"Dubai roads" The contract for the first phase of developing urban paths in the historic Al-Ras area was awarded
Dubai, March 22 / WAM / The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has awarded the contract for the first phase of the comprehensive plan project to develop pedestrian paths (Dubai Walk), in the Al Ras area.
The phase includes the implementation of the historic Al Ras Trail, with a length of 12 kilometers of pedestrian paths, 5 kilometers of bicycle paths, and the rehabilitation of 10 artistic spaces, in coordination with the Culture and Arts Authority and with the participation of Emirati and local artists.
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority, explained that the comprehensive pedestrian plan contributes to enhancing the global competitiveness of the Emirate of Dubai in terms of pedestrian facilities and individual mobility, and achieving one of the goals of the Dubai Urban Plan 2040, which is the twenty-minute city, by providing infrastructure to reach more than 80% of services for residents within twenty minutes of commuting, supporting the Quality of Life Strategy 2033, improving the quality of life of community members, transforming Dubai into a pedestrian-friendly city, and improving the level of traffic safety. For pedestrians, linking different areas with existing pedestrian paths, introducing the creative, aesthetic and cultural element into individual transportation elements, highlighting the identity of different areas to improve the aesthetic appearance, beautifying squares in the Emirate of Dubai, enhancing joint work with strategic partners in developing creative elements in infrastructure and transportation facilities, activating the role of youth and highlighting future trends in the field of transportation through their participation in proposing creative ideas in the design of pedestrian paths and facilities.
He added that the comprehensive plan for developing pedestrian paths (Dubai Walk) includes developing a comprehensive structural plan for an integrated network of pedestrian paths that are easy to access, meet safety standards, and have a comfortable environment for pedestrians. It includes developing a network of pedestrian paths in 160 areas, including the implementation and development of 6,000 kilometers of pedestrian paths across the emirate until 2040, and the implementation of 110 pedestrian bridges and tunnels to enhance connectivity between regions, with the aim of increasing the proportion of pedestrian trips and individual transportation from… 16% in 2025 to 25% by 2040.
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