Dubai has been chosen because the host metropolis for the upcoming UITP World Public Transport Summit, scheduled to happen in 2026.
The main worldwide occasion brings collectively trade leaders, policymakers and specialists to debate and form the way forward for public transportation.
The announcement was made by the Worldwide Affiliation for Public Transport (UITP) on the this 12 months’s Summit held in Barcelona, Spain.
Dubai will host the distinguished occasion for the second time, following its profitable internet hosting of the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition in 2011.
A premier world occasion on the general public transport trade’s calendar, the UITP World Public Transport Summit options the participation of over 1,900 delegates from 100 nations and attracts greater than 15,000 attendees.
Mattar Al Tayer, Director-Normal, Chairman of the Board of Government Administrators of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), and Mohamed Mezghani, Secretary-Normal of the UITP, signed the internet hosting of the Summit settlement at RTA’s stand within the UITP Exhibition, within the presence of a number of officers from RTA and UITP.
Excessive Profile
Mattar Al Tayer attributed Dubai’s choice because the host metropolis for the Summit to the visionary management of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, in addition to the contributions of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Government Council, and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, who’ve performed pivotal roles in shaping Dubai’s progressive and revolutionary strategy to public transportation.
“Dubai’s profitable bid to host this prestigious world occasion is in good alignment with the Dubai Financial Agenda, D33, which strives to place Dubai among the many high three cities worldwide. It underscores Dubai’s world management as a most well-liked vacation spot for worldwide occasions and highlights the worldwide group’s confidence in Dubai’s excellent world popularity.
The choice additionally exemplifies Dubai’s confirmed functionality to host profitable worldwide occasions, showcasing the excellence and effectivity of its public transport infrastructure,” Al Tayer stated.
Strategic Partnership
Al Tayer thanked the UITP presidency for choosing Dubai because the host metropolis for the occasion. “We’re pleased with our long-standing relationship with the UITP, which started with the institution of RTA in 2005, and reached a milestone when Dubai efficiently hosted the UITP World Congress and Exhibition in 2011, marking its debut within the MENA area. The collaboration was additional strengthened with the institution of the MENA Centre for Transport Excellence, and the internet hosting of 4 editions of the UITP MENA Congress and Exhibition in Dubai, which is slated to resume its internet hosting of the occasion for the fifth time in 2024,” he added.
AED146 billion
“Beneath the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and with the help of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, RTA has efficiently accomplished quite a few large-scale initiatives with a mixed worth exceeding AED146 billion. These initiatives embody the Dubai Metro, the world’s longest driverless metro system spanning 89.3 km; the 11 km Dubai Tram; a contemporary fleet of over 1,400 public buses complying with the European low carbon emission (Euro 6) requirements; and an in depth marine transport system encompassing conventional abras, Dubai Ferry and water taxis,” Al Tayer continued.
“Dubai has an in depth community of roads and bridges to facilitate fast journey for all modes of transportation to their locations. The highway community has expanded considerably from 8,715 lane-kilometres in 2006 to 18,765 lane-kilometres in 2022. Equally, the biking tracks community has expanded from a mere 9 km in 2006 to a formidable 543 km in 2022,” he added.
Sustainable Transport
RTA’s efforts to develop an built-in, sustainable transportation community have been pivotal in cementing Dubai’s place as one of many world’s main city economies. These measures have improved environmental sustainability and inspired folks to make use of a wide range of mass transit modes together with the metro, tram, public buses, marine transport, taxis, and shared mobility means. Because of this, the proportion of mass and shared mobility means elevated considerably from 6 p.c in 2006 to 19.4 p.c in 2022, Al Tayer acknowledged.
Sharing figures, he stated that the utilization of public and shared transportation in Dubai witnessed exceptional development, with over 621 million riders recorded in 2022, reflecting a 35 p.c enhance in comparison with the earlier 12 months’s determine of roughly 461 million riders.
Among the many varied modes of transportation, the Dubai Metro constituted 36 p.c of public transport ridership, intently adopted by public buses at 25 p.c. Notably, the Dubai Metro has served over two billion riders since its inception in 2009 till final March.
