RATP Dev has completed its studies for the implementation of the Royal Commission for AlUla 360 Mobility Plan, following the contract signed between the commission and RATP Dev in 2022 with the support of the French Agency for AlUla development (AFALULA), to define and implement this comprehensive mobility study.
This ambitious project aims to revolutionise transport in AlUla, enhancing connectivity and sustainability for residents and visitors alike. RCU is working with a global network of expert partners such as RATP to regenerate AlUla as a leading destination for cultural and natural heritage.
While some aspects of AlUla 360 Mobility Plan are already up and running, such as autonomous and electrical vehicles, others are in the design and fabrication stage, such as the Journey Through Time (JTT) experiential tram. The newly completed plan combines these present and future aspects to create a living blueprint for sustainable and cohesive mobility systems that improve quality of life for AlUla’s residents and visitors.
The 360 Mobility Plan encompasses several key initiatives:
• Experiential tram project: connecting AlUla’s main historic sites, this carbon-neutral tram will serve as the backbone of public mobility;
• Electric bus fleet: a full fleet of electric buses will provide efficient and eco-friendly transport options;
• Autonomous pods: these will facilitate first- and last-mile connections and access to heritage sites’
• Micro-mobility modes: e-bikes and e-scooters will offer flexible and sustainable travel options;
• Pedestrianisation: Enhancing walkability aspiring for the most walkable city in the world;
• Mobility as a Service (MaaS): an integrated app and tariff system to streamline transport services;
RATP Dev has been supporting the development of sustainable and innovative public transport in AlUla since 2022, when it contributed to an innovative pilot scheme launched by the Royal Commission for AlUla to test the deployment of an autonomous pod vehicle service in AlUla.
The AlUla Experiential Tramway project in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will cover a distance of 22.4 km and feature 17 stations. In January 2024, The Royal Commission for AlUla awarded Alstom a EUR 500 million contract to deliver integrated turnkey system and 20 Citadis battery-powered, catenary-free tramways.
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