According to a source at the Dubai Committee on Roads and Transport (RTA), the government of the emirate plans to actively promote walking and cycling, not only as a means of improving health, but also as a way to get around the city of Dubai. "We have developed a pedestrian line system specifically for residents and visitors of Dubai: They will be tied to metro stations, connecting them with nearby buildings. Most of the pedestrian lines in the busiest areas and in commercial centers will be covered and with air conditioning, which will allow them to be used round. year, regardless of weather conditions, "said Abdul Mohsin Ibrahim, head of the RTA's Strategic and Corporate Governance Sector (RTA).
The RTA is also reviewing the use of bicycles in the city. A decision has already been made to build bicycle paths at the first stage in the areas of Deira and Bar Dubai, as well as to build special bicycle parking lots near bus stops, metro and water transport stations. At the second stage, bicycle paths will appear along the entire Jumeirah Beach Road, on Al-Mina, Al-Manhul and next to Dubai Bay. Also, the bike path will be laid throughout the service strip along the main highway to them. Sheikh Zayed.