RTA has taken a pioneering step within the Center East by adopting the Zero-Emissions Public Transportation in Dubai Technique 2050, turning into the primary entity within the area to determine a complete long-term plan for reaching net-zero emissions in public transportation by 2050. This visionary technique is designed to fight local weather change and minimise carbon emissions throughout all operations. As a part of the plan, RTA goals to transition all public buses to electrical and hydrogen-powered autos by 2050, whereas making certain that taxis and limousines are totally electrical and hydrogen-powered by 2040, setting a brand new benchmark for sustainable transportation within the area.
UITP
Mohamed Mezghani stated, “When the UITP World Public Transport Summit arrives in Dubai in 2026, it is going to be precisely fifteen years for the reason that Summit was final hosted there in 2011. Even again then, town was very effectively superior by way of city mobility. Since then, public transport has developed at a very spectacular fee due to the sturdy focus and dedication of RTA. With the modifications to our world occasions technique, Dubai will develop into the primary metropolis outdoors of Europe to host the brand new UITP Annual Summit. I am excited to see what excellent city mobility choices the delegates will expertise upon their arrival.”
Built-in Community
Dubai’s mass transit system serves because the spine for environment friendly motion throughout the emirate, with built-in parts which have reworked attitudes in the direction of public transport. RTA’s strategic and government plans prioritise integration to make sure seamless site visitors move and mobility.
This complete community encompasses highway community growth, crossings, and varied mass transit techniques together with the metro, tram, buses, marine transport, first and last-mile options and shared transport. Pedestrian and biking infrastructure can also be prioritised, alongside the implementation of cutting-edge site visitors and transport applied sciences to optimise highway and transit effectivity. Supportive insurance policies encourage the general public to cut back reliance on non-public autos and embrace various modes comparable to mass and shared mobility choices.
Dubai Metro
Dubai’s mass transit system has undergone exceptional developments, due to the substantial investments made by the Dubai Authorities in growing a complicated and various public transportation infrastructure. On the coronary heart of those transformative initiatives is the Dubai Metro, hailed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum because the “The Mission of the Century, and a novel landmark of Dubai and the UAE”.
Serving as an important cornerstone of the transportation community, the Dubai Metro seamlessly connects key districts of the emirate, providing commuters a dependable and safe transit expertise. With its Pink and Inexperienced strains spanning a formidable 89.3 km and encompassing 53 stations, the Dubai Metro retains its distinction because the world’s longest driverless metro system. The fleet of 129 trains ensures environment friendly operations and handy entry for passengers. Furthermore, the facilities and providers offered at Dubai Metro stations rank among the many most interesting globally.
Having surpassed the milestone of carrying over two billion passengers since its inauguration in September 2009 till March of this 12 months, the Dubai Metro stands as a testomony to its distinctive security requirements and operational effectivity, boasting a formidable punctuality ranking of 99.7 p.c. The Metro has performed a pivotal position in enhancing Dubai’s competitiveness in internet hosting main worldwide occasions, most notably the profitable Expo 2020 Dubai. Moreover, it has contributed to the emirate’s financial development, stimulated tourism actions, and elevated property values by roughly 12 p.c in areas adjoining to metro stations.
1,400 Buses
RTA operates an in depth fleet of over 1,400 public buses in Dubai, assembly the European Euro 6 requirements for low carbon emissions. These buses play a vital position in facilitating the mobility of each residents and guests all through town. Designed with passenger consolation and comfort in thoughts, the buses function comfy seating and low entrances, making certain straightforward boarding and alighting. Furthermore, they’re outfitted with designated areas to cater to the wants of individuals of willpower, making certain inclusivity and accessibility for all mass transit customers.
Masking an enormous community of routes, RTA buses function on greater than 175 routes inside Dubai in addition to intercity routes connecting the emirate to important districts in different emirates. With a staggering 2,599 stops and stations, the bus community offers in depth protection throughout town, making it handy for passengers to succeed in their desired locations. In 2022 alone, these buses remodeled 4 million journeys, serving a formidable 157 million riders.
