ARNHEM, The Netherlands, February 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ARCADIS (EURONEXT: ARCAD), the international design, consulting, engineering and management services company, today announced that its Brazilian subsidiary ARCADIS Logos, will support the Federal District Government (FDTS) of Brasilia with an ambitious program to improve public transportation in the spacious capital city of the country. An important aspect of the program is the integration of bus and metro systems. ARCADIS Logos signed a five year contract worth EUR 6.6 million for which it will perform project and program management services. The EUR 210 million Federal Urban Transportation Program will create an interconnected public transportation system for the 2 million inhabitants of Brasilia and its fast growing satellite cities. Public transportation is important in this area because of its spacious lay-out, and considerable commuting distances. The program will make public transport more attractive, safer and more efficient while reducing its environmental impact. Plans include the combination of bus and metro stations to ease transfers, as well as the use of electronic traffic control systems, new vehicles and an automatic fare control system. Manoel Antonio da Silva, Managing Director of ARCADIS Logos says: "ARCADIS' world class experience in project management in infrastructure, environment and urban planning, makes us a natural partner for FDTS. This complex program is extensive in time, as well as in the physical space it covers, and we believe we can add considerable value to the clients' plans with our knowledge." ARCADIS Logos in this project will: develop operational procedures; design, implement and operate a program management information system; perform program planning, monitoring and evaluation; support bidding processes; exert budget control; manage design, construction and environmental aspects. About us: ARCADIS is an international company providing consultancy, design, engineering and management services in the field of infrastructure, environment and buildings. We aim to enhance mobility, sustainability and quality of life by creating balance in the built and natural environment. ARCADIS develops, designs, implements, maintains and operates projects for companies and governments. With more than 14,000 employees and more than EUR 1.7 billion in gross revenue, the company has an extensive international network that is supported by strong local market positions. For more information visit us on the internet at: http://www.arcadis-global.com/ DATASOURCE: ARCADIS NV CONTACT: For more information contact: Mark Zellenrath of ARCADIS at +31-26-3778348 or outside office hours at +31-6-5073-6265 or e-mail at .

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