Capital Surface Transport Master Plan 1

Capital Surface
Transport Master Plan

A strategy for connecting Abu Dhabi Region
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His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan
President of the United Arab Emirates, Ruler of Abu Dhabi
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces
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Future generations will be
living in a world that is very
different from that to which
we are accustomed. It is
essential that we prepare
ourselves and our children
for that new world.
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan
Founder of the UAE
Capital Surface Transport Master Plan
A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi Region
Glossary
Abu Dhabi Capital Region Administrative region that includes Abu Guidelines Information intended to advise people Policy Framework A logical structure or process which links
Dhabi City and metropolitan area on how something should be done or how drivers, vision, goals and objectives, policies
something should be designed and policy tools to state desired outcomes.
Action A means by which to implement policies
The Framework provides a template which
Indicator A measure by which progress towards a
Active Travel Walking and Cycling can be populated with policy content in
target can be determined
ADAC Abu Dhabi Airports Company order to guide decision making
Intelligent Mobility Use of technology and data to connect and
ADM Abu Dhabi Municipality Regulation A principle, rule, usually enabled by or having
improve the movement of people and goods
the force of law, designed to control or
ADP Abu Dhabi Police across all transport modes
govern conduct, made or maintained by a
AUH Abu Dhabi International Airport Isochrone The mapped specific distance around a designated authority over individuals or
point e.g. a 350m walking isochrone would organisations with the intention of guiding
Administrative Region Three regions within Abu Dhabi Emirate: Abu show the 350m walking coverage using only or directing certain positive outcomes
Dhabi Region; Al Ain Region; and Al Gharbia viable walking routes or preventing harm or the occurrence of
Region negative outcomes
ICT Information and Communications
ADSTMP Abu Dhabi Surface Transport Master Plan Technology Socio-economic Factors of economic activity that affect and
(2009) are influenced by social processes
ITS Intelligent Transport System
AV Automated Vehicle Standards Written definition, limit, or rule, approved
KPI Key performance indicator
Big Data Big amount of data from multiple sources at and monitored for compliance by an
high velocity, volume and variety LEZ Low Emission Zone authoritative agency or professional or
LRT Light rail transit recognised body as a minimum acceptable
BRT Bus rapid transit
benchmark
CAPSTMP Capital Surface Transport Master Plan MaaS Mobility as a Service
STMP Surface Transport Master Plan
CBD Central Business District MCA Multi-Criteria Appraisal
TMM Transport Mobility Management
CO2 Carbon dioxide Metropolitan Area Urban area of Abu Dhabi, including Abu Dhabi
City TOD Transit Oriented Development
Cross-modal Interaction between two or more different
NOx Mono-nitrogen oxides (NO and NO2) UPC Urban Planning Council Abu Dhabi
transport modes
Objective An area of emphasis in direction which User Centricity Design and service provision where the
DARB DARB is the Department’s interactive map
states the intention to do work in one or a needs and expectations of the user are the
that provides information to plan travel by
number of focused areas, reflecting current focus
air, land or sea, throughout the Abu Dhabi
Emirate activities and desired future activities VAT Value Added Tax
EAD Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi OHS Occupational Health and Safety Vision Definition of a desired or intended positive
Policy A formal and objective system of principles future state in terms of strategic direction
GHG Greenhouse Gas
which guide decisions in order to achieve to an end point
GIS Geographic Information System goals and objectives, provide a statement
Goal A projected general state that a plan intends of intent, and which direct and structure key
to achieve actions in a specified manner
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Contents
Chapter One: Context ...............................................................................................................................1

Chapter Two: Vision, Goals and Objectives .....................................................................................17
Chapter Three: Issues and Opportunities .......................................................................................21
Chapter Four: Policy Framework .........................................................................................................31
Chapter Five: The Plan ............................................................................................................................37
Chapter Six: Implementation ............................................................................................................ 119
Chapter Seven: Improving Delivery ................................................................................................. 145
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A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi
Role of DoT
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The Department of Transport (DoT) is the principal
agency responsible for developing, reviewing,
administering and monitoring the Capital Region
Surface Transport Master Plan (CAPSTMP).
The transport system is an integrated network
that is influenced by many factors and often
extends beyond local boundaries into regional
and global environments. In order to deliver
an effective transport system, integration
and collaboration with other authorities and
stakeholders is vital, as well as public consultation
with citizens and residents. This is reflected in the
current vision and mission of The Department.
Downtown Abu Dhabi
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Vision Mission
To deliver an effective transport system that To regulate, plan and develop an efficient and
contributes to the economic growth, quality well-integrated transport system that serves
of life and environmental sustainability of the the public interest by enhancing mobility and
Emirate of Abu Dhabi. delivering safe, secure and environmentally
responsible Aviation, Maritime, Public
Transport and Highways sectors.
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Chapter One
Context
1.1 Introduction .........................................................................................................................................3
1.2 The Capital Region .............................................................................................................................4
1.3 Integrated Transport and Land Use Planning............................................................................5
1.4 Our Future ............................................................................................................................................6
1.5 2009 ADSTMP Review ..................................................................................................................12
1.6 The Process ......................................................................................................................................14
1.7 Stakeholder Engagement ............................................................................................................15
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Capital Surface Transport Master Plan Chapter One
A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi Region Context
1.1 Introduction
Cities are hubs of economic and social

activity. How a city functions and the way
that it is connected (locally, regionally
and globally) is important for ongoing
productivity, resilience and prosperity.
Abu Dhabi’s Economic Vision 2030 sets the government’s strategic direction for
economic development and productivity and has ‘a core commitment to build a
sustainable and diversified, high value-added economy by 2030’.
The Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council Plan Capital is the land use plan developed
to support the Economic Vision 2030.
This CAPSTMP identifies the necessary transport networks for Abu Dhabi to
operate in an efficient and sustainable way in order to support the Economic
Vision and Plan Capital and continue to transform Abu Dhabi into a sustainable
and vibrant global city.
The Plan is structured in order to achieve integrated outcomes that are able to
be implemented easily and in a cost effective manner whilst maximising the
benefits for the Abu Dhabi Region and its people.
The previous Abu Dhabi Surface Transport Master Plan (ADSTMP) has also
been considered in addition to subsequent master plans developed by the
Department since 2009. CAPSTMP carries forward uncompleted components
of these that remain relevant to the transport context today and defines new
infrastructure, services and policies relevant for the future.
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Chapter One Capital Surface Transport Master Plan
Context A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi Region
1.2 The Capital Region

Abu Dhabi Emirate is divided into three administrative regions,
namely Abu Dhabi (Capital) Region, Al Ain Region (including
Al Ain City and the Eastern Region) and Al Gharbia Region.
CAPSTMP has been developed for the Capital and Maritime
Region, but considers broader connections to the other regions
as well as the Northern Emirates.
Al Dhafra
Abu Dhabi Emirate and Capital Region
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1.3 Integrated Transport Abu Dhabi Al Ain City and Al Gharbia Region
and Land Use Planning Region Eastern Region
Surface Transport Master Plans (STMPs) establish the short, Plan Abu Dhabi 2030 Plan Al Ain City 2030 Plan Al Gharbia 2030
medium and long term investment priorities and transport
Urban Struct
Regional Struct
ure Framework
ure Framework
policies for the Surface Transport Sector. STMPs support the
Plan
Plan
Emirate’s Land Use Structure Plans, which define the future
Plan Al Ghar
projected population growth and associated land use patterns.
Al Ain City
bia 2030
Plan Al Ghar
These growth assumptions underpin the STMPs. Al Ain City bia 2030
Each of the Abu Dhabi Emirate regions has a STMP and Urban Structu Regional Stru
re cture Framework
Framework Plan
Plan
associated land use plan forming a suite of documents for the

Emirate.
Abu Dhabi Surface Transport Plan Al Ain Region 2030 Al Gharbia Surface Transport
In 2014, the Urban Planning Council (UPC) completed the Master Plan 2030 Master Plan 2030
Plan Capital 2030 update, superseding the 2007 Plan. The
CAPSTMP has been prepared to ensure that Plan Capital 2030
(and Plan Maritime 2030) growth, in so far as is relevant to the
Capital Region, is supported by an integrated transport system.
The CAPSTMP is the first of a regular five year update of the
transport strategy for the Abu Dhabi Region. It also considers
an extended horizon year beyond 2030 to 2040.
Plan Capital 2030 Al Ain and Eastern Region

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1.4 Our Future

2015 2030
1.4.1 Abu Dhabi Region is growing...
The Region will experience significant growth by 2030,
accommodating 1.72 million people today and growing to 2.47
million people by 2030.
1.4.2 Our economy is growing...

The economy will also diversify, attracting new people, visitors
and businesses. This diversification will also have an impact on
the rate and pace of economic growth, with an average of 6%
economic growth targeted by the Economic Vision 2030.
Our future transport system has a fundamental role to play in
accommodating this growth and meeting user expectations in
a sustainable and productive way. 1.72m people 2.47m people
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Saadiyat Island
2030 Population Projections Forecast population 64,000
493%
Precincts
Abu Dhabi Capital Region Boundary Al Reem
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216%
Forecast population 123,000
Al Maryah Al Raha
* 525%
Forecast population 18,000 Forecast population 58,000
Al Meena Ghantoot
240% -8%
Forecast population 26,000 Forecast population 500
KIZAD
CBD 265%
9%
Al Rahba
80%
Lulu Island Forecast population 31,000
*
Al Shahama
30%
Marina Village Yas Island
733% 210%
Forecast population 3,000 Forecast population 39,000
Al Reef
Abu Dhabi Island 3,225%
5%
Al Falah
Hudayriat Island 238%
* Forecast population 48,000
Forecast population 22,000 Airport District
82%
Grand Mosque District Forecast population 45,000
49% Zayed City
Forecast population 50,000 10,751%
Al Maqta
2%
Forecast population 38,000 Al Shamkha
74%
Khalifa City Forecast population 154,000
34%
Baniyas
MBZ City 16%
17% Forecast population 108,000
Musaffah Desert Villages

-1% 889%
Mafraq
* Zero existing population Shakhbout City -14%
therefore % growth 85%
cannot be calculated.
Source: UPC Plan Capital 2030 Update, Areas shown are UPC precincts
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1.4.3 But we have some challenges to overcome...
Oil prices are We are dependent Parts of our road Our health is Transport is Our roads We can improve
uncertain on our cars network are affected impacting our air are unsafe our Quality of Life
Abu Dhabi’s economy is Currently, the main congested Our obesity rate is quality and we Abu Dhabi Emirate Abu Dhabi ranks 66th
influenced by oil prices mode of travel in the Our high levels of car ranked amongst the are big emitters of has higher observed out of 143 global
with approximately half Region is private car, use and our growing highest in the world greenhouse gases rates for road fatalities cities in the Numbeo4
the Emirates GDP being with the majority of our population mean a (66% compared to The Abu Dhabi Emirate than most of the world Quality of Life index for
oil based.1 trips made by car. number of key routes an average of 30% has one of the highest in spite of having a 2016. Abu Dhabi ranks
Fluctuations and Private car dominated are congested, globally2) and almost 1 levels of CO2 emissions high standard of road above Los Angeles and
uncertainty around travel is a reflection of particularly routes in 5 of the community per capita, almost three infrastructure. Barcelona but below
future oil prices have an a relatively low urban within and feeding into suffers from diabetes. times the Organisation Vehicle speeds and Dublin and Taipei.
influence on available density; low cost of fuel, the Abu Dhabi central Public transport requires for Economic Co- unsafe driver behaviour As we enhance the
government funding for low vehicle purchase, business district. short trips on foot or by operation and create a dangerous road quality of life in our
transport. maintenance and Congestion impacts bike to access it. The Development (OECD) environment. city, we will improve
parking costs; generous economic efficiency and design and layout of land average. Transport also our quality of life and
road infrastructure, the environment, as well use and the transport contributes to 19% of attract new residents
limited public transport as contributing to delays network influences total greenhouse gas from around the world
and walking and cycling in public transport public health and emissions in Abu Dhabi and boost our economic
facilities; and the hot services where buses safety by encouraging Emirate.3 growth.
and sometimes humid are caught up in traffic. or discouraging Measured annual
climate. walking and cycling average Nitrogen
and removing barriers. Dioxide levels in Abu
The current transport Dhabi exceed World
network provides limited Health Organisation
opportunities for these guidelines in some
travel modes. locations. Vehicle
emissions are a major
contributor.
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1.4.4 The world is also changing...
Quality of Life Technological Economic Environmental Stakeholder Engagement
Mobile Working will transform the way we Autonomous Vehicles have the potential Regional Inter-Regional, Inter-Emirate Decarbonisation is reducing the use Competitiveness will require infrastructure
do business and change our commuting to create safer, more efficient roads with and International Connectivity will of fossil fuels in transport and will to enable stakeholder collaboration
habits. increased network capacity. enhance the connectivity of people and encourage the use of more environmentally between business,citizens and residents to
Digital Lifestyles will change the way we Intelligent Transport Systems will goods; and support economic productivity. sustainable travel modes when pursued as support innovation and entrepreneurship.
travel and access services. maximise efficiency and enable a smarter, Alternative Finance will fund transport city policy. This will positively impact on air Public Private Partnerships will be
more integrated system for moving people infrastructure, reducing the burden from quality. important for the financial sustainability of
Community Cohesion will help us to
maintain stability and prosperity. and goods. city authorities and facilitating transport Urban Sprawl will be managed through major infrastructure where public budgets
E-Mobility with new hybrid and fully user payments and private sector development delivered in a controlled, are under pressure.
Tourism will grow and diversify, supporting investment. efficient and sustainable manner.
our wellbeing, quality of life and the growth electric vehicles and improved battery Collective Conscience will be achieved
of the economy. storage will have positive impacts on our City Resilience will enable proactive Climatic Conditions will result in loss of through engaging our community to
environment and health. planning to manage the risks and economic species under predicted 2050 climatic enhance our future mobility using social
User Centricity will mean that we design effects of shocks and stresses. conditions, mainly due to land-use and media and crowdsourcing.
our transport system to meet the needs Internet of Things will enable us to design
and operate our city infrastructure in a Urban Logistics will be changed by management changes. Strong Urban Governance will need a large
and expectations of users.
more integrated way. further urbanisation, denser city centres Heat Stress will require new design number of stakeholders to deliver urban
Entrepreneurship facilitated through and congestion, as well as shifts in consideration to address impacts on health environments in an efficient, transparent
an attractive and connected city will Sensors and Data will inform travellers of
problems in real-time and allow us to react manufacturing and retail. and city systems. and accountable manner.
boost economic diversity and city
competitiveness. to events to minimise impact. Urban Regeneration will revitalise urban Active Travel is increasing globally and will
System Integration will integrate city areas, sparking positive economic, social, reduce the reliance we have on our cars.
Wellbeing will improve by designing and and environmental outcomes.
regulating to reduce air pollution and road systems to share data and resources, save Efficient use of Infrastructure will release
traffic crashes. energy and serve more people. Sharing Economy will shift traditional and protect valuable public space and
Data Connectivity will enable us to access models of ownership to platform based and enhance the public realm.
Sustainable Behaviours will impact peer-to-peer services.
consumer behaviour, resulting in shifts in our data from almost anywhere.
freight distribution. On Demand Services will become more Identity will be enhanced though place
widely deployed; changing the way we creation and branding, improving liveability
travel. as well as people’s health, happiness, and
wellbeing.
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1.5 2009 ADSTMP Review 1.5.1 Progress made since 2009

The ADSTMP was first commissioned in 2009. Since the
ADSTMP was released, we have made significant progress in
New technologies New demand Mass transit
delivering on its objectives.
A Traffic Management Centre, management A Metro and LRT Phase 1
To deliver ADSTMP’s objectives, a large number of feasibility traffic signal improvements schemes business case has been
studies and modal plans have since been completed. These and a wide range of smart completed and approved.
The first phase of the
studies and plans provide a comprehensive foundation of user applications to provide
congestion charging scheme Preliminary design of the
information used to develop the CAPSTMP. enhanced efficiency for the first phase of the Metro and
to manage congestion on
current transport network LRT from Al Maryah Island to
However, a number of aspects of the ADSTMP have not yet Abu Dhabi Island is ready for
have been implemented. Zayed Sports City has been
implementation
been delivered. Reduced buoyancy in the economy as a result completed.
of the global financial crisis has resulted in slower growth rates
and lower Government expenditure than expected. This has
resulted in changes to program delivery and has impacted the
progress of key components of the ADSTMP such as the metro, Buses Controlled parking Water transit
bus and light rail transit schemes. Introduction of 500 new Initiation of the Mawaqif A Water Transport feasibility
Additionally, while a number of operational policies buses in addition to providing controlled parking system study (2010) was conducted
and regulations have been drafted since the ADSTMP, improvements to bus has delivered over 100,000 and a water transit pilot
stops and stations. This on-street parking spaces and project linking Maryah
implementation has been limited. It will be important to be clear
has increased connectivity 8 multi-storey car parks on and Reem Islands is under
about roles and responsibilities going forward for successful for the community and Abu Dhabi Island. This has preparation. This study
governance of policies and regulations. daily bus passengers have improved traffic circulation has also facilitated the
increased from 3,000 in 2009 and access for emergency introduction of a privately
to 142,000 in 2015 in the services. operated tourism related
Emirate. water transit services.
Walking and Increased Transport mobility

Cycling investment in management
The Walking and Cycling freight Introduction of workplace
Master Plan was approved and The creation of a Freight travel schemes and improved
implementation is ongoing Division within DoT. The management of school
with approximately 160km Freight Master Plan has been transport has begun.
of cycle infrastructure built completed and is currently
since 2009 and 1600km of being implemented.
infrastructure proposed for
development. New roads
Completion of thirteen road
schemes (two partially
completed) and a further
seven under construction.
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1.6 The Process

CAPSTMP has been developed using a process of review,
assessment, evaluation and then implementation planning.
Whilst the project has followed a linear process, a number of
‘gateway’ points have enabled ongoing evaluation and testing
at key points in CAPSTMP development.
REVIEW ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MASTER PLAN

- Review of existing conditions, policies - Establishment of the Preferred Scenario - Confirm the Policy Framework DEVELOPMENT
and plans and Policy Framework - Establish the key actions to deliver the - Culmination of the outcomes of the three-stage
- Benchmarking assessment and - Definition of a range of alternative plan process
identification of global trends scenarios - Determine the Programmes (sets of - Development of the Safeguarding Report
- Identification the key issues and - Analysis and assessment of the actions) - Finalise the Budget, Funding and
options probable impacts of each of the - Scheduling of Programmes considering Implementation Strategy
alternative scenarios using multi- coordination with other development,
criteria analysis (MCA), based on the creation of supporting regulation or This process has sought to ensure the development
objectives set by the CAPSTMP project standards, stakeholder capacity and of the master plan continued to reflect the CAPSTMP
funding availability goals and objectives
Stakeholder Involvement: Stakeholder Involvement: Stakeholder Involvement:

Issues and Challenges Workshop Preferred Option Workshop Draft Strategy Workshop Stakeholder Involvement
(review of draft master plan)
Can we afford it?

The Final Capital Surface
Transport Master Plan
Can we solve problem Can we solve problem with

with new technologies? policies rather than new
infrastructure?
DEVELOPING
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Can we improve the Can we be more
environment? efficient?
Can we accommodate growth?

CAPSTMP Workshop 3 CAPSTMP Workshop 3
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1.7 Stakeholder Engagement CAPSTMP Technical Committee Department of Transport
Surface Transport Sector

Technical Committee
The study process was transparent, with consultation and Aviation Sector
stakeholder involvement critical to the overall success of
the Plan. It was controlled by a high-level steering committee External Maritime Sector
and run by a technical committee made up of representatives
of DoT transport divisions and key external government Public Transport Division
authorities. Urban Planning Council (Including Walking and Cycling)
Main Roads Division

Stakeholder Engagement Abu Dhabi Police
Integrated Transport
A project launch and three major interactive workshops were Planning Division Freight Division
held at key points in the process, each attended by up to 200 (Surface Transport
delegates. The workshops were programmed to maximise Abu Dhabi Municipality Sector) Integrated Intelligent Transport
stakeholder involvement and interaction at significant stages Division
of technical development within the project.
The feedback and contributions received provided information Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi Parking Division
about specific schemes and helped to shape and refine
numerous initiatives for CAPSTMP. Bus Office
Additional meetings and presentations were also held with
stakeholders as the CAPSTMP was being developed to obtain School Transport Division
information and feedback on specific issues.
Independent
Experts
The project also engaged a
peer review group comprised
of five internationally
recognised experts. This
expert peer review team
were engaged at key decision Christopher Haig-Prothero Hugh Sumner Christopher Stapleton Dr. Salem Ali Al Shafiei Dr. Axel Friedrich
points throughout the project Transport Operations Manager Strategic Transport and Transport and Urban Design Director of Policies and Programs, Consultant at Technical University
including the workshops. and Consultant Infrastructure Advisor Consultant Rights of Persons with Disabilities of Berlin, former head of the
for the Executive Council in the Transport Noise division, German
Government of Dubai Federal Environment Agency
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Chapter Two
Vision, Goals and
Objectives
2.1 Vision, Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................................18
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Vision, Goals and Objectives A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi Region
2.1 Vision, Goals

and Objectives
The CAPSTMP vision sets a bold direction for Abu Dhabi as a
global city. The strengthening and development of Abu Dhabi’s
transport network is one of the critical factors in the city’s
growth into a world class city.
The CAPSTMP vision is supported by goals shaped around five
key aspects - quality of life, technology, economic success,
VISION
healthy environment and stakeholder engagement. These
objectives set a broad framework that considers transport’s
role in the whole context of Abu Dhabi Region’s development.
To plan a sustainable, integrated

transport system to support the needs
of the Abu Dhabi Capital City Region’s
current and future population,
stimulate the economy and enhance
global competitiveness whilst
preserving its values, heritage and
vibrant culture and enhancing quality
of life for its residents.
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2.1.1 Vision, Goals and Objectives
Transport that Transport that Transport that Transport that Successful delivery
enhances quality of harnesses supports economic benefits the of transport through
life and integrates technology success environment stakeholder
land use engagement
Objectives: Objectives: Objectives: Objectives: Objectives:
- Accommodate projected - Future proof for new technology - Be an efficient, effective and - Protect, maintain and enhance - Achieve consensus across
population growth in a sustainable and intelligent systems. economically sustainable plan the local environment. government bodies for
and measured manner, reflected - Intra and inter-regional, inter which has socio-economic - Protect, maintain and enhance coordinated solutions.
by a robust implementation emirate and international benefits. the global environment. - Include integrated policies and
program. resilience and connectivity. - Facilitate economic growth - Promote environmentally enhance urban governance.
- Enable equitable transport to through greater efficiency, sustainable transport, efficient
foster safe, cohesive and thriving Goal Statement: transport system enhancement Goal Statement:
use of land and existing
communities. Abu Dhabi integrates appropriate and integration. infrastructure. A strong co-ordinated transport
new transport solutions into the - Enhance Abu Dhabi’s role and sector leadership will contribute to
Goal Statement: transport system. We harness Goal Statement: the success of Abu Dhabi. We work
stature as the capital city,
Abu Dhabi attracts global talent technology to prioritise the increase the attractiveness of Our city embraces active travel, collaboratively with stakeholders,
as a result of its strong identity. user and provide an exceptional the city for business, investment public transport and shared the private sector, industry and
Life in the city is safe, inclusive, journey experience. Technology is and employment. transport modes to minimise the community to deliver transport
family oriented, multi cultural, a key enabler for optimising the private single occupant vehicle use. initiatives and realise city-wide
conservative, convenient, affluent connectivity of people, goods and Goal Statement: The majority of the vehicles that objectives.
and affordable. The multi-modal services in the city. Transport is the backbone of the do exist in the city use sustainable
transport network enhances and city, strengthening the historical fuels or are electric vehicles; and
accommodates the regions growth city role - to bring people, our transport infrastructure could
in a way that creates identifiable businesses and goods together to not only operate on low energy but
communities and places. interact efficiently. Our transport generate energy to power other city
system supports a diverse economy systems.
that helps to attract global talent
to enable business growth and
investment.
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Chapter Three
Issues and
Opportunities
3.1 Current Transport System ...........................................................................................................22

3.2 Issues and Opportunities.............................................................................................................24
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infrastructure. The Department introduced public transport • Vehicle orientated land use planning
services only as recently as 2009 with limited municipality • Low density land uses
services operating prior to that.
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new roads without providing more sustainable transport Cycle Roads building
• Vehicle orientated transport planning
alternatives, we risk continuing a ‘traditional cycle’ where we
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The introduction of the public bus demonstrates the
opportunity we have to interrupt the ‘traditional cycle’ through
integrating more sustainable travel alternatives into the
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transport’s role in driving Abu Dhabi’s identity, development
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3.2 Issues and Opportunities

Identification of the issues relevant to Abu Dhabi, allows us
to identify the opportunities for the future, learn from the
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mistakes of the past and safeguard a sustainable future for the
Region in the context of the global trends which are influencing
the futures of cities around the world.
An overview of the key issues for transport in Abu Dhabi is
provided in the following pages.
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3.2.1 Traffic Networks

Consequences Opportunities
Our dependence on cars for transport continues to cause Issues
(‘traditional cycle’) (‘breaking the cycle’)
congestion and delays on some of our key road corridors, as
demand for travel increases driven by our growing population.
- Traffic congestion on - The building of additional roads attracts more traffic. - Prioritise road building for access and connectivity, rather
However, congestion is not only related to a lack of capacity key corridors. than additional capacity.
- Slower bus journey times may result in lower ridership.
on our roads, but is also affected by other issues such as a - Introduce congestion tolls and the concept of user pays to
- Reinforced driving behaviours.
lack of alternative modes of travel, car parking availability and manage peak demand and influence behaviour change.
- Economic impacts caused by delays such as more costly
large distances between residential areas and employment freight distribution. - Manage and optimise road capacity through new information
centres. CAPSTMP has investigated the range of road issues communications technology.
- Environmental impacts, such as air quality, caused by
and identified a number of opportunities to improve efficiency congestion from idle or slow moving vehicles. - Introduce choice by providing mass transit to lower the
demand for private car use.
of our roads and reduce the need to build new roads. - Impacts to community wellbeing as a result of stress caused
by congestion. - Consider roads as ‘places’ within the CBD to create vitality,
identity and inclusive spaces.
- Introduce and integrate public transport, pedestrian and cycle
corridors, and facilities.
- Repurpose streets as demand reduces to community places
for events or redevelopment and regeneration.
- Severance. - Creates unsafe road environment for walking, cycling and car - Design and operate Abu Dhabi’s urban street network
- Wide road widths and drivers. according to a street type hierarchy balancing the needs of all
corridors. - Discourages walking and cycling. users.
- Limits opportunities for community cohesion, place creation - “Restitch” the urban fabric and create human-scale, inclusive
and connectivity. spaces.
- Introduce and integrate public transport, and pedestrian and
cycle facilities.
© Erin Clark / flickr - Car parking. - Increased car parking further embeds driving as the only - Traffic management through real time information (both in car
- High demand for car viable travel mode. and smartphones etc).
parking in the CBD - Congestion is exacerbated by car parking demand, travel - Utilise car parking to raise revenue to fund other aspects of
due to high car use behaviour and high levels of vehicle circulation. the transport network.
and competing needs - Slower bus journey times and therefore lower ridership. - Provide an entry point to public transport usage through park
results in vehicles & ride facilities.
circulating in traffic to - Impacts to community wellbeing due to stress caused by
find available spaces. congestion. - Influence travel behaviour through pricing and supply.
- Outside CBD and on - Environmental impacts such as air quality, caused by - Where appropriate, gradually repurpose car parking areas as
the mainland, lack of congestion from idle or slow moving vehicles. demand reduces to enhance place qualities.
paid car parking spaces - Impacts on land use efficiency due to satisfying demand with
causes localised additional parking infrastructure
parking capacity
issues.
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3.2.2 Public Transport Networks

With projected population growth, there is a need to scale up Consequences Opportunities
the provision of public transport to mass transit to support the Issues
aspirations of Plan Capital 2030.
Regional connectivity is also currently heavily focused on - Bus transport as the - Continued dominance of private vehicle movements leading - Create a modern, integrated, multi-modal public transport
road based modes of travel. Connectivity to other Emirates is only form of public to increased congestion levels and associated impacts on network that builds-upon and enhances the existing bus
important for economic development and diversification. transport. quality of life, economy and environment. system, and also creates a core public transport spine (e.g.
- Lack of an integrated, - Reducing vehicle speeds due to ongoing congestion. metro) to not only promote a mode shift, but also investment
multi-modal Public and economic growth along its corridor.
- Buses caught in congestion impacts development of Abu
Transport Network. Dhabi as a global city and its attractiveness to new business, - Capitalise on proximity to the water to link coastal
- Bus routes, frequency global talent and tourism. destinations more efficiently by water transit.
and infrastructure does - Inability to achieve aspirations of Plan Capital 2030, - Support public transport by introducing a network of park &
not adequately service particularly consolidated, integrated land use development. ride sites to attract car drivers to public transport.
a growing population. - Integrate public transport with surrounding areas and
- Continued over-crowding of buses during peak periods with
passengers left at stops. development to encourage walking and cycling.
- Integrated land use such as Transit Orientated Developments
(TODs) to boost transport ridership and establish a more
contained and sustainable pattern of development.
- Create more affordable and equitable opportunities for travel.
- Consider the user and integration of technology to create a
world-class system that enhances Abu Dhabi’s identity.
- Communicate and engage with the public to improve
knowledge of viable transport alternatives via the public
transport network.
- Public Transport access - Undermines AUH as the international gateway to Abu Dhabi - Create a multi-modal transport interchange at AUH.
to Abu Dhabi Airport and the UAE. - Strengthen the identity of Abu Dhabi.
and Mina Zayed Cruise - Constrains the traffic network, especially with the proposed
Terminal. - Increase travel options for tourists and business travellers.
opening of the Midfield Terminal.
- Lack of connections - Increase attractiveness for business to locate and operate
- Limits future opportunities for collocated development and out of Abu Dhabi.
to the airport by public economic growth.
transport. - Support diversification of the Abu Dhabi economy.
- Limits attractiveness of Abu Dhabi as a “stop-over” hub.
- Complements and supports the opening of the iconic Midfield
- Inability to achieve aspirations for tourism defined within the Terminal.
Economic Vision 2030.
- Presents an opportunity to provide a gateway to Abu Dhabi.
© gordontour / flickr - Impacts development of Abu Dhabi as a global maritime city.
- Intra-regional, inter- - Continued dominance of private vehicle movements leading - Provide a fast and affordable long term alternative option for
regional and inter- to increased congestion levels and associated impacts on long distance travel between Emirates.
Emirate Connectivity. quality of life, economy and environment. - Realise economic benefits by encouraging agglomeration and
- Limited public - Embeds existing driving choices. improving productivity.
transport access. - Impacts development of Abu Dhabi as a global city and - Improved regional productivity and sustainability.
attractiveness to new business, global talent and tourism. - Support affordable and equitable regional travel.
- Inability to achieve aspirations for tourism defined within the - Enhance Abu Dhabi’s economy and competitiveness.
Economic Vision 2030.
- Enhance Abu Dhabi’s identity.
- Support diversification of the Abu Dhabi economy.
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3.2.3 Walking and Cycling Networks

