Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Saudi Arabia has earned the distinction of being the world’s most connected country in terms of its road network, Minister of Transport and Logistics Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser said on Monday.
Speaking at the launch of the “Safe distinguished roads” campaign in Riyadh, Al-Jasser highlighted a remarkable decrease of over 50 percent in serious accidents, deaths, and injuries in recent years, Saudi Gazette reported.
The ongoing campaign, now in its fourth consecutive year, seeks to enhance the efficiency and safety of the extensive road network, providing optimal services for road users. Al-Jasser emphasized the significant positive impact the initiative has had on elevating the quality, safety, and overall experience for those utilizing the Kingdom’s roads.
Attributing the positive outcomes to substantial investments made over the past decades, Al-Jasser said, “Roads are witnessing a major renaissance in the Kingdom, both in terms of continued and increased excellence in connectivity.”
He outlined the comprehensive safety measures implemented, including engineering efforts to enhance quality, upgrade intersections, manage black spots, and invest in safety aspects, resulting in a notable reduction in accidents, deaths, and injuries.
Al-Jasser highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to the United Nations target of a 50 percent reduction in accident death rates by 2030, underlining the success achieved so far.
Speaking about the quality of roads, he expressed optimism about improvement, citing the Kingdom’s significant investments. With a current road quality rating of 5.7 achieved in three years, Al-Jasser stressed the nation’s focus on reaching excellence levels in the coming years, well ahead of the 2030 target.
