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By Ashfaq Ahmed, Chief Reporter Published: June 14, 2009, 00:04 Dubai: The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has finalised plans to integrate water transport with the Dubai Metro and public buses, a senior official has said. "We will link water transport including water buses, ferries and traditional abras at four locations providing a smooth link for commuters to switch from one mode of transport to another suiting their journey plan," said Dr Khalid Al Zahed, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the RTA's Marine Agency. The Marine Agency is responsible for developing water transport strategies in line with Dubai's plans to encourage more people to use public transport. He told Gulf News in an exclusive interview that at least four metro stations on both sides of the Dubai Creek would be linked with water transport through air-conditioned walkways. Al Gubaiba marine transport station will be the major one to be linked withAl Gubaiba metro station and pub...