RTA to introduce in new rules to control traffic
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is likely to introduce new regulations and policies in the near future to reduce the number of private cars and control traffic congestion, a senior RTA official has said.
Issa Al Dossari, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at the RTA, hinted that the new legislations could be pertaining to an increase in the parking fees and fines.
The official added that the RTA would be spending a whopping Dh8 billion on public buses this year.
The official was recently giving a presentation at the City Development Conference.
"There would be certain new legislations and policies in the future by which the people can be drawn more towards the public transport system. These legislations can be regarding the parking fees and the different fines. Though the RTA is not giving it a serious thought now, there could be certain changes in the future," he said.
Al Dossari said that congestion and traffic safety were the biggest challenges the RTA was dealing with at the moment.
His presentation cited that the main reason for the traffic congestion was insufficient road capacity followed by poor driving behaviour and practices.
"At present, only 7 per cent of the people are making their trips through the different public transport system. The figure needs to increase. The RTA would be spending Dh8 billion this year on bringing in high quality and luxurious public buses. Also, with the introduction of the integrated transport system, we expect more people to use the public transport means rather than their personal cars," the official added.
Al Dossari opined that the introduction of Salik, the road toll system had made a difference.
"There has been a decrease in the number of unnecessary trips after the introduction of the tolling system. But we need to further put it down. Moreover, the Marine Transport system has also been doing a commendable job. The abras and the recently launched Waterbus have been very successful. In the future, the RTA would be launching the Dubai Ferry Service consisting of eight ferries with a sitting capacity of 120 passengers each across five stations," he said. Source
Issa Al Dossari, CEO of the Public Transport Agency at the RTA, hinted that the new legislations could be pertaining to an increase in the parking fees and fines.
The official added that the RTA would be spending a whopping Dh8 billion on public buses this year.
The official was recently giving a presentation at the City Development Conference.
"There would be certain new legislations and policies in the future by which the people can be drawn more towards the public transport system. These legislations can be regarding the parking fees and the different fines. Though the RTA is not giving it a serious thought now, there could be certain changes in the future," he said.
Al Dossari said that congestion and traffic safety were the biggest challenges the RTA was dealing with at the moment.
His presentation cited that the main reason for the traffic congestion was insufficient road capacity followed by poor driving behaviour and practices.
"At present, only 7 per cent of the people are making their trips through the different public transport system. The figure needs to increase. The RTA would be spending Dh8 billion this year on bringing in high quality and luxurious public buses. Also, with the introduction of the integrated transport system, we expect more people to use the public transport means rather than their personal cars," the official added.
Al Dossari opined that the introduction of Salik, the road toll system had made a difference.
"There has been a decrease in the number of unnecessary trips after the introduction of the tolling system. But we need to further put it down. Moreover, the Marine Transport system has also been doing a commendable job. The abras and the recently launched Waterbus have been very successful. In the future, the RTA would be launching the Dubai Ferry Service consisting of eight ferries with a sitting capacity of 120 passengers each across five stations," he said. Source
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