Abu Dhabi has lowest traffic congestion of any capital city in the world: Report

The rankings, released by TomTom, a global navigation services company, examined 416 cities in 57 countries, and were based on a combination of criteria including the rate of traffic congestion at intersections and streets at various times of the day, including peak hours. The study also analysed the number of traffic lights, their programming, and contribution to the development of traffic flow in cities.

Abu Dhabi topped the rankings, recording an 11 percent congestion level.

“Building an integrated transportation infrastructure is a vital pillar of the emirate’s continued efforts to improve the quality of life on par with the best cities globally. We’ve always followed a long-term strategy and taken a proactive approach to the future, focusing on responding to the residents needs. TomTom’s new ranking serves as an encouragement to continue accomplishing DMT’s strategic goals,” Falah Al Ahbabi, Chairman of the Department of Municipalities and Transport said in a statement released on Friday.

“Continuing to get global recognitions for the capital’s transport and traffic management services confirms our leadership’s vision to provide the best quality of life in Abu Dhabi by implementing the highest international standards. We strive to strengthen Abu Dhabi’s position as one of the world’s best places to live and work by developing sustainable smart cities for the future.”