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We're driving the global shift to low-carbon transportation — delivering end-to-end solutions that decarbonize air, rail, road and maritime systems while keeping operations resilient, connected and future ready.
Transportation is undergoing a seismic shift toward reducing carbon emissions. With our global presence, broad capabilities and focus on innovation, we are uniquely positioned to help clients navigate this transformation to zero emissions while keeping their operations running smoothly. We take a bold approach — embracing new partnerships, delivery models and ways of working to stay ahead in an ever-evolving market.
Our integrated, end-to-end solutions help clients to transition to a decarbonized future across all transport sectors — airports, rail, roads and maritime. Using digital tools, data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI), we drive efficiency, optimize decision-making and achieve measurable results.
What we do
Our interdisciplinary, programmatic transportation decarbonization approach focuses on carbon neutrality, system resilience and designing for future demand growth.
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Aviation
With aviation traffic projected to exceed airport capacity, maintaining a competitive regional and global edge requires modernized airside and landside facilities.
We help clients upgrade aging infrastructure, expand capacity, improve public transport connectivity and reduce carbon emissions — all through the lens of sustainable airport development.
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Ports & Maritime
Global maritime trade is projected to double in the coming decades. To stay competitive, port authorities and operators must modernize operations, expand capacity and decarbonize equipment and facilities.
We provide consulting, planning and engineering services for maritime infrastructure development, supporting containerized, bulk, general cargo, energy, offshore wind and cruise/ferry industries. Our capabilities extend to port authorities, governments and some of the world’s leading naval forces.
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Rail & Transit
Transitioning rail and transit systems from fossil fuels to renewable, low- or zero-carbon energy sources requires significant investment in both fleets and infrastructure.
We help rail and transit owners evaluate decarbonization options using advanced analytical models to assess feasibility, compare performance, analyze end-to-end emissions and estimate costs.
Our support spans every stage of the decarbonization journey — from planning and conceptual design to commissioning and maintenance —for rail fleets, yard and shop support fleets and fixed facilities.
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Sustainable & Alternative Fuel Storage
Transportation accounts for about 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Achieving net-zero goals requires adopting hydrogen, battery-electric and e-fuel-powered vehicles.
We take a holistic, systems-wide approach to designing, building and operating decarbonized transportation solutions that are effective, innovative and tailored to each client’s needs.
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Electric Vehicle & Public Charging
We plan and design infrastructure to support widespread EV charging and the effective use of public space. Using data-driven insights, such as StreetLight Data, we identify optimal EV charging locations to meet the growing demand for electric vehicles.
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Fleet Modernization
Fleet owners worldwide face growing pressure to transition to zero-emissions vehicles. We help public and private transportation clients develop and implement fleet modernization programs.
From technology selection to engineering, procurement and program management, we ensure a smooth transition while keeping clients’ core operations at the forefront.
Explore our projects
We’re driving the future of transportation decarbonization — one innovation at a time.
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Port of Cleveland
Jacobs is helping the Port of Cleveland develop a comprehensive electrification master plan to optimize operations and achieve net-zero emissions while addressing challenges such as ship size constraints and seasonal weather closures.
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Michigan DOT inductive vehicle charging pilot
Jacobs partnered with Electreon and the Michigan Department of Transportation to develop the first inductive vehicle charging pilot in the U.S., aiming to reduce transportation emissions and improve air quality.
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King County Metro South Annex Base
King County Metro in Washington is transitioning to a battery-electric bus fleet, aiming for 100% zero-emissions by 2040. Jacobs is managing the design and construction of a facility that supports Metro's sustainability goals.
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Port of Long Beach
The Port of Los Angeles, the busiest container port in the Western Hemisphere, handles nearly $1 billion in cargo daily and drives almost $300 billion in annual trade. Jacobs helped the port become one of the first on the U.S. West Coast to implement a fully automated container terminal, significantly improving efficiency, reliability and environmental benefits.
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Bristol Airport
easyJet, supported by Jacobs, successfully completed the first airside hydrogen refueling trial at a major U.K. airport. The project demonstrated hydrogen’s viability in powering ground support equipment at Bristol Airport and aims to establish industry best practices and regulatory frameworks for hydrogen use in aviation.
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Brisbane Bus Rapid Transit
Jacobs is supporting the Brisbane Metro Bus Rapid Transit plan to reduce network congestion with zero-emission, battery-electric vehicles. The project enhances public transport infrastructure, ensuring efficient and green transit solutions for residents and visitors ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
Read our latest news
From new project wins and milestones to reports, podcasts and industry insights, discover what we’re up to.
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ReportHarboring Change: A Three-Part Framework for Ports Decarbonization
Laurence Banyard, a global ports & maritime leader, shares his insight-driven blueprint for the sector’s energy transition.
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PodcastsGreen Movement: Sustainability in Transportation
On this episode, Marc DeSchamp, program manager and a leader in the Transportation Decarbonization practice at Jacobs, shared his insights on trends we’re seeing in green transportation, including some of the challenges that municipalities face when deploying a green transportation program, as well as the opportunities and technologies that are helping to make more sustainable and environmentally-friendly public transportation a reality.
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News
The Future of Airport Decarbonization: Key Insights from Landside Electric Vehicle Strategy with Heathrow Airport
Pioneering airports globally are tackling the rising complexity and uncertainties of transitioning to new forms of energy within the decarbonization challenge, and electric vehicles are a critical starting point for success. Capability Lead for Future Mobility, Alec Curley, and Senior Associate Director of Transport Planning, Hermann Maier, share five critical insights from their Landside Electric Vehicle strategy with Heathrow Airport Limited.
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ReportNet Zero Rail
The U.K.’s rail industry faces an intensive period of infrastructure upgrade and new delivery. This paper provides insight and solutions on seizing the opportunity to help the industry deliver passenger first and net zero outcomes.
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PodcastsThe Future Flight Path: Gaining Altitude with Intelligent Airports
How can we modernize airports to be better for passengers, communities, balance sheets and our environment? It’s a complex challenge that can’t be solved by talent or policy alone — it also requires the right application of digital tools and technologies. These transport hubs play a vital role in our communities and economies, and to empower a better, more sustainable future for all, we need an elevation in industry-wide innovation and collaboration. Our guests for this episode are leaders in this field: <b>Ersin Inankul</b>, Head of Aviation Digital at Jacobs, and <b>David Miranda</b>, Digital Expert at PA Consulting.