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3/20/24, 11:29 AM RTA completes third phase of facility upgrade for 'people of determination' - The Filipino Times
RTA completes third phase of facility upgrade for ‘people of

determination’

KATE LIANE SUDIACAL
23 hours ago

One of the services provided by the RTA for people of determination (Photo courtesy: RTA).

The Roads and Transport Authority said that it has completed the third phase of upgrading buildings and facilities to be
more friendly to People of Determination (those with special needs), in line with the standards of the “Dubai Building
Code.”

This third phase marks the completion of the facilities rehabilitation project wherein facilities are “rehabilitated,
maintained, and improved” to increase the rehabilitation rate and ensure that implementing agencies adhere to the “Dubai
Building Code,” thereby ensuring facilities to ready to accommodate people of determination.

Meanwhile, the development process will continue based on updates to the “Dubai Building Code.”

The services provided by the RTA to improve accessibility for people of determination are the following: path for the
blind, automatic doors for main entrances, rams and directional signs, POD-friendly designated waiting areas, elevators
with large area. There are also tactile guidance panels, wheelchairs, and many more.

Facilities were prepared across locations such as RTA’s Head Office, Hatta, Al Qusais, Deira City Center, and Jebel Ali
bus stations, as well as Karama Bus Station, Mall of the Emirates Station, Union, Al Ghubaiba, Al Kifaf, Satwa, Oud
Metha, International City, Al Quoz, Business Bay, and Ibn Battuta stations.

Additionally, RTA ensured the availability of accessible amenities for ‘people of determination’ at various multi-level
parking facilities, including those at Al Ghubaiba, Al Sabkha, Al Rigga Carlton Tower, and Naif.”

If you’re not aware of them yet, here are other facilities and accessibilities provided for ‘people of determination’ in the
United Arab Emirates:

People of determination are exempt from paying Salik toll on one vehicle in Dubai. This can be renewed yearly.
There are dedicated parking spaces for people of determination.
In Abu Dhabi, people of determination are eligible for free unlimited travel on all buses in Abu Dhabi using the
Hafilat smart card.
People of determination who have personalised Nol cards (blue) can use Dubai Metro and public buses in Dubai for free.

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