Department of Transport Presentation to Parliament Repositioning Transport as an enabler of economic growth Department of Transport Presentation to Parliament 16 February 2005
Contents Reconfirmation of DOT strategy and quick update Towards better passenger transport for all Competitive movement of goods Overhaul of the DOT Legislative Programme Taxi recapitalisation Road Safety
Towards better passenger transport for all
Towards better passenger transport for all Programmes underway in the DOT 04/05 and beyond National Household Travel Survey Rail Consolidation programme Taxi recapitalisation programme World Cup action agenda Transformation of the Road Accident Fund Fastracking of the Road Traffic Management Corporation Verification of drivers’ licences Transition from Natis to E-Natis Road Safety initiatives
Competitive movement of goods
Competitive movement of goods Freight Logistics Strategy Branch line implementation projects Road Infrastructure Strategic Framework Aviation Policy Maritime Policy Establishment of Ports Economic Regulator Establishment of Rail Economic Regulator
Overhaul of the DOT
Overhaul of the DOT • New strategy, entitled ‘Refocusing for delivery: Repositioning transport as a driver of economic growth in South Africa’, Restructured the Department to reflect a more user driven approach to planning and policy development new structure implemented new senior staff recruited Organisation of projects into 21 manageable flagship projects Reprioritisation of the DOT budget for 05/06 to support the flagship projects
Legislative Programme
Legislative Programme 05 • Road Accident Fund Amendment Bill National Ports Authority Bill General Laws Amendment Bill NLTTA