All of our trips begin and end as a pedestrian; and in some Issues
cases as a cyclist. Wide, unshaded roads, long block lengths,
high curbs, narrow or discontinuous footways and street
- Walking conditions - Discourages walking and cycling. - Enhance sense of place through street activity and vibrancy.
obstructions create an environment that discourages walking and active travel - Contributes to the reliance of private vehicle use, even for - Density and mixed uses in the CBD encourage short trips by
and cycling. infrastructure are not short trips. walking and cycling.
conducive to walking
Extreme climatic conditions during the summer months also and cycling. - Impacts effectiveness of public transport as an alternative - Facilitates equitable and affordable travel.
have the effect of reducing the numbers of walking and cycling mode of travel. - Reduces environmental impacts.
- Built environment
trips, particularly longer trips that are more affected by the contains a number - Impacts community cohesion by increasing social exclusion. - Supports healthy lifestyles and reduction in chronic illness.
of obstructions and - Leads to chronic health conditions due to lack of exercise and
heat. conditions that limit
- Integrates with public transport to increase ridership through
encouragement of sedentary lifestyles. improved connectivity.
walking and cycling,
- Contributes to strong reliance of vehicle use, even for short - Strengthens coordination and relationships between key
particularly in the CBD.
trips. stakeholders i.e. DoT and UPC.
- Road environment
- Does not encourage Public Transport or increase ridership. - Provides opportunities to integrate new technology into the
creates an unsafe
walking and cycling - Limits city vibrancy. urban realm that connects and responds to users.
environment. - Walking and cycling become feeder routes to public transport.
- Walking and cycling - Design of the urban realm is focussed on defining
is not maximised by comfortable, year round walking and cycling environments
strong links to public that link to public transport.
transport.
- Environmental - Discourages walking and cycling. - Innovative urban realm design creates climate controlled
conditions. - Contributes to the reliance of private vehicle use, even for shaded comfortable spaces for walking and cycling.
- Climate discourages short trips. - Explore connections through buildings and public internal
walking and cycling for - Impacts effectiveness of public transport as an alternative spaces.
part of the year. mode of travel. - Engage with the public to improve knowledge of walking and
- Air quality can be cycling options to change perceptions and ultimately choices.
noticeably poor in - Provide more transit orientated development with walkable
parts of the city and and cycleable catchments.
during some climatic
conditions. - Plan walking routes to maximise use of shaded areas.
- Lack of cycling laws - Discourages cycling. - Provide legislative and regulatory clarity around road rules
and regulation. - Creates uncertainty about cyclist rights. and responsibilities.
© Typhoonski / dreamstime.com - Causes conflicts between cyclists and other road users. - Encourage safer cycling behaviour.
- Creates unsafe road and footpath environments. - Increases awareness of all road users and enables shared
environments.
- Communicate and engage with the public to improve
knowledge of cycling laws.
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3.2.4 Freight Networks

The efficient movement of freight is essential to the economy Issues
in providing goods to people and business on time and in the
right location. The transport network needs to develop to
- Need for appropriate - Regulations and planning guidance do not appropriately - Draft and implement regulation that meets international
continue to provide the most cost effective movement of controls to manage address issues of safe freight operation. standards.
freight between origins and destinations. freight issues such as - Diminished road and driver safety. - Utilise technology to monitor driver behaviour and compliance
safety. with regulations.
Trucks currently dominate the freight surface transport - No accountability for business to be compliant with industry
- Current regulation standards. - Set targets, gather data and monitor progress and change in
movements in Abu Dhabi, but several routes are subject to of the road freight
- Perpetuates poor industry behaviour in relation to safety and freight operations.
truck bans which impact accessibility and connectivity. sector falls below
international freight operations. - Contribute to a safer road environment for all road users and
standards. realise positive outcomes for quality of life and economic
indicators.
- Insufficient policy and
regulation integration - Improve stakeholder integration and governance
across the UAE and arrangements.
GCC region.
- Guidance and direction - Freight operational efficiency impacts economic growth and - Integrate freight into land use planning, including
for freight planning and development. identification of distribution locations.
operations. - Reduced attractiveness and competitiveness of Abu Dhabi - Implement suitable road infrastructure and rest areas.
- Freight not adequately for business to operate compared to neighbouring port hubs. - Consider freight in development planning to enable safe and
considered in strategic - Distribution is not matched with demand and need. efficient operation.
land use planning.
- Development and place creation at the local level is
- Freight not adequately constrained due to lack of freight connectivity and
considered in master manoeuvrability.
planning and design of
urban areas.
- Lack of integration - Inefficient use of existing infrastructure. - Seamless transfer between modes to ensure competitive
across freight modes. - Freight operational efficiency impacts economic growth and supply chains.
- Lack of integration development. - Reduce demand on roads and alleviate congestion.
of rail and coastal - Reduced attractiveness and competitiveness of Abu Dhabi - Reduce environmental impacts related to road-based freight.
shipping. for business to operate compared to neighbouring port hubs.
© adterminals.ae - Truck ban routes. - Long, circuitous routes for freight vehicles. - Establish a main road truck road network, including projects
- Imposed truck - Inefficient freight operations and increased operating costs such as truck stops with rest areas.
bans impact freight - Reduced attractiveness and competitiveness of Abu Dhabi - Support the efficient use of all freight transport modes;
movements on key for business to operate compared to neighbouring port hubs - Support improved freight traffic information services for
corridors. operators and drivers of goods vehicles
- Information and data. - Inability to understand existing freight operations due to - Utilise technology to collect data and measure operations.
- Lack of adequate limited data. - Identify gaps and opportunities to improve freight operations
information regarding - Limits the ability to plan for effective movement of goods, and management.
freight volumes, including land use planning to support distribution. - Build stronger relationships with other agencies and
truck movements and - Difficult to quantify impacts of regulatory changes and other stakeholders.
positive truck routeing investments.
and access measures.
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3.2.5 Governance and funding

Governance and funding is fundamental to minimising direct Issues
and indirect costs, and optimising the benefits of transport.
Governance and funding issues can limit implementation of the
- Limited availability of - Transport needs potentially reduce funding available for other - Implementation to include a balance of infrastructure and
CAPSTMP and hamper the continued growth and development funds for transport government sectors such as health and education. vehicle investment, demand management and changes in
of Abu Dhabi. investment. - Lack of clarity around budgets, infrastructure and vehicle behaviour and travel choices, regulation and operational
funding capacity. policy recommendations.
- Difficult to schedule infrastructure and vehicle delivery to - Funding to consider alternative funding mechanisms,
meet demand. including private sector involvement.
- Limits to development of significant infrastructure projects - Encourage stakeholder coordination to achieve cost effective
that fundamentally change Abu Dhabi. and integrated phased improvements.
- Consider alternative revenue streams to fund infrastructure
and vehicles, such as increasing user pays self-financing.
- Increased scrutiny of investment proposals to ensure value
for money.
- Organisational - Lack of coordination between stakeholders. - Establish a clear organisational framework for DoT to ensure
capacity. - Lack of efficiency in planning, operation and management of robust programme planning and delivery.
- Clarity of the transport network. - Provide clarity on roles and integration opportunities with
stakeholder roles and - Increased economic costs of infrastructure delivery. other organisations i.e. UPC, EAD, ADM and Police.
responsibilities. - Involvement and engagement with the public.
- Higher social and environmental costs and lower benefits
from transport investment. - Faster approval processes through stakeholder involvement
and alignment.
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Chapter Four
Policy Framework
4.1 Policy Framework ............................................................................................................................32

4.2 Policy Alignment ..............................................................................................................................32
4.3 Policy Assessment.........................................................................................................................32
4.4 The CAPSTMP Policy Framework ...............................................................................................33
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4.1 Policy Framework 4.2 Policy Alignment 4.3 Policy Assessment

The CAPSTMP Policy Framework fits within a broader strategic The CAPSTMP policies are goal-led and address quality of life, In order to develop the policies and define the Plan, a
policy framework that includes the following overarching environmental, economic, technological and stakeholder/ comprehensive and integrated assessment process has been
strategies and plans: governance considerations. As outlined in Chapter 2.1, the applied using a multi-criteria appraisal to analyse a range of
- Abu Dhabi Plan; policies respond to the CAPSTMP vision, goals and objectives. alternatives for certain transport elements.
- Abu Dhabi Economic Vision; In addition, the policies align with the DoT Surface Transport Analysis was undertaken to review the relevance of the
- Abu Dhabi Policy Agenda; Policy Framework which defines the responsibilities of the ‘Current Planning Direction’ in the context of the CAPSTMP
surface transport components of DoT. Alignment is important vision, goals and objectives.
- EAD Vision;
to ensure that the policies are consistent with each other. The CAPSTMP analysis confirmed that the Current Planning
- Plan Capital 2030;
Direction is generally correct, but could be enhanced by
- Plan Maritime 2030; and
considering a number of questions:
- Surface Transport Policy Framework.
- Can we afford it?
These strategies and plans underpin the CAPSTMP policy - Can we solve the problem with policies rather than new
What is the Current Planning Direction?
framework, including the CAPSTMP vision, goals and objectives infrastructure?
outlined in Chapter 2.1. The Current Planning Direction has been developed
- Can we be more efficient?
from the original ADSTMP 2009 and a further six years
An extensive list of other plans and strategies have been of planning. It includes all proposed infrastructure, services and - Can we accommodate growth?
reviewed as part of the project (i.e. freight, environmental, policies included in DoT’s current five Year Plan, as well as all - Can we improve the environment?
safety). Along with the determination of global trends and subsequently agreed longer term proposals. - Can we solve the problem with new technologies?
issues and opportunities. These have helped to determine the
project direction and whether the Current Planning Direction
is still appropriate. Extensive stakeholder engagement has
been undertaken throughout this process to develop the policy
direction that makes up CAPSTMP.
The policies for the CAPSTMP translate the vision, goals What is Multi Criteria Appraisal?
and objectives for CAPSTMP into clear statements of intent Multi-Criteria Appraisal allows the options to be
to guide the planning of the transport network. Policies are compared across a range of economic, quality of life,
supported by a range of actions outlining how each policy will environmental and financial indicators to assess how they
be implemented. This forms the basis for the Plan. perform against the CAPSTMP objectives.
Implementation of the Plan will be guided by the This includes quantitative and qualitative indicators such as
implementation program of actions. Ongoing review and wider economic benefits or health benefits from increased
monitoring of the Plan is required to demonstrate progress and walking and cycling with the options ‘scored’ against agreed
inform future reviews of the CAPSTMP and interim updates of criteria.
the programme of actions.
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4.4 The CAPSTMP

Policy Framework
The CAPSTMP Policy Framework has been structured to
support the delivery of a truly integrated transport system. It © Cmcdowell100 / dreamstime.com
considers a range of complementary factors in order to develop
an efficient world-class transport system that maximises the
achievement of a broad set of benefits.
The Department’s mandate, written in law, is reflected in the
mission and vision statements that drive the organisation. The
surface transport policy statements that inform delivery have
been reviewed and amended by CAPSTMP to better reflect the
mandate of The Department.
The CAPSTMP has defined an overarching vision to be delivered
through a set of five goals and relevant objectives that support
the amended surface transport policy statements.
The CAPSTMP policies have been developed to deliver these
objectives and ultimately achieve the CAPSTMP vision, goals
and objectives.
These policies provide guidance for The Department and
contribute to the continued development and implementation
of an integrated surface transport network.
There are two sets of policies that provide the direction for the
the Plan:
- Strategic policies which underpin all transport investment
decisions; and
- Modal policies that guide infrastructure, service and
regulatory provisions for transport modes on the surface
transport network.
The policies are supported by specific actions that define how

each policy will be delivered by the Plan.
Actions will be delivered by the responsible DoT division within
specific timescales which have been determined through
phasing that coordinates all elements of the integrated
strategy. Timescales for delivery are outlined in Chapter 6.
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Government Mandate
for Transportation
Surface Transport Policy Statement

Managing Demand Financing Maintaining & Governance and
Integrating Accessibility Security & Protecting the
& Facilitating Safety Technology Infrastructure Managing the Engaging with
Transport & Equity Resilience Environment
Change & Services Network Stakeholders
CAPSTMP Vision
CAPSTMP Goals
Transport the Successful delivery
Transport that Transport that Transport that
integrates land of transport through
harnesses supports economic benefits the
use & enhances stakeholder
technology success Environment
quality of life engagement
• Population growth in a
• Local environment
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
sustainable & measured • Economically sustainable
• Future proof • Global environment • Coordinated solution
manner • Economic growth
• Resilience & connectivity • Efficient use of land & • Enhance urban governance
• Equitable transport • Capital City
existing infrastructure
• Quality of life
• Accomodating growth • Technology • DoT and Stakeholder

• Land use integration • Technological • Air quality Roles and
• Transport integration user needs and • GHG emissions Responsibilities
• Cultural user needs and expectations • Economy • Noise • Major Transport
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
expectations • Intelligent transport • Transport investment • Water quality Initiative Delivery
Chapter 5.2
Chapter 5.3
Chapter 5.4
Chapter 5.5
Chapter 5.6
• Behaviour change systems decisions • Marine water quality • Stakeholder
• Accessible and • Future intelligent • Alternative financing • Waste reduction engagement
equitable transport mobility solutions • User pays • Biodiversity • Community
• Health • Alternative Fuel • Regulatory Governance engagement
• Sustainable Energy
• Occupational Health & Vehicles • Deregulation • Institutional framework
• Promoting
Safety • Data management and capacity building
environmental
• Security • Innovation in sustainability • Monitoring and
• Resilience Technology evaluating progress
Modes
City Public Transport Walking & Cycling Traffic Freight Regional Public Transport
• Public Transport
• Freight
• Rail systems • Delivering freight
• Bus and bus priority governance and • Regional coach services
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Chapter 5.10
Chapter 5.11
Chapter 5.12
• Walking & cycling • Inter urban road regulation
Chapter 5.8
Chapter 5.9
• Public water transit • Intercity rail services

• Active feeder modes network • Connecting freight • Park & Ride
• Private water transit
• Recreational walking & • Urban street network modes • Surface transport to
• Taxi cycling • Parking • Integrated freight Abu Dhabi International
• On demand services planning Airport
• School bus • Managing the freight
network
• Mobility as a service
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How the Plan will achieve our goals
Goal Transport that Goal Transport that Goal Transport that Goal Transport that Goal Successful delivery
integrates land use harnesses supports economic benefits the of transport
1 and enhances quality 2 technology 3 success 4 environment 5 through stakeholder
of life engagement
Our metro, light rail, rail, water transit and The Plan incorporates ideas that will emerge The Plan will seamlessly connect the main Public Transport will encompass new vehicle The Department will lead the successful
bus networks will be highly integrated and over time such as Mobility as a Service, tourism, business and industrial centres in Abu standards and low carbon technologies, such as delivery of transport projects, collaboratively
accessible, unlocking transit orientated Automated Vehicle technology and the potential Dhabi for people and goods. those powered by electricity or fuel cells fuelled working with other government agencies, the
developments that will be centres of economic of using data to improve the user experience. Abu Dhabi’s prominence as a global destination by liquefied petroleum gas or compressed private sector and the community. Projects will
growth. Some of our roads will also be treated to However, this is an area that is constantly will be further enhanced through extensive natural gas. be delivered efficiently, minimise disruption and
create more efficient traffic or transit corridors. changing. As a result, two new units within The connections to the region and rest of the world Private vehicle standards will be enforced and a provide integrated outcomes achieved through
This is most effective where density is created Department will be setup for data management by land, air and sea. low emission zone will restrict polluters from the consensus.
around transit hubs. and analytics and for consideration of future CBD area of Abu Dhabi Island. The structure of The Department will reflect
Access to and from the Abu Dhabi International
There is an opportunity to provide a mix of technology. Airport will be critical and achieved through high The transport system will leave a smaller carbon the delivery requirements of the Plan. The
adaptable, attractive and comfortable places quality multi-modal transport links. footprint on our environment and residents will integrated aspects of delivery will influence a
Data Unit
that invite people to interact with both the enjoy cleaner air. new structure to result in more successful Plan
This unit will inform the planning of the transport The Plan will support the aspirations of Abu
region and each other along transit corridors. outcomes.
system and keep Abu Dhabi ahead of the curve. Dhabi Ports through the provision of high quality Abu Dhabi’s natural assets, including its unique
Transit corridors will allow high quality public Residents will play an important role in
road links and longer term rail links for freight coastal environment, will be celebrated and
streets and spaces to be created. They The collation, curation and analysis of large data influencing and delivering positive urban
movement. made accessible through a network of walking,
will connect pedestrians and cyclists with sets from the city will allow The Department and transport outcomes. Open, collaborative
The Plan will also improve economic cycling and public transport connections.
public transport and important city places, partner government organisations to make more and personal information will provide for a
encouraging human scale participation informed, proactive decisions for better results. sustainability and flexibility for a changing Less cars on the road and greater use of electric
new type of civic engagement between our
and interaction in our city. Mixed land use economic environment. Future planning will and fuel celled public transport combined
A further evolution of the data unit to become a city, communities and urban spaces through
developments can also reduce the need to consider the economic justification and likely with the creation of transit corridors linked to
platform for open data across many government systems such as DARB.
travel and distances travelled and can often benefits of major transport investment. residential land uses will reduce noise nuisance
organisations will be a powerful resource for the Through technology The Department will reach
lead to greater active travel behaviour. Automated Vehicles on Yas Island linking to from the transport system.
Abu Dhabi Region. more stakeholders, more frequently and in real
Transit orientated development living and the Airport will promote Abu Dhabi as a forward Environmental Unit
Future Intelligence Unit time to minimise disruption and lead to greater
high quality transit routes will contribute to thinking modern destination for visitors.
This unit will consider future ideas and This unit will focus on environmental protection awareness and acceptance of change.
a changing attitude and will help achieve a and policy issues from a transport perspective.
behaviours and determine whether these are Following construction periods, coordination
significant improvement in health, safety and It will liaise with the Environmental Agency Abu
appropriate for Abu Dhabi. and communication with the community
quality of life for residents living in the Abu Dhabi, to ensure transport elements of master
In the future, the way in which we travel will continue through a range of media to
Dhabi Region. plans and environmental policies are aligned.
will change. Our personal car ownership will monitor the impact of the Plan and determine
decrease as more convenient and cheaper ways community satisfaction levels.
to access mobility become more popular. It’s
likely that we will increasingly access transport
through mobility providers as a service rather
than owning our own car.
The infrastructure we build and services we
provide will need to adapt to these future
changing needs. Flexibility and future proofing is
an important part of the Plan as developments
in technology and their application to transport
continue to evolve.
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Chapter Five
The Plan
5.1 Strategic Policies ............................................................................................................................38
5.2 Quality of Life ...................................................................................................................................39
5.3 Technology ........................................................................................................................................52
5.4 Economy ............................................................................................................................................61
5.5 Environment .....................................................................................................................................68
5.6 Governance and Stakeholders ...................................................................................................77
5.7 Modal Policies ..................................................................................................................................82
5.8 City Public Transport Network ....................................................................................................83
5.9 Walking and Cycling........................................................................................................................93
5.10 Traffic Networks ...........................................................................................................................97
5.11 Freight ........................................................................................................................................... 104
5.12 Regional Public Transport ....................................................................................................... 109
5.13 Integration ................................................................................................................................... 114
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5.1 Strategic Policies Government Mandate

for Transportation
The strategic policies cut across all modes, provide a
framework for the development of the transport network and
underpin all transport investment decisions.
The strategic policies are goal-led and address: Integrating
Transport
& Facilitating Safety
Accessibility
& Equity
Technology Infrastructure Managing the
Security &
Resilience
Protecting the
Environment
Engaging with
- Quality of Life;
- Technology; CAPSTMP Vision
- Economy;
- Environment; and
- Stakeholder Engagement. CAPSTMP Goals
Transport the Successful delivery
The policies that sit under these five key goals are supported integrates land
of transport through
by specific actions that define the future transport network quality of life
engagement
and provide guidance to respond to global trends, challenges,
issues and opportunities. • Local environment
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
Objectives
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
CAPSTMP
• Resilience & connectivity • Enhance urban governance
The actions within the Plan are linked to the policies. However, • Equitable transport • Capital City
• Efficient use of land &
• Quality of life
they are intended to be implemented in an integrated manner in
order to achieve maximum benefits. • Accomodating growth • Technology • DoT and Stakeholder
• Land use integration • Technological • Air quality Roles and
• Cultural user needs and expectations • Economy • Noise • Major Transport
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
expectations • Intelligent transport • Transport investment • Water quality Initiative Delivery
Chapter 5.2
Chapter 5.3
Chapter 5.4
Chapter 5.5
Chapter 5.6
• Accessible and • Future intelligent • Alternative financing • Waste reduction engagement
• Promoting
environmental
Modes
• Freight
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Chapter 5.10
Chapter 5.11
Chapter 5.12
Chapter 5.8
Chapter 5.9

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5.2 Quality of Life

Actions
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Great Cities Do...

QoL1: Accommodating Growth QoL2: Land Use Integration - Develop multi-modal public transport
networks which provide citizens with
The Department will provide a transport system that is able In collaboration with other stakeholders, The Department transport choice and diminish use of the
to accommodate predicted population growth estimates will deliver transport projects that stimulate growth in private car;
and characteristics. alignment with land use plans and strategies, integrates - Increase development density around
with existing and future development and generates transport hubs to reduce the strain on the
high quality, identifiable urban realm and place defining road network from new developments in
outcomes. outlying areas;
Abu Dhabi Region’s population is expected to grow to 2.47
million people by 2030 compared to a current population of - Base long term urban planning and
1.72 million. regeneration on land use and transport
The integration of the transport network (planning and delivery) integration to optimise people’s connectivity
The Urban Planning Council, in conjunction with key government between home and work, retail and other
stakeholders, has developed the Abu Dhabi Plan Capital 2030 with land use planning and development is fundamental to
achieving a resilient, efficient and productive City and Region. facilities and services; and
in anticipation of this urban growth with the aim of planning and
- Create attractive places, incorporating
delivering required development in a controlled, efficient and CAPSTMP has developed a transport system that aligns with
income generating activities, around
sustainable manner. the projected pattern of development and supports growth
transport hubs to encourage footfall around
This rate of growth and proposed land use development and outcomes, specifically through facilitating Transit Oriented
key public transport nodes and maximise
characteristics of household size and age composition will Development (TOD). Furthermore, land use and transport
economic return from both transport and
generate the need for considerable infrastructure development integration seeks to enable regeneration and the further
commercial activities.
in order to support future population levels and accommodate a development of some areas of Abu Dhabi Island.
city and region of the future. Land use planning and integration with transport is also
fundamental to achieving efficient freight outcomes and
facilitating easier collection and delivery of goods and services.
This can be best achieved through a requirement to account
for adequate land zones in the urban area to facilitate urban
distribution of goods and services.
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Concept Information: Benefits of TOD

Transit Orientated Development Transit orientated developments provide a number of benefits:
- Reduced household driving leading to reduced regional
What is Transit Oriented Development?
congestion, air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions;
Transit oriented development (TOD) is defined by the © Steve Morgan
- Walkable communities encouraging healthy, active lifestyles;
Institute for Transport and Development Policy as compact,
- Increased transit ridership and fare revenue;
higher density, mixed-use, walkable development that is
centred within a half mile of a transit station. TOD generally - Potential for added value created through increased and/or
includes residential, commercial, retail and recreational sustained property values where transit investments have
space, and is designed to create connections between occurred;
transit, bicycles and pedestrians. Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, - Improved access to jobs and economic opportunity for low-
Germany is a good example of a TOD (Case 1). income people and working families; and
- Expanded mobility choices that reduce dependence on the
automobile, reduce transport costs and free up household Case 1: Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, Germany
income for other purposes.
Following the reunification of Germany in 1989, the Berlin Wall was
bought down and Potsdamer Platz was at the heart of a reunited Berlin.
Key Principles of TOD
It became the first major urban design project to be planned and built
- Walk: Develop neighbourhoods that promote walking; in Berlin. The aim was to develop a ground breaking modern mixed-use
central urban quarter that respected the underlying historical street
- Cycle: Prioritise non-motorised transport networks;
patterns. Between 1993 and 1998, the Platz was rebuilt to offer a
- Connect: Create dense networks of streets and paths; diverse range of uses, with striking buildings that defined the city
G+25 - Transit: Locate development near high-quality public landscape. Over 10,000 jobs have been created in the square.
Transport
Oriented
Development
transport; Potsdamer Platz was built with excellent transport links. The
access roads have been designed as high quality public spaces and
G+20 - Mix: Plan for mixed use;
Transport parking is mainly in underground car parks. Potsdamer Platz is a
Oriented
Development - Densify: Optimise density and transit capacity; major transport interchange where regional rail, S-Bahn (local rail),
- Compact: Create regions with short commutes; and U-Bahn (underground) and bus routes meet. The Platz is also directly
G+12
Develpment connected to the Tiergarten Tunnel, carrying the north-south rail
Code - Shift: Increase mobility by regulating parking and road use. link81.
G+12
Develpment
Code Retrofitting the city to accommodate the new transport linkages
and transport modes will free certain areas in Abu Dhabi therefore
presenting the opportunity to design squares similar to the Potsdamer
Additional GFA
Platz, where dense mixed-use developments and a high quality public

G+8 G+6 space are linked to multi-modal transportation routes.
Existing
Existing
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Transit Oriented Development Visualised Transit Oriented Development Principle
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Great Cities Do...

QoL3: Transport Integration - Develop multimodal, integrated public
transport systems that effectively move
In collaboration with the community and other people around the city in an environmentally
stakeholders, The Department will consider all aspects friendly network;
of transport integration for projects to enable users - Link various public transport nodes efficiently
to plan and make their journeys safely, conveniently and in a manner that is mindful of the users’
and affordably. Transport Integration includes cross- journey and comfort, including ‘first and last
modal integration as well as integration of systems and mile’, smart ticketing and payment solutions;
technologies.
- Identify ways that transport infrastructure
can be used more efficiently to gain maximum
economic benefits;
Cross-modal integration addresses CAPSTMP objectives by - Develop streets as places for all modes to
enabling people to move around Abu Dhabi seamlessly using integrate;
several modes of transport. - Use parking as a tool to enable other
Since Abu Dhabi is in the process of establishing a number transport solutions; and
of new transport modes, an opportunity exists to consider - Produce guidelines and manuals to guide the
integration during early planning of each transport project. This design and integration of different modes.
includes integration between modes, as well as enabling well
planned efficient, legible and connected options for first and
last mile.
An integrated transport network will also provide greater
movement of goods and resources. Building an integrated
freight network will achieve the objectives of CAPSTMP and
policy directives within Plan Maritime 2030 (see Policy F1).
© James Ewing
Fulton Street Transit Centre, New York
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Concept Information:
Interchanges
What might a Transport Integration
What is an Interchange?
Manual do for Abu Dhabi?
Interchanges are the ‘hubs’ that will link Abu Dhabi’s public
A Transport Integration Manual would assist DoT
transport services together to form a network. If transfers
to achieve better transport integration across modes by
between these services can be made easy, quick, and
seeking to:
convenient, the overall network will be more attractive to
users. - Emphasise the importance for non-motorised provision in © Janericloebe
the development planning process;
Abu Dhabi will have an extensive and diverse public transport
- Inform the planning of coordinated transport networks;
network which includes metro, LRT, bus, express bus, taxi,
- Improve the planning of developments to include
coach, and water transit services. Interchange occurs when
integrated transport networks within and connected to the
passengers transfer from one of these modes of transport
development; and
to another, or between two services of the same mode. In Case 2: Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station Interchange
- Provide guidelines and case studies to improve public
addition, passengers may join or leave the public transport In order to make interchange time more valuable, station development
transport integration.
system by foot, bicycle, taxi and car. in the Netherlands is built around three principles which were used in
the redevelopment of the Amsterdam Biljmer ArenA station:
What do Passengers want from Interchanges? - Accelerate: reduce the journey time for passengers;
- Condense: locate urban facilities such as housing, working places
Passengers’ expectations of what interchanges should
and leisure centres, closer to a station; and
provide are:
- Enhance: provide an attractive environment with services and
- Service reliability and real time multi-modal information; facilities that enhance the least valued element of any journey – the
e.g. Retail waiting and transfer time.
- Interchange signage and general routeway information;
The renovated Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station opened in 2007,
- Convenience in crossing roads between modes;
and now around 18,000 rail passengers travel in or out of Amsterdam
- High quality lighting and security in the interchange zone; Biljmer ArenA station on any single day, and a further 1,500 use the
and station as a rail interchange. Over 8 million people can travel to this
- Shelter from the weather. station within an hour by rail or road making it a highly accessible
destination for business, commuting or leisure purposes. In addition,
These elements will be important aspects of the next stage during major events at a nearby arena, the station comes under
increased pressure with in excess of 10,000 passengers per hour
of design at key interchange points in Abu Dhabi.
travelling through it. Accommodating train, metro, urban and regional
bus transport, Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA is a station hub and an
e.g. School interchange between national, (inter) regional & urban public transport.
The station was designed with two key criteria in mind, optimal
e.g. Leisure passenger comfort including enhanced sense of safety and connecting
the two urban areas surrounding the station on the east and west
Schematic Interchange Layout
side. Architecture, the use of high quality materials, the provision of
facilities for passengers and approaches to interchange have proven in
the case of Bijlmer Arena to be a successful contributor to passenger
growth and satisfaction at a medium size station and supporting the
regeneration of a whole area.
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What is Behaviour Change?

