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Gulf Business
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Gulf Business
Dubai's RTA adopts new technology for road assessment
Image credit: WAM Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has adopted the latest LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to assess the condition of roads and enhance the accuracy of data used in digital twin platforms. Read- This initiative supports the development of preventive, predictive, and proactive maintenance strategies, while underscoring RTA's continued efforts to integrate advanced smart technologies into the management and maintenance of road assets. These efforts ensure the sustainability of the road network and reinforce traffic safety across Dubai. LiDAR Technology: Functions and advantages 'LiDAR technology provides a remarkable boost in performance and speed, delivering up to 300 per cent improvements compared to traditional visual inspections. This advancement reflects RTA's commitment to accelerating digital transformation and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance the quality of Dubai's road infrastructure, while ensuring its efficiency, resilience, and long-term sustainability. The initiative aligns with the leadership's vision of positioning Dubai as a smart and sustainable global city,' said Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at LiDAR offers superior accuracy and speed in evaluating road assets, delivering up to 95 per cent accuracy compared to conventional methods. It also contributes to the enhancement of data quality, facilitating more informed and efficient maintenance decisions. 'The technology also enables safe and efficient inspection of elevated assets along highways and major roads, such as lighting poles, traffic signals, and road signs, thereby improving road safety and reducing risks associated with manual inspections,' Al Banna added. How does the technology assess roads? LiDAR enables the daily assessment of up to 80 km of roads, representing a 96 per cent improvement over traditional methods, which typically cover only 3 km. This capability ensures continuous monitoring of asset conditions and regular updates to data records. Assessments can be carried out while in motion at speeds ranging from 30 to 100 km/hr, without disrupting traffic flow. With a sensing range of up to 80 meters, the technology ensures comprehensive coverage of various road assets. This advanced technology delivers highly accurate data and detailed analysis of asset conditions, supporting the long-term sustainability of the Asset Condition Index (ACI). It enables precise scheduling of maintenance activities, particularly predictive maintenance, and helps prioritise interventions based on clearly defined strategic criteria. Ultimately, this approach reinforces the sustainability and operational efficiency of Dubai's road infrastructure.
Hi Dubai
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hi Dubai
RTA Adopts Cutting-Edge LiDAR Technology to Revolutionise Road Maintenance in Dubai
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has rolled out LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology to transform how the Emirate assesses and maintains its road infrastructure. This move marks a significant step in advancing smart asset management and supporting Dubai's vision of becoming a global leader in smart, sustainable urban development. The integration of LiDAR technology allows for highly accurate and rapid assessments of road assets, achieving up to 95% accuracy—well above that of traditional visual inspections. It also enables the daily evaluation of up to 80 km of roads, a dramatic 96% improvement over conventional methods, which typically assess just 3 km. These inspections can be conducted seamlessly while driving at speeds of 30 to 100 km/h, without disrupting traffic flow. 'LiDAR technology delivers a performance leap of up to 300%, reinforcing RTA's digital transformation journey,' said Hussain Al Banna, CEO of the Traffic and Roads Agency at RTA. 'It enhances data quality, speeds up maintenance planning, and ensures the safe, efficient inspection of elevated assets like lighting poles and road signs.' With a sensing range of 80 metres, LiDAR offers comprehensive coverage of road infrastructure, supporting continuous data updates and improved decision-making. This technology plays a vital role in enabling predictive and proactive maintenance strategies, thereby enhancing road safety, reducing risks associated with manual inspections, and extending the lifespan of critical assets. Al Banna emphasised that the technology also supports the long-term sustainability of the Asset Condition Index (ACI), helping prioritise interventions based on strategic needs. Ultimately, the adoption of LiDAR is a cornerstone in RTA's commitment to maintaining resilient, high-quality road networks and delivering world-class mobility services in line with Dubai's smart city ambitions. News Source: Emirates News Agency
