Amman, Oct. 21 (Petra) –Alternative locations were secured for the owners of street stalls, affected by the new Al-Mahatta Passenger Terminal Project in the capital, Greater Amman Municipality (GAM) has announced on Wednesday.
Executed at a total cost of JD33 million, the passenger project is implemented in partnership with the Ministry of Transport.
This enterprise is a "major strategic" initiative within GAM’s plan to enhance the public transport system, provide more efficient and streamlined transport services, and improve the city’s aesthetic appeal.
In a press statement, the GAM cited its current plans to relocate 86 kiosks, out of a total of 190, to new sites situated in "very close proximity, less than 500 meters from their original locations." These new venues are located within the area designated for alternative public transport routes and the temporary Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station.
Meanwhile, 104 stalls situated outside the project’s boundaries will remain in their original locations. Construction of the new kiosks has currently reached a 55 percent completion rate.
The GAM added that it has developed "standardized, comprehensive" designs for various stall sizes (single, double, and quadruple units) to accommodate diverse commercial uses, in accordance with the highest international standards and specifications.
The GAM confirmed that the alternative stalls are stationed near the relocated transit routes, which were shifted due to the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) station project, which seeks to ensure "smooth passenger and user movement around the kiosks and to support commercial activity at the site." //Petra// AG