QoL4: Cultural User Needs and Expectations QoL5: Behaviour Change
A system approach to changing behaviours that
benefits both individuals and society.
The Department will proactively design, operate and The Department will work in partnership with stakeholders,
Behaviour change is often achieved through a broad range of
manage a transport system that provides for the needs business operators and the community to encourage travel measures that may include both ‘carrots’ (voluntary approaches
of the user with a transport service that is attractive, behaviour change and influence positive travel behaviours such as community-based social marketing techniques
affordable and culturally appropriate for the whole that leads to modal shift and results in more efficient, safe that empower change) and ‘sticks’ (statutory tools such as
community. and equitable transport of people, goods and services. regulations that necessitate change).
As Abu Dhabi grows, additional pressure will be placed on our Abu Dhabi is currently characterised by predominantly car-
transport system. It will be important that user expectations based travel behaviour. To accomodate growth, achieve the
of infrastructure and services are met. This is particularly aspirations of the government and the goals of CAPSTMP, a
important if all elements of the community are to consider significant shift in behaviour is required to support alternative
public transport as an attractive mode of travel. means of travel and reduce pressures on existing road
infrastructure.
Regulations and Transport Mobility Management (TMM)
Great Cities Do... programmes are methods of influencing travel behaviour. TMM © pankchophotos
programmes offer an approach based on raising awareness
- Design their infrastructure, spaces and places
and influencing travel change. This begins with the user and
around people and create an environment that
establishes lifelong sustainable travel patterns that not only
is attractive, inclusive and enjoyable; and
deliver benefits for health and wellbeing, but also provide
- Support the development and dissemination positive outcomes for the broader community.
of public transport related data with the aim
to enable increased engagement by the public Businesses can also make sustainable transport choices
through their delivery practices to reduce the impact of freight. Case 3: Umbrella Sky Project, Agueda, Portugal
and to encourage the use of non-motorised or
public transport modes. In addition, freight operators can have a significant impact on As part of the annual Agitagueda Art Festival, the City of Agueda
demand for road space through more efficient practices. created the Umbrella Sky Project. This is a simple, creative and low
cost approach to providing public realm improvement and integrating
public art into weather appropriate walking infrastructures.
Great Cities Do... During summer months, the narrow streets in Agueda are embellished
- Use social engagement programmes to by colourful umbrella canopies, which provide shade for pedestrians.
support and reinforce transport projects; The result was that an increased number of people used the space,
now shaded and with improved outdoor thermal comfort, to walk
- Identify strategies to change behaviour
and perform other physical activities which was not the case prior
through more innovative thinking in addition to the artistic installation. The small temporary artistic installation
to traditional approaches to transport demonstrated how low cost programs that target specific behaviours
planning; and with specific incentives could deliver results locally and elevate the
- Provide a balanced approach to behaviour City to the world’s attention.
change that includes both regulatory and The Umbrella Sky Project demonstrates opportunities for cultural
development to aid changing behaviour.
voluntary methods.
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Transport Mobility Management
(TMM)
What is TMM?
© Kok Leng Yeo
Transport Mobility Management (TMM) is an overarching
framework within which individual initiatives are developed
and implemented, to encourage more sustainable travel P
choices. These include the use of park & ride facilities,
shuttle buses, car sharing, flexible working hours, remote
working practices and public transport.
Often, TMM is implemented at places of high transport
demand such as offices and schools. In many parts of
the world government agencies assist in developing TMM Case 4: Voluntary “No Driving Days”, Seoul, South
initiatives. Korea
The city of Seoul faced congestion, smog, and noise generated from
What are the Benefits of TMM? its large vehicular transport demand. A “No Driving Days” program
was announced in 2003 and has proved to be a simple and modest
- Supports the use of multi-modal transport and a shift from Transport Mobility Access from Employment and School Clusters
transport intervention with a long-lasting positive effect.
single occupancy vehicles; The programme is improving air quality, congestion and saving energy.
- Promotes travel alternatives to the private car and Every year, two million cars stay off the road – decreasing traffic
supports increased walking, cycling and public transport volumes by 3.7% per annum. CO2 vehicle emissions are being reduced
by 10% per year - a total of 2 million tons of CO2, delivering annual
use;
savings of $50 million USD in fuel costs. The social benefit from air
- Reduces vehicle distance travelled; pollution reduction totals $27 million USD.
- Improves equity, resilience and increased connectivity for The program is voluntary and participants choose one day a week
all transport users; (Monday to Friday) as a no driving day. They receive an e-tag which
enables the government to monitor usage through a Radio Frequency
- Improves the environment – greenhouse gas emissions, air Identification (RFID), which verifies compliance and ensures that
pollution, noise - by supporting increased active travel; and participants are registered and therefore eligible for the incentive
- Utilises intelligent transport information systems to scheme. Participants are given incentives, which are provided by public
provide integrated and seamless journey planning for all organisations and private companies, such as discounted petrol, free
parking and car washing, to use alternate modes of transport of the
users.
selected days.
The “No Driving Days” program showcases how small changes in
individual citizen’s actions can achieve significant environmental
impact. 12
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QoL6: Accessible and Equitable Transport QoL7: Health
The Department will provide a transport system that The Department will provide a transport system that
is accessible, affordable and non-discriminatory for supports a healthier Abu Dhabi by considering transport’s
all residents; proactively responding to user needs influence on active lifestyles, pollution, stress and mental
to continuously improve travel for all sections of the wellbeing.
population.
© Streetsblog.org
Promoting healthy and sustainable transport options prevents
Transport equity and accessibility means creating a transport the negative effects of current transport patterns on human
system that is user focused for all sections of our population, health, such as those caused by air pollution and physical
including children, older people, those with additional mobility inactivity (WHO, 2016).
needs, low-income and high-income groups. Case 5: Vision Zero, Los Angeles, USA
For Abu Dhabi, a significant opportunity exists through the
In creating a transport system that encourages all residents to development of an integrated transport system to promote Vision Zero is a worldwide movement to eliminate all traffic deaths.
While traditional traffic safety campaigns have focused on changing
use public transport, this policy is supported by other policies active and sustainable travel alternatives which will benefit the
human behaviour to reduce accident risks, Vision Zero takes a different
and actions such as cordons (TN1.56-1.62) and behaviour health of the community and the Abu Dhabi environment. approach by putting the responsibility on government to manage the
change strategies (QoL5). These will provide the appropriate streets using evidence-based strategies to prevent fatalities and
‘carrots’ and ‘sticks’ to encourage changes in current travel serious injuries. Vision Zero is data-driven, outcome-focused and
behaviour. collaborative across agencies and departments.
Vision Zero is being implemented by cities worldwide, including the City
There are many aspects that need to be considered to deliver
of Los Angeles which has two goals: a 20% reduction in traffic deaths
an accessible and equitable transport system. These include by 2017 and zero traffic deaths by 2025.
land use integration, complementary active travel connectivity, Implementing an initiative such as Zero Vision in Abu Dhabi will not only
modernisation of the transport network with safety and reduce traffic related deaths in the city but also encourage walking and
security to ensure accessibility standards are met. Achieving healthier lives.7
an accessible and equitable transport system for Abu Dhabi will
require strong stakeholder partnerships and engagement.
Great Cities Do...

- Ensure public transport is accessible to
all, through both the design of the physical
environment and provision of information; and
- Consider ways to make public transport more
affordable to those where cost is a barrier to
use.
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Great Cities Do...

QoL8: Occupational Health and Safety
- Prioritise, tailor and enforce interventions © conceptdraw.com
to target travellers that are most vulnerable
The Department will provide a safe transport system for all (children, pedestrians and cyclists) or roads
people influenced by the transport system, minimising the and transport modes that have the highest
occurrence of safety incidence through careful planning, incident rates for example (freight in Abu
delivery and operation of all transport modes. Dhabi);
- Recognise that multiple parties play a role in
road safety; and establish defined roles and
responsibilities; and
Safety is an important consideration for all transport modes.
Implementing strategies and approaches that minimise - Set occupational health and safety standards
incidents and provide a safe transport environment will achieve for the transport sector, including the freight
a number of the CAPSTMP goals. industry, school buses and taxis.
Case 6: Cooperative Intelligent Transport Initiative,
Private vehicle travel is still the dominant mode of travel in
New South Wales, Australia
Abu Dhabi, with speeding the main cause of road deaths in
the Abu Dhabi Emirate. A safe road environment is influenced The Centre for Road Safety Technology in New South Wales is
developing road safety technologies to reduce road trauma. One of
by safe private car use practices and operation. This requires
the programmes, Cooperative Intelligent Transport Initiative (CITI), is
regulation, behaviour change strategies, improved training and exploring behavioural change in the freight sector through the use of
increased awareness. Providing safety specifically for freight technology.
operation and management is also addressed through specific The CITI is a Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (CITS) testing
freight modal policies (Case 6). facility located near Sydney and is currently the only large-scale CITS
testing facility dedicated to heavy vehicles in the world.
Providing safe streets and environments for pedestrians and
cyclists will encourage active transport and provide positive CITI allows heavy vehicle drivers to receive safety messages about
upcoming hazards and potential crashes. The messages come via
outcomes for health, congestion and the environment. Walking
technology attached to other vehicles, as well as structures such
and cycling safety is also addressed in Policy WC1. as traffic signals. They are also trialing technology to target fatigue,
For the marine transport services, establishing safe waterways through the introduction of Smart Rest Areas using CITS to allow heavy
vehicle drivers to receive instant information about: the location of
is equally important for all types of activities and minimisation
heavy vehicle rest areas; the distance and estimated travel time to
of conflicts. rest areas; and vacancy details of the rest areas. 11
For all modes, risk management, enforcement, awareness and Abu Dhabi’s freight industry can optimise the use of intelligent
education are key considerations of CAPSTMP. transport systems, such as telematics, to influence behavioural
change and improve safety standards within the industry.
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Great Cities Do...

QoL9: Security QoL10: Resilience
- Have security strategies that identify the
risks and vulnerabilities of a city’s key
The Department will provide a secure transport network for infrastructure, including transport. These The Department will enable a transport system that is able
all people influenced by and users of the transport system strategies also define measures to mitigate to respond quickly to situations, be adaptable to perform
through careful planning, delivery and operation of all risks or manage issues; and under a wide range of unpredictable future conditions and
modes. enable continuity of service during times of shocks or
- Regularly assess and evaluate the security of
stresses.
their transport network.
Security is becoming an increasingly important issue for cities

“Urban Resilience is the capacity of individuals, By evaluating exposures to certain shocks and stresses (i.e.
and city infrastructure. The transport system must be secure
communities, institutions, businesses, and climate change impacts, sea level rises, terrorist attacks, fire,
from crime, terrorism and cyber-attacks on people, transport
systems within a city to survive, adapt and grow building or bridge collapse, a major accident, explosions, etc.),
infrastructure and systems. Strategies need to consider both
cities and regions can develop a comprehensive and proactive
the safeguarding of the system from incidents, whilst also no matter what kinds of chronic stresses and plan to mitigate the effects. The challenge for Abu Dhabi with
considering how the transport, supporting infrastructure and acute shocks they experience” regards to the resilience of its transport network is to focus on
stakeholders will respond if a security breach occurs.
100 Resilient Cities reliability, continuity of service and alternative options.
What could a Transport Security Great Cities Do...

What could a Transport Resilience Plan do
Strategy do for Abu Dhabi? - Foster and encourage partnerships between
for Abu Dhabi?
- Prioritise and identify the specific threats, risks and parties involved in each urban system to
interact and work together to maintain A contingency plan developed with appropriate
vulnerabilities to Abu Dhabi’s surface transport system. This
resilience in cities; government agencies and major city operators including AUH
may include countering acts of terrorism, crime or cyber-
and Abu Dhabi Ports Company could:
attacks; - Cater for extreme events and make
- Use internationally recognised security risk management contingency plans so that services are - Ensure there are clear channels for receiving transport
and industry best practice principles that are appropriate to reinstated quickly or not disrupted at all in the disruption warnings (such as weather and flood forecasts)
the local context (i.e. Abu Dhabi Safety and Security Planning event of emergencies; which are monitored in real time;
Manual and the ‘Crowded Places’ programme); - Develop, test and implement a dedicated passenger and user
- Adopt better climate change measures
- Develop holistically from a cross-modal and inter-agency communications plan if transport is disrupted;
through contributions from innovative
perspective to ensure the threats are adequately understood technologies forward planning strategies; - Identify a priority ‘resilient network’, in order to maintain
with the objective of maximising efficient movement of economic activity and access to key services; and
people and goods across different modes and jurisdictions; - Educate planners, developers and designers
- Undertake continuous asset monitoring to avoid damage to
to establish themselves at the forefront of
- Develop in-built resilience through use of risk management fixed infrastructure.
infrastructure adaptation techniques and
processes, business continuity and service continuity
planning; and good design; and
- Ensure regular overseeing of security operations and - Recognise that new urban development
approaches, lessons learnt, design and operator guidelines. needs to avoid the mistakes of the past in the
built environment.
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Policy Actions
Policy Ref Policy Heading Action Ref Actions
QoL1 Accommodating Growth QoL1.1 Update CAPSTMP every 5 years.
QoL1.2 Update CAPSTMP at periods when there is significant land use change or changes to area wide commercial licences impacting
travel behaviour
QoL2 Land use integration QoL2.1 Establish a transport oriented development (TOD) based on TOD Guidelines and centred around a new metro station.
The site should be selected in coordination with the UPC and be development ready in alignment with the schedule of the
proposed Abu Dhabi Metro.
The site will become a globally recognised example of TOD development and the first UAE site to achieve a ‘ TOD Standard’
rating, administered by the Institute for Transport and Development Policy.
QoL2. 2 North Island Integration Committee.
Create a vibrant North Island Precinct that integrates transport with land use through high quality urban realm design and
strong walking and cycling links. The Committee will require multi-agency stakeholder involvement.
All street related programmes and initiatives are to align with guidance contained within the UPC Urban Street Design Manual
and Walking and Cycling Master Plan and apply design standards defined by other relevant standards and design guidance
provided in existing strategies and master plans, such as the Walking and Cycling Master Plan. The Committee provides a
structure where longer term CAPSTMP actions are not jeopardised by short term planning.
QoL2. 3 Develop TOD guidelines that clearly set-out the best practice approach to TOD planning and delivery. TOD guidelines should
reference existing design guidelines such as the USDM and design standards outlined in the Walking and Cycling Master Plan.
QoL2. 4 Identify priority TOD sites based on the following parameters:
- Areas within 350m isochrone of a metro station, ideally providing direct connection with the station infrastructure.
- Locations that will support high levels of intermodal connectivity i.e. interchanges.
- Locations that currently, or are proposed to accommodate a mix of trip generating land uses.
QoL2. 5 Identify land requirements and the changes in transport requirements as a result of land change for all development and
priority TOD sites and safeguard for future development.
QoL2. 6 Co-locate transit stations with existing and planned destinations, employment hubs and communities and support with strong
cycle and walking connections to encourage 'active' feeder services.
QoL2.7 Determine appropriate urban freight locations in line with freight policies and the Freight Master Plan through:
- Determining a hierarchy of distribution locations depending on purpose.
- An analysis of economies of scale to support each hub and related spatial needs.
- Analysis of origin and destination data to determine optimum locations.
- Coordination with UPC to determine specific locations that balance connectivity (transport) and alignment with existing and
future land use planning.
- Protect key urban freight zones, such as Mina Zayed to enable last mile storage and distribution.
QoL3 Transport Integration QoL3. 1 Develop a Transport Integration Manual
QoL3. 2 Work with DoT divisions to ensure there is operational integration between modes and to support all economic sectors.
QoL3. 3 Roll-out of integrated ticketing for all public transport modes.
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QoL4 Cultural User Needs and QoL4. 1 Develop Cultural User Needs Guidelines (reference the Accessibility and Equitable Transport Strategy and Guidelines (QoL6.1)).
Expectations
QoL4. 2 Enhancement of DARB for multi-modal trip planning and travel information to the general public.
QoL5 Behaviour Change QoL5. 1 Implement the TMM Guidelines.
QoL5. 2 Monitor and evaluate the impact of the TMM Guidelines against the measures in the TMM Strategy.
QoL5. 3 Review the TMM Strategy against the targets using the defined indicators. Update the TMM Strategy (where required).
QoL5. 4 Develop of TMM Guidelines for dissemination to external organisations.
QoL5. 5 Coordinate TMM Programmes around schools and employment areas with the delivery of the Inner Road User Charging Cordon
(TN1.56).
QoL5. 6 Coordinate TMM Programmes around schools and employment areas with the expansion to the wider Road User Charging
Cordon area (TN1.58).
QoL5. 7 Implement TMM in the Middle Road User Charging Cordon area.
QoL5. 8 Expansion of TMM to wider Abu Dhabi Island.
QoL5. 9 Expansion of TMM to off-island areas.
QoL5. 10 Develop and implement a multi-media communication strategy to communicate benefits and encourage travel behaviour
change.
QoL5. 11 Pilot temporary road closures in the North Island and suitable locations to demonstrate the benefits of a reduced traffic
environment and support sustainable behaviours.
QoL6 Accessible and Equitable QoL6.1 Undertake an Accessibility and Equitable Transport Strategy, including guidelines for mobility impaired, women and children
transport using public transport, affordability, improved signage and customer information.
The Accessibility and Equitable Transport Strategy should reference the Transport Safety Strategy (QoL7.3) and reference
existing planning standards for public transport (where relevant).
QoL6.2 Monitor, evaluate and review the Accessibility and Equitable Transport Strategy.
QoL6.3 Undertake a gap analysis of where existing infrastructure is lacking with regards to accessibility and identify key areas of
improvement including adaptation and retrofit of existing, and creation of new, infrastructure.
QoL7 Health QoL7.1 Consider health and wellbeing aspects in delivery of the TMM Guidelines (QoL6.2); as well as the development of Cultural User
Needs Guidelines (QoL4.1) and Accessibility and Equitable Transport Strategy and Guidelines (QoL6.1).
QoL7.2 Apply health and wellbeing indicators to the measurement and evaluation of all transport projects.
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QoL8 Occupational Health and QoL8.1 Work collaboratively with the the Transport Police Division of Abu Dhabi Police and other agencies to develop a comprehensive
Safety Transport Safety Strategy which includes public transport systems, water-based transport, walking and cycling, freight, next
generation intelligent transport systems and school zones. The Transport Safety Strategy should combine all other safety
strategies.
The Transport Safety Strategy should encompass all existing strategies that seek to address transport safety, such as the
Road Safety Strategy, Freight Master Plan and Plan Maritime 2030.
QoL8.2 Provide regulatory oversight, nominate and approve transport entities to an appropriate OSH Management System in
accordance with Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework (OSHAD-SF) and other applicable standards
and regulations
QoL8.3 Deliver existing safety strategies, including the Road Safety Strategy.
QoL8.4 Provide oversight and regulate transport entities for implementation of OSHAD-SF management system and relevant codes of
practice.
QoL8.5 Develop an annual monitoring report to measure progress of safety strategies
QoL8.6 Update existing safety strategies to maintain relevancy and establish new safety targets
QoL9 Security QoL9.1 Develop a Transport Sector Security Strategy to include critical assets, users and systems. The Security Strategy will include
response plans that are in accordance with international, regional, Federal and Abu Dhabi Emirate-based response and recovery
plans.
QoL9.2 Establish clear mechanisms for communicating with the public about safety issues.
QoL9.3 Monitor, evaluate and review the Transport Sector Security Strategy against strategy targets and indicators.
QoL9.4 Coordinate with Abu Dhabi Emirate security requirements in the planning, design and operation of all major transport
infrastructure and key projects.
QoL10 Resilience QoL10. 1 Undertake an Abu Dhabi Transport Resilience Review in co-ordination with appropriate government agencies, to evaluate
exposure to risks including sea level rise and storm surge.
QoL10. 2 Develop a Transport Resilience Plan that includes business continuity plans and measures.
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5.3 Technology
According to the International Transport Forum, by 2050 Actions
passenger mobility will increase by 200-300% and freight

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activity by as much as 150-250%. This means that smart Policy Heading
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What is the role of DoT with regards to rapid

Tech1: Technology technological change?
- Transition from current ITS to intelligent mobility;
The Department will actively seek the use of appropriate
- Decommission current ITS technologies that have become
technology as an enabler to achieve CAPSTMP goals and obsolete;
objectives.
- Up-skill for ‘intelligent mobility’;
- Deliver pilot schemes for ‘intelligent mobility’, connected
vehicles and automated vehicles;
- Integrate ITS more widely into transport planning initiatives
Technologies are rapidly evolving and disrupting traditional
and select routes;
ways of planning, constructing, operating and managing
our transport systems. Providing the right structures and - Analyse ITS data to identify and respond to changing trends;
and
regulatory frameworks to enable decision-making and assist
the application of new technologies in an efficient manner - Analyse customer needs and respond with ITS solutions.
is important to capitalise on these opportunities. This is an
emerging area for Abu Dhabi and existing structures do not
currently exist to adequately deal with the rapidity of change,
including regulation of emerging technology and methods
to enable faster decision-making to respond to dynamic
conditions.
Technological advancements are occurring across the whole
transport system. These advances are constantly evolving
the way the system operates and is being delivered. Abu Dhabi
must be ready to respond to these changes. © James Prestage / Arup
Great Cities Do...

- Future proof planned infrastructure to allow
for greater flexibility and adaptability in
response to rapid advances and technology;
- Recognise that high quality travel information
for the user and for government is as
much a part of the transport network as
infrastructure is; and
- Implement effective partnerships between
transport operators, technology providers
and local authorities to deliver information on
many platforms to maximise accessibility to
all passengers and travellers. Variable Message Signage (VMS)
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Tech2: Technological User Needs and Tech3: Intelligent Transport Systems

Expectations
The Department will support the continued implementation
The Department will prioritise the user and provide of Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS) to maximise the
innovative approaches, through appropriate technology quality of life, efficiency and environmental benefits of
to deliver an efficient journey experience that meets user transport networks.
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needs and expectations.
ITS provides an opportunity to use technology and create an

Technology provides access to smart devices and a new integrated platform to serve all transport modes that allow the
level of information accessibility. Users increasingly expect transport network controllers and other users to make better
essential information to be tailored and delivered direct to informed decisions, often in real time, thereby improving the
their smart device. This offers opportunities for greater travel Case 7: Automated trains, Various Locations operation of the entire transport system.
choice, simplified journey planning and convenience. It is Automated systems have been implemented for passenger trains
essential that transport authorities determine ways to deliver across a number of cities including Copenhagen, Dubai, São Paulo,
Singapore and Vancouver. This allows for the optimisation of the
personalised information direct to the end user, whilst also
running time of trains and increases the average speed of the network,
setting up the right structures to protect user rights. allowing more trains to operate closer together and reducing the time Great Cities Do...
The provision of an open data platform will encourage the it takes for a train to slow down at stations. The application of such
wider digital community to build the tools, interfaces and systems also increases the overall reliability of the service. - Design their transport network so that it is
experiences required by the future transport system. - The Copenhagen Metro is a 20km system which features 2 lines, 22 interconnected and allows for inter-modal
stations and operates 24 hours a day serving the municipalities of data sharing and monitoring;
Platforms for accessing information (QoL4), booking and paying Copenhagen, Frederiksberg and Tarnby.
- Build into the design user-friendly and multi-
for services, providing feedback (Gov4) and organising travel - The Dubai Metro spans 75km and features 2 lines with 43 stations. modal interface capability allowing travellers
(QoL3) are all important considerations. Mobility as a Service A 15km extension to the Red Line was announced in April 2015 to
to easily change from one mode of transport
(CPT8) will also require high quality technology applications in connect to Expo 2020 site.
to another; and
order to be successful. - São Paulo’s Metro Line 4 is South America’s only fully automated,
driverless subway line. It carries around 700,000 passengers a day - Optimise use of intelligent transport systems
on an 8km stretch, on completion, the line will be 12.8km long with to maximise reliability and efficiency of the
11 stations, carrying an estimated 1 million passengers per day. systems.
- Singapore Light Rail Transit act as feeder services to the heavy
Great Cities Do... rail Mass Rapid Transit (MRT). The system features 3 lines with 43
- Identify and adopt opportunities for use of stations and covers approximately 29km. The whole network is
elevated and grade separated to save scarce land space.
remote service technology to allow people
greater flexibility in where, how and when they - SkyTrain is the metropolitan rail system of Greater Vancouver,
Canada. The system covers 79.5km of track with 3 lines and 53
work; and
stations. In December 2016, SkyTrain became the longest fully
- Identify spaces and means to increase their automated system in the world.
citizens’ accessibility to data and to free Wi-Fi ITS incorporating automated trains, should be considered in the design
connections in public spaces and transport of a modern rail system for Abu Dhabi to enhance the operational
modes. performance, network efficiency and reliability of the system.
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The IITS Division is planning a number of projects, including the

following projects: Concept Information:
- Project traffic control system in Mohammed Bin Zayed City Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS)
and Khalifa City A; What is Hard Shoulder Running (HSR)?
What is ITS?
- Automatic payment system; Hard Shoulder Running (HSR) is a generic term to
- Messaging Passenger Information System; ITS assists transport operators in achieving objectives to describe the use of the hard shoulder (emergency
improve safety, optimise the available infrastructure or road lane) for traffic on a part-time or full-time basis.
- Installation of surveillance at bus stations;
space and manage planned and unplanned events. For the Features such as CCTV, mandatory speed control, vehicle
- Traffic information Development Program (iTINS); transport user, it provides more efficient roads and services detection, message signs and emergency refuges are
- Expansion of CCTV intersections in the city of Abu Dhabi and travel information to improve the journey experience. installed to manage the safety risks. It is widely used in the
(CCTV); UK and other countries in Europe.
Since the earliest ITS deployments of traffic signals and
- The development of the traffic control system in Abu Dhabi tolling systems, the provision of ITS has extended to Part-Time – this temporarily uses the hard shoulder as
(UTC); surveillance, automatic signal settings, road pricing, hard a running lane at times of congestion or for set times of
- Multi-modal Journey Planner; shoulder running, ramp metering, congestion management, the day and is often referred to as Dynamic Hard Shoulder
- Traffic information Development Program (iTINS) - Phase II; and traveller information systems across all modes of Running (DHS).
- Infrastructure for intelligent transport systems in the transport. These systems are provided to optimise the use of Full-Time – this permanently converts the hard shoulder
Emirate of Abu Dhabi (the first phase); assets, allow the traveller to be informed, and bring greater to a normal traffic lane ans is often referred to as All Lane
control and automation to road networks. When effectively Running (ALR).
- The main control center for the management of integrated
deployed, it can ease congestion, reduce carbon emissions
intelligent transportation systems in the Emirate of Abu
and allow quicker responses to incidents.
Dhabi;
- Integrated collection systems for transportation / Tolling ITS corridors in CAPSTMP may include:
System; - Smart solutions along the corridor to monitor and manage
- Guidance and information to the positions of system; traffic;
- Reload Intelligent Transportation Systems Strategy 2016- - Active traffic management permitting use of hard shoulder What is Ramp Metering?
2020; during heavy congestion; Ramp Metering is a method of managing the flow
- Development of intelligent transport systems Yas Southern - Additional smart enforcement measures at exits and entry; of traffic entering a busy highway/motorway from
Tunnel; and an entry slip road to avoid creating ‘traffic flow
breakdown’ and congestion on the main carriageway.
- The presence of pedestrians at intersections sensor system; - Ramp metering.
Entry slip road traffic is controlled at the merge point by a set
- Sensor and alarm system to the risk of weather factors on
ITS Benefits: of traffic signals, providing a ‘green signal’ for a short period,
the roads;
so that only a small number of vehicles at a time can merge
- Supply, Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Variable - Personalised services;
with the main carriageway. This is a form of gating the traffic
Message Signs (VMS) in Abu Dhabi; and - Improved connectivity; and as a consequence the remaining traffic is held-back
- ITS – Automated Vehicle Management (AVM) System and - Changes in travel choices and behaviour; upstream of the merge point.
Operations Control Centre (OCC). - Better use of data and information;
- Greater security and resilience;
- Greater efficiency in the use of transport infrastructure;
and
- Reduced road side infrastructure.
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Connected Vehicles
Connected vehicle technologies allow vehicles to Initially new and different sensors will need to be installed
communicate with each other and the world around them. across corridors and there will be a reliability on the mobile
Connected vehicles will use provided information to inform communications network, but there will be a significant
decisions. reduction in the amount of existing on street furniture
Connected Vehicle ITS Corridors utilise the Internet of Things required with the provision of more tailored information sent
(IoT) and are expected to have a significant impact on the direct to the end user.
way highway networks are used and managed. Data from connected vehicle systems could provide
Vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications comprise a detailed, real-time information on traffic flow, speeds, other
wireless network where vehicles send messages to each conditions such as localised weather data, and allow more
other with information about what they are doing. This data rapid responses to traffic incidents.
includes speed, location, direction of travel, braking, and
loss of stability. V2V would be a mesh network, meaning
every node (car, smart traffic signal) could send, capture and
retransmit signals.
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Connected Vehicle technologies
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Great Cities Do...