Bus Stations
RTA has lately unveiled a brand new era of bus stations that mix distinctive, revolutionary and efficient architectural options with a up to date system for offering mass transportation providers. These designs match the wants and requirements of built-in transportation, and the interconnection between a number of districts, simplifying folks’s actions to and from public transport stations.
The amenities assure pedestrian and biking accessibility, whereas additionally offering an inclusive environment for folks of willpower. Additionally they enhance connectivity between totally different transit modes and improvement initiatives, in addition to close by sights. Options embody growing first and last-mile parts, in addition to integrating features comparable to bus stops, biking tracks, pedestrian crossings, area-specific landscaping, and bicycle racks. These options are meant to encourage folks to stroll and use particular person mobility means.
Marine Transport
Maritime transportation is a vital element of Dubai’s transportation system, with customers reaching round 16 million passengers in 2022. Marine transport has a fleet of greater than 200 autos together with fashionable and conventional abras, water taxis and ferries, working on 24 strains and serving 54 stations. The variety of marine transport customers is projected to rise significantly within the foreseeable future with the completion of city and vacationer developments alongside each side of the Dubai Water Canal, and waterfront improvement initiatives. Marine transport is prone to develop into the popular mode of transport for a lot of residents, residents, and vacationers who want to benefit from the scenic views of the vacationer and concrete infrastructure lining Dubai Creek, Dubai Water Canal, and the Arabian Gulf coast.
Good Mobility
RTA is actively implementing the Good Self-Driving Transport Technique, which goals to revolutionise 25 p.c of complete mobility journeys within the metropolis by incorporating self-driving expertise by 2030. This strategic plan is a vital step in the direction of establishing sensible and accessible transportation as a key element of Dubai’s sensible metropolis imaginative and prescient.
According to this technique, RTA has efficiently accomplished the preliminary part of making digital maps for the operation of Cruise’s Origin autonomous autos (AV). This milestone units the stage for the launch of Cruise’s AV in Dubai in 2023, making Dubai the primary metropolis outdoors the USA to commercially function Cruise’s AV expertise. Initially, these autos might be deployed to supply taxi and e-hail journey providers, offering residents and guests with a glimpse into the way forward for transportation. Because the initiative progresses, the fleet of self-driving autos is predicted to develop to 4,000 by the 12 months 2030.
Public Transport Day
As a part of Dubai Authorities’s dedication to environmental sustainability, the RTA launched the Public Transport Day initiative in 2010. This annual occasion goals to encourage each residents and guests to embrace and advocate for the usage of Dubai’s fashionable mass transit choices, thereby growing ridership and lowering reliance on non-public autos. The occasion additionally highlights Dubai’s and RTA’s management in harnessing public transportation, in addition to educating the general public on quite a few bodily and psychological advantages of hassle-free motion.
World Public Transport Summit
The World Public Transport Summit serves because the premier worldwide discussion board for public transportation specialists and specialists to convene. This influential platform showcases the most recent developments in railway infrastructure, tunnel development, prepare interiors, leisure techniques, public buses, and marine transport.
On the summit, trade professionals come collectively to discover cutting-edge applied sciences, focus on coverage developments, share industrial improvements, devise monetary methods, and be taught from profitable world practices. The varied views and experiences of contributors contribute to an enriching change of information. Moreover, the accompanying exhibition offers a possibility for contributors from around the globe to showcase their merchandise, providers, and options.
Enormous Success
The profitable staging of the 59th UITP World Congress and Exhibition in 2011 by RTA marked a milestone as the primary such occasion within the MENA area. The accompanying exhibition, spanning round 30,000 sq. meters, noticed a 12 p.c enhance in exhibitors, whereas over 10,000 guests attended. The occasion additionally witnessed the announcement of the winners of the inaugural UITP PTx2 Problem.
This congress strengthened the partnership between RTA and UITP, resulting in the institution of the MENA Centre for Transport Excellence and the settlement to host the UITP MENA Transport Congress in Dubai each two years for a decade. The fifth version is ready to happen in 2024, additional enhancing Dubai’s dedication to advancing public transportation and reinforcing its place as a data hub within the area.
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