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“RTA has completed a wide range of mega projects totalling over AED146 billion in value. These projects are
highlighted by the Dubai Metro, the world's longest driverless metro network extending 90 km, which has

transported over two billion riders from the start of operation on 9/9/2009 up to the end of last year.

“Projects also included constructing the 11 km-long Dubai Tram, extending the bus routes from 2,095 km to 3,967

km (in both directions) from 2006 to 2023, and deploying a modern fleet of public buses comprising 1,400 buses
compatible with the European specifications for low carbon emissions "Euro 6". RTA is also operating an integrated

marine transport network including traditional abras,

Dubai Ferry, and water taxis. It has also developed an extensive network of roads and bridges reflected in extending
the total length of the network from 8,715 lane-kilometres in 2006 to 18,886 lane-kilometres in 2023. Last year

witnessed the opening of several vital road projects, including Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Street, Ras Al Khor Road as part of the Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Corridor Improvement Project, and the Falcon
Interchange as part of Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project, besides completing the construction of internal

road networks in multiple residential areas,” commented Al Tayer.

“The number of lanes on Dubai Creek crossings increased from 19 lanes in 2006 to 54 lanes in 2023, contributing to

the increased capacity of Dubai Creek crossings from 36,000 vehicles per hour in both directions in 2006 to 108,000
vehicles per hour in 2023. The number of bridges and tunnels increased from 129 in 2006 to 1070 by the end of last

year. Additionally, the number of pedestrian bridges and tunnels more than quadrupled, rising from 26 in 2006 to 122
during the same period, including bridges and tunnels for the Dubai Metro and Tram.

“The length of dedicated cycling tracks increased from 9 km in 2006 to 544 km in 2023 and is expected to rise to
1000 km by 2030. Coastal areas such as Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, and Marina will be connected with external tracks in
the Al Qudra, Saih Al Salam, and Nad Al Sheba, passing through communities such as Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, and

Nad Al Sheba,” added Al Tayer.

Projects Under Construction

“This year, the contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project will be awarded. The Line will span a total length of 30

km, with 15.5 km running underground and 14.5 km above ground. It connects 14 stations, among which three are
interchange stations,” explained Al Tayer.

“RTA is set to complete the construction of several vital road projects. Key among these are Al Shindagha Corridor
Improvement Project, Garn Al Sabkha - Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Roads Intersection Improvement Project,

Hessa Street Improvement Project and Umm Suqeim Street Improvement Project.

Construction will commence on bridges linking Dubai Islands from Bur Dubai and those leading to Dubai Harbour,

along with internal road projects in various residential areas. RTA also plans to remain in touch with future
transportation and road trends, such as the development of soft and shared mobility means, promotion of

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