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8/6/25, 3:05 PM Abu Dhabi embraces micromobility with advanced digital planning
Through digital assessments of localised travel patterns, authorities are now better equipped to test and refine policies and infrastructure specific to micromobility.
This includes modelling short trips that traditional transport analyses might overlook, enabling smarter decisions to promote sustainable urban travel.

Infrastructure gaps for micromobility, such as bike lanes, scooter paths, and pedestrian crossings, are being addressed by digitally simulating how changes would impact mobility in
high-density areas

Were any key planning challenges identified when incorporating soft transport (bikes, scooters) into the city’s existing layout?

One of the primary challenges in incorporating soft modes of transport into Abu Dhabi’s urban layout was the lack of detailed data on short trips, which typically
fall within or between small zones. The existing model, built around large strategic transport zones, was not enough to capture the movement patterns of
pedestrians, cyclists, or scooter users. Using the integrated model allows ADM to test infrastructure changes like bike lanes before implementation, supporting
sustainable and efficient urban mobility.

To address this, experts worked to adapt the STEAM model with advanced simulation tools, allowing for more accurate digital testing of new infrastructure and
policies. This upgrade involved redesigning the model to better reflect localised travel behaviours, providing the insights needed to plan infrastructure tailored to
micromobility in a dense urban environment.
With extensive experience in projects across the Middle East, CitiME understands the unique challenges of urban mobility and micromobility in these diverse
environments. The multimodal transport planning software addressed the need to install a new version of ADM’s original CUBE modelling software to adapt the
strategic model to support these new sustainable soft transport modes for shorter journeys.

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