Changes Made to Presidential Decrees and Orders to Improve Road Transport Management in Baku

President Ilham Aliyev issued a decree on August 15, introducing a series of amendments to his previous decrees and orders as part of ongoing efforts to improve road transport management in Baku. The changes are aimed at ensuring the implementation of Presidential Decree No. 2109 from April 2023, which seeks to strengthen management in the city's transport sector.

The current decree was issued under Article 109, paragraph 32 of the Constitution of Azerbaijan, with the goal of increasing the efficiency of road transport management in the administrative districts of Baku.

The amendments remove the "Baku Transport Agency" from several key responsibilities, transferring these duties to the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, while the Azerbaijan Ground Transport Agency continues to play a more prominent role.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport will now be responsible for traffic management, road signs, and markings, replacing the Baku Transport Agency in these areas.

Intra-city passenger transport and taxi operations within Baku will also fall under the authority of the Azerbaijan Ground Transport Agency, which will simplify regulatory oversight.

The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport will now oversee parking management, bus stops, and pedestrian infrastructure throughout Baku.

The amendments grant expanded powers to the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, allowing it to control road infrastructure projects, enforce parking regulations, and regulate vehicle flow across Baku. The ministry is also tasked with ensuring that new construction projects, including highways and metro exits, meet the city's traffic needs.

Other changes include the repeal of several previous decrees that had given the Baku Transport Agency broad powers over transport infrastructure. This move aims to streamline decision-making and centralize transport regulation under fewer agencies.

The restructuring is part of a broader initiative to improve urban transport and reduce congestion in Baku. The changes also align with international standards, ensuring more efficient traffic management and smoother transportation throughout the city.