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Al Gharbia Surface Transport Master Plan

Al Gharbia Surface Transport Master Plan. 26 th February 2013. Today’s Presentation. Structure AGSTMP Process Planning Framework The Strategy Benefits. The AGSTMP Process. Project Outputs. Long term integrated multi-modal transport strategy for 2030

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Al Gharbia Surface Transport Master Plan

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  1. Al Gharbia Surface Transport Master Plan 26th February 2013

  2. Today’s Presentation Structure • AGSTMP Process • Planning Framework • The Strategy • Benefits

  3. The AGSTMP Process

  4. Project Outputs • Long term integrated multi-modal transport strategy for 2030 • Short and medium term interim plans • Immediate measures • Funding plan • Safeguarding of key corridors

  5. Stakeholder Coordination

  6. Stakeholder Workshops

  7. Planning Framework

  8. Urban Planning Framework • Plan Al Gharbia2030 • City Master Plans • Liwa • Madinat Zayed • Ruwais • Mirfa • Ghayathi • Sila’a • Delma

  9. Plan 2030 Directions • Sustainability (Managed Responsible Growth with resource efficiency) • Environmental Priority (preserve unique and fragile Marine and terrestrial ecosystem) • Cultural Identity & Life Style (manage continuity of Emirati culture by preserving historic and Paleontological sites) • Modal Choice (multi layered PT system linking growth nodes)

  10. Population Forecasts

  11. The Strategy

  12. The Vision Provide a sustainable, environmentally aware and economically feasible transport system, which meets the requirements of residents, visitors and businesses in the most efficient, safe and attractive way while complementing the cultural background of Al Gharbia.

  13. Goals • Economic • Promote economic competiveness and vitality through efficient, high quality transport services for passengers and freight • Social/Cultural • Protect and enrich people’s lives by maximizing safety and access for all • Environment • Deliver world leading performance in environmental sustainability, through responsible use of resources, minimizing pollution and preserving the unique environment

  14. Option Development & Assessment • Al Gharbia STEAM transport model developed • Long list of options defined & consulted on • Testing of options using multiple criteria • Preferred option selected & consulted on • Detailed modelling & testing of preferred option • Final option selected & consulted on

  15. Regional Strategy – Roads & Freight • Road network (inc Main Roads program) • New Road (75km) • Road Upgrading (670km) • Freight (inc Freight Master Plan) • Incorporates Etihad Rail and DoT freight policies • Safety (inc DoT plans & strategies) • Road safety improvements & policy measures • ITS (inc DoT ITS Strategy) • Incorporates ITS policies

  16. Regional Strategy – Public Transport • Rail (inc Regional Rail Study) • Run passenger services on Etihad Rail and integrate into the transport network • Bus transit (inc Bus Master Plan) • Expand bus system (270 new buses, 3 new bus stations, refurbish existing bus stations) • Maritime (inc Maritime Master Plan) • Ferry service to Delma & Sir Baniyas Islands maintained and enhanced • Aviation (inc Aviation Master Plan) • Multi-modal accessibility to existing and new airports

  17. Al Gharbia City Transport Strategies • Strategy defined for each of 7 cities: • Main road hierarchy • Bypasses • Rail, Bus & Taxi • Detailed transport master plan for each city in 2013

  18. Phasing • Immediate Measures (2012 & 2013) • Short Term (2013 to 2017) • Mid Term (2018 to 2030) • Long Term (Post 2030)

  19. Immediate Period 2012- 2013

  20. Short Term 2013-2017 E11 Bypass Regional Road • Road Upgrading: • E11 Reconstruction • Dual E13 from Madinat Zayed to E15 • Dual E65 from E11 to E90 • E15 improvements north of Ghayathi • New Road • Direct Link from Madinat Zayed to Mirfa • E13 North of Sahel • E11 Bypass at Barakah • Rail • Etihad Rail –Phase 1 • Public Transport • Expansion of bus services • Increase taxi services • Maintain & enhance ferry services to Delma and Si BaniYas • Potential new ferry service to Qatar Proposed WRM Schemes • Dual Ghayathi to Bidaa Al Mutawaa Rd • Link Road Al Mirfa to Al Reem • Road to Radeen

  21. Mid Term 2018-2030 E15 Bypass E45 Bypass E45 Bypass Road • Road Upgrading: • E90 Access Management • E90 Improvement from Hameem to Umm Al Zamoul • New Road • City Bypasses based on the outcome of City Transport Master Plans Public Transport • Completion of Etihad Rail network & commencement passenger services • Expansion of bus services • Increase taxi services

  22. Long Term (Safeguarded) Road • Complete E13 corridor

  23. Benefits

  24. Benefits Environment • Key sensitive areas avoided • Reduction in vehicle emissions Economic • Transport benefits outweigh costs • Supports commercial, industrial & tourism growth Social/Cultural • Significant safety improvements • Increase in travel choice through provision of public transport • Reduction in through traffic & truck traffic in city centres

  25. Thank You

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