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RTA to implement Phase Two of Dubai bus lane project

DUBAI, September 27, 2016

Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to start the implementation of Phase Two of the dedicated lane for its buses and taxis project, covering Al Mamzar and Al Ghubaiba roads in Dubai, UAE, this month.

The ultimate objective of implementing the dedicated bus and taxi lane system (Al Masar) is to raise the share of public transit modes in the mobility of people in Dubai, reduce traffic congestions and improve the on-time arrival of public buses & taxis, said a statement fom RTA.

The implementation of Phase One of the project on Naif Road indicated that the compliance of private vehicles amounted to 88 per cent and the speed of buses increased by 20 per cent, which translated into improved smooth traffic flow of RTA public transit means, it stated.

"The Phase Two of the Dedicated Bus and Taxi Lane Project is being implemented following the successful completion of the initial phase. The actual implementation of Phase One started in April last year, with a provision for a fine of Dh600 against violators," stated Abdullah Yousef Al Ali, the chief executive of RTA’s Public Transport Agency.

"For this, RTA had installed seven surveillance cameras along the dedicated lane to monitor offenders. Offences are reported either automatically through these cameras, or manually through Dubai Police patrols. If the motorist is fined twice (automatically & manually) for the same offence, only one fine will be collected," stated Al Ali.

With regard to the Phase Two project implementation, the RTA said no fines will be collected during a grace period extending up to October 30, in order to make motorists well aware of the new system.

"To ensure the smooth flow of other vehicles, the RTA has allocated a 20-m grace distance nearby exits, turns, and loading/drop off areas in order to enable those motorists turn to exit the dedicated lane," explained Al Ali.

An official order on the use of dedicated lanes in Dubai has specified that only certain vehicles such as public buses, taxis, Dubai Police vehicles, Civil Defence vehicles, and ambulances on duty will be allowed to use these lanes, he pointed out.

Other private vehicles would only be allowed to use the dedicated lane when entering or exiting subsidiary roads, stated Al Ali.

This new system will help cut the direct and indirect operational costs of transport means and curb carbon emissions polluting the environment.-TradeArabia News Service




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