AMMAN — The Transport Sector Strategy for
2024-2028 has introduced a new project aimed at rehabilitating the main
arterial roads, with JD10 million allocated for pedestrian pathways. The
initiative, to be executed by the Greater Amman Municipality (GAM), seeks to
improve pedestrian infrastructure in the capital, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
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According to the plan, the specified timeframe
for the project is 2024, indicating that the funding will come from the Greater
Amman Municipality (GAM) budget, with the municipality overseeing its
implementation.
The
strategy outlined that the project intends to conduct studies for pedestrian
and bicycle lanes, aligning with the Economic Modernization Vision (EMV) of the
projects included in the plan to transform Amman into a smart city.
Sustainable transportation strategies and
initiativesThe strategy plans to establish an integrated
transport system connecting various sustainable transportation modes. This
includes enhancing infrastructure to make walking and cycling more attractive,
along with improving the quality of public transportation services. Active
transportation, such as walking and cycling, alongside public transportation
modes, is deemed crucial for achieving national and strategic objectives.
Furthermore, the strategy aims to empower
women in society and increase their productivity by providing an affordable and
accessible transportation mode for everyone.
The sustainable urban transport project
focuses on enhancing access to services for individuals within the community by
reducing travel distances and promoting non-mechanical, shared, and public
transportation options, thereby reducing reliance on private vehicles.
Additionally, the strategy highlighted the
project's significance in school transport and trips, noting that many students
in government schools walk to their schools, contributing to their long-term
health and physical activity. However, it stressed the need for safe
infrastructure to enable children to reach their schools without traffic risks.
The strategy also addressed the decline in the
use of sustainable urban transport for commuting, attributing it to the lack of
a clear strategy and action plan. Despite being a cost-effective transportation
option, especially for short-distance trips, sustainable urban transport lacks
adequate planning. Safety concerns are paramount for walking and cycling,
emphasizing the importance of ensuring safe infrastructure and dedicated lanes
to encourage active transportation.
Furthermore, the annual report on traffic
accidents in Jordan for 2021 revealed 208 pedestrian fatalities, including five
cases involving pedestrians on sidewalks, 157 cases on roads, and six cases
involving cyclists. These statistics underscore the urgent need for safe
infrastructure to reduce road casualties.
However, the strategy outlined the main
challenges facing sustainable urban transport systems in Jordan, including the
lack of infrastructure encouraging walking and cycling, safety concerns, low
levels of physical activity, and the absence of data on cyclists and electric
bicycle users. Therefore, the strategy proposed several recommendations to
achieve a comprehensive sustainable transportation system, including developing
a clear strategy, establishing dedicated lanes for cyclists, and conducting comprehensive
studies on sustainable urban transport, focusing on cycling and walking.
Therefore, the strategy includes comprehensive
plans to address the challenges facing sustainable transportation. These plans
encompass awareness campaigns, cooperative bike-sharing programs, pedestrian
and cyclist-friendly law improvements, incentives for companies to provide
infrastructure, and better pedestrian facilities in various areas for a more
pedestrian-friendly urban environment.
Car-sharing initiatives are also part of the
strategy, aiming to increase vehicle occupancy, reduce congestion and
pollution, and promote shared trips to common destinations. These efforts
involve prioritizing buses and rapid transit services, promoting car-sharing
through applications, and incentivizing car owners to offer car-sharing
services.
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