BAKU: In anticipation of the COP29 climate conference scheduled from November 11-22, authorities in Baku have initiated extensive transport monitoring to ensure efficient traffic management throughout the event.

According to Azerbaijan State News Agency, the monitoring commenced on October 19, from 11:00 to 15:30, focusing on key locations in the city centre, including hospitality venues for conference participants, the Heydar Aliyev Centre, and Heydar Aliyev International Airport. The operation aims to evaluate the movement of designated shuttles and special vehicles assigned to COP29.

The transport monitoring initiative, led by COP29 Azerbaijan Organizing Committee, the Ministry of Internal Affairs, and the Azerbaijani Land Transport Agency, involves the deployment of over 20 vehicles and 15 shuttles. The effort is designed to simulate intra-city traffic flow without imposing restrictions, allowing organizers to test transportation routes and prepare for potential congestion scenarios during the conferenc
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Additionally, nearly 350 specially trained COP29 volunteers are actively participating in the monitoring process to gauge their readiness for assignments during the event. The exercise will continue with partial road restrictions from 02:30 to 04:30 on October 20. This phase will focus on the movement of designated shuttles, taxis, and special service vehicles towards central hotels, the main event venue at Baku Stadium, and Heydar Aliyev International Airport.