The Board of Directors of the Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), under the chairmanship of the Director General and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Mattar Al Tayer, has awarded the contract for the implementation of the development of three stations on the Red Line of Dubai Metro To enhance the integration of the various means of transport, to achieve happiness for customers and improve the experience of pedestrians and bicycle users, in addition to providing a safe and easy transport environment for people of determination.
Al Tayer said: “Under the integrated plan, the infrastructure development of 40 metro and marine transport stations will be implemented by 2025, improving the linkage between the stations and important urban and tourist facilities adjacent to these stations, at a distance of 500 meters, and ensuring access for pedestrians, bicycle users and drivers. Areas in a safe and easy way ».
He pointed out that the RTA has started the development of three stations on the Dubai Metro Red Line: Dubai Internet City, Damac Properties and UAE Exchange, as well as improving the infrastructure around five metro stations: Al Rashidiya, GGCo and Al Qiyada. Noor Bank and Financial Center Station, along with two maritime transport stations are Dubai Water Canal Station and Sheikh Zayed Road Water Station, stressing that the choice of these stations came according to various criteria, such as the number of passengers in the stations, and the number of users of people with determination and population density. , Geographical distribution around the stations, and number of commute flights From one way to another.
He added: 'The development work at the stations includes the construction of an additional western entrance at the Dubai Internet City Station, and the improvement of the connection between Damac Properties Metro Station and Dubai Marina Tram Station, to meet the increasing growth in the number of passengers, especially in the morning and evening peak hours. An additional East at the UAE Exchange Station to facilitate the arrival of passengers to the terminal.
Infrastructure improvements around the stations include pedestrian crossings, covered rest areas, cosmetic planting work, sign boards, bicycle paths, taxi requirements, smart initiatives around metro stations and maritime transport, as well as the requirements of people of concern. Owners are inspired in public transport facilities and around metro stations and shipping.