The Ministry of Transportation confirmed that it continues to develop an integrated transportation system through the Comprehensive Public Transport Plan (QPTMP), which enhances the shift towards sustainable transportation options and contributes to improving the quality of life. Transport added in a publication on the
The plan also includes taking advantage of the transformative capabilities of sustainable and integrated transportation systems, enhancing the quality of urban life, reducing emissions, and supporting economic diversification, in addition to addressing the challenges associated with increasing reliance on private vehicles.
On the other hand, the Ministry said on its website that this plan constitutes a road map for investment in land transport infrastructure, and will determine future frameworks and directions for developing transport networks at the national level, ensuring their integration with land use, urban development, population growth and meeting the demand for transport systems in the future.
Sustainability is the cornerstone of this plan because this concept has a significant impact on economic and environmental development, by achieving a balance between the requirements of economic growth and environmental protection and contributing to reducing climate change through implementing long-term initiatives that contribute to the transition to sustainable transportation.
The plan also works to achieve financial sustainability for the land transport sector by covering the largest possible amount of operating costs by implementing transport demand management policies, and encouraging partnership between the public and private sectors to invest and contribute to building and operating transport systems.
The Ministry of Transportation confirmed that the comprehensive plan for transportation in the State of Qatar 2050 will bring significant economic returns as a result of increased revenues and the benefits of saving the cost of operating vehicles, saving energy and fuel consumption, saving travel time, and reducing carbon emissions and traffic accidents.
The implementation of this plan will enhance the position of the State of Qatar as one of the most sustainable countries in the world by providing innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that support all aspects of development pursued by the state, which contributes to improving the quality of life of citizens and everyone residing on the land of Qatar, while preserving the national identity of the state.
The plan includes an integrated set of initiatives and projects to serve all users of land transportation systems and networks until the year 2050 AD, including highways, public transportation, pedestrians, bicycles, demand management for land transportation, and other transportation techniques and technologies, with the aim of achieving integration among these elements and improving connectivity between them, enhancing the level of road safety, reducing traffic congestion, and preserving the environment, to be a true legacy for future generations, thus achieving the goals of the Qatar National Vision “2030.”
