultation linked to infrastructure

improvements and regeneration of the

city

Sets out a policy framework for

decision making and capital investment

for the Municipality

Outlines initiatives which will

implement the strategies of this Plan

and require allocation of funds.

Jeddah Strategic Plan Metro Jeddah Company

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Jeddah’s Vision Maintain Status as:

• Gateway to the two Holy Cities.

• Capital of Islamic culture.

• Sustainable city.

• “Bride of the Red Sea”

• Rich of History

• A dynamic international

perspective.

• A place which fosters growth of

people and business.

• A modern, hi-tech city.

• An equitable and prospering city

• A leading tourist and

International business

destination.


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Identifying problems and potentials

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Identifying priority

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Reviewing Existing Plans/Policies Spatial Structure

Movement

Social Issues

Landuse

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Strategic Planning Framework

Developing strategic guideline & policies

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Jeddah Strategic Plan

Generating strategic solutions

Assessing strategic solutions

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Site specific options

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Through the process of generating and assessing strategic solutions for the city and specific sites, and based on a critique of the current plans and policies for the city, a set of strategic guidelines and policies were produced to form the Strategic Planning Framework for the city of Jeddah.

Buildings

Public Spaces

Master plans Area Action Plans

Urban Development Frameworks

Urban strategies

ENVIRONMENTAL

Planning - Methodology Metro Jeddah Company

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Jeddah Commissioned Studies Metro Jeddah Company

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• Jeddah Strategic Plan

Set the vision and objectives in actively seeking an

integrated transport network

• Jeddah Structural Plan

Provided background planning data and projections to enable

scenario development

• Jeddah Transport Master Plan

Developed a series of Transport Scenarios that would address

the needs of the travelling public and meet the objectives set

in the Strategic Plan

• Jeddah Public Transport Plan

Outlined the Public Transport needs of Jeddah

Establish and develop an

optimal public transportation

solution which is aimed at;

• connecting communities and

all people of Jeddah,

• the removal of barriers to

movement and accessibility,

• creating seamless Journeys,

• providing for essential

needs, and,

• providing a safe and secure

green environment.

Jeddah Transport Plan - Goals and Objectives


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Jeddah Public Transportation Plan

• Policies and Strategic Principles

- Reduce dependency on cars for mobility

- High density, mixed use districts

- Active and accessible public domain

- Walkable streets and neighborhoods

- Multiple transit choices

- Easy access to Transit

- Highest land use density adjacent to Transit

- Adapt to local heritage and customs


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Jeddah Transportation Model • Predicted traffic operations on

the road network

• Percentage public transport usage predicted

• Level of travel demand measures required to support the proposals

• Appropriate planning of land uses and their densities

• Measure of accessibility

• Impact of New Developments on the road and public transport network

• Measurable benefits


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How do we measure success?

Create a Strategic Model VISUM to test scenarios and identify if objectives and targets have been reached.

Jeddah model attributes:

4718 square kilometers

2,226 traffic analysis zones

49,535 links

Very high growth rate – nearly

2.5% population growth annually

Rapidly changing multi-modal

transportation system

Jeddah Transport Master Plan – A Vision for World Class Transportation


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Multi Modal Surveys - 2012

SURVEY TYPE DESCRIPTION APPLICATION

Coverage Counts

400 Automatic Counts

150 Visually Verified Counts on Roundabouts

and Signalized Intersections

Validation

Journey Time Survey

23 Corridors - 4 Peak Periods - 12 Runs per Route per Peak Period

54 Automatic Count

Stations along the Routes

Validation & calibration

Trip Generation

Survey

Attraction on 20 Typical Land Uses & 5 Special Trip

Generators

Trip Rate Calibration

Parking Survey

40 Typical Uses

Parking analysis and model

capacity determination

SURVEY TYPE APPLICATION

Household Interview Survey

20,000

Use for model estimation

Public Transit Survey


Roadside Interviews

18,000 A First in Jeddah


Pedestrian & Bicycle Survey

Use for development

of network

Total of 700 intersection and link surveys


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Jeddah Local Roads Network (KPI) Metro Jeddah Company

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Jeddah Transit Ridership

• Why is Public Transit Ridership so low?

