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RTA integrates cycling paths with Dubai Metro network
The RTA had announced that by the end of the first quarter of this year it would have constructed as many as 3,000 bicycle parking spaces for Dubai Metro users to encourage cycling and to encourage an integrated and sustainable transport system. Encouraging cycling as a means of transportation is one of the goals of RTA because it will help ease heavy usage of vehicles and thereby reduce environmental pollution.
RTA reports 1887 offences against 224 schools in breach of School Transport Law in 2011
The Public Transport Agency, Roads & Transport Authority (RTA), called upon schools administrations in the Emirate of Dubai to abide by the provisions of the School Transport Law to ensure the safety and security for students of all age groups in keeping with RTA’s vision of providing Safe and Smooth Transport for All.
Dubai Taxi explains mechanism of incentivizing and rewarding
The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC), Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), is always keen on recognizing the efforts of its outstanding cabdrivers, encouraging them to do their best, and urging other drivers to follow suit in order to best represent the RTA, and serve as ambassadors to all customers hailing from various community segments.
GCC Traffic Week 2012 celebrations will kick off on March 11
The GCC Traffic Week 2012 celebrations will kick off on March 11, officials have announced. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will organise a number of traffic events and activities across Dubai, in coordination with Dubai Police and Ministry of Interior.
Fishy commuters raise a stink on Dubai Metro
Dubai Commuters are sneaking fish on board Dubai Metro despite fines, XPRESS has learnt. Tactics include putting fish in airtight bags to keep in the smell and concealing the package in handbags, backpacks and oversized money belts that go around the waist.
Better driving techniques promise huge fuel cost cuts, lower carbon emissions
Bus companies, taxi firms and other commercial vehicle fleet operators can slash fuel costs and CO2 emissions if drivers learn eco-friendly techniques in a new training programme being introduced in the Middle East, its creators say.
Dubai Marina residents told roadworks to end next year
Motorists in the Marina development will have to wait until the second half of next year for an end to the roadworks. The road and tram line between Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) and the Marina has been under construction for three years, forcing residents to drive on a temporary road outside the 40-storey-plus towers.
A Dubai parking inspector out to stop crime
Mahmoud Al Mousa approaches his job as a parking inspector with a gentle demeanour that hides his tough as nails attitude when it comes to criminals. The 38-year-old Emirati parking inspector with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is just as serious about his responsibility as a citizen vigilante, something that the two thieves and an alcohol-smuggling gang he busted will readily admit.
