Q Life Magazine Q Magazine (US) June 2017 | Page 64

| Issue 3 Safe and Sustainable: Qatar’s State-of-the-Art Transport Systems Q atar is already paving the way for new innovative metropolitan traffic systems in the region through developments such as the Doha Metro and the Expressway Programme – the world’s largest road and infrastructure project. These initiatives show how Qatar is using its rapid growth and development as an opportunity to pioneer and trial new ideas in the area of sustainable transport and its integration within the wider urban fabric. Now Qatar is also building a new tram system in Education City. Education City is an environmentally- smart city, well on its way to becoming the main educational hub in the region. Creating a car-free zone in Education City, the QF Tram System is a ground-breaking project aiming to ensure safety and air quality for students and employees alike. It connects the various parts of Education City, including several universities, cultural spots, and residential areas, in an environmentally friendly and safe way, and serves as a model of future urban development for the region. Qatar has taken a lead role in promoting more sustainable transport systems in the region. The Global Forum for Traffic Safety and Sustainable Transport Systems, organized by Qatar University in collaboration with the National Traffic Safety Committee, brings together Qatari and international experts in sustainable traffic to exchange expertise and best practice in the field. 64 | The Corniche, Doha