Tech4: Future Intelligent Mobility Solutions Tech5: Alternative Fuel Vehicles
- Acknowledge the rapid change in technology,
including new data sources, and harness the
The Department will evaluate and support the planning, benefits of it to improve the quality of life of The Department will promote the use of alternative
development, regulation and operation of appropriate communities in the region; fuel vehicles through the development of regulations,
intelligent mobility technologies. implementing incentives and creation or updates to
- Contribute to research and best practice in
standards and guidelines.
the field of AV technology and its applicability
within a city’s specific context, considering
the physical infrastructure, urban design, local
Technology is moving at a faster pace than infrastructure and
culture, social behaviour and climate;
‘business as usual’ ITS services. For example, variable message Alternative fuel vehicle prominence in the market has been
signs and traffic signals will become obsolete in the long term - Identify areas and services in which AV steadily growing. However, there are still a number of barriers
and be taken over by next generation ITS (Intelligent Mobility), technology can be implemented in a safe and to be addressed to allow these vehicles to be fully integrated
such as connected vehicles and autonomous vehicles (AVs). efficient manner; into the Abu Dhabi market, including provision of charging
- Ensure that existing road vehicles are adapted or refuelling infrastructure, vehicle cost and availability, and
AVs are an emerging form of personal transport, with fully-
to take account of AV technology; and perception/knowledge of technology.
automated vehicles delivered within the shared economy
expected to bring significant benefits, including road safety, - Explore and implement technology to improve
more efficient movement of people and goods, and a greater road safety.
level of mobility to those who cannot currently drive.
The evaluation of AV’s for Abu Dhabi at a small scale will enable
early investment to establish the likelihood and practicality of
this technology with respect to reliability, safety, feasibility
and acceptability for Abu Dhabi. This will avoid premature or
wasted investment. This approach could be applied to any new
transport technology.
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Automated Vehicles
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Benefits of AV
- Economic benefits of becoming a leader in intelligent
mobility, attracting business and trade to Abu Dhabi,
as well as providing local research and testing of new © Google
transport technology;
- Efficient accessibility for travellers in the city, providing
an on demand, door-to-door service between key
destinations;
Mercedes autonomous bus
- If electric vehicles are specified there would be
environmental benefits;
- Excellent profile building and publicity for Abu Dhabi; and Case 8: Google’s driverless car, California and Texas,
USA
- Lower cost to operate than providing fixed bus services to
the same level of service, although there may be high initial Google’s Self-Driving Car (SDC) is a project by Google X that involves
set up costs. developing technology for autonomous cars, mainly electric cars. The
cars have sensors designed to detect objects as far as two football
fields away in all directions, including pedestrians, cyclists and
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vehicles, or ever fluttering plastic shopping bags and rogue birds.
The car processes both t and sensor information to determine where it
is in the world. The car knows what street it is on and which lane it is in.
The software also predicts what all the objects around the car might do
next. For example, it predicts a cyclist will ride by and a pedestrian will
cross the street.
Mercedes F015 car Google cars have self-driven over one million miles and are currently
out on the streets of Mountain View, California and Austin, Texas.
Commercialising driverless vehicles is not planned for the immediate
What are Automated Vehicles (AV’s)?
future but is likely to take place in the medium to long term future. This
We are on the threshold of a period of dramatic will impact the driving profile of all countries and regions including Abu
change in the capabilities of, and expectations © wired.com Dhabi.
for, the vehicles we drive. Automated vehicles use There is an opportunity to consider how existing and future transport
Global Navigation Satellite Systems and sensor systems, networks can maximise the potential efficiency, safety and comfort
including cameras, lasers and radar to “see” and to navigate outcomes obtained from using them; and how the implementation
through their environment. Partial automation of driving of car-sharing programs can be enhanced through such vehicles. The
functions, such as lane guidance, active cruise control and development of regulations through a thorough understanding of the
automatic braking have been available in luxury vehicles context, use and impact of such technology would be required be
for several years and are becoming more widespread. With required from multiple agencies in Abu Dhabi should this be determined
to be a possible future option. 15
the continued investment in researching and developing
automation features these technologies will become
increasingly common in the near future.
Ford Fusion autonomous vehicle
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What would be the role of a Data Unit

Tech6: Data Management Tech7: Innovation in Technology within DoT?
A key initial decission for the Data Unit will be whether
The Department will establish a robust, centralised data The Department will consider and evaluate opportunities to support a closed managed data systems or to facilitate an
system that manages data capture, licencing, sharing and to broaden business offerings that have the potential to open data platform. Other tasks that would fall under the remit
analysis in a safe manner that protects user rights. provide additional revenue streams or raise the profile of of a Data Unit include:
The Department. - Identify existing and future data sources, within The
Department and from other stakeholders;
- Clean and curate data;
There are many challenges in managing the large amount of - Collate and analyse a broad range of baseline data;
existing and potential data that can be captured, shared and Where The Department develops innovative solutions as a
result of its role to deliver a transport system, there is an - Monitor performance against KPIs and targets;
analysed for the transport system. The ability to safely and
opportunity to explore how these could be marketed more - Manage data platforms; and
efficiently gather and manage data whilst also addressing
privacy and trust concerns is a major area of consideration. broadly. These opportunities have the potential to generate - Report on monitoring of outcomes.
income for The Department or increase its profile as a leader in
The Abu Dhabi government data management standards innovative transport solutions.
provide government wide direction on how data should be
managed. The standards provide principles around ownership,
data descriptions, data quality, data accessibility, use of data,
data sharing and data management implementation. This
document will form the basis of The Department’s approach to
data management.
Great Cities Do...

- Support the development and dissemination
of transport related data with the aim of
enabling increased engagement by the public. © Designed by Dashu83 / Freepik.com
DARB, DoT’s interactive journey platform
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Policy Actions
Tech1 Technology Tech1.1 Establish a Future Intelligence Unit within DoT to spearhead decision-making processes for emerging technologies, proactively
develop regulation and assess the appropriateness of technology for Abu Dhabi. The Future Intelligence Unit will coordinate
and collaborate with other divisions within The Department.
Tech2 Technological User Needs Tech2.1 Develop and open data platform for transport datasets.
and Expectations
Tech2.2 Develop a transport digital strategy and implementation plan setting out how DoT will use technology to enhance the transport
user’s experience before, during and after travel e.g. through the further development of DARB.
Tech2.3 The use of new technology solutions within infrastructure and the public realm to enhance user experience and promote
positive behaviour change for example responsive street furniture.
Tech2.4 Identify opportunities to use technology for proactive management of transport e.g. vehicle telematics; and link to
enforcement of regulation; behaviour change strategies (QoL5) and monitoring and evaluation (Gov5).
Tech3 Intelligent Transport Systems Tech3.1 Implement ITS Strategy & Action Plan. Review and update the ITS Strategy at regular intervals.
Tech3.2 Prior to full DoT ITS roll out, deliver a targeted ITS intervention on a corridor (Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street) to be an exemplar
for all other deployments, to achieve good compliance and traffic flow improvements.
Measure the impact of introduction using defined indicators.
Tech3.3 Implement ITS corridors and corresponding timeframes.
Tech3.4 Understand the potential impact of next generation ITS and develop technical requirement guidelines for connected and
automated vehicle (CAV) implementation in Abu Dhabi.
Tech3.5 Provide for Connected Vehicles - ‘vehicle to vehicle’ and ‘vehicle to infrastructure’.
Tech4 Future Intelligent Mobility Tech4.1 Investigate requirements for the implementation of disruptive technology with high probability of occurring such as AVs, In
Solutions vehicle technology, vehicle-vehicle technology, vehicle to infrastructure technology.
Tech4.2 Identification of potential next generation intelligent mobility technologies under the remit of the Future Intelligent Unit.
Tech4.3 Identify regulations required in order to facilitate new technology.
Tech4.4 Yas Island AV Route.
Tech5 Alternative Fuel Vehicles Tech5.1 Establish electric and hydrogen vehicle technology knowledge in conjunction with industry to communicate the benefits of
electric and hydrogen vehicles in Abu Dhabi and test new technology and infrastructure, including charging stations and new
vehicle technologies.
Tech5.2 Develop a communication strategy for the car industry, including incentive development, to prompt new electric vehicle
models within the car market.
Tech5.3 Establish conditions and requirements in planning frameworks that require the implementation of electric and hydrogen
vehicle infrastructure such as charging stations to be included within new residential and commercial developments; and
public car parking facilities.
Tech6 Data Management Tech6.1 Set up a specific Data Management and Monitoring Unit within DoT (the Data Unit).
Tech6.2 Undertake predictive analytics of big data to gain new insights into behaviour and the potential of the networks.
Tech7 Innovation in Technology Tech7.1 Investigate and identify potential market gaps where innovation could be on-sold or shared to benefit DoT.
Tech7.2 Investigate the potential market for the provision of a DoT data platform.
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The transport sector is an important component of the Actions
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work, travel and play are likely to be of higher preference to
international investors, global talent, residents and businesses.
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financial constraints for government funding of transport
infrastructure. Implementation and delivery of CAPSTMP needs
to be supported by a robust and resilient funding approach.
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Econ1: Economy Econ2: Transport Investment Decisions Econ3: Alternative Financing
The Department will contribute to the desired outcomes The Department will undertake a multi-criteria appraisal The Department will identify a range of appropriate
of the Economic Vision 2030 of Abu Dhabi government by for all transport investment decisions (infrastructure and alternative financing mechanisms and establish strong
providing a transport system that encourages economic regulations) to achieve value for money outcomes. partnerships with public and private stakeholders in order
development, diversification and tourism and facilitates to fund the transport system.
the creation of a strong Capital City status.
Ongoing investment decisions need to ensure financial Uncertain economic conditions and increasing focus on
resources are allocated appropriately and funding provides the infrastructure affordability encourages innovative funding
To enable the economy to continue to grow in a sustainable broadest balance of benefits to the community. As a result, mechanisms and alternative financing models. Non-traditional
and balanced way, the Economic Vision 2030 of the Abu Dhabi assessment mechanisms should be implemented that measure funding and financing alternatives need to be explored to
government provides a guiding strategy to diversify and outcomes and clearly and transparently demonstrate value for enable transport investments to be delivered in a way that
strengthen the Abu Dhabi economy. money to The Department of Finance and the community. is commensurate with growth, but also provides a balanced
A key challenge to sustaining this growth, and encouraging Multi-criteria appraisal is necessary for all transport project economic outcome for Abu Dhabi. Enabling a combination
more, is good connectivity to, from and within the Capital assessments to ensure that the most appropriate solutions of funding and financing opportunities requires strong
Region and enhancing strategic gateways such as the Abu are identified across a broad range of economic, quality of life partnerships with public and private stakeholders.
Dhabi International Airport and maritime ports. and environmental indicators. Engaging with private sector partners (i.e. in relation to Public
Private Partnerships) needs to be carefully managed to create
a clear definition of risk, reward and responsibility across the
Great Cities Do... Great Cities Do... involved stakeholder groups. Where private engagement in
- Provide reliable connections to key - Consider the wider impacts of transport project delivery is considered as a viable delivery and financing
destinations (local, regional and international) investments on the social, environmental and model, a framework for managing stakeholder conflicts in
to assist economic investment and reduce economic landscape through decision-making the financing, delivery and operation of complex transport
regional disparities; and comparison of alternatives; and infrastructure projects is essential to maintain the trust and
- Use regional transport connectivity as a tool - Include stakeholders’ opinions and transparency and enable planned outcomes to be effectively
to manage urban growth by increasing the perspectives into the decision-making delivered.
economic appeal of under-developed areas process. An emerging area for consideration with regard to alternative
and shifting pressure on urban areas already financing is the sharing economy. Traditional models of
at capacity; and ownership are changing, and platform based, peer-to-peer
- Seek out opportunities to connect land uses services are disrupting traditional service industries in cities
and transport systems to realise greater and regions around the world, with resulting impacts on travel
economic benefits. behaviour. Managed appropriately, the rise of companies
such as Uber and Careem may have a profound influence on
the make-up of our transport system in the future and travel
behaviours of our residents.
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Potential Funding Tools for use in Abu Dhabi

Funding tools are varied and may include:
- Value Capture: Capitalising on the increased value
that public transport provides for nearby commercial and
residential properties;
- Transit Oriented Developments (TODs): Property © Arup
© Crossrail Ltd
developments at and around public transport stations
are increasingly utilised to generate long-term revenue to
support public transport operations;
- Local charges: Tolls, parking charges and congestion charging
are user-pays demand-management tools where road users
are charged to access roads or specific areas, generating
funds that can be reinvested in transport whilst also providing
an incentive for road users to switch to public transport; and
Case 9: Gold Coast Light Rail, Gold Coast Australia Case 10: Crossrail Funding Package, UK (business
- Tax: A fee levied by the government on a product, income, or
(Value Capture) rate supplement tax)
activity. This can include a tax on fuel, a sales tax added to
goods and services, and business rate supplements which The Gold Coast light rail commenced service in 2014 and links key Crossrail is a new high frequency, high capacity railway line for London
are supplements levied on buildings (or part of a building) for areas and facilities, including a hospital and university. The Gold Coast and the South East of England. The £14.8bn cost of the project is being
business. introduced a land value capture tax to assist in the funding of the Gold met by the Government, the Mayor of London and London businesses.
Coast Light Rail line. To help fund the first stage, the Gold Coast City A Crossrail Business Rate Supplement (BRS) forms one element of the
These are demonstrated by a number of case studies (Cases Council introduced a $111 annual transport improvement levy seeking Crossrail funding package and will fund £4.1bn of the project. BRS is
9-11) highlighting where successful implementation of contributions from ratepayers who own property in the vicinity deemed a property tax of 2% levied on all existing commercial buildings that
different funding tools has occurred. to “benefit” from the new light rail line. rent for more than £55,000 per annum within all Local Authorities in
London. It is generating a steady flow of income that is being used to
repay debt raised to finance the project’s construction.
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Econ4: User Pays
The Department will incorporate 'user pays' and

'beneficiary pays' concepts into the transport system in
order to recover part of the costs of delivering, operating © Dreamstime
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and maintaining the transport system.
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Infrastructure development and maintenance requires

significant ongoing investment. Allocation of funding will be of
critical importance to how the transport network is delivered.
Implementing user pays and beneficiary pays mechanisms
Case 11: Los Angeles County Sales Tax, USA to reduce the pressure on government finances to fund Case 12: New Zealand Fuel Tax
Since the 1960’s, counties in California have had the power to transport investment will assist in delivering a more financially Historically, only a portion of the excise duties on motor vehicle fuel
introduce regional sales taxes. On 4 November 2008, Los Angeles sustainable transport network. (gasoline, compressed natural gas and LPG) in New Zealand was
County residents approved Measure R, a 0.5 cent sales tax increase hypothecated for road-related purposes. From July 2008, all of the
from 8.25% to 8.75% for 30 years to fund public transport and road
A balanced approach to user pays is proposed that does not excise duty on the fuels were hypothecated to the National Land
infrastructure projects. Forecast to generate $40 billion during its impact the vitality of the Abu Dhabi economy but achieves Transport Programme (NLTP).
30 year life, the allocating 40% to specific transport projects, 25% desired changes in travel choice behaviour. For gasoline this was approximately $0.51/litre in 2012. There is no
to transport operations, 20% for highway projects and 15% for local excise duty on diesel because diesel-powered vehicles pay road user
jurisdictions. charges, through the road user charging system which was set up in
Great Cities Do... 1978. Road users with vehicles over 3.5 tonne in Gross Laden Weight
- Explore and introduce innovative ways to fund and any vehicles not powered wholly by any combination of petrol, LPG
and finance vital infrastructure projects, using or CNG must pay the Road User Charge instead.8
mechanisms such as value capture, transit-
oriented developments and local charges;
- Optimise provision and attractiveness of
income generating activities around transport
hubs through land use planning to encourage
footfall around key public transport nodes
and maximise economic return from both
transport and commercial activities;
- Introduce different forms of taxation as a
mechanism to raise finance for transport
infrastructure projects, such as fuel tax, sales
tax and business rate supplements; and
- Use pricing mechanisms to change travel
behaviours whilst also enabling financial gains
to be reinvested into the transport system.
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Econ5: Regulatory Governance Econ6: Deregulation
The Department will comprehensively assess the costs The Department will study, and if appropiate, deregulate
and benefits of regulatory proposals with equal importance modes where competition in the market is considered to be
to infrastructure proposals and apportion funding for beneficial to the end user.
regulatory change correspondingly, particularly where
regulatory proposals encourage mode shift.
A policy for deregulation provides The Department with an

avenue to change the structure of how transport services
With changes to the economic context, greater scrutiny are delivered where competition is likely to provide the end
is being placed on investment decisions. Regulation is user with an improved service such as lower cost, better
increasingly being used to manage existing infrastructure connectivity or accessibility and quality of service.
and improve efficiency, safety and operation of the transport Mobility as a Service (Policy CPT9) is an example of how
network. transport structures are currently changing; and where
Currently funding is attributed disproportionately to the deregulation may be an important consideration in the future.
provision of new infrastructure, since the benefits, and
hence value, that regulations can provide are more difficult to
demonstrate.
Greater balance is required to enable regulatory provisions to
be enacted; and funding for regulation more proportionately,
and transparently allocated.
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Policy Actions
Econ1 Economy Econ1.1 Develop relevant indicators to measure transport’s contribution to economic growth in Abu Dhabi, wider economic benefits
and diversification, including how growth in other industries such as freight and tourism is maximised. Measurement will allow
increased transparency of transport's contribution and can be used to refocus transport investment.
Econ1.2 Utilise transport as a key mechanism to provide measurable support for existing and future investment within the Capital
Region and Emirate. Transport should be integrated with land use (QoL2) and demonstrate potential economic opportunity and
productivity outcomes.
Econ1.3 Develop relevant indicators to better measure transport’s contribution to regional economic growth and wider economic
benefits.
Econ1.4 Sponsoring and implementing initiatives which will support the economic growth identified in the Economic Vision 2030.
Econ2 Transport Investment Econ2.1 Undertake Multi-Criteria Appraisal for all transport investment decisions. The process should include a Regulatory Impact
Decisions Assessment (Econ5.1) for the fair assessment of regulatory investment and benefits.
Econ2.2 The Investment Committee to form a review team to oversee the financing and delivery of the strategies supporting the Plan.
Econ2.3 Understand what options exist to achieve planned quality outcomes for lowest cost, or, alternatively, the requirement to
achieve greater service outcomes for the current budget provision ("economy").
Econ2.4 Determine the criteria required to assess the value of outputs for given levels of financial input ("efficiency").
Econ2.5 Determine the criteria, aligned to project characteristics, that measure project outcomes to total cost of inputs
("effectiveness").
Econ2.6 Where appropriate, determine issues of equity and measure the outcomes accordingly ("equity")
Econ3 Alternative Financing Econ3.1 Negotiate with financiers / private sector participants to identify sources of capital funding beyond traditional government
procurement sources.
Econ3.2 Develop contractual relationships that provide a high certainty of acceptance by private sector goods and service providers as
well as financial institutions by appropriately allocating risk and rewards to those best able to accommodate these.
Econ3.3 Identify best practice and emerging trends and opportunities and their applicability to Abu Dhabi.
Econ3.4 Develop a private sector engagement strategy for Abu Dhabi.

Econ3.5 Identify relevant risks and how to mitigate these through DoT risk assessment protocols.
Econ3.6 Identify how better planning and investment timing can produce efficient use of resources to reduce overall cost.
Econ3.7 Assess the capability of participants, whether public and private, to carry out project works and operations as proposed.
Econ3.8 Identify the investment risk appetite of any prospective participant and the deal structure they need to induce their
participation in the project.
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Econ4 User Pays Econ4.1 Introduce user and beneficiary pays charges across the system (components of the user pays approach for CAPSTMP are
addressed under each relevant modal policy).
Econ4.2 Monitor the positive and negative impacts of user and beneficiary pays mechanisms.
Econ4.3 Investigation into awareness and charging methods (customer interface).
Econ5 Regulatory Governance Econ5.1 Develop Regulatory Impact Assessment processes that can be used to justify regulatory investments and benefits to senior
management; and be used in MCA preparation (Econ2.1).
Econ5.2 Consideration of separate funding streams for infrastructure and regulation implementation.
Econ5.3 Implementation of agreed funding stream strategy and assessment mechanisms.
Econ6 Deregulation Econ6.1 Study, and if appropiate, prepare deregulation guidelines for modes identified for deregulation to provide guidance to the
market.
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5.5 Environment
The environment encompasses the natural air, water, and land Actions
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Env1: Air Quality
- Develop cleaner travel options through
expanding public transport systems,
The Department will manage transport related air pollution improving services, and developing
through all planning, construction and operational or improving cycling and pedestrian
activities to improve the air quality and health of Abu Dhabi infrastructure;
in accordance with federal and international agreements
- Develop city-wide measures to improve air
and standards. © EURIST e.V. / flickr
quality (i.e. Low Emission Zones); and work in
partnership with all stakeholders to achieve
behaviour change. Case 13 illustrates how
London has implemented LEZ;
Road transport is a significant contributor to air pollution which
has broader impacts on the health and wellbeing of Abu Dhabi’s - Manage the transport system to increase
community. vehicle and system operating efficiency such
as anti-idling policies, improved incident Case 13: London Low Emission Zone, UK
Creating a city and region that has clean air is essential to its response, real-time travel information
attractiveness for residents, tourists and businesses. Actions The London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) is the largest LEZ zone in the
for public transport, and congestion world. It consists of a traffic pollution charge scheme aimed at
to reduce vehicle-induced emissions should not only meet management; and reducing the tailpipe emissions of diesel-powered commercial vehicles
international and government regulations, laws and policies; in London. Vehicles that do not conform to emission standards are
- Introduce new policies and regulations for
but also help to create a city that is a place of choice for people charged with other vehicles able to enter the controlled zone free
emissions control such as emission standards
to live and visit. of charge. The LEZ began in 2008 with phased introduction and
for new vehicles, implementing Low Emission increasingly stricter regimes were applied until 3 January 2012.
Zones; adopting higher parking charges; and
The zone is monitored using Automatic Number Plate Reading Cameras
increasing annual vehicle registration fees (ANPR). Vehicles entering or moving around the zone are checked
based on emissions for in-service vehicles. against the records of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency to
Refer to case 14 for how emissions standards enable Transport for London to pursue owners of vehicles for which the
have been implemented in Europe. charge has not been paid.
Larger vans and minibuses that meet the Euro 3; Lorries, buses, and
coaches that meet Euro IV; and Cars and motorcycles are not charged.
The scheme is administered by the Transport for London executive
agency within the Greater London Authority.
The introduction of an LEZ would help relieve traffic congestion and
improve air quality in Abu Dhabi.9
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Env2: GHG Emissions Env3: Noise
The Department will support and prioritise low carbon The Department will manage transport related noise
initiatives that reduce overall GHG emissions in pollution through all planning, construction and operational
accordance with federal and international agreements and activities, particularly at sensitive locations including
© Air Quality News standards. residential areas, schools and hospitals.
A greenhouse gas is any gaseous compound in the atmosphere Noise emissions have implications for public health and
that is capable of absorbing infrared radiation, thereby trapping wellbeing. Creating a city and region that manages noise
and holding heat in the atmosphere. By increasing the heat impacts is essential to its attractiveness for tourists,
in the atmosphere, greenhouse gases are responsible for the businesses and future talent.
Case 14: Euro Emission Standards & New Vehicle greenhouse effect, which ultimately leads to global warming. Vehicular traffic is a contributor to noise pollution. By
Emission Testing, Europe
By promoting low carbon initiatives, such as electric vehicles introducing measures at the design stage of new transport
In Europe, all new vehicles must go through a process to ensure they and public transport fleets powered by alternative fuels, Abu projects and considering operational measures for existing
conform air quality emissions standards (Euro Emission Standards) set
Dhabi can reduce energy use, associated greenhouse gas infrastructure, we can reduce the amount of exposure to noise
by the European Commission under European legislation.
emissions and dependence on fossil fuels. and gain improved quality of life.
The Euro standards set limits for CO, NOx and Particulate Matter (PM)
among other air quality indicators for both petrol and diesel engine Low carbon transport measures can range from more walking,
vehicles. Vehicles must achieve emissions levels below the set cycling, public transport, hybrid vehicles, the introduction
pollutant limits to receive an approval certificate, enabling the vehicle of electrical and hydrogen powered vehicles, fleet-wide
Great Cities Do...
to be sold within Europe.
replacement of vehicles with alternative fuel vehicles, the - Reduce road noise through initiatives, such
Since then, progressively tighter Euro emissions standards have development of an infrastructure network that supports low as the implementation of noise barriers in
required vehicle manufacturers to incorporate new technology to
carbon transport and the implementation of fiscal measures sensitive areas, limitation of vehicle speeds,
control exhaust emissions from motor vehicles. The current Euro-6
Standard came into force in 2015 and has reduced some pollutant such as subsidies for low carbon alternatives and CO2 alteration of roadway surface texture,
levels by 96% compared to the 1993 limits. emissions based taxes. limitation of heavy vehicles, and the use of
Hybrid and electric vehicles are becoming more common, and modern traffic controls that smooth vehicle flow to
cars come fitted with more technology to allow owners to understand reduce braking and acceleration;
how their driving influences efficiency. Manufacturers are required Great Cities Do... - Develop city-wide measures and programmes
by law to publish the official lab test figures for each of its vehicles’
- Promote green vehicles, including equipment to reduce noise pollution, such as car free
CO2 emissions (and miles per gallon). This ensures that consumers
can make reliable comparisons between vehicles, based on figures with increased fuel efficiency, use of full days;
produced through a tightly controlled, repeatable test. electric or hybrid electric buses and taxis - Invest in the public transport network and
Through developing and adopting new policies and regulations for that run on clean fuels, and incentivising pedestrian and cycling infrastructure; and
emissions control, such as the latest Euro-emission standards, Abu the purchase of green vehicles through - Explore the use of noise-reducing pavements
Dhabi would move towards a reduction in traffic-related air pollution government grants; and in the public realm and streetscape.
and an improvement in air quality.10
- Create or support clean fuelling infrastructure
- such as electric vehicle charging and
hydrogen fuelling stations.
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Env4: Water Quality Env5: Marine Water Quality
- Promote and adopt lower carbon fuels
for passenger water transit, and provide
The Department will manage the impact on all groundwater The Department will plan, construct and operate water- supporting infrastructure, such refuelling
and surface water assets from transport planning, design, based transport in a manner that minimises degredation of stations;
construction and operational activities. marine water quality and the marine environments.
- Work with maritime freight industries to
explore and implement alternative fuel
options within shipping vessels, such as
natural gas; and
Consideration should be given to water assets that may be The marine water environment is recognised as a very sensitive
located within areas identified for construction. The protection and important ecosystem in Abu Dhabi. This environment is - Minimise the extent of water transit activities
of these water assets should be prioritised through managing currently under pressure from various sources of pollution. in sensitive waters and ensure proper design
construction activities. The design, maintenance and operation Implementation of water-based transport could represent an planning for the routes and facilities to ensure
of infrastructure and services should also seek to minimise additional source of pollution that has the potential to harm water transit does not negatively impact
risks to these assets such as risk of run-off. these sensitive environments and cause long term damage. marine water quality or protected areas.
Water based transport routes and related structures should

be carefully designed to protect the water environment in Abu
Dhabi, including foreshore areas. Furthermore, the selection of
vessels should seek to minimise potential impact to the marine
water environment.
Plan Maritime 2030 has a goal ‘To maintain and improve water
quality to minimize adverse effects on ecosystems and
human health’. It also contains comprehensive strategies and
management actions in respect of water quality standards,
monitoring, remediation, discharge permits, cumulative
impacts and responding to spills and litter. These should be
considered at the design stage of water transit proposals.
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Env6: Waste Reduction Env7: Biodiversity
- Make Environmental Impact Assessments
(EIA) mandatory for transport schemes which
The Department will apply sustainable waste management The Department will protect and enhance the meet certain thresholds, to minimise and
practices across the whole transport sector. biodiversity of Abu Dhabi through careful planning of mitigate against any adverse impact on the
the future transport network, avoiding Environmentally environment; and
Sensitive Areas, Environmental Conservation Areas and
- Integrate natural landscapes in the
compensating for any areas that may be impacted by
Abu Dhabi Emirate generated a daily average of 27,000 tons of development of transport schemes.
transport proposals.
waste in 2014, with 46% of this coming from construction and
demolition activities.
There is a need to consider appropriate ways to manage waste
generated by the transport sector for Abu Dhabi including Abu Dhabi’s biodiversity and natural environment is a core part
promoting waste reduction, encouraging reuse and recycling of it’s heritage, culture and identity. Preservation of these
of construction and demolition waste and identification of areas will protect the unique character of the region for future
new technologies, construction techniques and materials that generations.
reduce waste. In an effort to protect its natural environment, comprising
the islands, marine environment, coastline, desert and inland
areas, Abu Dhabi has legally established four terrestrial and two
Great Cities Do... marine protected areas; with plans to establish many more.
- Set targets for waste minimisation by Transport infrastructure will avoid both the existing and
integrating sustainable waste management future terrestrial and marine protected areas where possible,
measures into design and construction; and to minimise disturbance and preserve Abu Dhabi’s natural
- Establish a construction logistics strategy for features. Where disturbance is unavoidable, proposals will
major infrastructure project delivery. compensate habitat loss and/or undertake rehabilitation
of impacted areas in a way that enhances the Abu Dhabi
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connecting fragmented habitats during the construction stage,
the provision of new biodiversity areas off site, reseeding
disturbed areas with native plants during interim and final
reclamation, and the planting of native trees and plants during
the landscaping stage of a project.
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Env8: Sustainable Energy
The Department will work collaboratively with other

authorities and the private sector to promote
opportunities for sustainable and low energy use in
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Sustainable energy and low energy infrastructure seeks to

