Al Tayer Briefs Russian Delegation About RTA’s Mass Transit Systems

HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), has received a Russian delegation headed by HE Maksim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor and Head of the Department for Transport and Road Infrastructure Development  of  the city of Moscow. The meeting discussed means of boosting cooperation and reviewed RTA’s experience in developing public transport, road projects, and traffic systems among other topics. The RTA also reviewed the steps taken by the Russian capital towards managing the crowds during the hosting of FIFA World Cup.

“Since establishment, the RTA had focused on improving public transit systems to make the ideal choice of people movement around the Emirate with the aim of raising the share of public transport in people mobility in Dubai to 20% by 2020. This rate has increased steadily from 6% in 2006 to more than 17% in 2017,” said Al Tayer.

“The RTA has carried out an array of mega public transport projects highlighted by the 75-km Dubai Metro; the longest driverless metro network worldwide, and the 11-km Dubai Tram. The RTA has also built up a fleet of more than 1500 public buses as well as integrated marine transit systems and taxis. The public transport systems in Dubai have become vital for the daily movement of people and visitors. Last year, public transport means in Dubai served 551.7 m riders at a rate of about 1.511 m riders per day.