Air-con walkways aim to reduce vehicle use

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AIR-CON BOOST: The new air-conditioned crossings and subways will add to the bus stops already established around Dubai. (Getty Images)

A network of air-conditioned crossings and subways is being planned in Dubai in a bid to encourage people to walk more.

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled proposals to promote the culture of short-distant walking in preference to using vehicles.

Abdul Mohsen Ibrahim Younes, CEO of RTA Strategy and Corporate Support Services, said: “The piloted network of air-conditioned crossings and subways, which is the first of its kind in the Gulf area, will cover the most vital areas in the emirate of Dubai.

"It will enable the public to move across buildings in an air-conditioned and clean environment, far away from traffic jams and hot weather."

He added: “RTA will link up buildings in urban areas by a series of the would-be constructed air-conditioned crossings and subways.

"These buildings will also be linked with the main roads as well as the stations of Dubai Metro project. This will ease the mobility of pedestrians to access these places.

“This strategy will minimize the reliance on using vehicles in short trips, and accordingly cut short road congestion as well as pollution in the emirate."

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