minimise energy consumption across the transport system
through implementing sustainable infrastructure, developing
strategies to minimise energy use and exploring innovative
opportunities for energy generation. Case 15: Hornblower Hybrid – Low Emissions Vessel, Case 16: Green Station Kerpen-Horrem: the first CO2
San Francisco, USA neutral train station in Germany
In the future, energy may be generated by transport and our
urban environment which can be used to power the transport The Hornblower Hybrid provides scheduled ferry service from German railway company Deutsche Bahn opened Germany’s first
downtown San Francisco to Alcatraz Island, a popular tourist carbon-neutral train station in Kerpen-Horrem in 2014. The 4.3 million
system or provide energy for other city functions.
attraction. The vessel uses energy from solar, wind, grid electric, and Euro project is part of the ‘GrünerBahnhof’ (Green Station) programme
Tier 2 diesel generators for power. The system includes advanced and incorporates high-tech eco-friendly design and sustainable
power management systems that regulate when and how the different technologies.
Great Cities Do... power sources are used. Abu Dhabi should seek to minimise energy consumption through not
- Undertake research into low energy The solar panels on top of the vessel absorb sunlight and energy is only transport modes but also sustainable transport infrastructure,
generated by the wind turbines, power is provided to charge 380 V such as new eco-friendly metro stations.12
alternatives for powering city infrastructure,
DC batteries. Additional power is provided by the diesel generator for The station includes cost effective, sustainable features such as
including using renewable and sustainable more efficient movement through the water. The vessel can operate a photovoltaic system which heats and cools the building while
energy sources as an alternative to on propulsion batteries alone for over an hour providing a silent cruise solar thermal systems produce hot water. The green roof allows the
conventional energy (Case 16). around the bay. building to harvest rainwater which is then used to service the toilets.
- Consider innovative ways to power the city The Hornblower Hybrid identifies a more sustainable marine application Numerous skylights allow daylight into the building. The lighting
through harnessing energy from people, the for consideration. system uses both natural light and energy-saving LED technology.
environment and infrastructure; and With an extensive water transit network planned, Abu Dhabi should
seek to explore renewable energy forms to power marine transport.13
- Investigate the use of new materials that
reduce the energy footprint of infrastructure.
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Env9: Promoting Environmental
- Recognise the important role that the natural
Sustainability environment has on it’s residents’ wellbeing;
- Enhance the natural environment by creating © pavegen.com
The Department will demonstrate environmental leadership unique and sustainable places;
of Abu Dhabi’s unique natural and built environment by
- Where required, limit urban growth to reduce
protecting the long-term value and connections with
negative impacts & use of valuable resources;
human health, economic prosperity, quality of life and
cultural heritage; and ensuring compliance to Federal and - Plan urban growth in an integrated manner,
Emirate environmental strategies, laws and regulations. bringing together land use, transport, housing,
economic and sustainability policies; and
- Continue to apply and research innovative
approaches to minimise impacts on
It is essential that Abu Dhabi demonstrates environmental the environment which demonstrates
leadership and commitment to environmental sustainability. technological advance to minimise Case 17: Energy harvesting floor tiles
Leadership is demonstrated through participation in environmental footprint of infrastructure. Pavegen has developed energy-converting paving tiles which harvest
prominent global initiatives, collaboration with environmental energy from pedestrian footfall and convert it into electrical power.
When a pedestrian footstep depresses a tile top surface by 5mm, it
organisations, and working with residents to help foster links
can store up to seven watts of power. With enough footfall, the energy
with communities. stored can potentially be used for street lighting, signage and speakers
As technologies emerge and our residents become more and USB ports to charge mobile devices.
aware of the environmental impacts of how we live our lives, “To preserve and enhance Abu Dhabi’s natural Each tile has wireless transmission capability which contributes to the
innovative ways to enhance environmental sustainability heritage, while acting as a regional leader in the optimization of the management of the energy stored and makes it
should be embraced. For example, optimising our transport also possible to analyse pedestrian movement in security programs.
efficient use of resources and contributing to a New technologies such as these floor tiles may be explored by the new
assets to generate energy that can be fed back into the
better quality of units within DoT for implementation (where appropriate) in Abu Dhabi.
electricity grid or reconnecting residents with the natural
life for all” This would assist in improving the environmental performance of the
environment through improved walking and cycling links. city and region.
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Policy Actions
Env1 Air Quality Env1.1 Understand the future impact on air quality of new vehicle technologies.
Env1.2 Coordinate with EAD to improve and gather data related to air quality monitoring specifically for transport impact.
Env1.3 Confirm current monitoring devices and processes align with standards for air quality monitoring.
Env1.4 Implement a Low Emissions Zone to manage air quality (TN1.62)
Env1.5 Lobby federal government and it's agencies to increase the speed of adoption of Euro 4+ or equivalent vehicle emissions
standards.
Env1.6 Collaborate with federal government and Abu Dhabi government agencies to update and tighten in-service vehicle emission
test standards.
Env2 GHG Emissions Env2.1 Abu Dhabi government authorities fleet replenishment will use cleaner and lower carbon fuels and technology such as CNG,
hydrogen, hybrid and electric vehicles.
Env2.2 Lobby federal government agencies to achieve greater proportion of renewable energy to power electric transport
infrastructure.
Env2.3 Coordinate with relevant agencies to include electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements in guidelines for all new
public and private developments.
Env2.4 Collaborate with EAD on the Greenhouse Gas Inventory for the region and Emirate in terms of quantifying transport emissions.
Env2.5 Collaborate with EAD to develop carbon reduction strategies.
Env3 Noise Env3.1 Develop and implement a plan for continuous monitoring of sources of transport noise and report against noise standards set
by the Environmental Vision 2030 and the Air Quality and Noise Strategy standards.
Env3.2 Confirm current monitoring devices and processes align with recognised standards for noise monitoring.
Env3.3 Develop and implement a plan for continuous monitoring of sources of noise nuisance and report against noise standards set
by the Environmental Vision 2030 and the Air Quality and Noise Strategy standards.
Env3.4 Monitor noise within North Island (QoL2.2)
Env3.5 Review the Transport Impact Study Guidelines to determine whether transport noise assessment should be included.
Env4 Water Quality Env4.1 The Environment Unit must approve designs for water transit infrastructure, in accordance with DoT Design Guidelines for
Marine Infrastructure, in order to minimise construction and longer term water quality impacts near sensitive or protected
areas, prior to submission to EAD.
Env4.2 Develop a contingency plan in case of oil or fuel spills that requires each water transit station to maintain appropriate pollution
control measures according to risk and be able to call upon the appropriate response agency in the event of a spill.
Env4.3 Water transit vessels are to have access to approved waste reception and sewage pump out facilities.
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Env5 Marine Water Quality Env5.1 Support EAD and UPC in delivering Plan Maritime 2030 and achieving water quality standards. Undertake monitoring and
facilitating remediation works (where relevant).
Env5.2 Environment Unit must approve designs for water transit infrastructure in order to minimise construction and longer term
water quality impacts near sensitive or protected areas, prior to submission to EAD. Designs for water transit are to comply
with development review and permit approval processes established by the UPC and EAD, including cumulative impact
assessment.
Env5.3 Develop a contingency plan in case of oil or fuel spills that is consistent with Emirate-wide plans established through Plan
Maritime 2030.
Env6 Waste Reduction Env6.1 Set targets for waste minimisation by integrating sustainable waste management measures into DoT operations and
administration.
Env7 Biodiversity Env7.1 Environment Unit must approve designs for transport components to avoid disturbance of marine and terrestrial protected
areas and sensitive habitats and species, prior to submission to EAD.
Env7.2 Respond to the policies of Plan Maritime 2030 for all transport proposals with an influence on marine environs, particularly
objectives for Marine Biodiversity.
Env7.3 Develop guidelines for landscape planning around transport projects that enhance the landscape aesthetic value and
biodiversity value using local and native population flora.
Env8 Sustainable Energy Env8.1 Investigate options for use of sustainable energy alternatives in all transport projects.
Env8.2 Investigate opportunities to harness energy from transport infrastructure.
Env9 Promoting Environmental Env9.1 Set up an Environment Unit within DoT to influence decision making and to work with EAD with respect to transport priorities,
Sustainability investments and designs.
Env9.2 Collaborate with the UPC and EAD to facilitate the objectives and policies of Plan Maritime 2030.
Env9.3 Submit environmental applications for each transport initiative as required by EAD
Env9.4 Incorporate climate responsive design into the planning and design of transport projects, surrounding public realm and along
key walking and cycling routes.
Env9.5 Develop a strategy to reduce resource consumption through transport projects and take-up of new technology and materials,
in coordination with the Future Intelligent Unit (Tech1.1).
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Gov1: DoT and Stakeholder Roles and Gov2: Major Transport Initiative Delivery
- Put the user at the heart of the transport
system and develop a clear integrated Responsibilities
governance model to deliver for those users; The Department will encourage inter-agency and cross-
The Department will establish and maintain a clear divisional collaborative project teams to deliver integrated
- Have an integrated approach to transport
mandate of its remit and the role of other stakeholders in transport initiatives in an efficient and effective manner.
planning, policy development, service delivery
and operations; relation to planning, regulating, operating and enforcing the
transport system in alignment with DoT law.
- Encourage partnerships between public and
private organisations, to identify synergies in Major transport initiative delivery would seek to deliver
the delivery of services; and optimise the use integrated project team structures for major projects to
of infrastructure. This includes considering encourage collaborative inter-agency and cross-divisional
The DoT mandate is written in law and identifies the areas that
the use of transport infrastructure as a tool to project delivery. This approach would enable the delivery of
The Department is responsible for, i.e. issuance of regulations.
improve city logistics and operations, as well projects in an efficient and effective manner, that combines
However, given the broad definition of The Department’s
as overall management of urban spaces; and the resources of all agencies, technical skills and resources
role, there is an opportunity for DoT to agree activities and
limitations with other delivery and operational agencies and to optimise project delivery, build stakeholder ownership and
departments. accountability and realise the objectives of CAPSTMP.
This should reinforce the roles and responsibilities of other
agencies and stakeholders involved in successfully planning, Great Cities Do...
operating, regulating and enforcing the transport system.
- Put the user at the heart of the transport
system and develop a clear, integrated
governance model to deliver for those users;
and
- Utilise transport planning policy to strengthen
economic growth and regional development
by strategically planning the development
around transport hubs.
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The Department will actively engage, foster partnerships The Department will actively foster partnerships and
and work collaboratively with stakeholders to promote work collaboratively with the community to promote
integrated outcomes and realise the goals and objectives integrated outcomes and realise the goals and objectives
of CAPSTMP. of CAPSTMP.
Establishing strong stakeholder partnerships is fundamental to The planning of city regions is becoming increasingly
delivering sustainable and integrated transport outcomes. focussed on people as the users. By engaging and involving
As part of successfully engaging with stakeholders, there must the community in the way that the city or region develops it
be commitment to the Plan and each of it’s elements including is possible to deliver better solutions, maximise benefits and
Case 18: Croydon Programme Delivery Dashboard achieve strong community support for change.
implementation timescales.
A tailor-made, web-based Programme Delivery Dashboard has enabled
The programme delivery dashboard developed for the the London Borough of Croydon to easily visualise, monitor and manage
London Borough of Croydon (in relation to an Olympic scale a complex five-year regeneration programme in an integrated manner. Great Cities Do...
regeneration) demonstrates the use of a tool to successfully The dashboard captures all of the programme’s 169 regeneration
- Recognise that the public are important
engage with multiple stakeholders (Case 18). projects in an interactive map that allows users to navigate central
Croydon and add a range of background layers, such as master plan stakeholders and can provide valuable
areas or political boundaries. Drilling down on individual projects is as feedback. Hence ensure that all projects/
Great Cities Do... simple as clicking on a location for an information pop-up. schemes have an element of public
This provides an intelligent, interactive ‘single point of truth’ that engagement built into them. This ensures that
- Understand who are the key stakeholders, enables the real-time, intuitive interrogation of programme information projects address genuine community needs.
what their roles and responsibilities are and and allows the cumulative impact of projects to be easily understood
establish relationships with them; and and balanced.
- Ensure an integrated approach with The Programme Delivery Dashboard has facilitated communication
stakeholders to transport planning, policy across the Olympic scale regeneration programme by sharing and
making information transparent. It has engaged and reassured
development, service delivery and operations.
stakeholders, allowed them to bring projects forward and grasp new
opportunities, identified areas of infrastructure requiring investment,
and helped secure funding commitments.16
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Gov5: Institutional Framework and Capacity Gov6: Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
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The Department will measure, monitor and evaluate the Institutional
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- Track the progress of the initiatives implemented as part of

Strong institutions and leadership are needed to manage the
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CAPSTMP and assess the value from investments;

O.P. Agarwal
complex, interdependent social, economic and environmental - Monitor any changes or trends in the surface transport
issues facing city regions. Cities can benefit from establishing system and provide insight into how The Department can
systems to enable coordinated and efficient responses to Case 19: Institutional Labyrinth, World Bank
respond to changes;
increasing demands for urban services and infrastructure. A number of cities, including Singapore and London, have
- Generate greater transparency and accountability,
Intergovernmental and interagency relationships require clarity developed successful institutional frameworks that
identifying areas of achievement and areas of policy review
of structure to enable them to work effectively. address the complexity of transport which crosses many
or continuous improvement required.
jurisdictions, functions, and modes.
A framework is needed to provide clarity to all stakeholders of
roles, responsibilities and accountabilities allocated for the In many cases, these organisational arrangements have
delivery of CAPSTMP. Great Cities Do... evolved over long timeframes; and it is clear that there is
no single approach to developing a successful institutional
Through a review of successful lead transport institutions, the - Have a legal mandate that establishes clear
framework as cities differ contextually. However, the
World Bank has established key elements to building a strong responsibilities and enables coordination
process of evolution that these institutions have gone
institutional framework, understanding that all contexts differ. among different agencies;
through offer lessons learnt that can be used to provide
- Encompass multiple functions, modes, and an appropriate framework that fits the needs and context
These key elements are outlined in case 19.
cover all jurisdictions in a metropolitan area; for The Department. The World Bank reviewed a number
- Have a dedicated source of funding to finance of successful lead transport institutions and found that
that enables them to perform their role strong institutional frameworks were established on:
effectively; and
- Strong commitment — Commitment from the highest
- Have the right technical capability to perform office(s) of government.
their role effectively.
- Long gestation period — It takes time for a lead
institution to fully realise its potential.
- Human capacity — Good management, the ability to
attract the right people through creating the right
organisational environment.
- Financial sustainability — Sources of funding are
clearly identified and secured; and the organisation has
responsibility for allocating and managing funds. 17
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Policy Actions
Gov1 DoT and Stakeholder Roles Gov1.1 Clearly establish the detailed mandate of DoT in accordance with and under the framework of the Law and implement through
and Responsibilities new executive regulations
Gov1.2 Outline what the role of other stakeholders are in assisting DoT to address it's remit in accordance with the Law
Gov1.3 In collaboration with stakeholders, define clear roles and responsibilities to successfully plan, operate, regulate and enforce
the transport system. Roles and responsibilities should be established through endorsed formal agreements with each
relevant agency.
Gov2 Major Transport Initiative Gov2.1 Establish an inter-agency Transport Initiative Office and ‘Higher Board’ to deliver core programs.
Delivery
Gov2.2 Prioritise core program elements of each transport initiative across all divisions.
Gov2.3 Coordinate delivery of transport projects to minimise disruption and deliver projects in a sustainable manner.
Gov3 Stakeholder Engagement Gov3.1 Create a GIS dashboard delivery system that is available to all stakeholders managed by DoT GIS. This will enable stakeholders
to track the implementation of CAPSTMP and follow progress of transport initiatives.
Gov3.2 Undertake stakeholder mapping with inter-agency stakeholders to identify where organisation overlaps or gaps exist including
enforcement mechanisms for compliant monitoring of regulations; and use to clarify stakeholder roles and responsibilities.
Gov4 Community Engagement Go4.1 Extension of DARB to include construction related information and avenues for community feedback.
Go4.2 Undertake positive marketing campaigns that highlight the benefits of transport proposals.
Go4.3 Establish public awareness programs that highlight potential environmental impacts and how they are being mitigated.
Go4.4 Mining social media feeds to understand public perception.
Gov5 Institutional Framework and Gov5.1 Develop a new organisational structure for surface transport including consideration of cross-modal regulation, policy and
Capacity Building standards.
Gov5.2 Review and update roles and responsibilities for each division and unit, including accountability mechanisms and taking into
consideration CAPSTMP policies and policy tools.
Gov5.3 Undertake a gap analysis of staff skills against required delivery skills and develop comprehensive training programs to
address any gaps, taking into consideration CAPSTMP policies and policy tools.
Gov6 Monitoring and Evaluating Gov6.1 Re-examine DoT KPIs to align with recommended indicators for CAPSTMP
Progress
Gov6.2 Undertake annual monitoring reporting to measure the progress of CAPSTMP
Gov6.3 Develop a monitoring and evaluation strategy for CAPSTMP delivery. This should consider the introduction of a Policy and
Regulation committee or unit to oversee policy implementation.
Gov6.4 Develop a flexible and adaptive project roll-out strategy in case development of new transport modes and existing
infrastructure augmentation does not take place within the planned timeframes.
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5.7 Modal Policies Government Mandate

for Transportation
The modal policies establish the principles for transport modes
on the surface transport network, in line with the CAPSTMP
vision, goals and objectives.
The modal policies are supported by specific actions for the Integrating
Transport
& Facilitating Safety
Accessibility
& Equity
Technology Infrastructure Managing the
Security &
Resilience
Protecting the
Environment
Engaging with
future modal networks for:
- City Public Transport;
CAPSTMP Vision
- Walking and Cycling;
- Traffic;
- Freight; and CAPSTMP Goals
- Regional Public Transport. Transport the
Successful delivery
integrates land of transport through
The policies respond to the emerging trends, challenges and quality of life
engagement
opportunities for transport in Abu Dhabi. Actions to deliver the
modal policies include infrastructure, services, regulations and • Local environment
Objectives
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CAPSTMP
guidelines. • Equitable transport
• Resilience & connectivity • Efficient use of land & • Enhance urban governance
• Capital City
• Quality of life
While each mode is depicted separately in the Plan, the delivery
of each element of the Plan will occur through an integrated, • Accomodating growth • Technology • DoT and Stakeholder
multi-modal approach. For example, increased public transport • Land use integration • Technological • Air quality Roles and
ridership can be further enabled through well planned and • Cultural user needs and expectations • Economy • Noise • Major Transport
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
Strategic Policies
integrated walking and cycling facilities that encourage active expectations • Intelligent transport • Transport investment • Water quality Initiative Delivery
Chapter 5.2
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Chapter 5.4
Chapter 5.5
Chapter 5.6
modes as feeder services to public transport. • Accessible and • Future intelligent • Alternative financing • Waste reduction engagement
• Promoting
environmental
Modes
• Freight
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
Modal Policies
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Chapter 5.11
Chapter 5.12
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CPT1: Public Transport CPT2: Rail Systems
Through appropriate investment, service delivery models The Department will plan and deliver a high quality, high
and regulatory frameworks, The Department will promote capacity integrated metro and light rail system to support
and develop an attractive, comprehensive and integrated the economic development of the city and provide a
public transport system, available to all, making a positive sustainable alternative means of transport to the private © Arup
contribution to the economy and quality of life in Abu Dhabi. car.
The goals of CAPSTMP will be met through the provision The development of a high capacity metro system will provide
of a public transport system for Abu Dhabi . An integrated a strategic link to Abu Dhabi International Airport and key
system will enable the economy to function and grow by destinations across the city, enhancing city identity, legibility
connecting and providing access to existing urban centres, new and connectivity. This will also support economic development Case 20: GoldlinQ, Gold Coast Light Rail, Australia
development areas and other key nodes across Abu Dhabi. and reinforce the Airport as a key gateway for Abu Dhabi. In 2014 Queensland opened Gold Coast Light Rail (GoldLinQ), the
regions first ever contemporary light rail system. The aim of GoldLinQ
Congestion will be managed by providing viable alternatives for Gold Coast light rail in Australia demonstrates a successful
was to create a world-class sustainable, city-changing, integrated light
travel, contributing to a more efficient transport system and integrated light rail system which has helped to encourage city rail system for the future prosperity of the Gold Coast community.
increasing public transport ridership and mode share. regeneration, particularly along the light rail corridor. In 2014 the AUD$1bn Stage 1 light rail system covered 13km with 15
A high quality public transport system will support Abu Dhabi’s The provision of a high quality, high capacity, sustainable stations. By July 2015, the light rail vehicles had carried 6.6 million
role as a world-class capital city and region, with strong public transport option will encourage modal shift and reduce passengers, with an average of 20,300 passengers per day. Due to its
success, construction of Stage 2 (a 7.3km extension and upgrade to
environmental credentials, a high-quality urban realm, and pressure on the existing transport network as Abu Dhabi grows.
existing facilities) will commence soon.
neighbourhoods which are easy and safe for residents and
The light rail system has been future-proofed, modelled and
visitors to move around.
tested to encourage city building regeneration, enhance the urban
environment and revitalise both the light rail corridor and adjacent
areas. It has provided the catalyst for compact, transit-oriented and
transit-adjacent development, and the created connected, walkable
What will Metro bring to Abu Dhabi? communities.
- Enhanced mobility for residents and tourists; Stations and walk-up environments have been designed with a ‘whole-
of-journey’ approach, achieving a seamless transition from street, to
- Reduced traffic congestion by diverting private platform, to light rail vehicle. The stations are designed for the local
vehicle trips to public transport; sub-tropical environment and utilise modular systems while achieving
- Rising land values (based on global experience) local precinct character.
promoting development and regeneration around There is an opportunity for Abu Dhabi to place regeneration at the
stations to maximise ridership and provide an forefront for specific areas using improved connectivity and improved
opportunity for value capture financing; transport network design to economically and socially revitalise these
selected areas.
- An affordable and accessible travel alternative to the
private car that is convenient and reliable for trips along
the metro corridor; and
- Enhanced city identity and global prominence.
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CPT3: Buses and Bus Priority
The Department will plan, regulate and manage public bus

services, ensuring increased ridership in order to support
economic growth through provision of safe, reliable, cost © Brisbane City Council / flickr
effective and comfortable public bus services.
Bus services and bus priority are core elements of the Abu Whilst the proposal for rail systems forms a fundamental
Dhabi public transport network. An existing bus network element of this plan, it needs to be recognised that initially
exists for Abu Dhabi and CAPSTMP provides an opportunity to public transport services will be limited to buses and water
enhance this network by emphasising the role of buses through transit only. In addition, it is critical to plan for a transition from
improved planning, integration with other modes and land uses, bus and marine only networks to a network including mass Case 21: Brisbane Busway, Queensland, Australia
improved reliability, connectivity and service frequency. transit rail lines. Brisbane is the capital city of the State of Queensland and the center
of the fastest-growing region in the country. Population projections
An integrated public transport network must be based on a Case 21 demonstrates an example of a bus priority network
estimate that the region will grow from 2.7 million in 2006, to more
core network of high frequency services and sufficient service serving the transport demands of a growing population; and than 4.2 million in 2031. In order to meet the transport demands of its
coverage with on-street priority to ensure efficiency and supporting a strong regional economy. growing population and support a strong regional economy, Brisbane
reliability. Transfer between services is also built in as a planned has developed an extensive bus rapid transit system.
component of the way the network operates. The region is served by a network of dedicate busways over four
key routes that provide fast and convenient connection to the CBD
Bus services are essential to extend the catchment of rail
and major employment centers. By developing a network of grade-
systems in dense urban areas as well as provide a service in separated busways, Brisbane has created a system that can be
lower density areas which are not connected to rail. responsive to demand and can be adapted to meet the needs of
The proposed bus network is characterised by a large number © Gordontour / flickr the region over time. While the fixed infrastructure of the stations
provides a level of reliability that can spur real estate investment,
of services with a comprehensive coverage in almost all areas
using buses rather than rail allows service to change in response to
in urban Abu Dhabi. growth and commuter trends. There is even potential to convert the
In order to achieve a connected city and environment, a public busways into light rail lines if that were to make sense in the future.
transport strategy is proposed to deliver an integrated network Brisbane has been very intentional about creating stations that reflect
a high standard of design. Most stations follow a similar design, which
of ‘links’ (routes) and ‘nodes’ (stops and interchange locations)
provides consistency across the system. Further, among the most
along which passengers can travel seamlessly, changing notable successes of the Brisbane busway has been the real estate
corridors and services/modes as necessary to make their investment and infill development that has taken place along the
journey. routes. Communities located along one of the routes (the South East
Abu Dhabi Bus Busway) have experienced 20 percent increases in land value.
A great opportunity exists for Abu Dhabi to expand upon and develop
an efficient public bus network with bus priority lanes to serve the Abu
Dhabi mainland and the islands.
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Strategic Transit Corridors
Achieving a high quality bus transport network will require
reliable, fast and more punctual journeys by bus, which will
necessitate extensive bus priority measures. The scale and © Pedro Felipe
effectiveness of bus priority measures will have a significant
effect on the number of buses operating in Abu Dhabi.
It is essential to the success of public transport in Abu
Dhabi that the bus network is fast, efficient and reliable, and
hence, a network of on-street Strategic Transit Corridors
are proposed. The Department will designate all roads which
carry key ‘core’ (high frequency) bus and LRT routes as
Strategic Transit Corridors. These corridors shall be subject
to route treatment such as:
- Bus lanes and bus priority measures;
- High quality shelters;
- Interchange facilities; TransMilenio in Bogotá, Colombia
- Ticket machines; and
- Real time information.
The location of the Strategic Transit Corridors is based on the

routes carrying most passengers and is also consistent with
both the existing core bus network and proposed LRT routes.
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Short Term Bus Strategy Long Term Bus Strategy Route Route Name Route Route Name
No No
For the CAPSTMP bus strategy, pre metro completion, the Abu The bus strategy and network pattern for the longer term 034A Ras Al Akhdar-Abu Dhabi Courts 225A Al Rahba Hospital-Al Shahama Bus Station
Dhabi bus network arrangement will consist of: following completion of the metro is based on the following: 496A Al Ain Mall-Al Saad Poultry Farm 275A Al Falah - Shamkha South
005A Al Marryah Suwwah Square-Al Marina 300A Al Shamkha North-AD Airport

- Grid networks for buses in dense areas such as the North - Intuitive route and network layout; 007A Al Marina-Al Reem Shams Gate 301A AD Central BS - AD Airport
Island and Musaffah, with intuitive corridor based routings; - Straight-line corridor type services with minimal diversion or 008A Al Bateen-Al Mina Fish Market 304A Al Shamkha West-Capital District Metro S
- A suburban hub and spoke network with suburban hub change of direction; 009A Al Marina-Al Mina Souq 312a Al Raha East Ferry Terminal - Capita
010A Ras Al Akhdar-Al Mina ISC 318a Zayed City-Shakbout City

interchanges; and - Good connectivity on the network, but often involving a 011A Al Mina Souq-Al Marina 326a Zayedt City- Shamka East
- A core pre-metro regional bus service. transfer between lines; 032A Al Marina-Al Maqta West 331a North Wathba - Al Falah Centre
- Most high-frequency core services running as cross city 040A Al Marryah Suwwah Square-Khalifa Park So 333a North Wathba (NE) - Al Falah East
It is an aspiration of this strategy that all core routes will
routes i.e. not terminating in central areas; 044A Al Mina Souq-Officer Club 350A Al Ain Bus Station-Sweihan Police School
operate at a 10-minute frequency (or better) during the 052A Al Marryah Suwwah Square-Abu Dhabi Court 360A Al Ain Bus Station-Madinat Nahil West
peak period. It is also an objective to operate high frequency - Replacement of infrequent services with core services at 054A Al Mina Fish Market-Umm Al Naar, Petrole 375A Sweihan Camel Race Tracks-Al Hayer Mosqu
services across the whole day to ensure that the public hubs to allow improved frequency for similar operating cost 056A Al Mina Souq-Khalifa Park Entrance 376A Madinat Nahil West-Sweihan Souq
transport network is a viable alternative to other trip purposes, and lower overall travel time for passengers. High frequency 063A Al Marina-Al Reem Shams Gate 380A Al Ain Bus Station-Al Faqa Mosque
as well as peak hour commuting. services are central to achieving this; 101A Musaffah Dalma Mall 390A Al Ain Bus Station-Al Shwaib ADNOC
103A MBZ City West Mosque-Maqta metro station 400A Al Wathba City-ZSC Metro Station
- Improve orbital and part-orbital services linking to core
The achievement of this will be supported by the proposed 104A MBZ City South Mosque-Maqta metro station 405a_ ADNEC Met Stn - North Wathba (SE)
routes;
strategic transit corridors and the provision of bus priority on 10_a Saadiyaat Island S - N 406A Baniyas North-Capital District Metro Stn
these routes. - Ensure that the bus network is flexible such that it can be 110A Musaffah ICAD-ZSC Metro Stn 410a Officers Club - North Wathba (NE)
expanded to serve new development sites; and 111A Musaffah ICAD-Capital District Metro Stn 432a North Wathba (NE) - Capital District
115A Musaffah Ind Emirates Driving School-Maq 440A Al Ain Bus Station-Maqta Metro Station
- Build-in ‘transfer’ to the bus service offer, arranged such that 123a Capital District South West - Kalifa 443A Maqta Metro Stn-Al Mafraq Ind Area
there are attractive overall journey times via two (or three) 12a Saadiyat Island - Reem Island 444A Capital District Metro Stn-Al Wathba Wor
separate journey legs on high-frequency services (with 13a Mohd Bin Khalifa St - Al Mina 447A Baniyas West Taxi Station-Al Wathba Sout
transfer). 150A Capital District Metro Station-Abu Dhabi 490A Al Ain Bus Station-Abu Dhabi Intl. Airpo
15a Al Reem - Al Marina 491A Al Yahar North-Al Ain Town Square St. 11
Building on the above, the image opposite shows an outline 160A Khalifa City-Capital District-Khalifa Ci 495A Alia Mosque-Al Ain Town Square St. 116
network vision or blueprint for the long term post metro bus 161A Khalifa City North-Abu Dhabi _Khalifa St 56a Kalifa Park - Al Meena Souq
161a_ Musaffah - Capital District 60a Saadiyat Island West - Saadiyat Islan
network consisting of:
162A Masdar City-Abu Dhabi _Khalifa St (Capit 79A Saadiyat Loop 2 C
- Grid networks in dense areas such as the North Island, 163A Masdar City-Abu Dhabi _Khalifa St (Capit E100A Dubai-Abu Dhabi Bus Station
Musaffah, with intuitive corridor based routings; and 180A Al Raha Al Dar HQ-Zayed Sports City BLX_3C CBD Loop
190A Yas Island Ferrari World-Local feeder

