Cycling lanes to be constructed in Dubai residential areas

This content was originally posted in 7DAYS UAE website at: Cycling lanes to be constructed in Dubai residential areas The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for constructing cycling and running tracks in Warqaa, Mushrif, Mirdif, Mizhar and Khawaneej. The tracks will extend for 57km and cost about Dhs79 million and will be constructed in a 12-month period. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, said: “The construction ensures that the infrastructure of residential districts is conducive to the practicing of sport as it has immense health benefits for community members. The project is part of a master plan developed by RTA for providing dedicated cycling and running tracks covering the entire emirate to be environment-friendly mobility means for cycling enthusiasts.” The first project covers the construction of a cycling and running route extending 32km at Mushrif, Mirdif, Mizhar and Khawaneej along with three bridges for the combined use of cyclists and pedestrians at Al Khawaneej at a cost of Dhs52 million. The other project covers the construction of cycling and running tracks spanning 25km at Warqaa along with a bridge for the combined use of cyclists and pedestrians at Tripoli Road at a cost of Dhs27 million. RTA has recently opened the Dubai Cycling Track (Seih Assalam-Nad Al Sheba) stretching about 23km. The project links with the existing cycling lane of Seih Assalam at Al Qudra Road (at the Gate of the Dubai Cycling Track), and extends further in the direction of the Emirates Road, Latifa bint Hamdan Road, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Barari and up to Nad Al Sheba. The 115km-long cycling tracks at Seih Assalam includes several public utilities, outlets for renting bikes and accessories, a fully equipped medical clinic and 10 rest areas. news@7days.ae   Read the original story at: Cycling lanes to be constructed in Dubai residential areas