Abu Dhabi Introduces New Plan To Enhance Traffic Safety

Abu Dhabi's Traffic Safety Technical Committee, guided by the Joint Traffic Safety Committee, has launched the Work Accelerators plan to enhance traffic safety in the emirate. The initiative involves the development and execution of interactive plans among teams from various government entities to tackle challenges and achieve objectives in a short period of time.

The Work Accelerators prioritise intensive programmes in six areas. This includes analysing traffic accidents and extracting lessons learned, enhancing pedestrian and micro-mobility safety, ensuring delivery drivers' safety, reviewing road speed limits, improving freight transport safety, and addressing driver behaviour. Notably, the plan is structured into three stages: design, acceleration, and delivery. 

Abdulrahman Al Shizawi, Head of the Traffic Safety Technical Committee at DMT, noted that the aim of the project is to reduce the number of traffic accidents that result in injuries. The Joint Traffic Safety Committee, comprising Abu Dhabi Police, Abu Dhabi Mobility, and the Department of Health, aims to prioritise continuous testing and application of modern methods and systems to reduce accidents and ensure smooth and safe mobility in the emirate. Additionally, the committee also aims to improve awareness campaigns to promote safe driving practices.