Approach Words: Efficiency, Integrated City, Sustainability
Public Policy Instruments: Physical Intervention, Planning
The Comprehensive Public Transportation Master Plan for the Urban Center of Ramallah and Al-Bireh is a public transportation strategy initiative for the Ramallah-AlBireh Governorate located in the West Bank, Palestine.1 The proposed Master Plan covers the urban area of Ramallah, AlBireh, Betunia, and Surda Abu-Qush.2 The project is part of the Integrated Cities and Urban Development Project (ICUD),i a 4-year World Bank-funded project implemented by the ministry of Local Government.3
The Ramallah Al-Bireh governorate experienced substantial socio-economic and urban growth following the establishment of the Palestinian National Authority in 1994, attracting thousands of Palestinians to the region. This population increase, combined with rising vehicle ownership and expanding economic activities, has significantly intensified vehicular traffic, resulting in severe congestion throughout the area.4
The project aims to improve the quality of life in the urban area of Ramallah and Al-Bireh through addressing the increasing demands of the growing population and private sector for urban spaces and Infrastructure that are planned in a more sustainable and efficient manner.5
Title: The Master Plan Map
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Title: The NTMP Proposed Public Transportation Network within the Study Area
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Title: Proposed Measures in the Central Area
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Title: Multi-Model Hub Future Terminal
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The formulation of the master plan was based on a detailed assessment of existing national and regional transport network and the results of a comprehensive analysis of existing gaps.6 It consists of proposed strategies and measures to be implemented. These strategies cover the five following components:7
The strategy was implemented in four distinct phases: (1) Inception, (2) Data Collection and Participation, (3) Analysis and Modeling, and (4) Formulation of the Master Plan.8 The final stage, the Master Plan, was structured into three comprehensive volumes: Volume 1: Scenarios and Modeling, which developed and evaluated various transport scenarios; Volume 2: Feasibility Analysis, examining the economic, technical, and operational viability of the proposed solutions; and Volume 3: Public Transport Master Plan, presenting an integrated and actionable roadmap for the future of public transportation.9
The project was initiated and will be implemented by the ministry of local government.10 11 The master plan was designed by a consortium that includes Move Mobility, Community Development Group (CDG) and National Center for Sustainable Development (NCD).12 The project is funded by the Municipal Development & Lending Fund (MDLF).13
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