UAE- Seventeen innovative ideas to bring success to First, Last Mile
Date
8/31/2016 1:36:11 AM
(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
DUBAI, 30th August, 2016 (WAM) – The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has held the second Government Innovation Lab for Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector 2016 entitled "First, Last Mile Transportation," during which 17 innovative ideas were adopted.
The event was attended by Nasir Abu Shehab, CEO of the Strategy and Corporate Governance Sector as well as the creme of researchers, scholars, students and representatives of the public and private sectors concerned with the transportation sector. The brainstorming sessions resulted in adopting 17 innovative ideas that enriched the discussion topic.
"The First, Last Mile Transportation is one of the key topics considered crucial for the future of the RTA, at which an array of ideas, initiatives concerned with the transportation sector in Dubai from all perspectives were discussed," Abu Shehab said.
A presentation was made recapping the current position of public transport and highlighting future initiatives planned for by the RTA. The lab resulted in adopting of 17 innovative ideas enabling the RTA to undertake projects that will bridge the mobility gap associated with the First, Last Mile. The topic looks into how commuters can have smooth access to certain destinations such as malls, clinics, residential complexes and parks through transit service feeding public transport such as the metro and tram.
"The lab is compatible with the directions of the Dubai government and is aimed at boosting innovation, and the RTA plans to nurture the culture of innovation to ensure the success of all its projects undertaken at world class standards. Holding labs helps identify the best ideas generated through brainstorming sessions and encouraging unlimited thinking aloud.
"The lab focussed on discussing and identifying the future global trends of transport systems, particularly as transportation has become one of the key challenges facing the modern world. Being a key player in the field, the RTA is keen on reviewing ideas and innovative solutions in this field and implementing them on the ground in enhancing the global profile of Dubai," Abu Shehab added.
At the conclusion of the sessions, Abu Shehab honoured all the representatives of participants and called on them to commit more efforts to help achieve the most successful transit system in the emirate of Dubai.
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