Trial run of e- scooters in five zones nextweek
Dubai Police also review RTA’s plan to expand cycling tracks
Roads and Transport Authority ( RTA) in Dubai plans to operate the e- scooter at five zones early next week, namely the Mohammad Bin Rashid Boulevard, Dubai Internet City, 2nd of December Street, Al Rigga and Jumeirah Lake Towers, it said on Wednesday.
The announcement came as part of several discussions during a coordinative meeting with Dubai Police recently. E- scooters, short for electronic scooters, are stand- up scooters powered by a small electric motor. The have become popular worldwide and dozens of cities have launched scooter- sharing schemes.
During the meeting between RTA and Dubai Police, the two parties reviewed the trial- run of the e- scooter, an individual means of transport that is increasingly being used globally as a solution to the first and last- mile challenge.
Cycling tracks
The meeting was led by Mattar Mohammad Al Tayer, directorgeneral and chairman of the board of executive directors of the RTA Roads, and Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Commander- in- Chief of Dubai Police. The meeting discussed the cooperation between RTA and Dubai Police in operating the e- scooter and enacting legislation and laws to boost the safety of cycling track users.
The meeting reviewed RTA’s plans to build more cycling tracks. The two parties also discussed the Trucks Rest Stops project undertaken by RTA with the private sector and other projects. The meeting came as part of periodic meetings held by the two parties to promote their cooperation in common fields relating to the security and safety of roads and public transport systems in Dubai.
The delegation of Dubai Police reviewed RTA’s plan for constructing cycling tracks. So far, cycling tracks constructed in Dubai extend 425km and the plan is to extend them further to 64km by 2025. Through constructing cycling tracks RTA aims to facilitate the link of Dubai’s hotspots with various public transit means.
Truck rest stops
The meeting also discussed the movement of trucks, which make more than 145,000 trips
The meeting reviewed RTA’s plans to build more cycling tracks. The two parties also discussed the Trucks Rest Stops project undertaken by RTA with the private sector and other projects.
transporting about 3 million tonnes of cargo around Dubai every day. RTA reviewed the Integrated Trucks Rest Stop at Dubailand, nearby Emirates Road, that was constructed in partnership with the private sector.