Santo Domingo.- As part of the 60th anniversary of the bilateral relationship between the Dominican Republic and Japan, the National Institute of Transit and Land Transport (Intrant) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have signed a cooperation agreement to develop traffic management capabilities in Greater Santo Domingo.
The agreement was signed at Intrant’s headquarters by JICA representative Sakaguchi Kota and Intrant’s new director, Milton Morrison, with Vice Minister Olaya Dotel of the Ministry of Economy, Planning, and Development and Japanese Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, Takagi Masahiro, serving as witnesses.
The project’s primary goal is to enhance urban traffic management in Greater Santo Domingo, with a focus on environmental and social factors, including accessibility for people with disabilities and improved road safety. The initiative aims to modernize and automate the transportation system, easing traffic congestion, reducing travel times, and improving the overall quality of life for residents.