Issue No. 135 September 2019 Ferry shuttles between Dubai and Sharjah Vision Mission Vision Safe and Smooth Transport for All Mission Develop and Manage integrated and sustainable Roads and transportation systems at a world-class level, and provide pioneered services to all. Stakeholders for their happiness, and support Dubai‘s vision through Shaping the future, preparing policies and legislations, adopting. Technologies and innovations, and implementing world-class practices and Standards. 2 Marine transport on the go A new initiative, a new service and a new way of commuting between Dubai and Sharjah has been launched between the two Emirates. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has teamed up with Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority in the launch of a ferry service between Al Ghubaiba Station in Dubai and Aquarium Station in Sharjah. The launch marks the frst water transport service between Dubai and any oth- er Emirate. RTA is keen to plan the future of water transport, which is used by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer 14 million riders in Dubai. Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors The service offers an alternative for travelling between the two Emirates than will ease the pressure on motorways connecting the two Emirates. The use of express marine transport is a ftting addition to the sector, especially as the two Emirates boast of wide-stretching beaches. The new line is expected to serve about 1.3 million riders per annum, and the service has the potential to grow with demand in future. Marine transport is an integral part of public transport in Dubai and RTA has charted plans to leverage the sector. Seven new marine stations will be estab- lished in the Business Bay, Dubai Water Canal and the coastal strip, which will bring the total number of marine stations in Dubai to 55 by 2020. The plan envisages operating a marine service on Dubai Creek and along Jumeirah Beach as well as the new islands and the Water Canal. Since the launch of Dubai Water Canal linking Dubai Creek with the Arabi- an Gulf, the marine transport sector has been steadily on the rise in terms of modes, stations and passengers. The sector is heading to a phenomenal growth with the completion of urban and tourist facilities and marine transport sta- tions on both shores of the Canal. Marine transport has the hallmarks of an ideal mobility choice for many citi- zens, residents and tourists. Riders are privileged by gorgeous urban skyline and an array of tourist facilities dotting the beaches of Dubai Creek, Water Ca- nal and the Arabian Gulf. Issue No. 135 September 2019 almasar 2 - 3 GENERAL SUPERVISOR Rowdah.AlMehrizi cover story EDITOR IN CHIEF 12 Ferry shuttles between Dubai and Sharjah AlMoatasem Belah Mohammed MANAGING DIRECTOR Mohammed Al Munji EDITING MANAGER Nashwan Mahmood Our news 06 Boost for traffc safety, fow PHOTOGRAPHY 07 Transport Excellence Centre offers advanced courses Sahir Babu Khaled Obeid Projects DESIGN & MARKETING 08 65% of Al Qudra-Lehbab intersection completed numbers www.spotlightuae.net 10 Daily public transport ridership clocks 1.618m riders Art Director 11 4 m riders used public transit during Eid Said Mansour Services CONTACT US P.O.Box: 118899 Dubai,U.A.E 18 100 solar-powered nol card top-up machines installed Tel : +971 4 2902638 Fax: +971 4 2903933 18 Hala Taxi e-hailing brand unveiled [email protected] www.rta.ae 19 Chatbot (Mahboub) available via WhatsApp 20 Rich rewards for most frequent users of nol Plus 21 Virtual Reality uplifts drivers training Reciprocal Ads Initiative Al Masar magazine Editorial Board offers the Reciprocal Ads initiative whereby a space for an advert is allocated to strategic partners and other government entities against allocating the same space in the magazine of the benefcial entity during the same month for the beneft of the RTA. 4 06 Achievements Activities Strategic Map For AlMasar Magazine 22 International Award for Health and Occupational Safety 26 A host of events were held in celebration of Emirati Women Day Team 23 Smart Mobility award for Al Merqab 28 Auto dealers support Green Limousine plan 23 Compliance Management obtains ISO 29 AI-powered cameras read happiness of 26.5k clients Vision 24 Two awards for Cloud, Fixed Network projects 30 Department of Transport acquaints with tram service The Pioneer 31 74 initiatives support RTA’s green economy strategy Government 32 Trials of Dubai Self-driving Challenge started Magazine in Dubai 34 Three agreements to improve driving learning 35 Two MoUs with Canadian, Sharjah Universities Mission To work in the spirit 36 Info Security workshop for students of Al Falah University of team in presenting 37 500 applications for scholarships programme achievements, enhance Community Safety 38 