Omaha streetcar
project will connect downtown urban area to surrounding
neighborhoods delivering lasting economic and environmental
benefits
DALLAS, July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) was selected as
Owner's Representative for the Omaha Streetcar Authority's
streetcar project, which will establish transportation options and
attract new growth in Omaha's
urban core. Following an expected three-mile loop, the streetcar
route will include more than 15 stops, providing a critical
connection to downtown and midtown Omaha.
Consulting with the Omaha Streetcar Authority for nearly a year,
and now as Owner's Representative, Jacobs' services will include
design review, delivery oversight, and management of project budget
and schedule. When complete, the streetcar will link urban areas
and destinations – allowing residents and visitors to visit
Omaha's downtown and midtown
neighborhoods without driving, alleviating congestion and parking
concerns.
"The Omaha streetcar is a
catalyst for community vitality, economic growth and improved
quality of life. In addition, it provides downtown residents direct
connection to businesses, entertainment and community amenities,"
said Jacobs Senior Vice President Katus
Watson. "The project will connect several strategic
districts, including major medical facilities, universities,
cultural and entertainment centers – stimulating employment
opportunities. As Owner's Representative, we'll provide critical
design review, scheduling and other advisory services that will
enhance accessibility, equity and opportunity for this growing
city."
With lifespans expected to be twice as long as buses or cars,
Omaha streetcars will run on
electricity – making them quiet and exhaust-free. The project is
expected to deliver $13 million in
safety benefits over a 20-year period with fewer cars on the road,
provide $12.1 billion in annual
economic activity across the greater Omaha area, and serve as a catalyst for
employment growth, talent recruitment and retention, higher density
expansion and economic development.
Ranked as No.1 in Program
Management by Engineering News-Record, Jacobs
delivers today's most complex, challenging and iconic
infrastructure and transformation programs. Jacobs has supported
programs like Expo 2020 Dubai, which transformed over 1,000
acres into a lasting urban legacy; the Thames Tideway
Tunnel program, which is cleaning up one of London's greatest natural assets, the iconic
River Thames, and improving the
quality of life for all Londoners; and redevelopment of
Denver's iconic National Western
Center into a sustainable, year-round destination for agriculture,
education and entertainment.
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solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities,
resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational
advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing,
turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for
good. With approximately $16 billion
in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, Jacobs
provides a full spectrum of professional services including
consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the
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