Good News For Cyclists: Three New Tracks Are Opening Next Month
The RTA has announced that three new cycling tracks will open early next month.
The new tracks will stretch across 32km and will be located in Mushrif, Mirdif and Al Khawaneej.
The new project cost 67 million AED
The construction of the new cycling tracks is part of the RTA’s plan to construct more cycle tracks extending as long as 234 km during 2018-2021.
The plans to continue to extend cycle tracks across Dubai will include areas such as Jumeirah Beach, Jebel Ali, Al Quoz, Al Barsha and Downtown.
By 2021 the total length of cycle tracks in Dubai will be about 500km.
The new cycle tracks have been created to meet with cyclists demands
HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the RTA, said “The selection of these areas was based on several criteria highlighted by the population density, appeal to cyclists & pedestrians, suitability of locations and the traffic safety level. Moreover, tracks are designed in such a way that ensures the safety and security of cyclists.”
#RTA opens cycle tracks in 3 residential districts next month (February). For more details, visit: https://t.co/OuTQlDLinJ pic.twitter.com/aHxU3bF3UD
— RTA (@RTA_Dubai) January 20, 2018