Serco supports Emiratisation strategy Success , and document 42 Self-Driving vehicles: Safety First 39 Ministry of Interior reviews RTA’s vehicles recall policy roles of RTA. 39 Enaya contributes to the healthcare of Dubai Taxi staff 41 1300 inspections of marine transport passenger activities Core Values Transparency & Credibility Corporate Reputation Excellence Spirit of Team knowledge Sharing Almasar Application is available on Apple store & Goole play by name: almasar magazine Issue No. 135 September 2019 almasar 4 - 5 Our News RTA and Dubai Police step up traffc safety and fow in the Emirate HE Mattar Al Tayer ,Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Roads and Transport Authority( RTA )and HE Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri ,Command- er-in-Chief of Dubai Police ,have recently held a coordinative meeting at the premises of RTA in Dubai .The meeting ,which was a follow-up of the Executive Plan of the-5 Year Traffc Safety Strategy ,2017-2021 discussed boosting joint efforts to improve the security and safety of roads and public transit means in Dubai. The meeting reviewed preparations for Dubai hosting of Expo to ensure safe and smooth mobility for all .RTA‘s plan is high- 2020for the frst time in the MENA region and South Asia .Dis- lighted by Route 2020 project for the extension of the metro red cussions focused on the secured movement of both exhibitors line ,a wide network of roads leading to the site of Expo ,improved and visitors at the venue and traffc solutions developed by RTA mass transit routes and systems ,and the deployment of taxis CTE holds advanced training courses UITP MENA Centre for Transport Excellence )CTE( at Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held a series of events during the frst half of this year comprising training courses and workshops. Events covered a diverse topic of relevance to public transport in the region and far afeld. As planned, events held included Digitalization of Taxi Objectives Transportation in Dubai, Bus Rapid Transport Planning MENA Center for Transport Excellence aims at and Operations in Istanbul, Bus Planning and Sched- promoting public transport strategies in MENA re- uling, and Crowd Management in Public Transport. gion, introducing the best global mobility practic- Courses held included RTA Diploma in Public Transport, es, and training specialists in this feld. The Center a course on the Principles of RTA’s Bus Urban Trans- also seeks to furnish transport specialists with the port, four training courses on Saudi’s Public Transport best international practices of the industry, carry Authority, and a Diploma in Bus Urban Transport of out relevant research, and promote the exchange Mekka’s Rapid Transport Authority. of experiences between entities and universities of the region. It also aims to disseminate the culture Researches of public transport and assist member countries to The Centre has also commissioned several researches adopt successful public transport practices to cope and studies such as a study on Public Transport from with the mobility needs of the population. Users’ Perspective covering ideas and expectations 6 along with their associated parking spaces to ensure streamlined step will ensure the smooth fow of traffc and fend off potential movement .The two parties discussed several projects including secondary accidence that might be triggered by sudden traffc “Oyoon ”project developed with several partners for the use of congestion. smart security systems .It uses artifcial intelligence for prevent- Al Tayer praised the excellent strategic partnership and active ing crimes ,reducing traffc fatalities ,monitoring negative prac- cooperation between RTA and Dubai Police in several felds of tices in residential ,commercial and vital spots ,and taking imme- common concern .He also commended the importance of coor- diate response to accidents before reports are fled ,in addition dinative and periodic meetings in discussing new developments, to being able to anticipating incidents before their occurrence. traffc safety plans and enhanced security of community mem- Projects also include School Security programme aimed at up- bers. grading school security and safety systems .They also discussed Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri hailed the strategic rela- improved traffc safety at school zones and intensifed awareness tionships between Dubai Police and RTA ,which had developed a campaigns in the lead-up to the new academic year.2019-2020 shared vision and contributed to the achievements of improved Discussions also included boosting traffc safety on internal safety ,security and happiness of citizens ,residents and tourists. roads and highways ,and calling for taking stricter measures on He applauded the efforts of joint