- Interchange hubs in suburban areas and on the metro corridor 19a Al Mairna - Traffic Department
(with feeder services). 200A AL Rhaba Hospital-AD Bus Station
201A Al Shalilah Mosque-AD Bus Station
202A Al Bahya Emirates Park Zoo-AD Bus Statio
203A Al Shahama Al Jadeeda West-AD Bus Statio
204A AD Bus Station-Al Shalilah East ADNOC
210a_ Musaffah - Shahama
211a North Wathba - Shahama
215a Musaffah - Zayed City
218A Al Shahama-Yas-Khalifa City-Capital Dist
222A Al Samha West ADNOC-Shahama Al Jadeeda W
224A Al Samha East ADNOC-Shahama Al Jadeeda S
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All proposed master plan schemes are
subject to individual scheme approval
including feasibility study, design,
consultation and funding.
Bus Network Master Plan
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CPT4: Public Water Transport CPT5: Private Water Transport CPT6: Taxis
The Department will promote and develop water-based The Department will facilitate the safe operation of The Department will facilitate the sustainable growth
public transport and associated integrated infrastructure private water transit in a manner that protects the marine of the taxi sector as part of the integrated transport
to serve future travel demand and provide connections environment and integrates in an efficient and safe manner system. This will be undertaken in accordance with market
between key waterfront locations and island destinations. with public water transit. demand to provide for alternative travel for journeys where
conventional public transport is not convenient or cost
effective.
Abu Dhabi’s coastal location provides an opportunity to Privately provided water transit services will support the overall
capitalise on its proximity and access to the water for development of an integrated public water transit network.
transport. Developing a network of water-based public Taxis play a vital role in the Abu Dhabi transport system,
Plan Maritime 2030 also promotes improving private water providing convenient and direct transport alternatives to
transport would link Abu Dhabi’s metropolitan communities and transit to complement and supplement the public water transit
reduce pressure and congestion on our roads. It also provides a private vehicle travel. Taxis link and improve connectivity to
network and provide a convenient and attractive mode for areas where it is not feasible to provide a high level of public
service that would strengthen the tourism offering. tourists. transport service.
Plan Maritime 2030 has an objective that “By 2030, an
integrated public water transit network will be implemented User experience and maintaining safety and quality standards
within the Abu Dhabi Emirate to link coastal communities”. of taxi services is important for ongoing sustainable growth of
This is supported through CAPSTMP which plans for a water the taxi sector and achieving ongoing market share. To this end,
transit network as a core component of the transport system. the hours worked by taxi drivers and quality of training provided
Water transit will be located in close proximity to the surface needs to be improved.
transport network stops in order to achieve full integration
of land-water public transport. This will achieve greater
convenience and comfort for the public.
Land access to the cruise terminal for taxi, bus and private
vehicle will also be maintained.
A Water Transport Feasibility Study has already been prepared
that defines potential public water transit routes and stops to
be incorporated into future developments.
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CPT7: On-Demand Services
The Department will facilitate the sustainable growth

and safe operation of on-demand services as part of the
integrated transport system. This will be undertaken in
accordance with market demand to provide affordable
travel where conventional public transport is not
convenient or cost-effective.
On-demand services such as Uber and Careem have become

increasingly popular in recent years because of the convenient
product that they offer. Taxis, on demand services and other
informal transport provide a service that can link to areas
where it is not feasible to provide a high level of fixed route
public transport service.
Additionally, these services provide convenient access
to public transport nodes and provide first and last mile
connectivity.
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Airport Taxis at AUH
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CPT8: School Bus CPT9: Mobility as a Service
In collaboration with other stakeholders, The Department The Department will promote and enable the concept of
will facilitate the safe operation of school bus services to Mobility as a Service.
serve schools in an efficient manner at a reasonable cost.
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) will change the structure of

Schools buses are an important means of travel for school how transport is delivered, managed and consumed. With
children. As a transport mode, increasing the utilisation greater mobility options coming to the market and innovative © MaaS Global
and efficiency of school bus services can help to address approaches to delivering an improved journey experience
congestion around schools, as well as contribute to improving through choice, easier journey planning and simpler streamlined
congestion issues on the wider network during school drop-off methods of payment, MaaS will offer a paradigm shift for the
and pick-up times. transport system. Case 22: Helsinki’s Public Transport Service Offered
as Mobility as a Service, Finland
Strong governance frameworks are required to help The The service can provide direct benefits for users, transport
Department achieve an increased uptake of school buses, providers and service providers as well as delivering greater The city of Helsinki, Finland, plans to transform its existing public
transport network into a comprehensive, point-to-point “mobility on
improving the monitoring of regulation for vehicles and efficiency across the transport system.
demand” system by 2025. The City has developed its own, original
processes and addressing safety. Helsinki’s Regional Transport Board is the worlds first capital approach to MaaS. The Helsinki Model aspires to upgrade the service
region transport provider to offer MaaS to it’s customers (case level of transport by harnessing the passion and capacities of public
22) and private entities. Collaboration and integration of services aims to
create a seamless, demand-based and compelling travel experience
for the public.
In Finland, an agreement has been made between an application
developer MaaS Global and the Helsinki Regional Transport (HRT) board,
making Helsinki’s public transport services offered as part of MaaS
Global’s ‘Whim’ mobility app. This collaboration makes HRT the world’s
first capital region transport provider to offer Mobility as a Service to
What is Mobility As A Service? its customers. Currently, Whim gives users access to public transport
as well as taxis and rental cars for a fixed monthly price.
The term ‘Mobility as a Service’ (Maas) means buying
mobility services based on consumers’ needs instead
of buying the means of transport. Via MaaS systems,
consumers can buy mobility services that are provided by the
same or different operators by using just one platform and a
single payment. The platform provides an intermodal journey
planner (providing combinations of different transport modes),
a booking system, a single payment method (for all transport
modes), and real time information. MaaS users can use the
service either as Pay-As-You-Go or they can purchase mobility
packages based on their or their family’s needs. MaaS offers
door-to-door seamless mobility and improves travel experience.
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Policy Action Ref Action
CPT1 CPT 1.4 Safegarding - Metro.
Public CPT 1.5 Future Transit Corridors (Post-2030 safeguarding):
Transport
- Emirates Palace - Al Wahda Mall
- Saadiyat Station -Saadiyat Marina
- Eid Prayer Ground - Maqta
- Musaffah West
- ICAD - Zayed City
- Zayed City - Al Shamkha
- AD Airport - Al Falah - Al Shamkha South (alignment subject to Master Plan)
- MBZ City - Zayed City (extended from original L12)
- AD Airport - Shahama
- Zayed City - Masdar - Raha (Al Zeina)
- Shakhbout City
- Baniyas - North Wathba - Al Shamkha South
- Connection between Inter city Rail and LRT (Zayed City)
CPT2 CPT 2.1 Metro - Al Maryah to Yas Island via Abu Dhabi International Airport and improve
Rail Systems walking and cycling routes to all new metro stations.
CPT 2.2 Metro - Mohammed Bin Zayed spur and improve walking and cycling routes to
all new metro stations.
CPT 2.3 LRT - Line L1 and Line L2 (IPTN Phase 1) and improve walking and cycling routes
to all new LRT stations.
CPT 2.4 LRT - Line 3 and improve walking and cycling routes to all new LRT stations.
CPT 2.5 LRT - Phase 2 and improve walking and cycling routes to all new LRT stations.
CPT 2.6 Develop the Metro / LRT depot at Mina Zayed.
CPT 2.7 Develop the Transit hub depot at Al Reem.
CPT 2.8 Develop the Metro / LRT depot at Maffraq.
CPT 2.9 Metro depot at MBZ.
CPT4 CPT 4.3 Study and implement a water transit route (Al Zahiyah to Reem Island) and
Public Water improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
Transport CPT 4.4 Study and implement a water transit route (Corniche Beach) and improve walking
and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
CPT 4.5 Study and implement a water transit route (Al Zahiyah to Al Raha Beach and Yas
Island) and Improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
CPT 4.6 Study and implement a water transit route (Route around Al Maryah / Reem ) and
improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
Non-Bus Public Transport Network
CPT 4.7 Study and implement a water transit route (Al Zahiyah to Saadiyat with seasonal
All proposed master plan schemes are subject to individual scheme
extension to Cruise Terminal) and improve walking and cycling routes to all water
approval including feasibility study, design, consultation and funding. transit stations.
CPT 4.8 Study and implement a water transit route (Al Zahiyah to Saadiyat with seasonal
extension to Cruise Terminal) and improve walking and cycling routes to all water
transit stations.
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11 Walking and Cycling
City Public
The design of our city and region should begin with considering Actions
the residents, visitors and businesses that use it and how they
Policy Reference
get around. Walking and cycling is of primary consideration for Policy Heading
planning our cities and communities to reduce reliance on the
private car and help to establish healthy and active lifestyles.
All transport begins with a walking or cycling trip. In dense city
locations with a good land use mix, trips are possible on foot
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- Implement schemes to increase walking and
cycling;
- Recognise that proper conditions need to
be created for people to choose to be a
pedestrian or cyclist and make it part of their
everyday life;
- Promote and highlight the links between
transport, the environment and health
among the public through various media and
interfaces; Ac t i v
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retrofitting can successfully integrate
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the transport network; and
- Consider the local cultural, urban and climatic
context and the arising challenges when
developing strategies to promote the use
walking and cycling.
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WC1: Walking and Cycling WC3: Recreational Walking and Cycling
The Department will promote healthy and active travel The Department will enhance recreational walking and
lifestyles through continued development of an integrated cycling by providing a recreational cycle network that
walking and cycling network, prioritising walking and © Arup establishes new recreational routes and enhances cycling
cycling as independent modes of travel for short and utility connections to and between key recreational areas
trips. including coastal and marine areas.
The implementation of improved walking and cycling Currently Abu Dhabi provides limited walking and cycling
facilities that are connected, direct, comfortable, safe and access to, and between recreational areas. While some
without barriers will encourage greater use of these modes recreational walking and cycling facilities exist in discrete
as independent modes. The Plan will build on the proposed Case 23: Urban Cycleways Programme, Auckland, areas, there are many opportunities to enhance the liveability
National Cycle Trail as Abu Dhabi grows to enhance these New Zealand and quality of life of the city and region by growing the network
facilities and will implement the Walking and Cycling Master The Urban Cycleways Programme is a leveraged investment programme to facilitate increased recreational walking and cycling activity.
Plan. of $100 million made up from central and local government funding
One of the biggest opportunities is through coastal access.
and the National Land Transport Fund. The Programme is dedicated to
improving urban cycling infrastructure in New Zealand and has been
Plan Maritime 2030 states that ‘currently, only 10 – 15% of
developed based on recommendations from the Urban Cycleway the Emirate’s waterfront and a few of the islands are publicly
Investment Panel, comprised of representatives from central and local accessible for recreation and enjoyment by most residents and
government and external stakeholders. Auckland has received 30% of visitors.’ Providing increased connectivity to coastal areas for
the budget allocation to be spent between 2014 and 2018. pedestrians and cyclists, as well as active links between other
With a 20% increase in cyclist journeys and a 43% increase in recreational facilities and public transport can positively affect
the morning peak cycling count since 2011, cycling has become the health, wellbeing and quality of life of our residents and
WC2: Active feeder modes a transport mode of choice for an increasing number of people in
citizens as well as enhance the attractiveness of the city.
Auckland, whether it’s to get to work, to school or to the local shops. In
response to this trend and to encourage more people to cycle, the next
The Department will give precedence to walking and
three years will see a focus on delivering key sections of the Auckland
cycling as an ‘active’ feeder mode of transport to and from Cycle Network with new infrastructure and improved existing facilities.
public transport.
The Urban Cycleways Fund will accelerate the programme and help to
deliver safe facilities in the city centre, key corridors to the east and
west as well as integrating cycling facilities with the New Lynn and
Glen Innes public transport interchanges. Wider cycling investment will
Walking and cycling provide important ‘first and last mile’ also be made as part of the Southern Motorway, the Northern Corridor
connections to public transport as well as being modes of and the Western Ring Route (including Waterview). The Auckland
transport in their own right. Links and facilities should be of Waterfont route, one of the most popular in Auckland, will be upgraded.
Cycling facilities will also be constructed as part of major road projects.
primary consideration in all transport projects, particularly
Incorporating pedestrian pathways and cycleways into Abu Dhabi’s
within 350m of public transport. Design should consider a
urban fabric and connecting the city to water will enable residents and
range of aspects including climate comfort, legibility, safety visitors to use non-motorised form of transport in the city, and create
and activity. both environmental and health benefits.
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WC1 WC1.1 Implement, update and review on a regular basis the Walking & Cycling Master
Walking and Plan.
Cycling WC1.2 Further develop the National Trail to integrate with the strategic transport
network; connect existing and proposed cycle links to the National Trail; and
provide a logical connecting route through Abu Dhabi that provides cycle
access to key destinations. This includes:
- Sadiyat Island to Yas Island;
- Al Reem Island to Umm Lafina
- Links to key metro stations
- Internal Yas Island connections.
WC1.3 Walking and cycle paths are to be planned and developed at the same
time as major transport projects, integrated with transport infrastructure
developments and the strategic National Trail links.
WC1.4 Consolidate and adopt one set of design standards for pedestrian and cyclists
facilities for DoT, UPC and ADM.
WC1.5 Collate data to update the Walking & Cycling Master Plan implementation
programme to incorporate key findings from walking and cycling movement
data, road safety data, and TMM demonstration projects.
WC1.6 Implement a walking and cycling monitoring program to understand movement
volumes and safety issues.
WC1.7 Develop separate strategies and networks for walking and cycling that
compliment and highlight the unique benefits and constraints of each mode
respectively.
WC1.8 Review, evaluate and update walking and cycling traffic regulations and
legislation and enforcement practices.
WC1.9 Enable public bicycle share programs in North Island Project Illustration areas.
WC1.10 Implement DoT speed management strategy and action plan.
WC1.11 Implement DoT Road Safety Strategy.
WC1.12 Implement DoT Pedestrian Safety Action Plan.
WC1.13 Reduce speeds in CBD and other precincts with high road accident records.
WC1.14 Develop and provide walking & cycling safety education programme for
schools.
WC1.15 Develop and implement a public transport and corporate bus driver education
program to enhance pedestrian and cyclist road safety.
Strategic Cycle Proposals
All proposed master plan schemes are subject to individual scheme approval
including feasibility study, design, consultation and funding.
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WC2 WC2.1 Enable additional public bicycle share programs to compliment the planned
Active feeder high capacity public transport services, future high density mixed-used transit
modes oriented developments.
WC2.2 Support land use and public transport development in line with the Walking &
Cycling Master Plan.
WC2.3 Detailed walking and cycle planning will be undertaken for all transport
projects, including maximising walking and cycling catchments, ensuring
the bikes can be accomodated on all transport modes, designing safe and
convenient crossing locations and planning for provision of adequate cycle
parking facilities.
WC2.4 Establish a clear and legible connection to the National Trail to and from key
public transport nodes.
WC3 WC3.1 Identify additional opportunities for walking and cycling routes, in additional to
Recreational the planned networks developed by the Walking and Cycling Master Plan, that
Walking and enhance recreational activity. Where possible, new routes that provide coastal
Cycling access should reflect public access areas defined in Plan Maritime 2030.
WC3.2 Build on the proposed National Trail route to include additional walking links
that provide legible recreational walking and cycling experiences; and enhance
visual and physical access to coastal and waterfront areas.
Bike hire facility on Yas Island
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5.10 Traffic Networks

In the context of the Plan, the traffic network comprises the Actions
interurban road network, urban street network and parking.

Policy Reference
Policy Heading
The road network is an important component of the overall
integrated transport network and an essential component of
the Plan. The future road network will support the CAPSTMP
vision, goals and objectives by continuing to support a growing
population and by providing access to new development areas.
However, it has been observed globally that it is not possible to
address congestion by simply adding more roads. As a result, Int
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Where possible, the Plan seeks to rationalise new road
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infrastructure development and manage demand, particularly
during peaks. This provides opportunities to reallocate funding
to support other infrastructure as well as reducing the impact
of major new road schemes on environmentally sensitive areas.
Tools to achieve this include road user charging and increased
parking charges.
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TN1: Interurban Road Network TN2: Urban Street Network
The Department will manage the interurban road network The Department will manage the urban street network to
to minimise congestion and enhance mobility and safety. minimise congestion and accommodate the needs of all
users, enhance mobility and safety.
Urban streets should be “exciting public spaces
where pedestrians, transit users, cyclists and
The existing interurban road network already provides motor vehicles all mix. A multi-modal integrated
significant provision for key demand corridors within the region. The urban street network will be managed according to the design process that balances the needs of all
New roads are considered where demand, connectivity and street type hierarchy and adjacent activity centres. The urban
accessibility are the key determinants. To manage the need for street network will be developed to support all transport
users is necessary for urban street networks to
investment in new roads, staged road management approaches modes, including walking, cycling, public transport, taxis, road function safely and efficiently”
such as active traffic management and road user charges traffic, parking and freight. Urban Street Design Manual, Abu Dhabi UPC
will be considered together with other short term capacity
enhancements.
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TN3: Parking
The Department will develop an efficient parking system

that manages the demand for private transport and
integrates with the broader transport network, including
accommodating the needs of heavy and light goods
vehicles.
This policy recognises the 2014 Abu Dhabi Parking Strategy

which forms a basis for future parking plans in Abu Dhabi and
was developed in accordance with policies aimed at reducing
private car usage and promoting public transport from both the
Abu Dhabi Plan 2030 and the previous 2009 ADSTMP.
It is recognised that there would be a need for additional
studies to determine the extent and locations of Mawaqif paid
parking. This is likely to be restricted to some busy community
areas and other high density areas of activity. Any expansion
of Mawaqif would also need to consider specific area parking
strategies such as those for Abu Dhabi International Airport.
In the short term before public transport is introduced it may be
necessary to implement additional parking in residential areas
of severe deficit with temporary parking provision.
Great Cities Do...

- Introduce parking supply constraints and
shared parking concepts to make better use
of existing urban space;
- Ensure that parking constraints are aligned
with the introduction of alternatives for users
to travel; and
- Introduce unbundled, shared parking concept MAWAQIF IMAGE
as an efficient way of providing parking.
Mawaqif parking officer and machine
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Policy Action Ref Action Description Category
TN1 TN 1.3 Al Dhafeer Street Junction At grade signalised junction Junction
Interurban Improvements. improvements. Improvement.
Road Network TN 1.8 Abu Dhabi Island Junction Improvements to signalised Junction
Improvements Phase 1. junctions at: Improvement.
- Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed
Street / Al Falah Street;
- Sultan Bin Zayed The First
- Dhafeer Street / Sultan Bin
Zayed the First Street; and
- Shk Rashid Bin Saeed Street
/ Rabdan Street.
TN 1.9 One Way System in Al Zahia Works to make temporary Road
Made Permanent. one-way system in Al-Zahia Improvement.
permanent.
TN 1.10 a) Programme of Corniche Signalised junctions Road
Road Improvements - improvements and associated Improvement.
Short Term - junctions road improvements along
and associated road Corniche Road.
improvements.
b) Junction Improvements Signalised junction Junction
along Abu Dhabi Island improvements along Abu Dhabi Improvement.
Island.
TN 1.23 Musaffah External and Improve existing junctions and Junction
Internal Road Network connecting roads between and Road
Improvements - Phase 1. Musaffah and E30. Improvement.
(*Internal Phase 01 shown
only)
TN 1.42 Khalifa City Junction At Grade improvements of Junction
Improvements signalised junctions along 16th Improvement.
Street.
TN 1.43 Mohammad Bin Zayed City (North) At Grade Junction Junction
Improvements Phase 1. Improvement.
TN 1.44 Mohammad Bin Zayed City (Mid) At Grade Junction Junction
TN 1.45 Mohammad Bin Zayed City (South) At Grade Junction Junction
TN 1.46 Musaffah Internal Road & Internal road improvement at Junction
Junction Improvements. Musaffah Phase 2. and Road
Improvement.
Metropolitan Local Roads and Junctions TN 1.47 Abu Dhabi Island At Grade - 16th Street / Al Falah Street: Junction
Junction Improvements Phase - Mubarak Bin Mohammed Improvement.
2: Street / Al Falah Street:
approval including feasibility study, design, consultation and funding. - Al Karamah Street / Al Falah
Street: and
Where road improvements are proposed that may conflict with metro and
LRT insertion, the design of these schemes shall be revisited to avoid - Fatima Bint Mubarak Street /
abortive works. Al Falah Street.
TN 1.48 Abu Dhabi Island At Grade - Mubarak Bin Mohammed Junction
Junction Improvements Phase Street / Hazza Bin Zayed Improvement.
3. Street; and
- Al Karamah Street / Hazza
Bin Zayed Street.
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TN1 TN 1.1 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Widen from 4X4 to 5X5 lanes Road Widening.
Interurban Street Widening. between 23rd and 29th
Road Network Streets.
TN 1.2 E11/E12 New interchange at New Grade Separated New Junction.
Al Reef. interchange at Al Reef as
part of E11 to E12 extension
(TN1.26) - location subject to
AUH runway plans.
TN 1.4 AUH Airport Interchange. Major Grade Separated New Junction.
interchange and access
roads on E10 providing
access to new Midfield
Terminal at AUH.
TN 1.5* E311 New Abu Dhabi-Dubai New road from E311 at Al New Road
Road Extension to E30 Falah to E30.
(Package C) and Additional Safeguarding of additional
Safeguarded Extensions sections to E40 and onwards
to Madinat Zayed and Al
Quaa.
TN 1.6 E11 Mafraq-Ghwaifat Major scheme to widen Road Widening.
Freeway. existing 2x2 lanes E11
to Freeway Standard 4x4
lanes with some sections
5x5 lanes with 11 Grade
Separated interchanges.
The Freeway improvement
continues to the border with
Saudi Arabia.
TN 1.7 E311 New Abu Dhabi-Dubai New Abu Dhabi-Dubai 4x4 New Road
Road lane Freeway opened in Dec
2016.
Road Improvements - improvements and Improvement.
Short Term - junctions associated road
and associated road improvements along
improvements. Corniche Road.
TN 1.11 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Ramp metering at entrances Road
Street Improvements. to the Freeway and other Improvement.
junction improvements.
TN 1.12 Umm Lafina Link. New 3x3 lanes road from New Road.
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St
Metropolitan Strategic Roads to Reem Island with Grade
separated interchanges at
both ends.
approval including feasibility study, design, consultation and funding. TN 1.13 E20 Improvements - Phase Two new Grade Separated Junction
Where road improvements are proposed that may conflict with metro and 01. interchanges on E20. Improvement.
LRT insertion, the design of these schemes shall be revisited to avoid
abortive works.
TN 1.14 Maqta Improvements - Short Signalization of roundabouts Junction
Term. and road improvements in & Road
area near Fairmont Hotel. Improvement.
* This scheme is the preferred CAPSTMP solution. It is possible that the safeguarded TN 1.15 Baniyas East (Graveyard At grade signalised junction Junction
route shown (1.5A) may be implemented as a short term or alternative long term solution. Road) Junction Improvement. improvement. Improvement.
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Policy Action Ref Action Description Category Policy Action Ref Action Description Category
TN1 TN 1.16 Yasmina Interchange Signalisation of roundabout with Junction TN1 TN 1.36 Carrefour Roundabout Major junction improvement Junction
Interurban Road Improvement. connection to E10. Improvement. Interurban Road Improvement. with new ramp connecting 33rd Improvement
Network Network Street to Shk Rashid Bin Saaed
TN 1.17 Maqta Bridge Widening. Insertion of additional bridge New Road. St.
deck between existing Maqta
bridges to add 2x2 lanes. TN 1.37 Maqta Improvements - Long Improvement to junction linking Road and
Term. E30 to E10 and improvements Junction
TN 1.18 Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street At grade signalised junction Junction to other roads and junctions in Improvement.
Junction Improvements. improvements. Improvement. Maqta area.
TN 1.20 Marina Mall Grade Separated Improvement to junction Junction TN 1.38 E16 Al Ain to Saith As Sidirah - New 2X2 lane road linking New Road
Junction Access. between Marina Mall and Improvement
New Road and Upgrade. existing E16 to KIZAD with and Road
Corniche with tunnel for left turn
widening from 1X1 to 2X2 Improvement.
Marina Mall to Corniche.
existing section of E16.
TN 1.21 Al Mina Link. New road tunnel linking Khalifa New Road.
Bridge to Zayed Street and TN 1.39 Hudariyat Road Network - Phase New road 4x4 lanes extension New Road
Corniche. 2. of Phase 1 of Hudariyat Road
with two east west bridge
TN 1.22 Hudariyat Road Network - Phase New 4x4 lanes road connecting New Road. connections to Abu Dhabi
01. Musaffah to 19th Street Island.
Hudariyat Bridge. Upgrade of
connecting road segment in TN 1.40 Musaffah External Road Improvements to the E30 at Junction
Musaffah. Network Improvement Phase 2. north end of Musaffah and the and Road
interchange with the E20. Improvement.
TN 1.25 E65 Upgrade. Widening from 1X1 to 2X2 Road Widening.
lanes. TN 1.41 Al Raha Beach Interchanges on Two new Grade Separated New Junction.
E10. interchanges on E10.
TN 1.26 Extension of E12 (Green Road). Extension of E12 Freeway to New Road.
E311 junction. Scheme to TN 1.50 Road User Charging. Inner Cordon AED 10 (All Day).
be showcase for sustainable TN 1.55 Low Emission Zone
construction (Green Road).
TN2 TN 2.1 Implement Traffic Corridors and - Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and E10;
TN 1.27 Musaffah to Abu Dhabi Gate New 2X2 road to link Mussafah New Road. ITS:
Link. and Maqta. Urban Street - Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed and E22;
Network - Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street;
TN 1.28 Baniyas East-West Interchange New Grade Separated New Junction.
- Sheikh Khalifa Highway (Abu Dhabi Island to
- E22 Interchange on E22 at Baniyas.
Saadiyat); and
TN 1.29 E20 Improvements - Phase 02. Three new over bridges and New Junction. - ITS rollout mainland (including Sheikh Khalifa
one new Grade Separated Highway Saadiyat to mainland).
interchange on E20.
TN 2.2 Implement transit corridors: - Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street bus lanes
TN 1.30 E30 Truck Road Dualling. Widening E30 Truck Road from Widening. - Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed (to include bus priority)
1X1 to 2X2 lanes.
- 4th Street (across a widened Maqta bridge in the
TN 1.31 Lulu Island Connections New 3x3 lane road bridges and New Road. medium term for priority vehicles)
(construction of either one road across Lulu Island subject
or both connections and Lulu to Lulu Island Master Plan. TN3 TN 3.1 Currently planned Mawaqif Roll out including Musaffah and possible temporary parking in
Boulevard subject to Lulu Parking residential areas with sever deficit of parking. The parking pricing structure for on and off
Master Plan). street parking will be reassessed to manage immediate demand for parking.
a) Lulu Boulevard safeguarding. TN 3.2 Mawaqif Extension: - Grand Mosque District - Airport District (to be
- MBZ aligned with Airport
TN 1.32 New Road in ICAD. New 3X3 lane road from E30 to New Road. Parking Strategy)
interchange at E65. - Al Raha
- Al Maryah
TN 1.33 Mid Island Expressway. New 5X5 lanes freeway linking New Road. - Yas Island
- Al Reem
Reem Island to Mainland with - Al Meena
reserve for inter-city rail. Mawaqif Extension: - Al Shahama
TN 3.4
TN 1.34 E22 Access to Zayed City. Improvements to 3 Junction - Al Reef
intersections on E22. Improvement. - Al Falah
TN 1.35 E40 Truck Road Extension. New 2X2 lanes road to complete New Road. - Al Shamkhah
continuous E40 truck road from
- Al Rahba
Al Ain to E11.
** Where there are several action reference number this indicates different time periods for implementation. Implementation maps are shown in Section 7.
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Policy Action Ref Location Description Category
TN1 TN 1.5* E311 New Abu Dhabi-Dubai New road from E311 at Al New.
Interurban Road Extension to E30 Falah to E30.
Road Network (Package C) and Additional Safeguarding of additional
Safeguarded Sections. sections to E40 and onwards
Quaa.
Saudi Arabia.
TN 1.7 E311 New Abu Dhabi-Dubai New Abu Dhabi-Dubai 4x4 New Road.
Road. lane Freeway opened in Dec
2016.
TN 1.19 a) Upgrade Al Faya to Razeen Widen existing 1x1 lanes Road Widening.
and Al Quaa Road. road to 2x2 lanes.
b) Upgrade Al Faya to Razeen Safety improvements at key Road
and Al Quaa Road. locations. Improvement.
TN 1.24 a) E75 Safety Improvements Road safety improvements. Road
(Short Term). Improvement.
b) E75 Upgrade (Long Term). Widen from 1X1 to 2X2 Road Widening.
lanes.
TN 1.25 E65 Upgrade. Widening from 1X1 to 2X2 Road Widening.
lanes.
TN 1.30 E30 Truck Road Dualling. Widening E30 Truck Road Widening.
from 1X1 to 2X2 lanes.
TN 1.35 E40 Truck Road Extension. New 2X2 lanes road to New Road.
complete continuous E40
truck road from Al Ain to E11.
TN 1.38 E16 Al Ain to Saith As Sidirah New 2X2 lane road linking New Road
Regional Road Network - New Road and Upgrade. existing E16 to KIZAD with and Road
approval including feasibility study, design, consultation and funding. TN 1.56 E611 Extension - Safeguard. New road extending E611 New Road.
Where road improvements are proposed that may conflict with metro and Emirates Road from Dubai to
LRT insertion, the design of these schemes shall be revisited to avoid E22. Long term safeguard.
abortive works.
* This scheme is the preferred CAPSTMP solution. It is possible that the safeguarded route
shown (1.5A) may be implemented as a short term or alternative long term solution.
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5.11
11 Freight
City Public Responsibilities
A productive Abu Dhabi is reliant on an efficient, safe and Actions
effective freight network.

