A member of the Municipal Council, Hassan Kamal, says it is imperative that the Minister of Municipality, Dr. Rana Al-Faris, review and verify the accuracy of the previously approved traffic study for blocks 1, 2, and 3 in the Sabah Al-Salem Area.
A local Arabic daily shared a quote from Hassan Kamal: “The traffic studies must be carried out in advance, before establishing any area. They must be prepared with a scientific methodology and with accurate predictions, so that we do not see an increase in negative traffic consequences that already exist in the area.”
He further explained that the decisions of the Municipal Council were based on the technical studies prepared in advance by the Municipality’s executive body and stressed the importance of comparing previous studies of the area with the actual current densities of these plots. He also added that construction violations should also be noted like lack of parking spaces and other violations. Exploring the possibility of creating additional entrances and exits was also requested.
He concluded by stating that inaccurate urban planning, and the lack of effective supervision of the Municipality, will show its effects later if it is not rectified and developed in time.
