Roads & Transport Authority - Environmental stewardship

RTA has completed the construction of dedicated and shared tracks for bicycles and e-scooters extending 4.5 km in Hatta. This project also included the construction of two rest areas along the new tracks, increasing the total length of tracks in Hatta by 50% to 13.5 km

The RTA has signed an agreement with Swaidan Trading Company to trial an environmentally friendly hydrogen bus in Dubai's climate and operational conditions

RTA announced that during Eid Al Adha holiday, from June 15 to 18, 2024, the total number of passengers who used public transportation, shared transportation, and taxis exceeded 6.7 million compared to approximately 6.4 million riders during the same period last with.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, honoured the winners of the 13th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST) 2024 organised by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA).

RTA won an international award and certificate in sustainability and the environment, as it obtained the certificate in the field of energy and environmental designs (gold category) from the US Green Building Council for the Dubai Intelligent Traffic Systems Centre in Al Barsha

This new track, which links Al Sufouh to Dubai Hills via Hessa Street, features two architecturally innovative bridges crossing over Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) reported a 20% participation increase in the 13th Dubai Award for Sustainable Transport (DAST), with 168 entries registered

RTA announces that public transport means, taxis and shared mobility vehicles have transported about 5.9 million passengers during the holiday of Eid Al Fitr 1445H (10 to 12 April 2024).

RTA has inaugurated cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif extending 7 km to connect with the existing tracks in the two districts, which already span 32 km

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has achieved a new Guinness world record that adds to its impressive tally of world records in having Al Qudra Cycling Track spanning 80.6 km declared as the longest continuous cycling path surpassing the previous world record registered in 2020 for a 33 km cycling track.

It aims to reduce abra manufacturing time by 90%, slash manufacturing costs by 30%, and cut operation and maintenance expenses by 30%. Additionally, it supports RTA's environmental sustainability strategy for maritime transport.

Route 2020 project was honoured for its contribution in reducing 35,319 tonnes of carbon emissions and implementing best practices for conserving the environment.

RTA has released new upgraded version of its ‘RTA App,’ designed to provide users with unparalleled ease of use and streamlined access to all RTA services

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has successfully upgraded 900 lighting units along 9 km of Sheikh Rashid Street to energy-efficient LED lighting type

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially launched the ‘Green Fleet Rating System,’ a key initiative designed to reinforce sustainable practices within Dubai's commercial transport activities.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the automation and renovation of public parking machines in the emirate. It has fitted them with touch screens enabling the entry of the vehicle details, and the issuance of an e-ticket likewise the text messages sent to mobile phones using the mParking system.

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in collaboration with Keolis-MHI (operator of Dubai Metro and Tram) have launched the Rail Automated System (RAS) Project to trial a paperless initiative reliant on advanced technology.

His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced that RTA had achieved the targeted energy efficiency performance indicators 2021 and reduced total energy consumption in all operations and projects by 18%, when compared with the average consumption from 2016 to 2019

RTA took part in the World Day for Safety and Health at Work global webinar organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO). The webinar was attended by 1400 representatives of health, safety, and environmental organisations from numerous countries

RTA has signed a contract for the procurement of 2,219 new vehicles to enhance the fleet of the Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC). The new batch includes 1,775 hybrid vehicles powered by fuel and electricity.