14 bus stations to serve Expo 2020 route, needs
dubai — The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Saturday finalised a new design for the proposed 14 bus stations to serve Expo 2020.
The final design of bus stations to serve Expo 2020 has been inspired by natural elements from the UAE environment, it was announced on Saturday. The design, approved by the RTA’s Board of Executive Directors, features a “modern style that combines the practical interior with the distinctive exterior appearance”.
“The construction elements were employed to serve and form an integral part of the architectural design, while taking into consideration the use of a suitable architectural theme for building models,” said Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA.
“The new design of bus stations meets the existing and future needs and operational requirements of public bus services in terms of the number of riders, journeys and stops. It also meets bus refilling and washing stations in future,” the RTA chief said, adding that the project is compatible with the Dubai Universal Design Code for People of Determination.
The stations will meet the needs of public bus service for main Expo 2020 activities and related events, and they will be integrated into the Dubai Bus network after the event.
“The construction of bus stations complements RTA’s efforts to improve the infrastructure of mass transit systems with the aim
of encouraging people to use public transport in their daily travels. It is also part of RTA’s master plan for addressing the needs of hosting Expo2020 in Dubai, and ensuring safe and smooth transport for main Expo activities and related events,” said Al Tayer.
“The plan includes the development of roads network and junctions for serving Expo and constructing Route2020 involving the extension of Dubai Metro Red Line 15km from Nakheel Harbour and Tower Station to the site of Expo,” he pointed out. “It also covers the development of public transport routes and systems for serving Expo such as transporting visitors on green buses from key assembly areas in Dubai to the site of Expo. It also involves the deployment of taxis for visitors along with associated taxi ranks,” he said.
Locations of stations have been carefully selected to meet the needs of highly populated residential areas to achieve higher customers satisfaction rating.”
Mattar Al Tayer,
director-general of RTA