Jeddah Metro, Jeddah Transportation Plan

1. Metro Jeddah Company
The Jeddah Model:
Integrated Public Transport Systems
Eng. Ibrahim Kutubkhanah
CEO, Metro Jeddah Company
Jeddah Municipality
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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2. Content
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• Jeddah Background
• Jeddah Transportation Master
plan
• Metro Jeddah Company
Projects
• Conclusion
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3. Jeddah City Background
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 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
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4. Background - Location
Madinah
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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.
Jeddah
Makkah
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5. Background - Origin
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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.
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Phases of Growth 1/2
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.
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Phases of Growth 2/2
1Km
60 thousand people
1200km
3.6 million people
2012
1947
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8. Jeddah Strategic Plan
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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.
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9. 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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Planning - Methodology
Prognosis
Strategic Guideline
ENVIRONMENTAL
Developing strategic guideline & policies
Assessing strategic solutions
Generating strategic
solutions
Diagnosis
Jeddah Strategic Plan
Strategic Planning Framework
Identifying problems and
potentials
Site specific
assessment
s
Site specific
options
Identifying
priority
sites
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.
Urban strategies
Urban Development
Frameworks
Master plans
Area Action Plans
Baseline Analysis
Social
Issues
Landuse
Public Spaces
Movement
Spatial Structure
Reviewing Existing
Plans/Policies
Buildings
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11. Jeddah Commissioned Studies
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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
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12. Jeddah Transport Plan Goals and Objectives
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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.
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13. Jeddah Public Transportation Plan
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• 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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14. 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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15. Metro Jeddah Company
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
Journey
Time Survey
150 Visually Verified
Counts on Roundabouts
and Signalized
Intersections
23 Corridors - 4 Peak
Periods - 12 Runs per
Route per Peak Period
Validation
Public Transit
Survey
Validation &
calibration
54 Automatic Count
Stations along the Routes
Attraction on 20 Typical
Trip
Land Uses & 5 Special Trip
Generation
Generators
Survey
Parking
Survey
40 Typical Uses
APPLICATION
Household
Use for model
Interview Survey
estimation
20,000
400 Automatic Counts
Coverage
Counts
SURVEY TYPE
Use for model
estimation
Roadside
Use for model
Interviews
estimation
18,000
A First in Jeddah
Trip Rate
Calibration
Parking analysis
and model
capacity
determination
Pedestrian &
Bicycle Survey
Total of 700 intersection and link surveys
Use for
development
of network
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17. Jeddah Local Roads Network (KPI)
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Jeddah Transit Ridership
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Why is Public Transit Ridership so
low?
Sources : Jeddah Transport Master Plan 2013
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Jeddah Projected Growth
Jeddah will benefit from investment in several national infrastructure
projects resulting in increased road capacity.
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20. Current Transport Network
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• 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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21. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
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22. Metro Jeddah Company
Metro Jeddah Company (MJC)
BACKGROUND
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Government Decisions
• 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.
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24. Metro Jeddah Company
Key Advantages with the Royal Decree
• 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.
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25. Metro Jeddah Company
Metro Jeddah Company Goals
Integrated
Transport
Planning
Promote
Safety &
Environment
al
Sustainability
Jeddah for
People
Customer First
Success of Metro Jeddah Co.
Financial
Sustainability
Induce Modal
Shift
Asset
Sustainability
Develop
Human
Resources
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26. Integration
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Network level: overall
network and service
harmonization
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.
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.
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27. Paving the Roadmap
for PT Strategic Goals
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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 privatemotorized vehicle ( i.e. focuses
on sustainability)
Private-sector involvement,
and;
The integrated Land use
planning within a regulatory
framework.
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28. Elements of the project
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Metros
Commuter Rail
Trams
Ferries and Marine Taxis
Buses
Supporting Infrastructure:
6. Al Muntalaq Multi Model
Station.
7.
Obhur Bridge
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Parking Control System and
Taxi Management , creating
Multi-Storey Park & Ride
centers.
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29. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
Metro
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Number of Metro Stations: 92
• Total Length: 152 Km
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30. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
Metro - Orange Line
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Length : 84 Km
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31. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
Metro – Blue Line
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Length : 36 Km
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32. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
Metro – Green Line
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Length : 32 Km
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33. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
Commuter Rail
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Length : 93 Km
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34. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
Tramway
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Length : 48 Km
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35. Jeddah’s Public Transport Master Plan
Water Taxi/Ferry
Route Length: 26.1 km
No Of Stations: 18
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Length : 94 Km
Route Length: 54 km
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36. Al-Muntalaq Multimodal Station
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37. Metro Jeddah Company
The Obhur Iconic Bridge
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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38. Metro Jeddah Company
Project Challenges
The project delivery date of all components is 2020, therefore
MJC will mitigate a lot of challenges such as:
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
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39. High Level Plan to Realize Program Benefits
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40. Metro Jeddah Company
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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41. Metro Jeddah Company
Thank you…
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