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Substantial growth of population and urbanization and an unprecedented stride in the constructional developments along with the economic developments have put UAE in the prime focus of the world but it has also put tremendous pressure on its transportation system. The daily rising demand for both people and goods' mobility has resulted in increasing levels of congestion on the road system of the UAE, posing serious threats to the fragile natural environment. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of UAE has a long-range comprehensive transportation strategy that addresses current and future transportation issues and provides a wide range of solutions that enables UAE to have an efficient, safe and environmentally sound transportation system.
Human behavior plays a paramount role in making the transport sustainable by choosing the way individuals and institutions choose to travel. To achieve this, there is a great need for public and corporate awareness and then the willingness to initiate and actively apply practices with the objective of making transportation more sustainable among as many organizations as possible.
Recently, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) celebrated its 10th anniversary on November 1st and also its sixth Transport Day. In order to encourage the public to use more of public transport Dubai transport authority gave rewards to deserving people who used more of public transport rather than car. Gold bars, Apple watches, computers and cash were given away as prizes to the most frequent users of Dubai?s public transport system to mark the Day. Metro, bus, ferry all public transport ride was free that Day. This was a part of the initiative by Dubai government to reduce carbon footprint by at least 10%. Credit—National news
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15 Comments
Very encouraging
Posted 14-11-2015 19:58
Nice
Posted 14-11-2015 19:57
@Oseluese-Thank you for the compliment:)
Posted 11-11-2015 21:24
@Bindu-Thanks for your comment:)
Posted 11-11-2015 21:17
Good Initiative!! This would certianly encourage the use of public transport thereby reducing the emission of greenhouse gases. Thanks for the report Manav.
Posted 06-11-2015 00:14
This is really encouraging when awards are given for adopting public vehicles. Congratulations RTA, UAE for your 10th anniversary and wish you all the best for much more innovative, clean and sustainable transportation system.
Thank you for sharing dear Manav :)
Posted 05-11-2015 23:38
@Luiz-Thanks for your kind words:)
Posted 04-11-2015 23:35
@Luiz-Thanks for your kind words:)
Posted 04-11-2015 23:35
@ArushiAgree with you. People must be given incentives for optimum use of public transport. Thanks for your valuable feedback:)
Posted 04-11-2015 23:34
@Meghana-Thanks for your comment:)
Posted 04-11-2015 23:30
@RohanYes, the carbon footprint will surely reduce with such an initiative in action. Thanks for the feedback:)
Posted 04-11-2015 23:29
What a great strategy to encourage people!!!! Thanks UEA and Manav! Keep sharing and working green! =)
Posted 04-11-2015 04:42
I read this and was really happy for a maid/domestic helper who won 50gm gold for using public transport for years. Awards like these would really encourage people to use public transport and contribute to reduction in carbon footprint. Thanks for sharing, Manav.
Posted 04-11-2015 03:54
Good report Manav. I am happy that UAE is encouraging such initiatives to make the world a greener place to live!
Posted 04-11-2015 01:00
Well reported Manav. Dubai is true to its commitment in rewarding the eco-friendly initiatives.
I'm sure that they will achieve reducing the carbon footprint target for sure.
Posted 03-11-2015 21:41