This project involved providing consultancy services for conducting a feasibility study and financial assessment of a comprehensive urban transport infrastructure and equipment package in Konya, Turkey. The package included the development of tram and suburban rail lines, digital traffic management, an eco-friendly bus fleet, and sustainable bicycle routes. The aim was to improve the efficiency of public transport, reduce pollutant emissions, and enhance multimodal connectivity across the city.

Main Objectives

• Feasibility assessment covering technical, operational, environmental, and social aspects, aligned with Konya’s Urban Transport Master Plan and EU standards.
• Financial viability analysis including cost-benefit evaluation and financing strategies.
• Recommendations for tendering, performance criteria, and risk mitigation.
• Environmental impact assessment promoting low-carbon transport solutions.
• Identification of synergies among different project components (rail, bus, and bicycle).

Scope of Work

• Development of tram lines and planning of stations and depots.
• Assessment of suburban rail car procurement and life-cycle financial modeling.
• Establishment of a digital traffic control center and bicycle parking facilities.
• Planning of a hybrid CNG bus fleet and fueling infrastructure.
• Design of dedicated bicycle routes integrated with solar energy solutions.

Expected Outcomes

• A comprehensive report including feasibility analysis, financial models, bills of quantities, and performance indicators.
• Identification of risks and development of mitigation strategies.
• Annual reduction of CO₂ emissions and significant modal shift toward green transport.
• A phased roadmap for project implementation and post-tender monitoring.
• Value-added tools such as scenario modeling dashboards and staff training programs.