Doha: The Ministry of Transport has announced the launch of the updated version of the Qatar Bicycle Master Plan - an integrated package of plans, policies, and regulations that will guide the development of cycling and micromobility, aiming to improve safety, enhance facilities, and create a sustainable, connected transportation system.

The updated QBMP responds to accelerating population and urban growth and keeps pace with global developments in modern mobility modes. The plan was developed through collective efforts by government entities, the private sector, and academia, who assessed more than 1,500 km of existing bike routes and conducted over 5,000 interview surveys on micromobility devices. The updated plan includes adding more than 3,800 km of bike routes, constructing over 110 km of grade-separated crossings, and establishing seven mega amenity hubs to serve bike and e-scooter users.

It also includes 17 policies, 18 schemes, 348 supporting measures, a Qatar Bike Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide, and a comprehensive GIS geodatabase. MOT's Assistant Undersecretary for Land Transport Affairs Eng. Abdullah Seif Al Sulaiti said the plan embodies the ministry's commitment to developing an integrated, safe, and sustainable transportation system that supports the transition to more efficient and environmentally friendly modes of transport.

The plan aligns with the MOT's Strategy and the Qatar National Development Strategy, contributing to reducing carbon emissions, improving quality of life and public health, supporting sustainable economic development, and enhancing transport network efficiency. Al Sulaiti added that the success of the plan depends on partnership and cooperation between government agencies, the private sector, and academic institutions.

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