With a focus on pedestrian safety, the Roads and Transport Authority will construct 17 pedestrian bridges during 2013–2016, covering vital areas in Dubai, with the initial phase costing Dh45 million.
With a focus on pedestrian safety, the Roads and Transport Authority will construct 17 pedestrian bridges during 2013–2016, covering vital areas in Dubai, with the initial phase costing Dh45 million.
Drivers who are caught not stopping for pedestrians in designated areas and zebra crossings will face a Dh500 fine and six black points, with the number of drivers ticketed for ignoring pedestrians almost doubling.
The Department of Transport (DoT) on Monday announced another major road-network project with an estimated investment of Dh77 million.
All vehicle maintenance workshops in the Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah were asked not to modify vehicles or add any special devices without prior permission from the police.
The Department of Traffic and Patrols at the Abu Dhabi Police is set to install eight new radars at Al Ittihad Ring Road in Al Ain City today.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has underlined that the two new Salik (Dubai’s road toll collection system) gates of Al Mamzar and Airport Tunnel are functioning well, and the charge of Dh4 will be deducted only once in one direction. Those who have grievances have been asked to report to the authority via the different communication channels, including toll-free telephone or the customers service centre in case of any problems in the system.
The Ministry of Public Works has completed the 10km-long internal roads project, worth Dh11 million, in the first Suwaihat area of the emirate.
The Department of Transport on Wednesday unveiled new regulations governing school bus transportation systems in the emirate to ensure safer and more comfortable commuting of children.
School buses operated by Emirates Transport will now be officially tracked as part of a new high-tech programme unveiled by UAE Education Minister, Humaid Mohammed Obaid Al Qattami.
Commuting between Dubai and Sharjah may soon include the option of travelling on a water bus as Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) is looking at the possibility of creating new routes connecting the two emirates by sea.