The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new generation of public transport bus umbrellas in four vital areas of the Emirate of Dubai, which are distinguished by its innovative design approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, "God bless him." From a plan that includes the implementation of 1550 bus canopies for the next three to four years, in partnership with the private sector.
The project will be implemented in partnership with the private sector through the BOT method, where the investor will finance, implement and operate umbrellas and the participation of the authority in advertising revenue throughout the contracting period estimated at about 12 years, and the authority will be available through This project, in addition to the long-term investment opportunity for the private sector, is an opportunity to add innovative and smart services to serve users and diversify sources of revenue, in order to achieve the main goals of partnership projects between the public and private sectors, indicating that the authority has received six new investment offers submitted by local and international companies and is taking place Currently, final negotiations with four companies have passed the technical and financial evaluation stages.
He added: "The new design of bus umbrellas is among the vital projects approved by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai," God bless him, "which reflects the cultural face of the Emirate of Dubai as an ideal city for a safe and stable living, and this initiative also comes In line with the vision of the rational leadership in strengthening partnership with the private sector, as they are a main focus of the development process in the Emirate of Dubai.
Mattar Al Tayer explained that he took into account the design of new umbrellas to meet the requirements of vital areas with high population density, and current and future operational needs for public transport bus services, as it is characterized by its modern nature that integrates between practical interior design and excellence in the external appearance, and the use of structural elements to serve the architectural design to be An integral part of it.
He stressed that the implementation of bus awnings comes within the framework of the continuous pursuit of the Roads and Transport Authority, to develop the mass transportation sector, and to provide the integrated infrastructure that depends on it, and to achieve the well-being and happiness of Dubai residents, by providing the best services and amenities for bus users, especially in the high temperature season in the summer.
He added: "The design of the new umbrellas came in line with the Dubai Code for people of determination, as dedicated spaces for wheelchairs and paths for the blind were provided, in support of the" My Community .. A Place for All "initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President The Executive Council, which aims to transform the entire Emirate of Dubai to be friendly to people of determination by the year 2020, in an effort by the Authority to serve and delight this group of society.
His Excellency the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the authority explained that the new umbrellas project is one of the vital projects of the authority that reflects the aesthetic of the Emirate of Dubai, and encourages various segments of society to use mass transportation, to achieve one of the strategic goals of the authority to raise the proportion of users of mass transportation in The movement of movement in the Emirate of Dubai, confirming the continuation of the Authority in the implementation of its development projects in Dubai, to meet the requirements of the urban and residential expansion witnessed by the emirate, especially the mass transportation services, and to provide a safe, easy and comfortable transportation experience for the emirate's residents and visitors alike.
The first phase included the opening of 4 passenger umbrellas for buses, the first in a main position near the Satwa Roundabout (second of December Street) with an average use of more than 750 passengers per day, and the second in a secondary parking in the Burj Khalifa Boulevard area (near the Boulevard Walkway) with a rate of use ranging between 250 to 750 passengers per day, and the third in a basic position on Al-Mustaqbal Street (near Park Towers) with a usage rate ranging from 100 to 250 passengers per day, and the fourth in a loading and loading position on Al-Mustaqbal Street behind Emirates Towers at a rate of 100 passengers per day.
A portion of the canopy space has been allocated so that it is air-conditioned in the main parking lots, shaded outdoor places and advertising spaces. An information screen has also been provided to review the map of the bus lines network, the bus schedule, the time of pick-up and other information and services of interest to the passengers, and the Authority provided in the main and secondary parking places To park bicycles and ticket.