Riyadh: Minister of State, Member of the Council of Ministers, and Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) Chief Executive Eng. Ibrahim bin Muhammad Al-Sultan extended his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and RCRC Chairman for the Riyadh Metro project inauguration. According to Saudi Press Agency, Eng. Al-Sultan highlighted that Riyadh is now enjoying the benefits of this transformative project, which will redefine the capital's image and revolutionize transportation for both residents and visitors. The metro's extensive six-line network will gradually begin operations. He elaborated that the project, led by RCRC, aims to deliver an efficient and sustainable public transport system that meets the current and future mobility demands of Riyadh. The initiative is in line with the rapid population growth, urban expansion, and the incr easing use of private vehicles in the city. In developing the Riyadh Metro, several critical factors were taken into account to ensure its effectiveness and sustainability. These included analyzing traffic volumes on major roads and intersections and understanding the origins and destinations of trips within the city. The anticipated passenger capacity for each metro line was carefully evaluated to meet demand effectively. Furthermore, travel times along public transport routes were assessed to enhance efficiency. The project also looked at its overall impact on the road network, aiming to reduce congestion, lower fuel consumption, and decrease pollution while addressing other vital transportation considerations necessary for the city's mobility framework. Eng. Al-Sultan indicated that the project is the largest in scale, built entirely in a single phase spanning a total length of 176 kilometers and 85 stations. The system, distinguished by its high design and technical specifications, is in harmony with the economic, social, environmental, and urban characteristics of Riyadh, he said. The project will contribute to a transformative shift in the city's transportation sector by increasing the use of public transport for daily trips, offering multiple mobility options for the city's residents and visitors in addition to private cars, he noted. Moreover, Eng. Al-Sultan indicated that the project will improve the quality of life in the city by encouraging a healthy lifestyle through the provision of walkable environments and easy access to public transportation stations within a developed urban setting surrounded by commercial, cultural, and tourist attractions. He added that the project will support efforts to achieve environmental sustainability in the city by reducing pollution caused by car emissions, cutting fuel consumption, and utilizing advanced technologies in trains, buses, stations, and facilities that help reduce energy consumption, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 program s. At the conclusion of his statement, he expressed his sincere thanks to the residents of Riyadh for their understanding and cooperation in accommodating the construction requirements of the project and the resulting impact on traffic flow at the construction sites. He also extended his gratitude to the commission's partners from relevant public and private-sector entities in Riyadh for their collaboration and support, as well as for mobilizing all available resources for the project. Additionally, Eng. Al-Sultan thanked the team at the commission, the consultants, global consortiums, and the local and international companies involved in implementing the project for their tireless efforts, which were crowned with success in completing the project.
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