Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched a travel behaviour survey of individuals and families residing or working in Dubai, as well as companies based in the emirate, in order to further improve transport services and experiences in the emirate.
The survey will be conducted over the next six months till June 2023, and will cover more than 7,000 users from Dubai and the neighbouring emirates, including 5,000 families and 500 cargo transport companies operating in Dubai.
Muna Al Osaimi, Director of transportation strategic planning, strategy and corporate governance sector at RTA, said the survey is aimed at measuring the mobility trends and behaviours of residents and visitors of Dubai.
“Communication channels with the public would include home questionnaires, field visits, personal interviews, and online interviews including smart apps. The process involves the use of artificial intelligence technologies to reach the largest possible number of individuals,” Al Osaimi said.
She said the survey results will be analysed and studied in a professional and transparent manner to conclude the best findings.
“Such deliverables will assist RTA in updating its strategic and operational plans for the road network and mass transport systems, including the Dubai Metro and Tram, public buses, marine transit means as well as individual and soft mobility means,” she added.
Osaimi also urged the public to respond and cooperate when asked to take part in the survey as their feedback will help the organisation to develop optimal plans to upgrade roads and public transport systems across the emirate.
This move is part of RTA’s efforts to revamp its strategic roads and transport plans, enhance roads and public transport networks and services to provide a smooth and safe transportation experience for the public and keep up with the urbanisation of the emirate in line with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040.
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