The four recognition certificates by International Association of Public Transport (UITP) acknowledged the practices of Dubai’s Road and Transport Authority (RTA) in transport planning and regulation, investment, innovation and future foresight, and digital transformation. These recognitions certificates reflect the excellence and integration of the transport planning methodology applied by the RTA, and its implementation of world-class tools to develop road and transport project plans in a way that is harmonious with the objectives and requirements of urban and economic growth in the Emirate.
Director of Innovation & Pioneering, Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, RTA, Fatima Al Mandoos, said, “Specialised experts from the UITP had carried out several assessments processes, which identified 55 pioneering practices, and 4 unique practices based on UITP’s established standards for specialised projects and initiatives. The practices support the competitiveness and sustainability indicators as well as RTA’s vision as the World Leader in Seamless and Sustainable Mobility.”
Transport Planning and Regulation
RTA received the ‘Organising Transport’ certificate for its outstanding leadership in implementing modern practices and using advanced tools in transport planning on a global scale. RTA used an integrated methodology that includes data collection and analysis, scenario development and evaluation, and the use of updated and modern analytical tools and programmes based on best global practices and standards.
The main objective behind these efforts is to develop comprehensive plans and solutions, identify road and public transport projects, and implement transport policies that fulfill the urban and economic development needs of the emirate under the visionary Dubai 20240 Master Plan. The evaluation by UITP highlighted that RTA uses top notch world-class planning tools to develop road and transport plans for Dubai, confirming that various road and transport projects align with the emirate’s urban and economic growth objectives and requirements.
RTA was also accoladed with the ‘Investment Pillar’ certificate for its outstanding practices in executing investment opportunities with a vision at increasing commercial revenues and enhancing cooperation and partnerships with the private sector in several fields.
Digital Transformation
‘Digital Transformation Pillar’ certificate was also awarded to RTA for its Digital Strategy 2030. This strategy includes 24 innovative digital initiatives covering seven areas: digital twins, metaverse, robotics, integrated systems, enterprise solutions, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and the Internet of Things. This strategy is aimed at developing a flexible and scalable digital infrastructure to achieve the strategic goal of enhancing Dubai’s position as the smartest city in the world.
Innovation
RTA received the ‘Innovation and Future Foresight Pillar’ certificate for its prominent role in launching strategies that aligns with best practices for global innovation. It also includes RTA’s innovation strategy, which aligns with its strategic Plan 2024-2030 and the National Innovation Strategy.
Source: Mediaoffice
