Dubai: Construction on these key cycling tracks 90% complete, says RTA

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Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that 90 per cent of the construction work on the cycling tracks of Al Khawaneej and Mushrif has been completed.

This seven-kilometre expanse connects with the existing cycling tracks extending 32 kilometres in the two areas; the total length of cycling tracks in both areas is around 39 kilometres.

The project is part of RTA’s master plan for jogging and cycling tracks.

Mattar Al Tayer, director general, chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA said, “The cycling track at Al Khawaneej and Mushrif is part of a master plan to develop cycling tracks and connect key districts of the city. The plan includes increasing the total length of cycling tracks in Dubai from the existing 544 to 819 kilometres by 2026.”

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He added: “The coastal areas such as Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, and the Marina will be linked to the external road tracks at Al Qudra, Seih Al Salam, and Nad Al Sheba along Al Barsha, Dubai Hills and Nad Al Sheba.

“The project aims to provide suitable options for people to cycle according to Dubai Urban Plan 2040 aimed to make Dubai the best city for living in the world.

The design, construction, and speed limits set for cycling tracks are aligned with international standards. The tracks are also customised to suit the type of locality and classification of the tracks.

Dubai’s #RTA announced that 90% of the construction has been completed for the cycling tracks of Al Khawaneej and Mushrif clocked. This 7-km stretch connects with the existing cycling tracks extending 32 km in the two areas, and as such the total length of cycling tracks in both… pic.twitter.com/lE9jCaICZL

— RTA (@rta_dubai) September 17, 2023

Two cycling tracks

Al Tayer explained: “The first track runs from the Quranic Garden on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street up to the intersection with Al Khawaneej Street. It crosses the street through the combined pedestrian and cycling bridge on Al Khawaneej Street to link with the existing cycling track in Al Khawaneej.

“The second cycling lane starts from the Mushrif Park near the Crocodile Park, extends up to the intersection with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and then heads North up to the intersection with Al Khawaneej Street. It crosses the street through the pedestrian and cycling bridge on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to connect with the cycling track in Al Khawaneej. Accordingly, the total length of the two new cycling lanes and the existing lanes in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif rises to approximately 39 kilometres.”

Cycling speed limits

To ensure the safety of both pedestrians and cyclists, RTA has set a speed limit of 30 kilometres per hour (km/h) at cycling tracks for amateurs and those tracks shared with vehicles to make roads safer.

The authority has fixed a speed limit of 20 km/h on dedicated or shared tracks with pedestrians within urban areas. However, no specific speed limits are set for cycling training tracks.

“These tracks encourage residents and visitors to practice cycling such that it will develop into an alternative and sustainable mobility means that serves the first and last-mile strategy,” concluded Al Tayer.

#RTA has awarded a contract for the construction of cycling tracks at Al Khawaneej and Mushrif which aims to provide suitable options for people to practice cycling. pic.twitter.com/q4WAg1VrVC

— RTA (@rta_dubai) November 20, 2022

In recent news, RTA also announced the completion plan for the Al Shindagha Corridor Improvement Project which will connect the upcoming Dubai Islands area to Bur Dubai. The project will be completed under an agreement signed between the RTA and Nakheel.