In the western part of The Netherlands, traffic congestion has increased because traffic volumes have multiplied, and alternate local/regional public transportation is not available. Light-rail is a viable solution for the lack of regional public transportation and is an attractive alternative for the car.Light-rail is a combination of streetcar, subway, and train. Light-rail vehicles are lighter, allowing quicker acceleration and braking and more frequent stops. Light-rail lines can be an important stimulus for regional development, providing easy access to housing, working, and recreational areas. Along various light-rail stretches, ARCADIS has provided consulting services for infrastructure changes, system selection, risk analyses, and traffic safety studies. Thanks to our involvement, this safe and quick transportation solution is already available along a number of test stretches.
