Abu Dhabi to spend USD 68 billion on transport projects

- 01 May 2010

Trade Arabia reported that the Abu Dhabi government plans to spend USD 68 billion on public transport projects in the next 5 years.

Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council has developed the Abu Dhabi Urban Street Design Manual in cooperation with Abu Dhabi's Department of Transport to lessen congestion and reduce dependence on motor vehicles by implementing a public transit network including high speed rail and rapid transit options such as trams and buses.

The report said that the transportation plan envisages building of more than 40 metro stations that will handle 40,000 to 70,000 travellers per day. The USD 7 billion Metro monorail track project will be 131 kilometers long with most of the network expected to be underground.

A system of new and redesigned streets will emphasize high quality urban design and cater to all modes of transport including cycle tracks and bicycle lanes.

(Sourced from www.tradearabia.com)