The field technical survey by the Ministry of Transport and Communications (MoTC) will cover 20,000km of roads, bridges and tunnels, according to a tweet. The objective is to provide a safe, high-quality road network and building up a smart database for assessing road assets performance, improving safety and reducing road accidents. Also, the survey will review other road assets including lamp posts, road sign and safety barriers.
The exercise is a part of MoTC’s efforts to support the Second National Development Strategy (2018-2022) and Qatar National Vision 2030 and provide sustainable road maintenance solutions in the country and encourage the private sector’s involvement in transportation and mobility projects while preserving capital investments and gains.
Advanced techniques and devices are used for assessing road assets performance, using the 3D MX9 survey system. 3D profiling of road surface is carried by using Road Measurement Data Acquisition System (ROMDAS) multifunctional devices while adhering to global specifications and Qatar Roads Maintenance Manual.
MoTC has deployed advanced systems to collect, process and update data which is uploaded to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platforms while measuring the slipperiness of the road surfaces to enhance safety and reduce traffic accidents. Also, the international roughness index is measured to ensure high quality roads.
MoTC informed that nearly 3,125km of local roads have been so far examined while nearly 1,900km of main and vital roads have been panoramically profiled. Nearly 1,000km of road surfaces have been surveyed with 3D devices ROMDAS.
In August 2020, MoTC signed an MoU with Ashghal for planning, studying, designing, maintaining and managing the road projects as part of upgrading the level of collaboration, joint efforts and constructive cooperation with the aim of providing a safe, integrated transportation system in line with best universal practices and standards.
MoTC and Ashghal look to develop and manage the mobility and transportation projects as an integrated network compatible with other modes of transportation in an efficient, economic, safe and environment-friendly fashion.
The MoU defines and explains the roles, missions and responsibilities of the two sides based on the Amiri decisions in such a way that avoids duplication and limits overlapping through a joint working mechanism for planning, studying, designing, implementing, operating, maintaining and managing the road projects in the country according to approved development plans.
The MoU also covers activating community participation, facilitating co-operation, transferring knowledge and technology for supporting the efforts of achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 as well as realising mutual benefits, services and expertise that both parties can make available for each other.
The exercise is a part of MoTC’s efforts to support the Second National Development Strategy (2018-2022) and Qatar National Vision 2030 and provide sustainable road maintenance solutions in the country and encourage the private sector’s involvement in transportation and mobility projects while preserving capital investments and gains.
Advanced techniques and devices are used for assessing road assets performance, using the 3D MX9 survey system. 3D profiling of road surface is carried by using Road Measurement Data Acquisition System (ROMDAS) multifunctional devices while adhering to global specifications and Qatar Roads Maintenance Manual.
MoTC has deployed advanced systems to collect, process and update data which is uploaded to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) platforms while measuring the slipperiness of the road surfaces to enhance safety and reduce traffic accidents. Also, the international roughness index is measured to ensure high quality roads.
MoTC informed that nearly 3,125km of local roads have been so far examined while nearly 1,900km of main and vital roads have been panoramically profiled. Nearly 1,000km of road surfaces have been surveyed with 3D devices ROMDAS.
In August 2020, MoTC signed an MoU with Ashghal for planning, studying, designing, maintaining and managing the road projects as part of upgrading the level of collaboration, joint efforts and constructive cooperation with the aim of providing a safe, integrated transportation system in line with best universal practices and standards.
MoTC and Ashghal look to develop and manage the mobility and transportation projects as an integrated network compatible with other modes of transportation in an efficient, economic, safe and environment-friendly fashion.
The MoU defines and explains the roles, missions and responsibilities of the two sides based on the Amiri decisions in such a way that avoids duplication and limits overlapping through a joint working mechanism for planning, studying, designing, implementing, operating, maintaining and managing the road projects in the country according to approved development plans.
The MoU also covers activating community participation, facilitating co-operation, transferring knowledge and technology for supporting the efforts of achieving Qatar National Vision 2030 as well as realising mutual benefits, services and expertise that both parties can make available for each other.
