Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reported that 90% of the construction work for the cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif has been completed. These tracks, spanning 7 kilometers, will connect to the existing cycling paths, extending the network to a total length of 39 kilometers in both districts.
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of RTA, emphasized that this project aligns with Dubai’s aim to become a bicycle-friendly city, in accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council. The project is part of RTA’s Master Plan for Jogging and Cycling Tracks across Dubai, promoting sports and recreational activities to enhance residents’ and visitors’ well-being while improving connectivity between residential areas and key attractions.
The two new cycling tracks in Dubai serve as valuable additions to the city’s cycling infrastructure:
- The first track runs from the Quranic Garden on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street to the intersection with Al Khawaneej Street. It connects to the existing cycling track in Al Khawaneej via a pedestrian and cycling bridge on Al Khawaneej Street.
- The second cycling lane begins at Mushrif Park near the Crocodile Park, extends to the intersection with Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street, and then proceeds north to the intersection with Al Khawaneej Street. It links with the cycling track in Al Khawaneej via a pedestrian and cycling bridge on Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street.
With these additions, the total length of cycling lanes in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif now reaches approximately 39 kilometers.
H.E. Mattar Al Tayer highlighted that these cycling tracks are part of a comprehensive plan to develop and connect key districts of Dubai, aiming to expand the total length of cycling tracks in the city from 544 kilometers to 819 kilometers by 2026. This expansion includes connecting coastal areas like Jumeirah, Al Sufouh, and the Marina to external road tracks at locations such as Al Qudra, Seih Al Salam, and Nad Al Sheba, encompassing areas like Al Barsha, Dubai Hills, and Nad Al Sheba.
To enhance the safety of cycling tracks, the RTA in Dubai has implemented speed limits:
- For cycling tracks dedicated to amateurs and those shared with vehicles, a speed limit of 30 km/h has been established.
- Within urban areas, dedicated or shared tracks with pedestrians have a speed limit of 20 km/h.
It’s important to note that no specific speed limits have been set for cycling training tracks. These speed limits aim to prioritize the safety of both pedestrians and cyclists while using the tracks.