DUBAI, 6th May, 2014 (WAM) -- The Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has participated in the 3rd Ajman International Environment Conference held under the theme "An Innovative Approach to Sustainability".
Abdul Rida Abu Al Hassan, Director of RTA Rail Planning and Development, said, "The RTA delivered a detailed research paper in which it reviewed the Dubai Metro experience in terms of achieving environmental sustainability through minimising the carbon footprint in Dubai Emirate since the metro is powered by electrical systems, a first-rate clean power that contributes to reducing pollution of the air in the environment in which the metro operates."Abu Al Hassan elaborated that the work paper revealed the role of the metro in reducing the traffic density across Dubai through offering access to vital destinations, besides its efforts to encourage community members to dispense with the use of private vehicles powered by conventional fuel. "We have provided a host of services that render the use of the Dubai Metro an effective means for fulfilling the needs of users and attracting more ridership," he said. The paper also explained the role of the Dubai Metro in diversifying public transport means in the emirate, and accordingly improving the quality of living for residents and visitors in addition to creating more job prospects, and contributing to a successful work and economic environment. The paper indicated that the rising numbers of metro riders underlines the fact that the Dubai Metro has succeeded in realising its main objective in providing a sustainable environment.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2014.
