Pedestrian priority zone to reduce vehicle usage on the site and promote active travel and more sustainable modes of transport
Access and Movement Creating new connections A proposed new tram line will extend from the existing line to the south west, through the proposed development area and connect back up to the existing highway. This connection will help to progress the city further with its public transport goals as identified by the RTA where at least 86km of tram lines and 11 new tram stops are to be developed across the city (Al Tayer. M, 2019). Tram stops will be installed nearby to the proposed pedestrian links towards the waterfront and the primary movement route to form an orbital centre for the development.
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New pedestrian routes to connect to the existing routes within the wider context via bridges and subways
Waterfront board-walk along the waterfront to create an attractive pedestrian/cycle route
Tram stops adjacent to the key pedestrian routes in and out of the site and along the central primary route
Connecting the new tram back to the primary vehicle route
Primary vehicle route Secondary vehicle route Key pedestrian routes Harbourside board-walk Proposed new tram line Proposed new tram stops
Pedestrians will be provided with safe and secure travel routes through the site, underneath canopies and native planting to shade users from the sun and outdoor climate of the city. Existing subways and bridges will be utilised to connect the new development with the existing neighbouring residential areas.
Pedestrian priority zone (emergency vehicles only) Bridge/subway access
Following on from the tests conducted at the 2020 Dubai Expo, autonomous vehicles could have the potential to be implemented along the tertiary streets within the development. Areas along the waterfront would be ideal as shading from buildings and canopies will not be as frequent so by providing a sustainable mode of transport that can carry users from one side of the site to the other without having to walk out in broad daylight will create a more comfort way of travel. It will also be of aid to those with limited mobility yet still want to visit the harbour or ecological gardens.
Main vehicle access Main tram access
Reducing the use of private vehicles As a user enters the site, vehicular routes will be provided for access purposes however, as someone progresses through the site towards the waterfront street will become prioritised towards pedestrians and cyclists (emergency access will be provided as standard). To enable this, streets will gradually reduce in width to create a safer and more enclosed development.
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Access and Movement Parameter Plan
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