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regulatory requirements is a key element of managing the
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F1: Freight F2: Delivering Freight Governance and
- Locate and design freight hubs to optimise
exchange and connectivity between various Regulation
modes of freight; The Department will consider freight as a core component
of the Abu Dhabi transport system to facilitate a safe, The Department will create a safe, fair and efficient freight
- Identify and provide dedicated freight routes
productive and competitive freight industry which and logistics sector by delivering a regulatory framework
to minimise impact of freight on overall city
facilitates economic growth. that contains clear regulations, standards and guidance.
congestion and improve freight movement
efficiencies. This should be done while
optimising the use of existing infrastructure
and minimising the need for additional road
The freight sector is experiencing change as a result of new Rapid growth in the road freight sector, with a limited
infrastructure;
technology, regulation and standards aimed at enhancing governance framework, has led to variable, and often poor,
- Identify and provide dedicated freight routes the sustainability, safety and efficiency of freight transport. management and standards of goods vehicles. Current
to minimise impact of freight on congestion Freight policies provide a clear direction to the freight industry, regulation, where it exists, is often not transparent and
and improve freight movement efficiencies. government and the community for how the continued sometimes unclear nor is it always freely available to those
This should be done while optimising the use productivity of Abu Dhabi can be realised. whom it seeks to govern. Enforcement is considered by some in
of existing infrastructure and minimising the
The Plan seeks to enable The Department to discharge its the industry as inconsistent.
need for additional road infrastructure;
responsibility for facilitating and regulating the freight industry. Improved road freight safety and traffic management can be
- Integrate clean technology fleet and transport
systems as advances are made in the freight delivered through clear regulations, standards and guidance
sector; and that are effectively communicated and understood by the
freight sector.
- Introduce regulations and actions to spur zero
emission and clean technology development
and deployment.
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F3: Connecting Freight Modes F4: Integrated Freight Planning

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The Department will collaborate with key stakeholders, In collaboration with key stakeholders, The Department
including Abu Dhabi International Airport and Abu Dhabi will manage the transport network and influence land
Ports Company to prioritise efficient surface transport use planning to enable efficient and coordinated freight
access to air, rail and sea freight terminals. transport operations, balancing the needs of access and
availability with the needs of all transport users.
The Freight Master Plan recognises the importance and role of

all modes of freight transport (road, rail, sea and air) as part of An efficient and effective freight system begins with sound
an integrated freight system. planning policies.
This is further supported by objectives stated in Plan Maritime Freight planning guidance should set the framework against
Case 24: Terminal of the Future, Vantaa, Finland
2030 which seek to improve the reliability and efficiency of which an efficient multimodal freight network should be
the maritime transport system and progressively increase the DB Schenker Logistics opened a large €57million freight terminal planned and integrated into the wider planning guidance of
near Helsinki Airport in September 2015. The freight terminal has
viability of ports to meet user needs. These objectives can the Urban Planning Council (UPC) and Abu Dhabi Municipality
been designed to combine four former freight locations including land
only be met with a balanced approach to planning for road, rail, transport, air, and sea freight into one modern building to improve
(ADM).
air and sea freight in an integrated manner. Each mode should efficiency and productivity and streamline cargo flows between the
strive to offer an efficient and attractive service for freight different transport modes.
operators. The new premise employs 650 people and offers both heated and
unheated storage facilities for freight within the 51,000m2 terminal.
A strategy is required to support sea and rail freight. Regulation
and enforcement is required to maximise the use of all freight The environmental objectives for the development were set out
in the corporate strategy and the terminals were built according
modes, particularly those with lower environmental impacts.
to Transported Asset Protection Association requirements as well
The DB Schenker logistics Terminal in Finland demonstrates as following BREEAM standards. A two-floor concept also ensures
the benefits of an integrated regional approach to freight that pedestrians and trucks are never on the same level, therefore
improving safety.
management (Case 24).
This freight terminal therefore represents a successful sustainable,
These strategies also need to be considered in the context of safe and efficient freight movement hub that integrates multi-modal
development and long term land use planning, with strategic transport in close proximity to the airport. Since its establishment, it
land allocated for port development and collocated industrial has provided cost efficiency and increased competitiveness for the
precincts and distribution locations (see Policy QoL2.7 and F4). region illustrating the benefits that a planned, regional approach to
freight management could bring to Abu Dhabi.
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F5: Managing the Freight Network
The Department will continue to monitor and review the

use of the road network by freight, ensuring that freight
has access to key destinations and is not prohibitively
penalised by truck restrictions or the lack of provision of
infrastructure.
The road network provides one of the most important pieces

of freight transport infrastructure for Abu Dhabi, connecting
all origins and destinations and centres of freight demand. The
provision of road infrastructure for freight meets the existing
needs of the freight industry. However, future growth and © WendellandCarolyn / iStockphoto.com
economic diversification will change freight demands. Future
road infrastructure provision has the potential to enhance
freight efficiency and improve connectivity.
The future road network needs to consider freight access to
the road network in a balanced manner in the broader context
of other modes and priorities. Any exemptions and permits
should respond to access priorities.
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Policy Action Ref Action Policy Action Ref Action

F1 F 1.1 Continue to implement the Freight Master Plan within the context of the Abu F4 F 4.1 Continue to monitor and identify future emerging trends for goods distribution
Freight Dhabi Plan. Integrated and their applicability for Abu Dhabi.
F 1.2 Monitor, evaluate and review the Freight Master Plan progress Freight F 4.2 Further to Policy Action QoL2.8, develop a strategy to facilitate easier,
Planning efficient goods delivery, collection and servicing including consideration of
Support federal and regional pursuits, including Plan Maritime 2030 that
urban freight distribution centres, including appropriate type and size of urban
will enhance freight efficiency, productivity, economic competitiveness and
delivery vehicles and low-impact urban waste removal options.
consistency of overall governance approach.
F 4.3 As an outcome of Policy Action QoL2.8, develop a Plan for the introduction
F2 F 2.1 Deliver the following actions to promote a freight governance framework:
of Freight Terminals and Distribution locations in Abu Dhabi, including
Delivering - Implement road freight operator minimum safety standards identification of optimal locations and sites for Freight distribution. This will
Freight - Introduce improved goods vehicle technical specifications also require safeguarding of sites identified as a future distribution centre.
Governance
- Plan and implement goods vehicle weight regulations and conduct further F 4.4 As an outcome of Policy Action F3.2 and to inform Policy Action F3.3,
and Regulation
research implement a stakeholder programme with major logistics organisations who
- Supervise implementation of truck parking strategy will benefit from the implementation of conveniently located urban distribution
locations.
- Improve transparency of freight transport regulation
F5 F 5.1 Confirm responsibility for and refine, using a transparent and comprehensive
- Implement dangerous goods regulations
Managing the methodology, the freight road network truck road network and restrictions
- Agree routing for trucks including routes and time restrictions.
Road Freight
- Introduce driver fatigue management Network F 5.2 Streamline abnormal loads policies as part of the truck restriction review and
- Improve truck driver vocational training alternative routes programme.
- Streamline abnormal loads policies
F 2.2 Effectively communicate laws and regulations that affect road freight
operators.
F3 F 3.1 In coordination with the policies of the Freight Master Plan, develop a detailed
Connecting strategy to support coastal shipping and rail freight, including planning for
Freight Modes efficient surface transport to freight transport terminals.
The Freight Division will work with the UPC to safeguarding infrastructure.
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Transport Actions
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AUH is a strategic destination for Abu Dhabi. The Airport and
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connections? RPT1: Regional Coach Services RPT2: Inter City Rail Services
- Enables efficient trading between businesses,
thereby stimulating economic growth; The Department will provide an affordable, convenient and The Department will plan inter city rail in collaboration with
- Provides residents with better access to a wider range of accessible regional coach service that links Abu Dhabi with rail providers to facilitate the delivery of high speed, high
job opportunities across the region (which also benefits other cities within the Emirate and the UAE. capacity inter city connections between Abu Dhabi with
employers); other cities within the Emirate and the UAE.
- Enables convenient access to visit friends and family, which
fosters social cohesion;
The development and maintenance of a convenient, cost-
- Contributes to a reduction in private cars on the road;
effective and efficient coach network will link key cities with The development of a modern, efficient, inter city rail system
- Gives motorists an alternative option that may be considered
each other and provide connectivity to intermediate cities and to link key cities within the UAE provides an alternative mode
less stressful;
towns. of transport that enhances safety, increases productivity and
- Enhances tourism by providing a relatively low-cost, contributes to the development and growth of Abu Dhabi and
convenient means of travelling between cities; and Regional coach services offer greater travel choice for
travellers and inter city commuters, particularly in the short the UAE.
- Creates environmental benefits by offering more sustainable
travel choices between cities. term. Inter city rail will integrate with city public transport services to
enable seamless connectivity between origin and destination.
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The Department will plan and deliver park & ride facilities
on the core rail based public transport network. The Department will develop a multi-modal transport
interchange that integrates with AUH and enables the
convenient transfer of passengers between the airport and
destinations in Abu Dhabi and the UAE.
Park & ride services act as a means of demand management.
Park & ride sites will be strategically located and served by
high quality links to areas of economic importance such as
employment centres to benefit commuters and provide a Recent investment in AUH will increase the capacity of the
convenient travel alternative. airport to accommodate up to 45 million passengers per year.
This is core to Abu Dhabi’s aspiration to become a key tourist
destination and to support and drive the global business Case 25: Integrated transport hub - Amsterdam
development of the city and the Emirate. Schipol Airport
Amsterdam-Schiphol is the fifth largest airport in Europe with 47.4
Providing access to and from AUH is important to strengthen
million passengers. The airport is equipped with a train station beneath
the airports role as a major tourism and business gateway for the main terminal building. A series of lines connect Schiphol to the
Abu Dhabi, connecting the airport with the CBD and prominent wider hinterland: a direct link between Amsterdam South and Utrecht;
tourism and commercial locations. a direct link between Schiphol and the northwest of the Netherlands;
a high-speed line between Schiphol, Rotterdam, Breda, Belgium and
Provision of a high quality, comprehensive public transport France; and a railway line between Lelystad and Zwolle.
network for AUH will also change the travel behaviour of both
Currently, the station is being serviced by more than 20 trains per hour,
Why would Park & ride be important for Abu passengers and airport employees. per direction. Approximately 70,000 train passengers use the station
Dhabi? on an average workday. Due to the wide variety in destinations of trains
stopping at Schiphol, the station has become an important transfer
- It increases capacity in central parking zones for node in the national railway network, as well as in the local public
commercial and residential use; transport network. Many air passengers also choose public transport
- To reduce the number of cars in areas of high employment to access the airport - in 2009, 42% of the passengers at Schipol
such as the CBD; arrived by public transport, highlighting the high quality of both the
bus network and the rail-based airport access and the acceptance by
- Provide alternatives for travel when user pays schemes are
passengers.
introduced i.e. locations linked to road user charging cordons
The location of Abu Dhabi airport (and its current expansion) provides
on the road network, so drivers have an alternative if they do
a great opportunity to create a major rail station and transport hub,
not wish to pay the charge;
enabling full integration with other public transport in the city and
- It has a relatively low-cost that has the potential to provide a seamless connections to all parts of Abu Dhabi, as well as Dubai.
range of benefits for the city as well as reducing the burden
on the urban highway network;
- To integrate with high frequency public transport to maximise
ridership and build network efficiency; and
- It contributes to making the CBD a more attractive area for
walking and cycling due to the reduction in cars.
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All proposed master plan schemes are subject to individual scheme All proposed master plan schemes are subject to individual scheme
approval including feasibility study, design, consultation and funding. approval including feasibility study, design, consultation and funding.
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RPT1 RPT 1.1 Carry out passenger surveys to develop a model of passenger origin /
Regional Coach destination for improved route planning.
Services RPT 1.2 Ongoing data collection and monitoring of regional coach service use.
RPT 1.3 Based on monitoring of regional coach services, plan and regulate regional coach
services where required.
RPT2 RPT 2.1 Ongoing data collection and monitoring of regional movements to inform
Inter city Rail decision making.
Services RPT 2.2 Maintain safeguarding for inter city rail.
RPT 2.3 Continue to coordinate with FTA with respect to connectivity requirements to
planned Metro and LRT provision.
RPT 2.4 Deliver inter city rail.
RPT 2.5 Investigate the potential of Hyperloop for regional connectivity for Abu Dhabi.
RPT3 RPT 3.1 Promote existing park & ride services through high quality marketing campaigns,
Park & ride increased bus service frequency and bus priority.
RPT 3.2 Implement park & ride sites that - Al Reem Island
are coordinated with cordons and - MBZ
integrated with key metro and LRT
- Saadiyat Island
stops:
- Yas Island
- Shahama
- Zayed City
RPT4 RPT 4.1 Implement Airport Express Bus services.
Surface RPT 4.2 Support the implementation of AV route between AUH and Yas Island (Tech4.4).
Transport to
Abu Dhabi RPT 4.3 Coordinate with ADAC to develop an Airport Surface Access Strategy to be
International updated every 5 years.
Airport RPT 4.4 Opening of Metro station at Airport.
RPT 4.5 Opening of inter city rail passenger services at the Airport.
RPT 4.6 Implement remote check-in facilities and supporting transport links.
Technology Tech 4.4 Yas Island Automated Vehicle Illustration Project.
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5.13 Integration
An important aspect of the master plan is the integration of
public transport modes and the potential for easy interchange.
The metro, LRT and buses will meet at key interchange
locations allowing smooth transfer between modes and
maximising the potential for modal shift through behaviour
change.
Programme integration is also required in order to ensure that
different modes are in place at appropriate times to allow
interchange to occur and benefits to be maximised.
Road user charging and road access to park & ride facilities
together will also encourage transfer from car to public
transport and it will be important that these are implemented
together.
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The objectives of the North Island Integration Committee cover all CAPSTMP goals. The North Island Integration Committee could support:
Quality of Life - Existing high and medium pedestrian activities area with landmarks (WCMP
The North Island Integration Committee will upgrade the North Island to a high quality integrated urban 2014);
environment that allows for a range of mobility choices, increasing the North Island’s desirability based on - Improved local connectivity to Corniche;
its culture and heritage. By increasing accessibility and mobility to pedestrians, whilst improving safety and
- Low Emission Zone (LEZ);
comfort for all road users, a greater level of social cohesion will be achieved.
- Amendments to parking control zones;
Technology
- Inner Road User Charging Cordon ;
Modern technology has had a significant impact on all our social interactions in the past decade. An
- Co-ordination with the Markaziyah retrofit demonstration;
environment that recognises the disruption that technology will have on mobility, yet recognises the
opportunity that increased social interaction brings to mental well-being will benefit the city. The Integration - High public transport demand corridor;
Committee will encourage greater use of technology within the transport system for North Island. - Connections to inter city rail ;
Economic - High population and employment density; and
The North Island Integration Committee will stimulate economic activity and growth through the creation of an - Mixed-use precincts.
attractive economic hub for businesses, including the tourism sector. The development of supporting structures will be required to enable
Environmental implementation of The North Island Integration Committee. This includes
The local environment will be improved through better air quality and more comfortable environments for supporting structures in relation to:
walking and cycling. Giving over space to vegetation and street trees and reducing the amount of tarmac will - Stakeholder collaboration;
improve the urban heat island effect and micro-climatic quality of the North Island. - Communication strategies;
Stakeholder Engagement - Funding and financing approaches;
The Integration Committee would operate in an integrated and coordinated manner across government - Monitoring and evaluation processes; and
agencies and be influenced by the needs and expectations of the local community. - Early establishment of regulatory provisions.
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A Phased Approach
The North Island Integration Committee provides the ideal opportunity to anticipate future movement patterns
and in turn facilitate a behavioural change amongst Abu Dhabi residents and visitors. The city is currently
undergoing various improvement programs to upgrade the public realm of the North Island and improve the
quality of the pedestrian realm, whilst accommodating high vehicular circulation flows and parking demands.
As such the North Island Integration Committee would be split into a ‘pre-metro’ and a ‘post-metro’ phase.
The ‘pre-metro’ phase would seek to prevent projects or developments within the public realm, which could
jeopardise the long term intent for the areas identified for future public transport nodes and corridors.
By modifying and enhancing a select number of smaller scale urban environments for walking and cycling
temporarily, a behavioural change would be supported.
Temporary high quality public spaces and strategically placed crossings that prioritise people over cars, without
causing disturbance to general traffic flows, could be implemented cheaply and run over limited or longer Existing Conditions
amounts of time. This provision would challenge perceptions of Abu Dhabi being an ‘unwalkable’ city and provide
a ready base of users, across all elements of society, that are keen to take up public transport as a key element
of their mobility needs.
Hence the ‘post-metro’ phase would build on the pre-approved and tested physical changes to the urban
environment, with a future population that is not troubled by the perception of not using the car for each journey.
The public transport infrastructure would thus simply slot into the urban fabric, providing the links between the
various last mile ready North Island super-blocks.
Example of pre and post metro intentions:

Suggested areas of Pre and Post Metro Phased Improvements: Pedestrian and
Cycling ‘Last Mile’ Routes
Key routes and spaces located along the ‘last mile’ for future public transport users are made pedestrian friendly Pre-Metro Active Travel space
to support patronage of metro, LRT and buses in the short term. Temporary modifications of space will prove
that vehicular traffic will not be impacted whilst at the same time the benefits of pedestrian public realm will be
demonstrated.
Ensuring that these spaces provide links that are safe and comfortable for pedestrians, will need to be
supported by design interventions that help mitigate against extreme summer temperatures. This resulting
secondary interconnected, safe and comfortable pedestrian and cycling network will feed into the future public
transport nodes and become the backbone of behavioural change that will ensure high up-take of the new public
transport network.
Post-Metro Active Travel Permanent space
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Implementation
6.1 Implementation Programme.................................................................................................... 121

6.2 Short Term Programme (to end 2020).................................................................................. 122
6.3 Medium Term Programme (to end 2025) ............................................................................. 130
6.4 Long Term Programme (to end 2030) ................................................................................... 136
6.5 Beyond 2030 ................................................................................................................................. 142
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A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi Region Implementation
6.1 Implementation DETAIL AND SHORT TERM PROJECTS

Programme CERTAINTY To be implemented before
Five implementation time periods have been defined with Project planning and the end of 2020
interconnected core programmes. A major step change is certainty
planned for 2025 when the metro becomes operational as a
CAPSTMP Review and update
core element of the Abu Dhabi public transport network.
The master plan provides certainty in the immediate and short
term which decreases over the medium, long term and beyond MEDIUM TERM PROJECTS
2030. At the same time, planning flexibility increases as future To be implemented after 2020 and before
time periods are planned with less detail to allow for the Plan to the end of 2025
be regularly reviewed on a 5 yearly basis.
For each transport initiative its individual timeframe has
been considered in detail to ensure there is sufficient time
for strategic planning (e.g. IITS strategy review and update),
a business case (feasibility study) of a specific initiative, LONG TERM PROJECTS
preliminary design, detailed design, property purchase
if required and construction/implementation. Operation, To be implemented after 2025 and before
maintenance and monitoring is then ongoing. the end of 2030
VISION AND
BEYOND 2030 FLEXIBILITY
To be implemented Room for future
after 2030 adjustments
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6.2 Short Term Programme Policy Action Ref Action Description Category
(to end 2020) TN1

Interurban
TN 1.1 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan
Street Widening.
Widen from 4X4 to 5X5
lanes between 23rd and
Road Widening.
Road Network 29th Streets.

The Short Term Programme comprises a number of urban and regional road
TN 1.2 E11/E12 New interchange at New Grade Separated New Junction.
projects, improved high frequency bus routes along the future LRT and metro Al Reef. interchange at Al Reef as
corridors,expansion of ferry services, a Low Emission Zone on Abu Dhabi Island part of E11 to E12 extension
and a park & ride facility. The development of further policies through additional (TN1.26) - location subject to
non infrastructure measures supports the implementation process. Parking AUH runway plans.
charges will be increased AED5 per hour during this time period. The inner road TN 1.3 Al Dhafeer Street Junction At grade signalised junction Junction
user charging cordon will also commence at AED5 during peak hours within this Improvements. improvements. Improvement.
Plan time period. TN 1.4 AUH Airport Interchange. Major Grade Separated New Junction.
interchange and access
roads on E10 providing
access to new Midfield
Terminal at AUH.
TN 1.5a* E311 New Abu Dhabi-Dubai New road from E311 at Al New Road.
Road Extension to E30 Falah to E30.
(Package C) and Additional Safeguarding of additional
Safeguarded Extensions. sections to E40 and onwards
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Saudi Arabia.
TN 1.7 E311 New Abu Dhabi-Dubai New Abu Dhabi-Dubai 4x4 New Road.
Road. lane Freeway opened in Dec
2016.
TN 1.8 Abu Dhabi Island Junction Improvements to signalised Junction
Improvements Phase 1. junctions at: Improvement.
- Sultan Bin Zayed The First
- Dhafeer Street / Sultan Bin
Zayed the First Street; and
Street / Rabdan Street.
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TN1 TN 1.9 One Way System in Al Zahia Works to make temporary Road TN1 TN 1.26 Extension of E12 (Green Extension of E12 Freeway to New Road.
Interurban Made Permanent. one-way system in Al-Zahia Improvement. Interurban Road). E311 junction. Scheme to
Road Network permanent. Road Network be showcase for sustainable
improvements and Improvement. TN 1.28 Baniyas East-West New Grade Separated
Road Improvements -
associated road Interchange - E22. Interchange on E22 at
Short Term - junctions
improvements along Baniyas.
and associated road
improvements. Corniche Road. TN 1.41 Al Raha Beach Interchanges Two new Grade Separated
on E10. interchanges on E10.
b) Junction Improvements Signalised junction Junction
along Abu Dhabi Island. improvements along Abu Improvement. TN 1.42 Khalifa City Junction At Grade improvements of Junction
Dhabi Island. Improvements. signalised junctions along Improvement.
16th Street.
TN 1.11 Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Ramp metering at entrances Road
Street Improvements. to the Freeway and other Improvement. TN 1.43 Mohammad Bin Zayed City At Grade improvements of Junction
junction improvements. Junction Improvements signalised junctions in north Improvement.
Phase 1. MBZ.
TN 1.12 Umm Lafina Link. New 3x3 lanes road from New Road.
Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan St TN 1.44 Mohammad Bin Zayed City At Grade improvements of Junction
to Reem Island with Grade Junction Improvements signalised junctions in mid Improvement.
separated interchanges at Phase 2. MBZ.
both ends. TN 1.47 Abu Dhabi Island At Grade - 16th Street / Al Falah Junction
TN 1.13 E20 Improvements - Phase Two new Grade Separated Junction Junction Improvements Street: Improvement.
01. interchanges on E20. Improvement. Phase 2: - Mubarak Bin Mohammed
Street / Al Falah Street:
TN 1.14 Maqta Improvements - Short Signalization of roundabouts Junction
Term. and road improvements in & Road - Al Karamah Street / Al Falah
area near Fairmont Hotel. Improvement. Street: and
- Fatima Bint Mubarak Street
TN 1.15 Baniyas East (Graveyard At grade signalised junction Junction / Al Falah Street.
Road) Junction Improvement. improvement. Improvement.
TN 1.48 Abu Dhabi Island Junction At Grade Junction Junction
TN 1.20 Marina Mall Grade Separated Improvement to junction Junction Improvements Phase 3. Improvements Phase 3: Improvement.
Junction Access. between Marina Mall and Improvement.
- Mubarak Bin Mohammed
Corniche with tunnel for left
Street / Hazza Bin Zayed
turn Marina Mall to Corniche.
Street; and
TN 1.21 Al Mina Link. New road tunnel linking New Road. - Al Karamah Street / Hazza
Khalifa Bridge to Zayed Bin Zayed Street.
Street and Corniche.
TN 1.49 Road User Charging. Inner Cordon AED 5 (Peak only, 2hr AM, 2hr PM)
TN 1.22 Hudariyat Road Network - New 4x4 lanes road New Road.
Phase 01. connecting Musaffah to 19th TN 1.55 Low Emission Zone.
Street Hudariyat Bridge.
Upgrade of connecting road
segment in Musaffah.
TN 1.23 Musaffah External and Improve existing junctions Junction
Internal Road Network and connecting roads and Road
Improvements - Phase 1. between Musaffah and E30. Improvement.
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TN2 TN 2.1 Implement Traffic Corridors - Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and E10 RPT3 RPT 3.2 Implement park-and-ride - Saadiyat Island
Urban Street and ITS: - Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed and E22 Park & Ride sites that are coordinated
Network with cordons and integrated
- Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Sheikh Khalifa
with key metro and LRT
Highway (Abu Dhabi Island to Saadiyat)
stops:
- ITS rollout mainland (including Sheikh Khalifa
Highway Saadiyat to mainland) RPT4 RPT 4.1 Implement Airport Express Bus services.
Regional Public
TN 2.2 Implement transit corridors: - Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street bus lanes
Transport
- Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed (to include bus
priority) Quality of Life QoL 2.2 North Island Integration Committee.
- 4th Street (across a widened Maqta bridge in Create a vibrant North Island Precinct that integrates transport with land use
the medium term for priority vehicles) through high quality urban realm design and strong walking and cycling links.
The Committee will require multi-agency stakeholder involvement.
TN3 TN 3.1 Currently planned Mawaqif Roll out including Musaffah and possible temporary All street related programmes and initiatives are to align with guidance
Parking parking in residential areas with sever deficit of parking. The parking pricing contained within the UPC Urban Street Design Manual and Walking and Cycling
structure for on and off street parking will be reassessed to manage Master Plan and apply design standards defined by other relevant standards
immediate demand for parking. and design guidance provided in existing strategies and master plans, such
TN 3.2 Mawaqif Extension: - Grand Mosque District as the Walking and Cycling Master Plan. The Committee provides a structure
where longer term CAPSTMP actions are not jeopardised by short term
- MBZ
planning.
- Al Raha
- Yas Island QoL 5.5 TMM Implementation Areas Phase 1 in around schools and employment areas
with delivery of Inner Cordon.
- Airport District (to be aligned with Airport
Parking Strategy) QoL 5.6 TMM Implementation Areas Phase 1 in around schools and employment areas.
- Al Meena Technology Tech 4.4 Yas Island AV Route.
- Al Maryah
- Al Reem
CPT3 CPT 3.2 Purchase and deploy an improved bus network – based on high frequency core
Bus and Bus services rather than wide coverage with low frequency services. Bus network
Priority should ‘shadow’ the future Metro/LRT routes.
CPT4 CPT 4.3 Study and implement a new Water Transit route (South Musaffah to Al Bateen)
Public Water and Improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
Transport CPT 4.4 Study and implement a new Water Transit route (Al Zahiya to Reem Island) and
Improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
CPT 4.5 Study and implement a new Water Transit routes (Corniche Beach) and improve
walking and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
CPT 4.6 Study and implement a new Water Transit route (Al Zahiyah to Al Raha Beach
and Yas Island) and Improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit
stations.
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All proposed schemes shown are
preliminary only and subject to further
feasibility, design and consultation.
Short term bus strategy

Bus frequencies will be increased inline with the
current bus procurement programme.
A series of transit corridors have been proposed
where bus priority will be implemented to improve
the reliablity and attractiveness of buses.
Note: Transit corridors are the full safeguarded network for transit corridors. Buses will only be
2020 Bus Frequencies
provided where sufficient development is in place.
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(to end 2025) TN1

Interurban
TN 1.2 E11/E12 New interchange at
Al Reef.
New Grade Separated
interchange at Al Reef as
New Junction.
Road Network part of E11 to E12 extension

Step Change Year (TN1.26) - location subject
to AUH runway plans.
A ‘step change’ is an important milestone achievement as part of the TN 1.5 E311 New Abu Dhabi-Dubai New road from E311 at Al New Junction.
implementation process, when a number of interlinked projects become Road Extension to E30 Falah to E30.
available. (Package C) and Additional Safeguarding of additional
Safeguarded Extensions. sections to E40 and onwards
The Implementation Plan identifies a ‘step change’ for Abu Dhabi’s public to Madinat Zayed and Al
transport system by the end of the year 2025 when the metro becomes Quaa.
operational. This provides a high capacity transport link from Al Maryah to Yas
TN 1.17 Maqta Bridge Widening. Insertion of additional bridge New Road.
Island (via Abu Dhabi International Airport) as an attractive alternative travel deck between existing
option. Maqta bridges to add 2x2
lanes.
This will allow the public to experience the benefits of a high quality, high
frequency transport choice for Abu Dhabi, with multi modal connections and TN 1.18 Shakhbout Bin Sultan Street At grade signalised junction Junction
Junction Improvements. improvements. Improvement.
attractive journey times, providing a convenient alternative to the private car.
TN 1.20 Marina Mall Grade Separated Improvement to junction Junction
The middle road user charging cordon on Abu Dhabi Island and three new park & Junction Access. between Marina Mall and Improvement.
ride facilities will also be added to the network. Controlled parking zones and ITS Corniche with tunnel for left
integration along main roads will be extended further to maximise efficiencies in turn Marina Mall to Corniche.
the network and help to manage growing demand. TN 1.21 Al Mina Link. New road tunnel linking New Road.
Khalifa Bridge to Zayed
Parking charges will increase to AED10 per hour during this time period. Charges Street and Corniche.
on the road user charging cordons will also increase to AED10 on the inner
TN 1.22 Hudariyat Road Network - New 4x4 lanes road New Road.
cordon and AED5 on the middle cordon. Phase 01. connecting Musaffah to
19th Street Hudariyat
Bridge. Upgrade of
connecting road segment in
Musaffah.
TN 1.27 Musaffah to Abu Dhabi Gate New 2X2 road to link New Road.
Link. Mussafah and Maqta.
TN 1.26 Extension of E12 (Green Extension of E12 Freeway to New Road.
Road). E311 junction. Scheme to
be showcase for sustainable
TN 1.29 E20 Improvements - Phase Three new over bridges and New Junction.
02. one new Grade Separated
interchange on E20.
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TN1 TN 1.31 Lulu Island Connections New 3x3 lane road bridges New Road. CPT2 CPT 2.1 Metro - Al Maryah to Yas Island via Abu Dhabi International Airport and improve
Interurban (construction of either one and road across Lulu Island Rail Systems walking and cycling routes to all new metro stations.
Road Network or both connections and Lulu subject to Lulu Island Master
CPT 2.3 Line L1 and Line L2 ( IPTN Phase 1) and improve walking and cycling routes to
Boulevard subject to Lulu Plan.
all new LRT stations.
Master Plan).
a) Lulu Boulevard CPT 2.6 Metro/LRT depot at Mina Zayed.
safeguarding. CPT 2.7 Transit Hub at Al Reem.
TN 1.34 E22 Access to Zayed City. Improvements to 3 Junction CPT3 CPT 3.1 Bus Priority Corridors - Mainland.
intersections on E22. Improvement.
Bus and Bus
TN 1.46 Musaffah Internal Road & Internal road improvement at Junction Priority
Junction Improvements. Musaffah Phase 2. and Road
CPT4 CPT 4.6 Study and implement a new Water Transit route (Al Zahiyah to Al Raha Beach
Improvement.
Public Water and Yas Island) and Improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit
TN 1.50 Road User Charging. Inner Cordon AED 10 (All Day). Transport stations.
TN 1.51 Road User Charging. Middle Cordon AED 5 (All Day). CPT 4.7 Study and implement a new Water Transit routes (Route around Al Maryah /
Reem ) and improve walking and cycling routes to all water transit stations.
TN2 TN 2.1 Implement Traffic Corridors - Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and E10
Urban Street and ITS: - Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed and E22 CPT 4.8 Study and implement a new Water Transit routes (Al Zahiyah to Saadiyat with
Network seasonal extension to Cruise Terminal) and improve walking and cycling routes
- Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street, Sheikh Khalifa to all water transit stations.
Highway (Abu Dhabi Island to Saadiyat)
- ITS rollout mainland (including Sheikh Khalifa RPT3 RPT 3.2 Implement park-and-ride - Al Reem Island
Highway Saadiyat to mainland) Park & Ride sites that are coordinated - Yas Island
with cordons and integrated
TN 2.2 Implement transit corridors: - Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street bus lanes - Zayed City
- Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed (to include bus stops:
priority)
Technology Tech 4.4 Yas Island Automated Vehicle Illustration Project.
- 4th Street (across a widened Maqta bridge in
the medium term for priority vehicles)
TN3 TN 3.3 Mawaqif Extension: - Saadiyat Island
Parking - Al Maqta
- Khalifa City
- Zayed City
- Shakhbout City
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* This scheme is the preferred CAPSTMP solution. It is possible that the
safeguarded route shown (1.5A) may be implemented
as a short term or alternative long term solution.
Note: Schemes illustrated and in the scheme description tables are those that
have been completed between 2021 and 2025. Some are therefore also featured
Medium Term Programme (to end 2025)
in earlier drawings if the construction start date is prior to 2021.
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* This scheme is the preferred CAPSTMP solution. It is possible that the
safeguarded route shown (1.5A) may be implemented
as a short term or alternative long term solution.
Note: Schemes illustrated and in the scheme description tables are those that
have been completed between 2021 and 2025. Some are therefore also featured
Medium Term Programme (to end 2025) - Abu Dhabi Island
in earlier drawings if the construction start date is prior to 2021.
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Medium Term Bus Network

