The move comes as an important part of the Abu Dhabi Government's major initiative through the Urban Planning Council known as "Plan Abu Dhabi 2030".
It realizes the forward-looking and comprehensive vision of H.H. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu Dhabi, and the guidance and direction of H.H. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council.
This major project is intended to develop a comprehensive plan for surface transport - roads and road transport, bus, ferry, railway and mass transit services, as well as non-motorized transport and freight logistics - that will meet the people's and the economy's mobility needs throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi over the next quarter century.
The STMP will comprise a coordinated set of policies and a comprehensive, multi-modal transport plan for the Abu Dhabi metropolitan region, Al Ain and the Western Region, as well as for inter-regional, inter-Emirate and international passenger and freight movements. It will consist of short- and medium-range plans for the period up to 2030, each supporting Abu Dhabi Government's broader strategies and helping achieve the aims of "Plan Abu Dhabi 2030".
Commenting on this news, Mr. Faisal Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Highways in the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi said: "The STMP study will be completed within 12 months and will be carried out in close coordination and consultation with other government bodies such as the Urban Planning Council, municipalities in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region, and stakeholders such as the Chamber of Commerce, the Environment Agency, Universities and developers. With all our partners, we simply want a world-best transport system."
The STMP project will be carried out over three main phases: the first will involve an assessment of issues and options in Q1/2008; the second will evaluate these options over Q2 & Q3, providing a detailed analysis of all the impacts of alternative scenarios for managing and developing the transport system; the third and last phase carried out in Q4/2008 will set the implementation plan and timetable.
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The Department of Transport (DOT) in Abu Dhabi announced it awarded the Surface Transport Master Plan (STMP) project to Mott MacDonald and Steer Davies Gleave, a consortium consisting of two of the top 10 ranked global transport planning consultancies.
Mr. Faisal Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of Highways in the Department of Transport in Abu Dhabi.
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For further information or inquires, please contact:
Mahmoud Elasheri
Public Relations and Communications Consultant
Department of Transport
P. O. Box: 20, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971-2-505-3273
Fax: +971-2-575-7578
About the Department of Transport:
The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DOT) was established pursuant to Law No. 4 of year 2006 to cover the entire value chain and ensure fully coordinated planning in all aspects of transport policy and development. Previously, Abu Dhabi's transport responsibilities were handled by a variety of entities, across both the local and Federal Government, including: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Municipal Affairs and the Sea Ports Authority (SPA).
About Mott MacDonald:
Mott MacDonald is one of the largest independently-owned management, engineering and development consultancies, with over 12,000 staff and a turnover in excess of USD 1,200 million. It has offices across Britain, Europe, Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the Americas. The company has 1,100 staff in the Middle East, 60% of whom are in the Gulf, where the company has worked for over 30 years.
About Steer Davies Gleave:
Steer Davies Gleave is also an independent transport consultancy working worldwide, with a strong reputation as advisors to governments, transport operators, financiers, regulators, developers and other interest groups.
It is the largest independent consultancy specializing in transport planning in Europe, with turnover of over USD 60 million. The firm has its headquarters in London, and offices in UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Chile, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Canada.
Mahmoud Elasheri
Public Relations and Communications Consultant
Department of Transport
P. O. Box: 20, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971-2-505-3273
Fax: +971-2-575-7578
About the Department of Transport:
The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport (DOT) was established pursuant to Law No. 4 of year 2006 to cover the entire value chain and ensure fully coordinated planning in all aspects of transport policy and development. Previously, Abu Dhabi's transport responsibilities were handled by a variety of entities, across both the local and Federal Government, including: The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), Department of Civil Aviation, Department of Municipal Affairs and the Sea Ports Authority (SPA).
About Mott MacDonald:
Mott MacDonald is one of the largest independently-owned management, engineering and development consultancies, with over 12,000 staff and a turnover in excess of USD 1,200 million. It has offices across Britain, Europe, Asia, the Pacific, the Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the Americas. The company has 1,100 staff in the Middle East, 60% of whom are in the Gulf, where the company has worked for over 30 years.
About Steer Davies Gleave:
Steer Davies Gleave is also an independent transport consultancy working worldwide, with a strong reputation as advisors to governments, transport operators, financiers, regulators, developers and other interest groups.
It is the largest independent consultancy specializing in transport planning in Europe, with turnover of over USD 60 million. The firm has its headquarters in London, and offices in UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany, Chile, Puerto Rico, Colombia and Canada.
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