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Amman Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

Amman, Jordan

2015 - Ongoing

InfrastructureMobilityRapid TransitTransportation

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Project Description

Approach Words: Comprehensive Planning, Integrated City, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Financial Mechanism, Physical Intervention, Planning

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Amman is a network of large-capacity, rapid buses that operate on dedicated lanes throughout the city. It is designed to transport more than 315,000 passengers daily across Amman. The project is part of a larger vision to establish “a flexible and fully integrated public transportation system that provides rapid, safe, and highly reliable service”.ⁱ The BRT aims to enhance mass public transportation to meet the needs of Amman’s residents and visitors, improve travel conditions, and increase accessibility to employment areas.¹ Furthermore, it seeks to sustainably ensure the city’s growth, fulfilling the vision of an organized, modern, and viable urban center.² As such, the BRT system is expected to play a crucial role in Amman’s urban development and mobility strategy.

Title: The integrated public transportation system lines in Amman.

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Title: BRT Amman Lines.

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Title: Sections showing the bus lanes design.

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Title: BRT Amman

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Title: The integrated public transportation system lines in Amman.

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Title: BRT Amman Lines.

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Title: Sections showing the bus lanes design.

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Title: BRT Amman

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The BRT network connects major transit routes in Amman³ through two main implemented lines⁴ that intersect at Sports City, covering a total length of 30 kilometers:⁵

The First Line spans 9 kilometers, starting from Sports City and reaching the national museum with a total of 14 stops.⁶ This line serves major areas, such as Ash Shumaysani, Rabyeh, Ras Al Ain, Al-Qudus Street, and downtown.⁷ The operation of this line was launched in 2021⁸ as the first phase.⁹
The Second Line spans 16 kilometers, starting from the Al Mahata Terminal and arriving at Sweileh Terminal, passing through Sports City, with 21 stops.¹⁰ This line serves significant attractions, such as Sweileh, the University of Jordan, Sports City, North Terminal, Prince Hamza Hospital, Tabarbour, and Al Mahata.¹¹ The trial operation of this line was launched in 2022¹² as a second phase.¹³
A Third Line is also proposed, extending from the Al Mahata Station of Line Two. This line spans 7 kilometers, starting from Al Mahata and arriving at As-Sakhrah Al-Musharrafah.¹⁴ It is designed to link the city center with the Wahdat area.¹⁵

The BRT system encompasses bus stops along dedicated lanes, passenger information points, interchanges, and terminal stations. Buses are expected to operate with frequencies as short as 3 minutes along the busiest corridors in Amman.¹⁶ Each bus in the rapid transit system can accommodate approximately 150 passengers.¹⁷
Here, the BRT system is part of a wider existing public transport network¹⁸ that includes specific intermediaries, such as regular buses or smaller vehicles, which complement the network. These intermediaries transport passengers to the nearest rapid bus station, minimizing waiting times and ensuring a seamless and convenient service.¹⁹ Additionally, 4,000 indigenous trees will be planted on the central islands separating the express bus lanes from the vehicle lanes on the first axis.²⁰

Owner/Developer (Public)

Greater Amman Municipality ³²

Consultant/Designer

Greater Amman Municipality ³³

Engicon company ³⁴

Funder

AFD ³⁵

Contractor/Implementer

Haddadin Engineering and Contracting Company Haddadin Engineering and Contracting Company ³⁶

Al-Masar ³⁷

Ahmad Yousef Al-Tarawneh Consortium ³⁸

Owner/Developer (Public)

Greater Amman Municipality ³²

Contractor/Implementer

Haddadin Engineering and Contracting Company Haddadin Engineering and Contracting Company ³⁶

Al-Masar ³⁷

Ahmad Yousef Al-Tarawneh Consortium ³⁸

Funder

AFD ³⁵

Consultant/Designer

Greater Amman Municipality ³³

Engicon company ³⁴

The BRT project was initiated by the Greater Amman Municipality in 2010.²¹ However, it was halted in 2011 due to concerns regarding its funding capabilities.²² In 2015, the government recommenced the project as part of a broader plan to offer transportation solutions and alleviate traffic congestion in Amman.²³ Lanes intersections design was assigned to Engicon company.²⁴
The project infrastructure was implemented by several companies, including Haddadin Engineering and Contracting Company,²⁵ Bab Al-Sharq Contracting Company,²⁶ Al-Masar and Ahmad Yousef Al-Tarawneh Consortium,²⁷ and Haymour Cousins & Partner Contracting Company.²⁸ This implementation includes the construction of bus lanes, stations, and terminals. It also involves road improvements to mitigate existing traffic congestion issues at crucial intersections along the BRT routes.²⁹ The project is operated by Royat Amman company.³⁰