Date: 24.06.2012
Location: M06
Section: CSM
Time: 16:00
Chairman : Mohamed Shams
Secretary: Hasan
Participants: Omar & Ahmed Saleh
Topic: Traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi
Agenda:
Mohamed Shams called the meeting in order to discuss the above agenda and he started it by reminding us how serious this problem is.
Location: M06
Section: CSM
Time: 16:00
Chairman : Mohamed Shams
Secretary: Hasan
Participants: Omar & Ahmed Saleh
Topic: Traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi
Agenda:
- How serious is the Problem?
- Improving the existing traffic system
- Parking
- Traffic lights
- Raising age of licence holders
- Public transport
- Recommendations.
Mohamed Shams called the meeting in order to discuss the above agenda and he started it by reminding us how serious this problem is.
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Traffic Distribution should be more organized to avoid
conflicts, accidents and congestion. Building more bridges and tunnels is one of
the ideal solutions for the problems that we discussedFive years ago,
the situation was better because the traffic signals were fewer than now. The population
is increasing, therefore one of the solutions is to give more houses and
residences outside the city (Khalifa City, Mohamed Bin Zayed City, Al Shawamkh
City). Relocate the work offices and move them outside the city to avoid the
congestion in rush hours.
·
The roads must be renovated perfectly and well
distributed. Closing a whole road suddenly might lead to more traffic congestion
and accidents. Therefore, providing an alternative road is an important
solution. Making a straight long bridge over the whole city with small exits to
the areas and blocks is a good idea. Building underground parking is one of
the most brilliant ideas which allows us to get benefits and saves us a lot of
time and space.
·
Synchronize traffic lights and fix the technical
problems to avoid accidents. Build an expansion for the streets, specially the
highways.
·
Provide more alternative vehicles like public transportation
e.g. buses, trains and trams, will reduce the capacity of the cars on the
roads. Provide traffic awareness for the drivers to deal with these kinds of
problem so they can help us to save time. Lecturing and tutoring the drivers
before they get the license about these kinds of problems.
Mohamed Shams Closed the Meeting on 16:40.
