Dubai’s RTA retrofits buildings to assist individuals of dedication

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has accomplished Phase III of a challenge to retrofit its buildings to make them accessible and pleasant for individuals of dedication.

A complete of 26 buildings and amenities have been certified to fulfill the requirements of the ‘Dubai Building Code’.

These embody the RTA’s head workplace, 15 bus stations, 4 multi-level parking terminals, two buyer happiness centres, 5 administrative buildings and Al Jaddaf marine transport station.

The completion of the third section marks the top of the amenities improve challenge, though enhancements would proceed because the ‘Dubai Building Code’ evolves.

The enhancements embody creating accessible passages, each indoors and open air, for the visually impaired, putting in computerized entrance doorways, including ramps and informational signboards, establishing designated ready areas for individuals of dedication, and offering elevators which can be each spacious and simply accessible.

Tactile information plates with Braille have been put in for people with visible impairments, whereas for these experiencing listening to difficulties, superior units can be found to facilitate service requests.

A complete of 26 buildings and amenities have been certified to fulfill the set requirements, encompassing the Head Office, 15 bus stations, 4 multi-level parking terminals, 2 buyer happiness centres, 5 administrative buildings and Al Jaddaf Marine Transport Station. pic.twitter.com/wYzssFAVhG

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 18, 2024

Stations and Parking Areas

The preparation of the amenities spanned six months, specializing in key places such because the RTA’s Head Office in addition to Hatta, Al Qusais, Deira City Centre and Jebel Ali bus stations.

The rehabilitation works prolonged to Karama bus station, Mall of the Emirates station, Union, Al Ghubaiba, Al Kifaf, Satwa, Oud Metha, International City, Al Quoz, Business Bay and Ibn Battuta stations.

The RTA additionally ensured the availability of accessible facilities for individuals of dedication throughout varied multi-level parking amenities, together with these at Al Ghubaiba, Al Sabkha, Al Rigga Carlton Tower and Naif.

Customer Happiness

The RTA’s Customer Happiness Centres at the moment are totally geared up and able to welcome shoppers from various teams of individuals of dedication.

.@rta_dubai has accomplished Phase III of a challenge to retrofit its buildings and amenities to make them accessible and pleasant for People of Determination in compliance with the requirements of the ‘#Dubai Building Code’. https://t.co/Hpas9mXO3g pic.twitter.com/yxrnTp3zLt

— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) March 18, 2024