Dubai, Jan 13: New traffic signs will be introduced on Dubai roads soon as the Roads and Transport Authority prepares for the launch of the Dubai Tram later this year.
Most of the new road signs are related to the tram and railway, while a few are for speed breakers and pedestrian crossings.
“Since Dubai Tram will share road space with other vehicles, it is important that we introduce new signs to regulate traffic in areas where trams will operate. We are working on an awareness campaign for motorists on how to drive safely in areas where trams will be operating,” said Ahmad Hashem Behroozian, CEO of RTA’s Licensing Agency.
Vehicular traffic from all directions will stop whenever trams cross the intersections as the trams will have right of way. This and other details about sharing space with trams will highlighted in a new campaign that will launched in the next few weeks.
“The campaign will pick up intensity as the date of the launch approaches. Various activities are being planned to make people understand various aspects of road safety,” he said.
Changes are being made to the driving curriculum in Dubai’s motor driving institutes to incorporate elements on sharing space with trams.
Comments
Add new comment