Transport Minister Jabara Al-Suraisri said the Ministry's budget allocation of SR10.78 billion for 2012 provided for 284 projects to construct 4,154 kms of highways, secondary and branch roads in addition to conducting studies and designing of 2,139 kms of roads. While some of the projects are new, others are just completion of existing projects. The minister added that SR15 million has been allocated to conduct studies and designing of a public transportation system for each city. The aim is to ease the rush of traffic particularly in large cities. --MORE