All About Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030

Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DoT) announced Transportation Mobility Management (TMM) Strategy 2030. The aim of this project is to encourage the use of sustainable modes of transport. Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030 focuses on improving the public transportation system and controlling traffic growth and congestion on roads. Moreover,  DoT plans on creating an efficient multimodal transportation system in Abu Dhabi under the TMM 2030 strategy.

Here’s a complete guide on Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030:

GUIDE TO ABU DHABI TMM 2030

The strategy seeks change to the way people travel. Abu Dhabi has witnessed a rapid growth in the population persuading the government for a transition into an efficient transportation system. The transport plan 2030 in Abu Dhabi is one of the upcoming transportation plans in the UAE. This strategy has achieved much success in the form of public transport in Abu Dhabi and more plans have been made to add to the service of people. 

Here are the benefits, initiatives and plans of Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030:

ABU DHABI TMM STRATEGY PLANS

Plans are implemented for the success of this strategy. Moreover, the Abu Dhabi Transportation plan 2030 has accomplished many plans and structured a vision to improve the lives of residents.

ACCOMPLISHED PLANS

The following plans are implemented and expected to improve further under this strategy:

• Encouraging low emission vehicles for instance hybrid and electric vehicles. This plan also in-lines with the government’s initiative and UAE National Agenda 2021.
• The Department of Transport (DoT) introduced the first electric bus in Abu Dhabi in 2019. The bus has a seating capacity of 30 people and covers 6 major routes between Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station, and Masdar City.
• Deployment of 40 minibuses with Euro 6 emission in 2019.
• The DoT contracted with Sweden-based Volvo Buses and its UAE-based importer Al-Futtaim Auto to supply and maintain 168 intercity coaches with Euro 6 emission.
• Introduction of Hafilat bus card in Abu Dhabi and Al-Ain.
• Free Wi-Fi in public transports in Abu Dhabi.
• 15% of schools, universities and offices implemented the Abu Dhabi TMM strategy of flexible and smart working.

FUTURE PLANS

The following plans are designed to make Abu Dhabi a smarter city by the year 2030:

• The Abu Dhabi Metro project is estimated to facilitate above 800,000 passengers per day in 2030.
• One metro line, one bus rapid transit and 2 light rail lines will cover a collective distance of 131 kilometres.
• Expansion of the public bus network. In 2019, Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) announced a purchase of 437 electric buses in Abu Dhabi.
• The buses will be equipped with smart ticketing systems, route-tracking systems, CCTV cameras. These buses will also facilitate the people of determination.
• Air-conditioned bus shelters and extensive Wi-Fi services for the commuters waiting for the bus.
• Complete implementation of the Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030 in schools, universities and the corporate sector.

INCORPORATING TMM STRATEGY IN NEW DEVELOPMENTS

Forecasts show an exponential growth in the population of Abu Dhabi by 2030. Incorporating TMM strategy into new developments will ensure the reduction in travelling time and save people from traffic congestions. TMM policies can serve the wider objectives of a healthy environment and lifestyle for the residents of the Emirates.

INITIATIVES OF ABU DHABI TMM STRATEGY

The strong plan has resulted in successful implementation of the initiatives up till now. Here is a list of successfully implemented TMM initiatives for Emiratis and tourists:

• Ensuring bus services cover all the major routes in Abu Dhabi
• Introducing shuttle bus service to reduce journey times
• Walking and cycling tracks near business areas
• Cycling training schemes
• Developing lockers, showers and changing room facilities for cyclists and walkers
• Car sharing schemes by DoT for everyone for instance students, workers, and tourists
• Parking facilities

BENEFITS

TMM Abu Dhabi 2030 has a similar project launched along-side that is Surface Transport Master Plan. Goal is to provide maximum benefits to the people and establish a system that supports social, cultural and economical value of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Let’s give a read to the major benefits of the Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030:

EASE TRAVELLING FOR PEOPLE

Abu Dhabi TMM 2030 is taking major steps to ease travelling for residents by providing following facilities:

• Workplace, education, visitor, and residential travel with introduction of efficient and environmental friendly public transports
• Car sharing facilities
• Walking and cycling tracks
• New routes that save time while travelling

BENEFITS TO CORPORATE SECTOR AND ORGANISATIONS

The TMM strategy also encourages organisations to follow smart and flexible work practises to help workers in reducing travelling time. Moreover, the project also encourages companies to allow their employees flexible working hours outside of the traffic hours to cut the travelling time. Smarter working aims to cut the business travel time through online meetings and teleconferencing.

BENEFITS TO AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY

Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030 envisions a sustainable mode of transportation to provide a healthy environment to the people living in the capital city. This will provide an opportunity for setting up automobile industries as the demand increases for hybrid and electric vehicles. Not only this, it will also encourage the automotive industry to introduce environment friendly public transports as the project expands. 

The Department of Transport has stepped up and formed the Abu Dhabi Transportation Mobility Management Strategy 2030. The strategy concerns environmental support and encourages the use of public transports for commuting. Moreover, the initiative will have a positive impact on mobility in the Emirate as it forms plans to reduce congestion on roads and make Abu Dhabi, a smarter and sustainable city. As the project encourages the use of hybrid and electric cars, you can have a look at these used cars for sale in Abu Dhabi.

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