UAE: RTA completes installation of 141 bus shelters, aiming for 762 by 2025
Dubai's RTA Builds 141 New Bus Shelters to Enhance Public Transport
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed 141 bus shelters as part of a plan to install 762 shelters across the city. These modern shelters are designed to improve comfort and convenience for public transport users. The project is 40% complete and aims to finish by the end of 2025. The shelters will serve over 182 million riders annually, accommodating multiple bus routes.
Commitment to Public Transport
Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the RTA, emphasized the project's role in enhancing public transport infrastructure and quality of life in Dubai. The shelters are strategically placed in densely populated areas to meet current and future demands.
Features and Accessibility
The shelters include air-conditioned spaces, shaded areas, advertising spaces, and information screens. They are classified into four levels based on daily usage and comply with the Dubai Code for People of Determination, supporting the "My Community... A City for Everyone" initiative by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
Doubts Revealed
RTA
RTA stands for Roads and Transport Authority. It is the government agency in Dubai responsible for planning and providing the requirements of transport, roads, and traffic in the city.
Bus Shelters
Bus shelters are small structures where people can wait for buses. They usually have a roof and sometimes walls to protect people from the weather while they wait.
Mattar Al Tayer
Mattar Al Tayer is the Director General of Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority. He is responsible for overseeing the development and management of transport systems in Dubai.
Accessibility Standards
Accessibility standards are guidelines to make sure that places and services can be used by everyone, including people with disabilities. This means the bus shelters will be easy to use for all people.
Air-conditioning
Air-conditioning is a system that cools the air inside a building or vehicle. In Dubai, where it can get very hot, air-conditioned bus shelters help keep people comfortable while they wait for the bus.
Information Screens
Information screens are electronic displays that show important information. In bus shelters, they might show bus arrival times or other travel information to help passengers plan their journey.
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