Are vehicle numbers requiring change
As the number of registered vehicles in Oman approaches two million, the traffic system faces significant challenges that require more than just road expansion. While projects are underway to expand and improve the highway network across various governorates, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Planning emphasizes that addressing congestion calls for reshaping mobility patterns rather than relying solely on widening roads. Smart city strategies encourage reducing the need for car trips by developing urban concepts such as 15-minute neighborhoods, which bring services close to residences, improving public transportation, and facilitating access to daily destinations through non-private modes of transport to decrease travel time and alleviate network pressure. The focus is on measuring success by reducing the number of trips and enabling faster, more practical access to facilities and services.
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