Dubai: With regards to a question that has been asked many a times, as to ‘how can Dubai be a greener city?’, there is something that could be implemented immediately. I suggest that the authorities synchronise the traffic signals around the emirate.
I have been driving in Dubai for many years and must commend the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) for a great job in providing world class roads. But, there is something missing, the signals make traffic stop and start several times all along a journey.
A case in point is Al Sayel Road, which connects Umm Suqeim Road to Warood Street. All the way along this road you stop at signal after signal. They should be synchronised so if you’re driving at 60 kilometres per hour you can cruise through without stopping.
Another problem is that at intersections the signals don’t seem to sense when there is traffic. At 5.30am, when I am the only motorist on the road, I find it amazing that the lights go through their sequence while I sit emitting greenhouse gases into the atmosphere.
A few days ago, I sat at the intersection at the entrance to Jebel Ali Racecourse. I was driving on Jebel Ali Racecourse Road where it intersects with Al Mafraq Road. There were cars stopped on both sides of the intersection, while the light was green from the race course, with no cars. More greenhouse gases going into the atmosphere.
I request the authorities to please make the sensors work at the signals and synchronise them on busy streets.
The reader is based in Dubai.
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