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Expands mobility promoting sustainable, transit-oriented growth for New York City communities

DALLAS, Aug. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --听 (NYSE: J), in joint venture with HDR, has been selected to provide engineering consultant services for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) Interborough Express (IBX) Light Rail Project 鈥� a new transit line connecting communities across Brooklyn and Queens, New York.

A major investment in New York City's transit future, IBX will deliver a world-class, light rail system to enhance mobility, reduce travel times and support sustainable urban growth. Spanning 14 miles through one of the most densely populated corridors in the U.S., the Jacobs-HDR JV team will lead design development addressing freight integration, tunnel retrofits and major bridge modifications while also advising on delivery strategy and operational readiness studies.

Leveraging existing rail infrastructure, IBX will continue building on the MTA's track record of completing projects better, faster and cheaper than ever before. This can be accomplished while maintaining essential freight connectivity to local ports and supply chains.

"The Interborough Express will set a new standard for modern transit 鈥� economically efficient, environmentally conscious and designed around the passenger experience," said Jacobs Executive Vice President Katus Watson. "Through advanced service planning, intuitive station design that reflects the character of each neighborhood, we're working with the MTA to deliver a community-centered system that keeps New Yorkers safe and connected to opportunities for growth."

"The Interborough Express is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to leverage cutting-edge technology to improve mobility and quality of life for New Yorkers living in the two most populous boroughs and beyond," said HDR Transportation President Tom McLaughlin. "IBX will also be transformative, driving economic investment and providing better access to core services and businesses throughout the region. Our team is excited to provide the design and engineering, operational planning, procurement and project delivery support to move this important project forward."

With projected ridership among the highest in the U.S. for light rail transit, IBX is expected to deliver immediate and lasting benefits 鈥� expanding access to jobs, education and essential services while catalyzing growth across Brooklyn and Queens.

Ranked as No. 2 in Transportation by听, Jacobs delivers world-class, mass transportation infrastructure solutions that connect people and communities. Projects include MTA's Grand Central Madison听program and in New York, the Elizabeth line听and the听听 in the U.K. and Klang Valley Mass Rapid Transit听颈苍 Malaysia.

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow 鈥� delivering outcomes and solutions for the world's most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we're creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at 听and connect with us on ,听,听听and .听

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