An indicative bus network has been proposed and is shown
opposite. The key urban areas will be operated as local grid
networks e.g. North Island, Musaffah. These networks will be
linked to the core metro service. A number of low frequency
services would also be needed in some low density locations,
where high frequency is not justified by demand.
Additional bus priority will be implemented on already
established transit corridors where these have not been
replaced by LRT or Metro.
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6.4 Long Term Programme Policy Action Ref Action Description Category
(to end 2030) TN1

Interurban
TN 1.16 Yasmina Interchange
Improvement.
Signalisation of roundabout
with connection to E10.
Junction
Improvement.
Road Network TN 1.25 E65 Upgrade. Widening from 1X1 to 2X2 Road Widening.
Initiatives that have been identified for implementation by 2030 include the
lanes.
completion of some road projects and additional bus and LRT provision.
TN 1.30 E30 Truck Road Dualling. Widening E30 Truck Road Widening.
The north island low emission zone is expected to be removed as the air quality from 1X1 to 2X2 lanes.
will have improved sufficiently, however the inner and middle toll cordons will
TN 1.32 New Road in ICAD. New 3X3 lane road from E30 New Road.
remain.
to interchange at E65.
Parking charges will increase to AED20 per hour during this time period. Charges TN 1.33 Mid Island Expressway. New 5X5 lanes freeway New Road.
on the road user charging cordons will also increase to AED20 on the inner linking Reem Island to
cordon and AED10 on the middle cordon. Mainland with reserve for
inter-city rail.
TN 1.35 E40 Truck Road Extension. New 2X2 lanes road to New Road.
complete continuous E40
truck road from Al Ain to E11.
TN 1.36 Carrefour Roundabout Major junction improvement Junction
Improvement. with new ramp connecting Improvement.
33rd Street to Sheikh Rashid
Bin Saaed St.
TN 1.37 Maqta Improvements - Long Improvement to junction Road and
Term. linking E30 to E10 and Junction
improvements to other roads Improvement.
and junctions in Maqta area.
TN 1.38 E16 Al Ain to Saith As Sidirah New 2X2 lane road linking New Road
- New Road and Upgrade. existing E16 to KIZAD with and Road
TN 1.39 Hudariyat Road Network - New road 4x4 lanes New Road.
Phase 2. extension of Phase 1
of Hudariyat Road with
two east west bridge
connections to Abu Dhabi
Island.
TN 1.40 Musaffah External Road Improvements to the E30 at Junction
Network Improvement Phase north end of Musaffah and and Road
2. the interchange with the Improvement.
E20.
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TN1 TN 1.45 Mohammad Bin Zayed City At Grade improvements of Junction
Interurban Junction Improvements signalised junctions in south Improvement.
Road Network Phase 3. MBZ.
TN 1.52 Road User Charging. Inner Cordon AED 20 (All Day).
TN 1.53 Road User Charging. Middle Cordon AED 10 (All Day).
CPT2 CPT2.4 Line L3 and improve walking and cycling routes to all new LRT stations.
Rail Systems
RPT3 RPT 3.2 Implement park-and-ride - MBZ
Park & Ride sites that are coordinated - Shahama
with cordons and integrated
stops:
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Note: Schemes illustrated and in the scheme description tables are those
Long Term Programme (to end 2030)
that have been completed between 2026 and 2030.
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Long Term Programme (to end 2030) - Abu Dhabi Island
that have been completed between 2026 and 2030.
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Long term bus proposals

An indicative bus network has been developed
on the long term principles and is shown
opposite.
Additional bus priority will be implemented on
already established transit corridors where
these have not been replaced by LRT or Metro.
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6.5 Beyond 2030 Policy Action Ref Scheme Description

CPT1 CPT 1.4 Safeguarding - Metro.
The final stage of the CAPSTMP Implementation Plan includes the addition of Public Transport CPT 1.5 Future Transit Corridors (Post-2030 safeguarding):
the outer road user charging cordon on the mainland, mainland LRT’s, Metro
- Emirates Palace - Al Wahda Mall
extension to MBZ and the introduction of inter city rail passenger and freight
- Saadiyat Station -Saadiyat Marina
connections, also serving the Abu Dhabi International Airport.
- Eid Prayer Ground - Maqta
- Musaffah West
- ICAD - Zayed City
- Zayed City - Al Shamkha
- AD Airport - Al Falah - Al Shamkha South (alignment subject to
Master Plan)
- MBZ City - Zayed City (extended from original L12)
- AD Airport - Shahama
- Zayed City - Masdar - Raha (Al Zeina)
- Shakhbout City
- Baniyas - North Wathba - Al Shamkha South
- Connection between InterCity Rail and LRT (Zayed City)
CPT2 CPT 2.2 Metro - Mohammed Bin Zayed spur and improve walking and cycling
Rail Systems routes to all new metro stations.
CPT 2.5 LRT Phase 2 and improve walking and cycling routes to all new LRT
stations.
CPT 2.8 LRT depot at Mafraq.
CPT 2.9 Metro depot at MBZ.
TN1 TN 1.54 Road User Charging: Beyond 2030 - Outer Cordon AED 5 (All Day).
Interurban Road TN 3.4 Mawaqif rollout to:
Network
- Al Shahama
- Al Reef
- Al Falah
- Al Shamkhah
- Al Rahba
RPT2 RPT 2.2 Maintain safeguarding for Intercity Rail.
Intercity Rail Services RPT 2.4 Deliver Intercity Rail.
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Beyond 2030
that have been completed beyond 2030.
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Abu Dhabi Corniche
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Chapter Seven
Improving Delivery
7.1 The Master Plan ............................................................................................................................ 146

7.2 Programme Challenges .............................................................................................................. 147
7.3 Improving Delivery ....................................................................................................................... 149
7.4 Master Plan Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 151
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Chapter Seven Capital Surface Transport Master Plan
Improving Delivery A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi Region
7.1 The Master Plan

7.1.1 Improving delivery
The plan provides an implementation timeline and sequence
for delivery to ensure the Plan achieves maximum benefits. Recommendations
Implementation
Institutional changes, along with the need for responsible for addressing
programme of
stakeholder delivery and interaction will be required. There will challenging aspects of
infrastructure, services
be a focus on a number of aspects of implementation to ensure implementation including
and policy elements over
smooth delivery of the Plan. early demonstration
time (refer to Chapter 6).
projects.
The
Implementation
Implementation
Plan
Plan
Recommendations
for improving Recommendations for
implementation success post implementation
through review, updating monitoring and
and retirement of process. accountability.
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Capital Surface Transport Master Plan Chapter Seven
A Strategy for Connecting Abu Dhabi Region Improving Delivery
7.2 Programme Challenges Strong institutions and leadership are also needed to
manage the complex, interdependent social, economic and
7.2.4 Construction Disruption
There are a number of aspects of implementation that have environmental issues facing Abu Dhabi. There are benefits Some level of construction disruption within the city will
proved to be challenging in the past. These are: that can be achieved from establishing systems to enable be unavoidable for the scale of improvements proposed.
coordinated and more efficient responses to increasing Information on construction works and consequential
- Cross Divisional Responsibilities disruption to the transport system will be provided as part
demands for urban services and infrastructure.
- Regulation and Enforcement of the all projects. Examples for public communication and
Intergovernmental and interagency relationships require
- External Change and Plan Flexibility involvement are:
guidance and structure to enable them to work effectively
- Project Prioritisation to achieve the goals and objectives of the Government and - Advance Warning to communities and businesses;
- Construction Disruption CAPSTMP. - Project and Progress Information;
- Behavioural Change - Public Stakeholder Committees with communities and
7.2.3 External Change and Plan businesses; and
7.2.1 Cross Divisional Flexibility - Media Partnerships to ensure timely and accurate
Responsibilities information is provided.
There will be many aspects of the city, regional, emirate wide
Some actions require input from several divisions. Cross and global environments that may impact on the delivery or the Communication will focus on several key areas that are
divisional delivery of policies, individual projects and sets relevance of the Plan. Areas of possible change and examples important for community acceptance to the completion of the
of complementary projects as part of a wider programme of these shown are varied in their possible scale and impact on Plan:
is a major challenge. Where a policy has several divisions the Plan. - Disruption and construction awareness;
responsible for delivery, a ‘lead’ division has been identified.
Projects foreseen for implementation in the immediate and - Sharing of successes from early projects;
It will be the responsibility of the lead division to identify
short-term time periods have been planned in detail in terms of Longer term benefits awareness;
supporting stakeholders for delivery of each action. This will -
timing, budget and network implications. These provide a high
help to ensure smooth implementation and accountability. - New transport modes awareness; and
degree of planning certainty and less flexibility.
- Milestones and achievements awareness.
7.2.2 Regulation and enforcement Increased flexibility will be required to accommodate
adjustments deriving from external factors in the medium, long
With changes to the economic context, greater scrutiny is
term and beyond 2030 time periods.
7.2.5 Behavioural Change
being placed on investment decisions.
However, it will be important to ensure that the critical Abu Dhabi is currently characterised by heavy car-based travel
Regulation is increasingly being used to manage existing behaviour. To achieve the goals of CAPSTMP a significant shift
sequences and links between projects remain intact. This will
infrastructure and increase the efficiency, safety and operation in behaviour is required to support alternative means of travel
ensure the benefits of an integrated surface transport network
of the transport network. and reduce pressures on existing infrastructure. This shift in
are realised.
Currently funding is attributed disproportionately to the public behaviour and expectations is a major social challenge.
It is recommended to review and update the CAPSTMP at 5
provision of new infrastructure, since the benefits that In order to effectively change travel behaviours, an overarching
year intervals, starting at the end of the short-term time period
regulations provide can be difficult to demonstrate. Greater communication strategy will be required, as well as a close
in 2021 to address the impact of change on the longer term
balance is required to enable regulatory provisions to be collaboration with stakeholders and the public to increase and
proposals.
enacted. The Department will develop a Regulatory Impact promote easy to use and convenient travel alternatives. The
Assessment process to measure the costs and benefits The most significant paradigm shift in transport since delivery of an integrated public transport solution that has the
associated with regulation. the invention of the car is beginning with the advent of potential to shift travel behaviour by offering an alternative
autonomous, connected and non fossil fuelled vehicles and to car dependency and introducing additional costs to private
the sharing economy. CAPSTMP must remain relevant as this vehicle users over time will be of key importance to reflect the
unfolds. real cost of travel.
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The public presentation and communication of the CAPSTMP

Vision for Abu Dhabi’s future lifestyle promotes a walking and
1
cycling friendly environment with less car use. These will be - Reduced funds available for transport
supported by: Change in economic
- Greater emphasis on non-infrastructure solutions
- Integrated Transport Planning and Design Guidelines; conditions
- Need for innovative funding sources
- Enforcement of vehicle standards;
- Promotion of the advantages of public transport as a
convenient and sustainable travel choice;
- Inclusion of environmental policies to support behaviour
2
change; and - Changes in growth trajectory
- Implementation of behaviour change strategies such as a
Change in demographic
- Changes in transport impact of growth
Transport Mobility Management Strategy. conditions
- Changes in economic aspirations
The Plan includes additional elements to further encourage
behaviour change. These comprise:
- Road user charging cordons;
- The provision of Park & Ride facilities outside the toll cordons
3
- Need to consider Plan Capital 2030
with convenient, fast and high frequent public transport Alignment of land use
connections; and - Land use and transport integration
and transport policy
- Controlled parking in combination with Transport and Mobility - Development uncertainty (e.g. Hudayriat)
Management Zones (TMM).
Also, public engagement and an overarching communication

strategy will be vital to encourage acceptance for new
strategies and policies:
4
- Need to consider external influenced and governance
- Public campaigns to promote the advantages of the new
Consideration
and implementation structures to support future
pedestrian and cycle access to public transport; of global trends growth
- Targeted campaigns to segments of the population (ie. office
workers, school kids and parents, cyclists, etc.) with tailored
communication strategies will ensure that a wide spectrum
of potential users will be reached; and
- Industry and private sector collaboration to discuss new
5
- Reduced certainty profile
policies and projects, and to receive user feedback. Technological
- Need to respond to rapid change
advancement
- Need to consider new and disruptive technology
External Factors for CAPSTMP Adjustment
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7.3 Improving Delivery Gov6 Monitoring and Evaluating Progress Land Use Integration QoL2
The Abu Dhabi Government will lead organisational change
required to successfully deliver the CAPSTMP. There are five Institutional Framework
important areas of change identified. These are supported by Gov5 and Capacity Building Behaviour Change QoL5
CAPSTMP policies and are improvements in:
- Managing change;
- Maximising implementation efficiency;
Community
- Capacity of government organisations; Gov4 Engagement Managing Change Resilience QoL10
- Coordination between different institutions
and departments; and Maximising implementation
- Continuous government collaboration. efficiency
Transport
A number of CAPSTMP policies have been developed to improve Stakeholder Investment
delivery of the Plan as shown in the diagram opposite. Gov3 Engagement
Capacity of government Decisions Econ2
organisations
Coordination between different
Major Transport
institutions and departments Regulatory
Gov2 Initiative Delivery Governance Econ5
Continuous government
collaboration
Future Intelligent
Tech4 Mobility Systems Technology Tech1
Technological User
Tech3 Intelligent Transport Systems Needs and Experience Tech2
CAPSTMP Policies have been identified to address delivery and have been discussed in Chapter 5.
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7.3.1 Managing Change - A Future Intelligence Unit will monitor emerging and - Other Agencies: The implementation of an integrated
new transport technologies and support planning and surface transport plan requires close cooperation with a
With the implementation of the CAPSTMP, The Department implementation in Abu Dhabi’s transport network; and number of institutional stakeholders responsible for specific
will manage a major change, not only for Abu Dhabi’s transport - An Environment Unit will focus on environmental aspects of the transport network. Those of particular note
system and behavioural change, but also within its own protection and policy issues from a transport perspective. are:
organisation and in collaboration with other stakeholders. It will liaise with the Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi, - Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council: Land Use Planning and
It is recommended to establish a ‘Higher Board’ to guide and to ensure transport elements of master plans and Transport coordination
support the implementation of the Plan this will also act as an environmental policies are aligned. - Abu Dhabi Police (ADP): Enforcement of regulations
advisory board to government decision makers. - Abu Dhabi Municipality (ADM): Construction disruption
7.3.4 Coordination between Different mitigation and urban integration
7.3.2 Maximise Implementation Organisations and Departments
Efficiency Delivering effective collaboration calls for multi-level
7.3.5 Continuous Government
Cross divisional delivery of policies, individual projects and sets transformation changing the way institutions think and act, Collaboration
of complementary projects as part of a wider programme is a how they view their roles, and how they share information with Once changes have been implemented it will be important
major challenge. Policy leaders and supporting divisions have internal and external partners. For a successful CAPSTMP to maintain these for ongoing success. The following will
been identified for the most challenging aspects of the Plan in delivery, the cultural change towards institutional collaboration be important elements of ensuring successful ongoing
order to create clarity over delivery responsibilities. will be of key importance on different levels: government collaboration. The leadership of delivery divisions
- Federal Regulations: To ensure alignment between the for CAPSTMP and The Department must:
7.3.3 Capacity of Government Plan vision, objectives and policies and federal laws and - Maintain culture change;
regulations, a close communication with the federal
Organisations authorities for transport and environment will be important.
- Ensure early involvement of (senior) management and
directors with defined responsibilities;
Additional capacity is proposed within the existing Government Sharing policy suggestions targeted at freight safety
structure to improve delivery of the CAPSTMP: improvements, taxation policy or emission limits for example, - Emphasise the importance of communication;
and lobbying for their implementation on a federal level, will - Continue to increase overarching project management
- The Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) division of The
assure additional support for the plan implementation and capacity;
Department is proposed to expand its role to coordinate
avoid conflicts or contradiction with federal legislation. - Retain simple organisational structures; and
cross divisional efforts. Such aspects as interchange design,
land use coordination, walking and cycling improvements - Other Emirates: Especially for the wider road and rail - Overcome tension between coordinated project planning.
would benefit from this structure. network planning and to ensure consistency regarding
transport regulations, coordination with other Emirates will
- New units will be created to be responsible for data, future
be undertaken. This will ensure major transport links will be
intelligence, the environment and inter city passenger rail
developed jointly and are implemented in a coordinated way.
should be formed within The Department to make sure that
In addition, main policy parameters such as load restrictions
these important elements of the future systems are not
for trucks and vehicle safety requirements will be aligned
neglected:
with consistent standards for cross border freight operators.
- A Data Unit will ensure that existing and future transport
data is centrally collected, processed and analysed for
transport forecasting and improvement. The availability of
this data will support future CAPSTMP updates and ensure
it reflects user demand and expectations in transport
planning;
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7.4 Master Plan Monitoring 7.4.2 Delivery Policies Overall CAPSTMP Indicators
Progress Measuring policies are proposed to support the
7.4.1 Measuring Progress collection of the appropriate data for analysis to provide Indicator Indicator
Code
The Department is committed to the highest levels of service valuable feedback to enable DoT to:
for the delivery of the CAPSTMP for Abu Dhabi. A. CAPSTMP updated every 5 years and/or when
- Track the progress of the initiatives implemented as part of
major land use change is proposed.
The Department will ensure the achievement of delivery CAPSTMP and assess the value of investments;
milestones and the benefits of an integrated transport network - Monitor any changes and trends in the surface transport B. CAPSTMP update after Plan Capital updated and
through continuous improvement and the achievement of high network and provide insight into how The Department can approved.
levels of accountability and transparency. respond to change; C. Mode Share
Suitable monitoring and measuring processes to review the - Generate greater transparency and accountability, providing D. Journey to work time
master plan implementation process are: clear levels of achievement and identifying areas of policy
E. Car ownership per capita
review or continuous improvement.
- Delivery policies; F. Average commute time
- Delivery milestones; The new Data unit is proposed to oversee the monitoring and
G. Vehicle Kilometres Travelled
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to quantify progress – evaluation process.
including a dashboard IT solution for efficient performance H. Total daily trips
tracking. 7.4.3 Key Performance Indicators I. Freight mode share
An effective regime of supervision, quality control and progress For quantitative measurement of progress and success, key
monitoring will ensure that any deviations and delays are performance indicators (KPI) are a commonly used tool. A key Note: It is recognised that currently some of the above may be difficult
performance indicator is a measurable value that demonstrates to measure. However, it is the intent of CAPSTMP to aspire to better data
identified early and improvement measures implemented.
availability and hence these are recommended. The DoT Data unit would be
how effectively an organisation is achieving key objectives.
The Department will actively pursue health, safety and responsible for improving the availability of data for KPIs.
These will be used at multiple stages to evaluate success over
environmental issues, combining risk management and
time towards CAPSTMP delivery.
mitigation measures.
KPIs have been defined for the policy actions proposed in
Monitoring should ensure that all new transport schemes
CAPSTMP to provide The Department with effective measures
follow CAPSTMP goals and objectives and do not conflict with
for implementation success. Performance indicators will be
other proposed schemes.
used to monitor physical projects and also to monitor and
measure the true progress made and milestones achieved.
A tailored KPI dashboard solution will be used for The
Department to build a comprehensive monitoring tool to review
progress and plan achievement. This will be based on a large
number of performance indicators.
There are two types of KPIs proposed:
- Overall (that measure high level measurable outcomes)
- Goal based (that meet more specific objectives of the Plan)
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7.4.4 Key Performance Goal Based Indicators

The indicators below represent key goal based indicators for monitoring progress and the benefits of the CAPSTMP.
Goal Objectives Indicator

Quality of Life Quality of life, - 1. Population density: Percentage of residential population located within 350m isochrone of a Metro, LRT Station, transit corridors or interchange.
Integrates land use - 2. Access to key services: Number of essential services within 350m isochrone of a Metro, LRT Station, transit corridor or interchange.
- 3. Safety: Annual number of killed and seriously injured due to road crashes per capita.
- 4. Access by area: Number of public transport boardings and alightings by location.
- 5. Workforce safety: Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate in the transport and freight sector (including construction projects related to CAPSTMP)
- 6. Security: Number of reported incidents within the transport system
- 7. Affordable: Percentage of household income spent on transport.
- 8. Health: Daily cycle count on National Trail (counts taken at consistent collection points)
Technology Harnesses - 9. Government fleet: Percentage of government fleet vehicles that are electric or use alternate fuels in Abu Dhabi.
technology - 10. Low emissions vehicles: Percentage of all registered vehicles that are electric or use alternate fuels in Abu Dhabi.
- 11. AV’s: No of AV’s in operation within Abu Dhabi.
- 12 Number of successful connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) trials in Abu Dhabi.
- 13. Apps and connectivity: Number of downloaded applications that use Abu Dhabi transport datasets.
- 14. Data: Number of open transport datasets available.
Economic Economic success - 15. Employment Density: Percentage of jobs within 350m isochrone of a Metro, LRT Station, transit corridor or interchange.
- 16. Transport funding: Proportion of government spending on transport.
- 17. Alternative Funding: Percentage of alternative and user/beneficiary pays funding sources to all annual transport expenditure.
- 18. Transport revenue: Total revenue from public transport ridership, road user charges and parking fees (and all other relevant revenue sources, as identified).
- 19. Benefit-Cost-Analysis: Percentage of all approved projects with a BCR over 2.
- 20. Regulation: Percentage of approved regulations with a BCR over 2.
- 21. Freight efficiency: Freight ton-kilometres/freight tons within the Emirate.
Environment* Benefits the - 22. Air Quality: Annual average measured concentration of NOx in Abu Dhabi from surface transport (tonnes/year).
environment - 23. Air Quality: Total annual measured PM10 and PM2.5 emissions (tonnes/year)
- 24. GHG: Total annual measured CO2 emitted from surface transport (tonnes/year)
- 25. Noise: Annual percentage exceedance of noise targets measured at sensitive receptor locations
- 26. Water Quality: Percentage of groundwater and surface water degraded from surface transport construction and operational activities
- 27. Marine Water Quality: Marine water quality indices (eutrophication index, microbial index and sediment index)
- 28. Biodiversity: Net loss of protected areas
- 29. Clean Energy: Percentage of energy used by transport from renewable energy sources.
Stakeholder and Governance Successful - 30. Public Perception of Transport: Measure of mood or emotion based on social media data mining/public survey.
delivery, - 31. Stakeholder satisfaction index: Measure of level of satisfaction by survey or interview
Engagement - 32. Standards compliance: Proportion of vehicles compliant to current vehicle standards
- 33. Project delivery: Proportion of projects delivered to programmed schedule and within cost.
- 34. Collaborative engagement: Projects and programs with clearly defined goals, objectives and indicators, agreed by all stakeholders.
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7.4.5 Indicators and CAPSTMP Policy Areas

The matrix below shows how overall goal based indicators can be used to measure progress against specific policy areas.
Indicators CAPSTMP Indicators Goal-based Indicators
Policy Area A B C D E F G H I 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Accommodating Growth
Land use integration
Transport Integration
Cultural User Needs and Expectations
Behaviour Change
Accessible and Equitable transport
Health
Occupational Health and Safety
Security
Resilience
Technology
Technological User Needs and Expectations
Intelligent Transport Systems
Future Intelligent Mobility Solutions
Alternative Fuel Vehicles
Data Management
Innovation in Technology
Economy
Transport Investment Decisions
Alternative Financing
User Pays
Regulatory Governance
Deregulation
Air Quality
GHG Emissions
Noise
Water Quality
Marine Water Quality
Waste Reduction
Biodiversity
Sustainable Energy
Promoting Environmental Sustainability
DoT and Stakeholder Responsibilities
Major Project Delivery
Stakeholder Engagement
Community Engagement
Institutional Framework and Capacity Building
Monitoring and Evaluating Progress
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7.4.5 Delivery Milestones
>2030
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
MILESTONES COMPLETE
WALKING & CYCLING 2030

Ongoing implementation of Walking & Cycling Master Plan 2017
Water Transit Routes - Walking & Cycling Route Improvements 2030
LRT Routes - Walking & Cycling Route Improvements >2030
ROAD NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS >2030
CONTROLLED PARKING >2030
CONGESTION TOLL CORDONS >2030

Inner Toll Cordon 2018
Middle Toll Cordon 2025
Outer Toll Cordon >2030
TRAFFIC CORRIDORS AND ITS ROLLOUT 2025

Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Street and E10 2019
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed and E22 2023
Al Khaleej Al Arabi Street 2019
Sheikh Khalifa Highway (Abu Dhabi Island to Saadiyat) 2023
ITS Rollout Mainland (including Sheikh Khalifa Highway Saadiyat to Mainland) 2025
TRANSIT CORRIDORS 2021

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Street Bus Lanes 2021
Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed (to include Bus Priority) 2019
Sultan Bin Zayed The First Street 2019
METRO >2030
Al Maryah to Yas Island 2025
MBZ spur >2030
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
MILESTONES COMPLETE
BUS SERVICE IMPROVEMENTS >2030

Bus Priority Corridors (Mainland) 2020
High Frequency Bus Service (pre Metro) 2021
Bus Network Reconfiguration (with LRT and Metro on-line) 2025
LRT >2030
North Island - Phase 1 (L1 and L2) 2025
North Island Ring (L3) 2030
Mainland LRT Routes - Phase 2 >2030
FERRY 2022
South Musaffah to Al Bateen 2020
Al Zahiyah to Reem Island 2020
Corniche Beach 2020
Al Zahiyah to Al Raha Beach and Yas Island 2020
Route around Al Maryah / Reem 2022
Al Zahiyah to Saadiyat with seasonal extension to Cruise Terminal 2022
INTER CITY PASSENGER RAIL >2030

Inter City Passenger Rail Service >2030
PARK & RIDE 2030

P+R Saadiyat 2019
P+R Reem 2022
P+R Yas Island 2025
P+R Zayed City 2025
P+R Shahama 2030
P+R Mohamed Bin Zayed 2030
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2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
MILESTONES COMPLETE
SURFACE TRANSPORT TO AIRPORT (AUH) >2030

Express Bus 2019
Yas Island Connection via bus / Autonomous Vehicle (AV) 2020
Metro 2025
LRT >2030
Inter City Passenger Rail Service >2030
Improvement and expansion of existing remote check-in sites 2017
Additional remote check-in sites 2023
Additional transport services to provide for the East Midfield support areas and Al Falah
2017
(cargo, catering, maintenance, fuel farm, etc)
ITS >2030
Ongoing ITS Integration * 2016
FREIGHT 2020
Implement Freight Master Plan 2020
* ITS integration has already started in 2014, with the launch

of the Integrated Transportation Information and Navigation
System (iTINS) and the ITS Fiber Optics Communication
Network. Further integration will occur in future years via the
Integrated Payment System Project to link all modes (Bus, Taxi,
Parking, etc) via a single payment system.
There is also ongoing DoT coordination with the National
Committee for Integrated Passenger Transport Services
headed by FTA to spearhead a UAE wide integration of all inter
city transport information and services.
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Chapter One: Context ...............................................................................................................................1

Downtown Abu Dhabi

Khalifa Bin Zayed The First Street

Cities are hubs of economic and social

1.2 The Capital Region

Abu Dhabi Emirate and Capital Region

associated land use plan forming a suite of documents for the

Plan Capital 2030 Al Ain and Eastern Region

Capital Surface Transport

1.4 Our Future

1.4.2 Our economy is growing...

Musaffah Desert Villages

1.4.3 But we have some challenges to overcome...

© Todor Tsvetkov / iStockphoto.com

1.4.4 The world is also changing...

Quality of Life Technological Economic Environmental Stakeholder Engagement

1.5 2009 ADSTMP Review 1.5.1 Progress made since 2009

Walking and Increased Transport mobility

Yas Viceroy Hotel, Yas Island

1.6 The Process

REVIEW ASSESSMENT IMPLEMENTATION PLAN MASTER PLAN

Stakeholder Involvement: Stakeholder Involvement: Stakeholder Involvement:

Can we afford it?

Can we solve problem Can we solve problem with

Can we accommodate growth?

1.7 Stakeholder Engagement CAPSTMP Technical Committee Department of Transport

Surface Transport Sector

Main Roads Division

2.1 Vision, Goals and Objectives.......................................................................................................18

2.1 Vision, Goals

To plan a sustainable, integrated

2.1.1 Vision, Goals and Objectives

3.1 Current Transport System ...........................................................................................................22

3.1 Current Transport

• Travel time saved

• Improved more attractive infrastructure for all modes

• User pays policies and supporting infrastructure

Less traffic / congestion

• Less cars on roads

• More active travel

• Improved environmental and societal outcomes

Complete Streets – Calgary, Canada The Hub – Shanghai, China

© Photography by Darren Soh for Arup

Sydney Ferry Network – Sydney, Australia Marina Bay, Singapore

3.2 Issues and Opportunities

Le Meridien Roundabout Public bus, Abu Dhabi

Bike hire facility on Yas Island Khalifa Port

Sheikh Khalifa Highway Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

3.2.1 Traffic Networks

3.2.2 Public Transport Networks

3.2.3 Walking and Cycling Networks

Bike hire facility on Yas Island

3.2.4 Freight Networks

3.2.5 Governance and funding

Sheikh Khalifa Highway

Sheikh Zayed Bridge

4.1 Policy Framework ............................................................................................................................32

4.1 Policy Framework 4.2 Policy Alignment 4.3 Policy Assessment

4.4 The CAPSTMP

The policies are supported by specific actions that define how