AMMAN — Minister of Public Works and
Housing and Minister of Transport Ahmad Maher Abul Samen announced that one of
the expected outcomes of the transportation strategy is to study the
feasibility a
new airport to complement the
Queen Alia International Airport.
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This study, he said, is as a result
of the increase in demand for air transportation.
The strategy also includes
investing, developing, and preparing the
Marka Civil Airport to meet the
requirements for licensing, according to AmmanNet.
During a meeting of the General
Services Committee in the Council of Representatives, Abul Samen outlined the
draft of the transportation sector's strategic plan for 2023–2027.
The plan includes the national
vision and goals, strategies for adapting to change, and aims to make Jordan a
transportation hub while improving services for citizens, reducing negative
environmental impacts, reducing traffic congestion, and upgrading the
transportation system and services.
Railway networkIn addition to the aviation sector,
the minister emphasized the importance of establishing a national railway
network and a smart transportation system to reduce road accidents and improve
public transportation services.
However, he said, there are
challenges facing the transportation sector, including limited financial
resources, high investment costs, and the need for improved legislative and
regulatory frameworks.
The minister emphasized that there
is a need for a comprehensive and integrated transportation system, and a need
to upgrade the infrastructure and technology used in the transportation sector.
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