Meeting

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:

1. How serious is the Problem?
2. Improving the existing traffic system
3. Parking
4. Traffic lights
5. Raising age of licence holders
6. Public transport
7. Recommendations.

Traffic Congestion Meeting Minutes:



Mohamed Shams called the meeting in order to discuss the above agenda and he started it by reminding us how serious this problem is.

·        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.