Perspectives of travel strategies in light of the new metro and bus networks in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia

Alotaibi, Omar and Potoglou, Dimitris ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3060-7674 2017. Perspectives of travel strategies in light of the new metro and bus networks in Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. Transportation Planning and Technology 40 (1) , pp. 4-27. 10.1080/03081060.2016.1238572

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Abstract

In an effort to reduce traffic congestion and excess dependency on private vehicles in Riyadh City, authorities are considering introducing public transport infrastructure and enforcement policies. This study was conducted to evaluate whether the current Riyadh City transport policy measures are adequate to encourage public transport ridership and identify relevant transport policy measures to encourage a shift from use of private cars to public transport. A series of semi-structured interviews were conducted in Riyadh during June and July 2015. Seventeen study participants were selected to represent local stakeholders including transport experts and representatives of Riyadh City authorities. It was found that existing transport policy measures involve conventional approaches e.g. increasing road infrastructure to match growth in private vehicle ownership. There is, however, considerable support for reshaping the existing Travel Demand Management policies and measures along with introducing a public transport system. Improving infrastructure to enhance accessibility to and from transit stations, selecting appropriate Transit-Oriented Development sites, parking charges, separate carriages for families, and promoting the safety of public transport facilities are perceived as the most effective strategies.

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Geography and Planning (GEOPL)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Riyadh City, transport policy measures, Riyadh public transport
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis (Routledge): SSH Titles
ISSN:	0308-1060
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	25 July 2016
Date of Acceptance:	20 June 2016
Last Modified:	15 Nov 2024 23:30
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/93265

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