Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) started the execution of construction works of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on two sections of Queen Rania Al Abdullah Street in the Jordanian capital.

The works area between Yajouz intersection, Ad-Dawriyat Al Kharijiyah (highway patrols), Jordan University Mosque intersection, and the area between the University Hospital bridge and Al Sahafeh (Press) tunnel.

GAM previously awarded the tender of BRT infrastructure execution for the two sections of Queen Rania Street to Haimour Contracting Company.

The current construction works represent the first package of the project, and are expected to be finalised within 6 months. The other parts are to be gradually awarded to ensure rapid execution and a safe and smooth traffic movement.

BRT is a public integrated and flexible transportation; it depends on buses, provides rapid and safe service with high reliability especially that it includes buses of big capacity, working on special lanes and within fixed timing, high quality of service, and modern stations that facilitate user’s movement in different public transportation means.
 
The capacity of the project exceeds 6,000 passengers per hour, and double deck buses that can hold up to 120 passengers, shuttling upon a frequency less than three minutes.
 
The project is also distinguished for its modern electronic payment system which enables users pay the fees before entering the bus, information system for the users about the arrival times of the buses, and the route planning service.
 
Modern stations are also to be established for the vehicles.

The BRT project is to be executed on 3 main lines in Amman with 32 km in length, the line extends from Sweileh Circle until Al Mahata (the station), passing through the University of Jordan, Sports City, Al Shaheed (Martyr) Street, and Al Esteklal Street.
 
The second line starts from Jordan Museum, next to GAM headquarters in Ras El Ein, and ends at the Sports City, passing through Princess Basma Street and the 5th Circle.

While the third line begins at Al Mahata and ends at Al Jumrok (Customs) Circle, passing through Yarmouk Street and the Middle East Square.-TradeArabia News Service