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Plans finalised for metro and waterway link-up
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finalised plans to integrate water transport with the Dubai Metro and public buses, a senior official has said.
- By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter
- Published: 00:04 June 14, 2009
Dubai: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finalised plans to integrate water transport with the Dubai Metro and public buses, a senior official has said.
"We will link water transport including water buses, ferries and traditional abras at four locations providing a smooth link for commuters to switch from one mode of transport to another suiting their journey plan," said Dr Khalid Al Zahed, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the RTA's Marine Agency.
The Marine Agency is responsible for developing water transport strategies in line with Dubai's plans to encourage more people to use public transport.
He told Gulf News in an exclusive interview that at least four metro stations on both sides of the Dubai Creek would be linked with water transport through air-conditioned walkways.
Al Gubaiba marine transport station will be the major one to be linked withAl Gubaiba metro station and public bus station in Bur Dubai along the Dubai Creek. The Union Square metro ttation in Deira will be linked through an underground air-conditioned tunnel with the Bani Yas marine ttation near Dubai Municipality headquarters.
The City Centre metro station on the Red Line will be linked to the marine station near the Floating Bridge and the Gold Souk marine station will be linked to the metro station and bus station in Al Ras, Deira.
The Red Line on the Dubai Metro, linking Al Rashidiya with Jebel Ali passing through Airport, Deira, Bur Dubai Karama and Shaikh Zayed Road, is scheduled to start operation on September 9.
Do you know?
Interiors of the stations are uniquely designed by adopting themes based on one of the four elements of nature: water, air, fire and earth.
There will be a total of 12 earth-themed stations, 13 water-themed stations, 11 air-themed stations and 11 fire-themed stations.
Would this encourage you to use the metro? Would you be using the water transport and metro regularly? How else can public transport be made easier for commuters?
Your comments
Its sounds amazing to switch from one mode of transport to another, RTA has done it all, once again Dubai proved that if they say they will make it.
I can't wait to travel Dubai Metro then through that take marine drive. People who travel a lot can easily reach their destinations without any traffic and it's much safer.
Harrish KP
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 15:43
We all are desperately waiting for this Metro project to open. I even changed my decision to own a car because of this project. I don't have to stuck up in traffic with my car. Thanks for Dubai RTA.
Arun Valappil
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 14:24
I came to Dubai in 1970 and still I am here in UAE. I am a PRO in local bank. Every day I am going to Dubai Immigration. I'm planning to park my car in Al Ghusais Metro Station. I will enjoy the Metro journey to reach the Immigration. Salutation to RTA and all the staff of RTA.
Raza Mohammad
Sharjah,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 13:42
That is amazing I cant wait till September to see this amazing project Dubai sincere authorities always surprize us with their effecient work.
Qadi
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 12:07
Definitely Metro will attract everybody and will be smooth, safe and quick transport in a near future. Thanks to Metro team.
Shankar
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 10:26
A big YES! that's great ideas because it will definitely help ease the travelling of commuters. Also an airconditioned waiting shed will definitely help us in waiting our rides.Thanks RTA...
Alvin
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 08:46
As usual, RTA brilliant ideas have no end and all aim to make the life in Dubai easier.
Yousuf
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 08:44
That's a really good plan. I may no longer have any worries about going to Deira from Dubai Marina. I would simply park my car in one of "Park and Ride" car parks and get to my desired destination in Deira. Thanks to RTA and all the people behind the metro project!
Kudos to your graphic designer for creating the metro map. Simple and elegant!
Ahmad
Dubai,UAE
Posted: June 14, 2009, 01:46
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