Jeddah upgrades walking tracks to boost quality of life

Jeddah Municipality is improving quality of life in the city by developing parks and public facilities, creating walking tracks built to the highest engineering standards. These tracks provide safe urban environments that encourage exercise and offer residents and visitors integrated spaces for recreation and relaxation, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to build more vibrant and sustainable cities.

Municipality spokesperson Mohammed bin Ubaid Al-Buqami said the design of the walking tracks follows engineering criteria that address the needs of all community segments, focusing on providing a safe and comfortable environment that encourages healthy lifestyles. The tracks offer a comprehensive user experience within parks and public spaces.

He explained that these standards aim to balance recreational features with the essential uses of each site, linking them to surrounding urban areas. The selection and placement of plants are tailored to the local environment and aligned with the walking paths, providing shade, enhancing visitor comfort, and improving the overall experience within the facilities.

Al-Buqami added that the tracks are designed with suitable widths to ensure smooth pedestrian flow, taking into account the needs of wheelchair users and applying universal accessibility standards. This enables people with disabilities and the elderly to use the facilities easily. He noted that adequate lighting, seating, waste bins, and shaded areas are provided along the tracks, as well as safe cycling paths. Jeddah Municipality also conducts regular maintenance to address any subsidence, cracks, or issues that could affect user safety.

These efforts reflect Jeddah Municipality’s commitment to developing more efficient and sustainable public facilities that promote public health, encourage physical activity, and enhance the urban landscape, making parks and walking tracks vibrant daily destinations for both residents and visitors.