One lane on A-Ring Road dedicated only for public buses and taxis – The Peninsula

One lane on A-Ring Road dedicated only for public buses and taxis – The Peninsula

Doha: Public Works Authority (Ashghal) has dedicated a lane on A-Ring Road only for public buses, taxis, and authorized vehicles to facilitate traffic and serve FIFA World Cup 2022 transportation plan. This is in coordination with The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Transport, and Mowasalat (Karwa).

Eng Abdulaziz Al Mawlawi, Mobility Executive Director at the SC, said: “The bus lane will help to provide a smooth and environmentally-friendly transport experience for thousands of fans during the FIFA World Cup.”

Lieutenant Eng. Khalid Nasser Al-Mulla, Head of the Technical team of the Corniche Closure Committee, pointed out that the new lane will be designated for public transport buses, taxis, and authorized vehicles such as emergency vehicles. All necessary traffic markings and directional signs that support law enforcement and the monitoring of traffic violations in future stages have been developed.

He added that a designated lane for public buses would reduce travel time and this will encourage the use of public transportation and reduce the number of personal vehicles on the road. The lane will also facilitate faster arrival of police and emergency vehicles to accident sites.

Saleh Saeed Al-Marri, Acting Director of Land Transport Network Planning Department in the