Home UAE Dubai Dubai’s RTA unveils revamped Strategic Plan 2024-2030 The plan is designed to facilitate the development of roads and transport systems that support the 20-minute city by Gulf Business December 10, 2023 Image courtesy: Dubai Media Office Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled the revamped Strategic Plan 2024-2030, as part of the authority’s broader strategy to stay abreast of global and future trends in the transportation sector while reinforcing its endeavours to become a global leader in delivering pioneering services. The plan is aligned with Dubai Urban Plan 2040 and is aimed at making Dubai the world’s best city for living, Dubai Plan 2030, Dubai Government Directives, and the UAE Government Vision, “We the UAE 2031”. The Higher Committee for Strategic Planning and Corporate Transformation at #RTA chaired by His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, endorsed an updated RTA’s Strategic Plan 2024-2030. The plan is aligned with Dubai… pic.twitter.com/6apr3JG3to — RTA (@rta_dubai) December 10, 2023 “Strategic Plan 2024-2030 focuses on envisioning the future and undertaking strategic projects to promote the economy, wellbeing and happiness of Dubai’s residents and visitors,” said Mattar Al Tayer, director general, and chairman of the board of RTA. “RTA’s future entails studying and deploying integrated and soft mobility solutions along with connected and real-time mobility systems, and self-driving transport.” Al Tayer said the transport authority seeks to operate self-driving Chevrolet Bolt autonomous electric vehicles, positioning Dubai as the first city in the world to operate American Cruise self-driving vehicles outside the US. RTA’s strategic goals RTA’s strategic plan is centred around achieving five key goals and objectives pertinent to integrated and innovative mobility. It seeks to improve accessibility, foster better integration of multi-modal transport, expand current and future mobility services, and chart smart mobility solutions. The plan is designed to facilitate the development of roads and transport systems that support the 20-minute city – ensuring that 80 per cent of daily services are accessible within a 20-minute journey by walking or cycling. Under the Future Proof Organisation Goal, the plan accentuates the importance of attracting, retaining, and developing talents that meet future demands. RTA’s strategic plan calls for establishing an effective partnership structure and boosting capabilities in R&D, and innovation, transforming into a leading data-based entity, along with developing a flexible technological infrastructure. The authority’s plan is aimed at fostering sustainability in Dubai by speeding up the transition towards green transportation in line with the designating of 2023 as the Year of Sustainability and the hosting of the COP28 climate summit. RTA seeks to convert all taxis and limousines in Dubai to electric and hydrogen vehicles by 2040 and convert the entire fleet of public transport buses into electric and hydrogen buses by 2050. Read: From aerial taxis to smart streetlights: Dubai’s RTA green lights Dhs2.5bn in deals Tags Chevrolet Bolt COP28 Dubai Roads and Transport Authority You might also like Parkin, AWQAF Dubai to build new parking facility in Al Sabkha District Mark Phoenix on how Sankari is redefining luxury real estate Talabat plunges over 7.5% in Dubai trading debut after $2bn IPO Dubai to reintroduce 30% alcohol sales tax in 2025 – report