Sources : Jeddah Transport Master Plan 2013


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Jeddah will benefit from investment in several national infrastructure

projects resulting in increased road capacity.


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Jeddah Projected Growth

Current Transport Network

• Currently Transit Network in Jeddah is limited and infrequent

attracting only 1-2% of trips – no fixed stops.

Sources : Jeddah Transport Master Plan 2013


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Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan Metro Jeddah Company

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BACKGROUND


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Metro Jeddah Company (MJC)

• In March 2013, a Royal Decree has been announced with the

approval of the implementation of Public Transport in Jeddah

• The Decree dedicated a total budget of 45 Billion Saudi Rail

for the project

• The Decree has also established the delivery date of the

complete public transport master plan as 7 years.


Government Decisions

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• Made a permission to use non-standard government contract

(FIDIC).

• Gives allowances to prequalify contractors to ensure

specialized contractors are equally competitive

• Bidding Technical package and Financial package separately.

Opening of financial package will be subject to the acceptance

of the Technical package.


Key Advantages with the Royal Decree

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Integrated Transport Planning

Customer First Jeddah for People

Asset Sustainability

Induce Modal Shift

Financial Sustainability

Promote Safety &

Environmental

Sustainability

Develop Human

Resources

Success of Metro Jeddah Co.


Metro Jeddah Company Goals

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Integration 1. Network level: overall

network and service harmonization

2. Station level: create an integrated multi-modal interchanges ( hubs) which provide passengers easy access to trains, metros, trams, buses, ferries and marine taxi service, cyclists etc.

3. Fare Structure Level : by means of Integrated Ticketing System e.g. Smart Cards. The system should allow passengers a swift transfer between various multi-modes at a single flat fare.

Metro Jeddah Company focus Metro Jeddah Company

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Metro Jeddah adapts a Holistic approach in dealing with;

• Integrated modes of transport,

• Customer care and convenience,

• Discourage the use of private-motorized vehicle ( i.e. focuses on sustainability)

• Private-sector involvement, and;

• The integrated Land use planning within a regulatory framework.

Paving the Roadmap for PT Strategic Goals


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1. Metros 2. Commuter Rail 3. Trams 4. Ferries and Marine Taxis 5. Buses Supporting Infrastructure: 6. Al Muntalaq Multi Model Station.

7. Obhur Bridge

8. Parking Control System and Taxi Management , creating Multi-Storey Park & Ride centers.

Elements of the project Metro Jeddah Company

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Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan


• Number of Metro Stations: 92 • Total Length: 152 Km

Metro

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Metro - Orange Line Metro Jeddah Company

Length : 84 Km


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Length : 36 Km


Metro – Blue Line

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Length : 32 Km


Metro – Green Line

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Commuter Rail Metro Jeddah Company

Length : 93 Km


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Length : 48 Km


Tramway

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Water Taxi/Ferry

Route Length: 26.1 km

No Of Stations: 18


Route Length: 54 km

Length : 94 Km


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Al-Muntalaq Multimodal Station

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The Obhur Iconic Bridge Metro Jeddah Company

Main Span: 200 m Creek Crossing Length: 360 m Bridge Width: 74 m Clearance: 15.5 m Ultimate Height: 51 m Total Bridge length: approx 2 km Bridge is to carry metro line in the median Works inclusive of interchanges

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Project Challenges

1. Significant Data Collection from various sources and Stakeholders.

2. Land Acquisition Challenges

3. Service Diversions Challenges

4. Assessment of the Company Framework condition.

5. Dealing with Quality, Health & Safety, Security, Environment , Risks and Setting Targets..

6. Method of Operation; and

7. Delivery and Implementation Challenges .etc

The project delivery date of all components is 2020, therefore MJC will mitigate a lot of challenges such as:


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High Level Plan to Realize Program Benefits Metro Jeddah Company

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Putting It All Together

We are One of the Emerging Markets in Regional Transport to Develop Transport Infrastructures

and

are Implementing Ambitious and Innovative Transportation Programs to Improve Public Transport

Infrastructure And We Welcome International Companies to put it together with us.


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Thank you…


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