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Wednesday 23 May 2012

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HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai once said that "Dubai is a City in a hurry". And true to that, Dubai today sails with the 'Winds of Change'. Be it the changing problems of the environment, traffic pollution, congestion, time management, the quality of life, accessibility within the city or the future of urban and suburban developments all of which are being seen as critical issues for the city.

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Dubai Metro

The metro project involves currently building two lines with an overall length of 70 kilometers. Around 60% of the work is completed on the Red Line and 20% on the Green Line. The system is completely driverless and is the longest system in the world to be completed in one phase. To ensure exceptional safety, operational and maintenance standards, international experts are onboard. The work progress in the Red and Green Lines is going in accordance with the approved schedule.

 

 

 

The two lines extend 75 km; 52 km in the Red Line and 23 km in the Green Line. The total number of stations in the two lines is 47 stations; 29 stations in the Red Line (4 underground stations and 25 elevated stations) and 18 stations in the Green Line (6 underground stations and 12 elevated stations). The Roads & Transport Authority recently signed an agreement with the
international consultant (Parsons Brunker Hoff) to make the initial designs of the Purple Line of Dubai Metro Project which links Dubai International Airport and Jebel Ali Airport (Dubai World Central) extending 49 Kilometres, with an estimated cost of AED10 billion. This line has a very limited number of stations and the maximum speed of the metro ranges from 135 to 160 km/h, compared to the average speed of 45 km/h in the Red Line which is currently being constructed. The trip between the two airports takes 40 minutes including stopover times in stations.

Public Transport

To increase the efficiency of public transport in Dubai, new taxi and bus services are being introduced. Around 500 bus shelters are under construction and another 500 are in the pipeline. The new Citaro buses will be introduced consist of 49 articulated and 19 single deck versions, representing a milestone in the RTA's transport strategy.

 

 

These cutting edge wheelchair-enabled vehicles will be fitted with the latest Euro 4 emission level engines, bringing Dubai in line with European emission levels. The bus services include five new categories: intercity, inter-emirate, VIP, airport services,
and express services.

Public Water Transport

On the Public Water Transport front, the marine transport network will increase to 210 kms and new modes of water transport which include Dubai Water Taxi, Dubai Ferries as well as the fleet of current modes of transport like the Dubai Water Bus.

 

 

The new air-conditioned Dubai Waterbus will serve five routes along the Creek, offering spacious seating with panoramic windows, LCD screens and access for special needs.

New Road Projects

The RTA's vital work is helping Dubai set a benchmark for its transportation services. According to Mr. Al Tayer, "Like all the modern cities in the region, and indeed theworld, Dubai's transportation needs are growing rapidly to complement the amenities the emirate offers. These include world class education, recreational facilities like water- and snow-skiing, leisure parks and resorts; hotels like the Burj Al Arab, huge malls and last but not least, tax free income. This has attracted a burgeoning population of different cultures, the relocation of international businesses and an increase in commercial activities."
 

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