Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a Travel Behaviour Survey - Screening Questionnaire for individuals and families resident or working in Dubai, as well as for companies based in the Emirate.
This survey is part of RTA's efforts to revamp its strategic roads and transport plans, enhance roads and public transport networks and services, to provide a smooth and safe transportation experience for the public, and keep up with the urbanisation of the Emirate in line with the Dubai Urban Plan 2040.
The survey runs from January to June 2023 and will cover a sample size of more than 7,000 of the Dubai population and neighbouring emirates, including 5,000 families (citizens and residents), 1,500 individuals who are either visiting or working in Dubai, and 500 cargo transport companies operating in Dubai.
"Over the next few days, RTA would launch a survey to measure the mobility trends and behaviours of residents and visitors of Dubai. Communication channels with the public would include home questionnaires, field visits, personal interviews, and online interviews including smart apps. The process involves the use of artificial intelligence technologies to reach the largest possible number of individuals," said Muna Al Osaimi, Director of Transportation Strategic Planning, Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector, RTA.
Muna Al Osaimi continued, “The results of the survey will be collected, analysed, and studied in a professional and transparent manner to conclude the best findings. Such deliverables will assist RTA in updating its strategic and operational plans for the road network and mass transport systems, including the Dubai Metro and Tram, public buses, marine transit means as well as individual and soft mobility means."
"The public is a major partner in our efforts to improve transport services in the Emirate. Therefore, we invite the public to respond and cooperate when asked to take part in the survey. Such feedback will help us to make the appropriate decisions and develop optimal plans to upgrade roads and public transport systems across the emirate,” concluded Muna Al Osaimi.
Anyone interested in participating in this survey can do so by following this link.