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Transport

Doha is preparing for 2016 arrivals

Qatar is investing billions of dollars on a wide range of major transport-related infrastructure projects over the next 20 years.

To improve transport infrastructure and mobility in Doha, the Qatar Public Works Authority (QPWA) is already undertaking numerous roads-related projects, including a number of multilane motorways and extensions to existing ring roads.

To improve public transport networks, the QPWA, in conjunction with PTV Germany has developed a comprehensive three-level concept for public transport, the Qatar Master Transportation Plan to 2026.

A Metro/LRT network, BRT/tram lines and a dense network of feeder buses will provide smooth access, high-frequency services and high travel speeds within the greater Doha area, and offer an attractive and effective alternative to private car transport.

The Metro light rail network will be developed in three stages, extending 140 km in Doha when completed. This rail network will link all major Olympic sites, including the new international airport and port, the hotel, shopping and residential districts as well as all of the major sports clusters, the Olympic Village and the “Media City”.

Construction of phase one (85 km) of the rail network will begin in 2009 and will be completed by late 2015, in time for thorough testing prior to the Games.

By late 2009, the first phase of the New Doha International Airport (NDIA) will be open, at a cost of USD 9.5 billion. NDIA will be the biggest airport in the Middle East, with two parallel runways and an initial capacity of 24 million passengers per year and more than 50 million per year when completed.

Doha is also expanding and improving its existing port facilities to make them world-class for both passenger ships and cargo vessels. The existing port has modern and convenient docking facilities for as many as eight full-sized luxury cruise ships. International shipping will transfer to the new Doha Port, which is under construction to the south of the city. Thus, many guests will be able to travel to Doha by ship, if they choose.