"Dubai roads and transportation" It confirms its readiness to facilitate New Year’s celebrations

Dubai, December 28 / WAM / The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai confirmed that the emirate has proven its global leadership in managing major events, thanks to its advanced infrastructure and smart control systems that ensure the smooth flow of traffic and ease of movement at all times, including during events the size of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Year and Expo.

Hussein Al-Banna, Executive Director of the Roads and Transport Authority, explained in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that Dubai has traffic control centers that are considered among the most advanced in the world, including the Dubai Center for Intelligent Traffic Systems, which relies on artificial intelligence to analyze and direct traffic movement. This allows dealing with accidents and ensuring the immediate flow of traffic, in addition to the unified control center, which is one of the largest and most modern centers in the world, which connects all transport and communication systems under one platform, which contributes to the management of public transportation. Various, very efficient taxis.

He added that 5 new bridges were opened on Al Khail Road, which increased capacity by 30%, and contributed to providing alternative traffic options in the event of the closure of Sheikh Zayed Road during major events, and that the authority allocated about 260 additional buses this year, an increase of 15. % compared to last year, to transport visitors to the Burj Khalifa area with complete comfort.

He stressed that the Dubai Metro will operate 43 continuous hours during New Year’s Eve, to ensure smooth movement and accommodate large numbers of people, noting the availability of 20,000 additional parking spaces in various areas near Burj Khalifa, in addition to the Al Wasl Club parking lots, and the General Administration of Residence parking lots. Foreigners Affairs, and subsistence parking, within the framework of providing an integrated traffic plan in addition to the transportation systems axis and the traffic systems axis to monitor traffic and direct the public to the appropriate paths.

He explained that smart control centers use sensors and modern technologies to track traffic density and direct the public to alternative routes immediately, stressing that operational plans include using artificial intelligence systems to distribute buses and taxis as needed, and ensure the integrity of the traffic network during peak events.

Al-Banna pointed out the importance of the unified control center, which is the first of its kind in the region, as it provides integrated management of all means of public and private transportation, including the ability to monitor and direct movement in real time, stressing that operational plans include providing a rapid response to any emergency that may occur during Major events, ensuring the safety of the public and ease of movement.

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