Self-Reflection

 On wednesday 10-10-2012 we have meeting in the f block class f11 at 3:15 the meeting start. The meeting about the traffic jam in Abudahbi and how we can fix it. the member of the group are Khalifa Almherbi as the chairman, Abdulla AlQupisi as the secretary, Ahmed Saleh as a participant and me as a second participant Saif Almemari. Everybody work hard on the group and shared good idea.

I start the meeting talking about the underground parking lots and how there good for spacing. suddenly  Ahmed shared idea about making parking construction but we agreed that for futuer plan is not that smart. However We talked about the public transportation and we had a good ideas about it like creates metro , tram, and increase the busses this ideas it will solve the traffic congestion.

In conclusion, everybody share there idea and the argument was will organized. also, i like how the group give there solution and one of the best solution is to build a highway with no traffic light and with exit all the around of Abu dhabi.

Agenda

Date: 15.10.2012

Location: F11

Section: CLM

Time: 03:15    

 

 

 

Chairman: Khalifa Almehairbi    

Secretary: Abdulla Alqubaisi

Participants: Saif Almemari & Ahmed Alhamed

Topic: Traffic congestion in Abu Dhabi

 

 

 

 

Agenda:

1.     How serious is the Problem?

2.    Improving the existing traffic system.

3.    Underground Parking lots.

4.    Synchronize traffic lights.

5.    Building tunnels.

6.    Building bridges.

7.    Public transport.

8.    Recommendations.

 

The Chairman Khalifa Al Mehairbi opened the meeting at 14:30.

 Khalifa Al Mehairbi called the meeting order to discuss the above agenda and he started it by reminding us how serious the problem is.

1-      Underground parking:

Saif suggested building underground parking for each building or property, Ahmed objected to this by mentioning that underground parking is costly therefore he came up with the idea of building parking buildings instead of it. Saif convinced Ahmed because the space above the underground parking can be useful for something else like building facilities or another parking lot.

 

2-      Improving the existing traffic system:

 

Khalifa said, how about we improve the existing traffic system by distributing the traffic and roads equally so the cars can move smoothly, moving the the residential areas outside AbuDhabi island for example; Khalifa city A,B, Alshamkha, Mohammad bin Zqayed and Yas Island etc.

 

3-      Synchronize traffic lights:

 

Synchronizing the traffic lights was mentioned by Saif as one of the solutions for example AlKhaleej AlArabi street when one traffic light opens you can drive 80km/h therefore, you will pass all signals green until you reach the end of the street at thee corniche.

 

4-      Building tunnels and bridges:

Ahmed came up with the idea to build more bridges in main streets in the middle of the main island with exits every two blocks to make it easier and faster for the drivers and well distributed and smooth. Also, he suggested adding more tunnels in side streets linked to the main streets; it was tested and applied in AlSaada road and it works perfectly to help those who want to keep going in a straight line while the others need to cross the street without being conflicted with other lines.

5-      Public transportation:

In addition, Abdulla said that public transportation such as buses, metros, subways and trams would be a useful solution to decrease the numbers of vehicles and drivers in streets as long as it was qualified under the supervision of the department of transportation with a weekly maintenance for the vehicles. 

In conclusion, we agreed the following:

1 –increase the underground parking lots and attach them with buildings

2- improving the existing traffic system and redistribute it with more lines.

3- synchronizing the traffic lights.

4-build a main bridge in the middle of the city attached with supplemental small bridges.

5 – build more tunnels in the side streets.

 

6 – increase the amount of transportation facilities: buses, trams, metros and subways.

Mansoor Interview

Mansoor Alblooshi

Applying for course supervisor

Hedley introduced himself as the CEO of the company, and two of his team, Abdulla Alqubaisi and Omar Alshehhi.

Mansoor told us a briefly about himself. He is 24 years old. Also, he is finishing 3 year diploma in the higher college of technology in applied business management and technology. He works in Abu Dhabi Emigration. Then Hedley asked him about the e-gate system? Mansoor replied that they hire trained people for this kind of job. Also, he mentions that the e-gate system is an amazing time saver and it has a big review.

After that the questions moved to Abdulla Alqubaisi.

The first question was: where do see yourself in 3 years?

With quick responses Mansoor answered as manager.

The second question was:

If Mansoor could work in night time and weekends.

Mansoor replied that he already works shifts, so he doesn’t mind it.

The third question from Abdulla was:

How much salary is Mansoor worth?

He asked for Dhs 40,000 .

Next the questions moved to Omar Alshehhi.

The first question from Omar was:

What are Mansoor’s great strengths?

He said that he can work under pressure, because he works direct with customers and they have approximately 100 to 120 every day.

The second question was:

What is your greatest weakness?

Mansoor said that he doesn’t like to work alone.

The Third question was:

Why should we hire you?

He said that he has experience, works under presser and has good qualifications.

That’s what makes him hirable.

After that Mansoor asked some questions

The first one was:

How is the working time?

Omer answered that it will be from 9:00- 18:00

The second question was:

How much salary will I get?

It about Dhs 45- 50,000.

Report writing by

Saif ALMemari

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