Although Paris is one of the most accessible cities by public transport, there are differences between central Paris and its suburbs. As well as being aging, its transport network does not connect the outlying towns to one another and does not serve certain parts of the region well, which creates inequalities not only in terms of mobility but also in economic and social terms.
The Grand Paris Express project aims to provide an improved transport offer to meet the mobility needs of the greater Paris area residents. It is based on the creation of four new subway lines and the modernization and extension of existing lines, with the aim of linking residential areas, airports, and employment hubs.
Lines 15, 16, 17, and 18 of the Grand Paris Express
By doubling the number of kilometers of subway lines, the Grand Paris Express aims to offer the Paris region's inhabitants a sustainable alternative to the car. The project also aims to contribute to the economic and social development of towns in the inner and outer rings of outlying settlements, particularly those less well served by public transport.
Once completed, this infrastructure project will bring the territories and their inhabitants closer together and will help to reduce the social and territorial imbalances between Paris and its suburbs. With improved public transport, people in the Paris region will have better access to employment. With better connections, their neighborhoods are also expected to become more attractive: many urban projects near train stations are expected to be created.
Arcadis proved to be a trusted partner in the Grand Paris Express metro project. It was able to access its local and international resources to provide the right level of expertise, meeting project requirements as they developed during the project. Arcadis was a highly collaborative partner to us and the other members of the project team.
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