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Amman-Zarqa Bus Rapid Transit*

Amman, Jordan

2015 - Ongoing

InfrastructureMobilityRapid TransitTransportation

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Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City, Sustainability, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Financial Mechanism, Physical Intervention, Planning

The Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system between Amman and Zarqa is a high-capacity transportation network operating on dedicated lanes, designed to serve over 10 million passengers annually. The project aims to achieve these primary objectives: providing a sustainable, safe, efficient, and effective mass public transport services connecting Amman and Zarqa, enhancing public transportation infrastructure and services, reducing accidents and environmental pollution, and minimizing operational costs, fuel consumption, and the need for multiple transport modes.

Title: Map Showing BRT Lines in Amman and Zarqa.

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Title: Amman Zarqa Rout After Implementation.

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Title: Amman Zarqa BRT Buses.

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Title: BRT link on Shaheed Road between Amman-Zarqa BRT corridor.

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Title: Map Showing BRT Lines in Amman and Zarqa.

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Title: Amman Zarqa Rout After Implementation.

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Title: Amman Zarqa BRT Buses.

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Title: BRT link on Shaheed Road between Amman-Zarqa BRT corridor.

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The BRT network consists of 183 buses running on a dedicated 20-kilometers track. It includes two major terminal stations (Zarqa and Al Mahatta) and four intermediate stations (Marka, Polytinic, Rusaifa, and Military College). The buses, operating at high frequencies and reaching speeds of up to 80 km/h, can accommodate over 120 passengers per trip.

The project involves extensive road expansion and reconstruction, ensuring at least three lanes in each direction, with two central lanes exclusively for BRT buses. It also includes constructing new bridges and tunnels, improving intersection service levels, and installing pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, rainwater drainage, sewage systems, lighting, traffic safety measures, and necessary diversions. Additionally, various infrastructure obstacles, such as water, communication, and electricity lines, are being relocated, all in adherence to the highest international engineering standards.

The BRT line utilizes real-time data to optimize routes, reduce waiting times, and enhance service quality. This advanced technology enables dynamic route adjustments based on traffic conditions and passenger flow, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience for all passengers.

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Transport

Consultant/Designer

Mostaqbal Engineering and Environmental Consultants

Funder

Ministry of Transport

Social Security Investment Fund

Kuwait Fund

Contractor/Implementer

Ministry of Public Works and Housing

Greater Amman Municipality

Haddadinco

Owner/Developer (Public)

Ministry of Transport

Contractor/Implementer

Ministry of Public Works and Housing

Greater Amman Municipality

Haddadinco

Funder

Ministry of Transport

Social Security Investment Fund

Kuwait Fund

Consultant/Designer

Mostaqbal Engineering and Environmental Consultants

The system serves the residents of Amman and Zarqa, as well as university students, by offering a safe, comfortable, and reliable daily transportation service while also creating job opportunities for local citizens. It will help reduce congestion on the highway connecting the two cities and will cut travel time from approximately 40 minutes to 20-25 minutes.

The project is initiated by the Ministry of Transport. It is currently under implementation under the supervision of the Ministry of Public Works and Housing. The BRT route and intersections were designed by Mostaqbal Engineering and Environmental Consultants, and executed by Haddadinco company.
The project cost is over $300 million, funded by the Ministry of Transport , the Social Security Investment Fund , and the Kuwait Development Fund. The trial operation of the BRT commenced in May 2024.

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2

Endnotes

N.A.

References

‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘Ministry of Public Works and Housing – Amman-Zarqa Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) | DMS Projects’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.dmsprojects.net/jordan/projects/ministry-of-public-works-and-housing-amman-zarqa-bus-rapid-transit-brt/PRJ00019798>
Albasha, A. (2024). ‘Amman-Zarqa BRT reaches 98% completion’. TradelinkJo. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://tradelinkjo.com/amman-zarqa-brt-reaches-98-completion/>
‘Transforming Public Transit in Jordan: The New Zarqa BRT Line – Kentkart’. (2024). . Retrieved October 6, 2024, from <https://www.kentkart.com/amman-zarqa-brt/>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
Albasha, A. (2024). ‘Amman-Zarqa BRT reaches 98% completion’. TradelinkJo. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://tradelinkjo.com/amman-zarqa-brt-reaches-98-completion/>
‘RBT between Amman and Zarqa set to launch in 2024 – Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA’. (2023). Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-109/News/RBT-between-Amman-and-Zarqa-set-to-launch-in-2024-32719>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
Albasha, A. (2024). ‘Amman-Zarqa BRT reaches 98% completion’. TradelinkJo. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://tradelinkjo.com/amman-zarqa-brt-reaches-98-completion/>
‘Ministry of Public Works and Housing – Amman-Zarqa Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) | DMS Projects’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.dmsprojects.net/jordan/projects/ministry-of-public-works-and-housing-amman-zarqa-bus-rapid-transit-brt/PRJ00019798>
‘RBT between Amman and Zarqa set to launch in 2024 – Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA’. (2023). Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-109/News/RBT-between-Amman-and-Zarqa-set-to-launch-in-2024-32719>
‘Transforming Public Transit in Jordan: The New Zarqa BRT Line – Kentkart’. (2024). . Retrieved October 6, 2024, from <https://www.kentkart.com/amman-zarqa-brt/>
(N.d.). . Retrieved October 6, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘RBT between Amman and Zarqa set to launch in 2024 – Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA’. (2023). Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.jordannews.jo/Section-109/News/RBT-between-Amman-and-Zarqa-set-to-launch-in-2024-32719>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
Albasha, A. (2024). ‘Amman-Zarqa BRT reaches 98% completion’. TradelinkJo. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://tradelinkjo.com/amman-zarqa-brt-reaches-98-completion/>
‘Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) between Amman and Zarqa- Package (1) – MOSTAQBAL’. (n.d.). . Retrieved October 6, 2024, from <https://www.mostaqbal.jo/project/bus-rapid-transit-brt-between-amman-and-zarqa-package-1/>
‘BRT Project – Amman Zarqa – Tareq Ain Ghazal Link – Package 1 | hadadinco’. (n.d.). . Retrieved October 6, 2024, from <https://www.haddadinco.com/index.php/node/101>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘“Authorities to float tender for Amman-Zarqa BRT in May” | Jordan Times’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://jordantimes.com/news/local/authorities-float-tender-amman-zarqa-brt-may%E2%80%99>
‘خبرني : تشغيل مشروع الباص السريع بين عمان والزرقاء خلال يومين’. (n.d.). خبرني. Retrieved October 6, 2024, from <https://www.khaberni.com/news/تشغيل-مشروع-الباص-السريع-بين-عمان-والزرقاء-خلال-يومين-654674>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
‘Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) between Amman and Zarqa- Package (1) – MOSTAQBAL’. (n.d.). . Retrieved October 6, 2024, from <https://www.mostaqbal.jo/project/bus-rapid-transit-brt-between-amman-and-zarqa-package-1/>
‘Bus Rapid Transit between Amman and Zarqa cities’. (n.d.). . Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://www.mot.gov.jo/EN/ListDetails/Projects/48/2>
Albasha, A. (2024). ‘Amman-Zarqa BRT reaches 98% completion’. TradelinkJo. Retrieved September 13, 2024, from <https://tradelinkjo.com/amman-zarqa-brt-reaches-98-completion/>
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