Amman: Head of the Senate’s Administrative Committee, Senator Tawfiq Krishan, emphasized the urgent need for sustainable solutions to address the recurring traffic crises affecting citizens’ daily lives, particularly in Amman. He highlighted this during a meeting with top Traffic Department officers to discuss the state of roads in the Kingdom and the challenges related to traffic safety and flow on various main roads.
According to Jordan News Agency, Senator Krishan underscored the importance of developing and modernizing traffic infrastructure, as well as expanding smart solutions and modern technologies to keep pace with rapid population and urban growth. He urged the execution of plans based on accurate field studies to reduce accidents and ease congestion, emphasizing the special attention the committee gives to traffic issues due to their direct impact on citizens’ quality of life. He called for enhanced institutional coordination between executive and legislative bodies to efficiently address traffic challenges.
Assistant Director of Public Security for Traffic Affairs, Brig. Gen. Muhannad Batayneh, highlighted the traffic crisis in Amman, attributing it to infrastructure and urban planning issues, along with a significant increase in vehicle numbers. He noted that the number of registered vehicles in the capital exceeded 1.7 million, putting increased pressure on the road network. Batayneh stated that the Public Security Directorate is working within an integrated system with various ministries and institutions to find sustainable solutions, introducing modern technologies and smart AI solutions to manage traffic flow and address congestion.
Traffic Department Director, Brig. Gen. Raed Assaf, reported a 4% increase in vehicle numbers over the past five years compared to a 1.9% population growth. He noted that registered vehicles reached about 2.115 million in 2025, compared to about 2 million in 2024, with a further increase to about 2.5 million vehicles in the first quarter of 2026. Despite this, efforts by the Traffic Department have led to a tangible drop in fatalities from traffic accidents, reflecting the impact of measures taken to enhance traffic safety and improve monitoring and regulation.
Mohammad Jadou’, Executive Director of Traffic at the Greater Amman Municipality, informed the Senate committee about the municipality’s management of traffic through an integrated system encompassing over 200 intersections. This is part of ongoing plans to upgrade traffic infrastructure and improve public transport services. He highlighted the Amman Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Project as a model of advanced urban development, contributing significantly to promoting a culture of public transport and reducing reliance on private vehicles, thus positively impacting traffic flow within the city.