D
ubai has just become a more bike-friendly city. The Roads and Transport Authority of Dubai has just completed 13 new cycling tracks as part of a huge plan spanning 162km across the emirate. A new cycling network is now in place from Al Khawaneej to Al Mamzar Beach, from Al Warqa’a to Salih Al Salam and from DIFC to Jumeirah.
The completed projects include cycling tracks across multiple areas of Dubai, including Al Khawaneej 2 and Al Barsha 2 with a total length of 18.5km, comprising 8km in Al Khawaneej 2 and 10.5km in Al Barsha 2.
The RTA’s Soft Mobility Project has been implemented to improve mobility around public transport stations including BurJuman, Sharaf DG, Palm Deira, Baniyas and Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall. A further 7km of pedestrian, cycling and micromobility tracks, designed to connect to ONPASSIVE Metro Station and Al Quoz Bus Station have also been rolled out.
Pedestrian and cycling tracks at the entrance of Al Warqa’a, linking to existing tracks in the area with a total length of 11km have been introduced in addition to 10km of cycling tracks as part of the Al Shindagha Corridor Development Project. The scope of work includes 25km of dedicated tracks for bicycles and e-scooters, the upgrade of existing pedestrian walkways and the implementation of the Safe Streets concept across internal roads.
Work is also underway to complete a series of pedestrian and cycling bridges, set to be among the largest in the emirate as part of a move to make Dubai more walkable. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), said: “The expansion of pedestrian and cycling tracks and bridges reflects the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership to enhance road safety and provide a safe and sustainable mobility environment for all road users. “The initiative also supports Dubai’s vision to become a pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly city, while enhancing quality of life and promoting the well-being of residents and visitors.
“Both existing and planned cycling tracks form an integrated network linking residential areas across the emirate with key destinations and public transport stations, encouraging the use of bicycles and other sustainable individual mobility modes for first- and last-mile journeys.” “The selection of track locations was based on comprehensive field studies, taking into account population density, land use integration, proximity to major tourism and economic destinations, and connectivity with public transport hubs. “These factors contribute to improving traffic flow and enabling safe, smooth mobility for pedestrians and cyclists across Dubai’s road network.”
