TRANSPORTATION SECTOR
Improve Public Transport Efficiency and Access and reduce its cost
An inadequate and inefficient public transportation system costs Jordan 5 percent of its GDP every year. Additionally, it poses serious barriers for women’s mobility, affecting their ability to work and participate in the labor force. Investment in reliable, affordable, and safe public transport is a priority for us not only for the implications for growth but also for potential positive environmental outcomes, such as reducing emissions by encouraging switching from private to public transport, improving air quality, and reducing traffic congestion and noise pollution.
Reform Area
8.1 QUALITY OF PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Achieved
2018 – 2023
The prepaid closed loop Cards for the transportation within the greater Amman municipality for Amman Vision as part of the Intelligent transport system (ITS) launched by GAM
Implementation Plan of the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Integration of climate-environmental aspects into the transport strategy and potential financing opportunities considered
Consolidation action plan prepared and implemented
Integrated operation for both BRT projects Amman - Zarqa and inside Amman
Infrastructure for BRT project between Amman and Zarqa completed
In Progress
2024
National public transport quality standards developed and adopted
Integrated ITS on the national level launched
Reform Area
8.2 TRANSPORTATION SAFETY
Achieved
2018 – 2023
Code of Conduct on public transport (including female protection) adopted
Capacity building of land transport drivers and operators (passengers) on road safety implemented
Mandatory Design-stage Road Safety Audit for all new and rehabilitation road transport projects
Road safety policy updated
Road safety, green infrastructure improvement plans prepared to support Jordan’s Road Safety Strategy targets
Transport sector contribution to NDC targets in reducing GHG emissions achieved
In Progress
2024
Code of Conduct implemented by launching an application aimed at evaluating public transport services and operators to improve the quality of public transport in Jordan and performance indicators related to public transport updated
Communication plan implemented in Zarqa and Amman as pilots, to promote the CoC and mobile application
Code of conduct linked to renewal of licenses
Legislation for specification of lanes for trucks issued
A strategic vision defined and action plan to decarbonize Public and truck transport drafted that includes set emission and testing standards for fleet renewal and scrapping and reduce energy consumption in the sector
Reform Area
8.3 EFFICIENCY OF TRUCKING SECTOR
Achieved
2018 – 2023
Minimum reference prices set by associations introduced and LTRC based on distance travelled and usage
Regulatory framework for electronic/ digital platforms developed
Legislation of container transport to from Aqaba including minimum transport prices. Similar regulation introduced for cattle transport
In Progress
2024
Truck scrapping program reviewed and updated including incentives and operational life requirement to improve trade, increase road safety and reduce emission
Reform Area
8.4 PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION
Achieved
2018 – 2023
Ride hailing applications licenses approved
Bidding process for a major transport sector PPP project (road or public transport) launched
Road Asset Management System Unit at MoPWH established
Performance based contracts awarded
In Progress
2024
Road Asset Management System launched
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