1. RURAL TRANSPORT STRATEGY FOR SOUTH AFRICA: HIGHLIGHTS OF THE REVIEW PROCESS & IMPLEMENTATION MODALITIES

2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE Introduction 2. Problem Statement
3. Objectives of the Reviewed RTS
4. Proposed amendments
5. An Overview of Reviewed RTS implementation framework
6. Consultations & stakeholders
7. Wayforward
8. Expected implementation outcomes

3. Introduction
The Department of Transport (DoT ) has undertaken a review exercise to update the Rural Transport Strategy of 2007 and the Action Plan (RTS). The decision was based on the outcome of the impact assessment conducted in 2013.
Consider new policies National Development Plan on a differentiated approach, other legislative instruments i.e Spatial Land Use Management Act (SPLUMA)
Incorporate new developments and address gaps within the Transport : NLTA , Draft White Paper on Transport Policy, National Learner Transport Policy
Determine suitable interventions and operational models to enhance access and mobility, through IPTN, address missing links in RTI and RTS and intensify the role of NMT

4. Revised implementation model/proposed amendments
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Revised implementation model/proposed amendments
Historical Approach
Modern Approach
National Development Spatial Perspective and ISRDP Criteria: poverty stricken nodes and population =with a Uniform and standardised approach of delivery Model of Integrated Rural Mobility and Access (IRMA) piloted in 6 District Municipality Brokering of logistics services is highly dependent on Private Sector Participation More generic = single implementation approach
NDP, Spatial development Initiatives, CRDP, IDPs
Criteria: A differentiated approach for various types of rural settlements= a suitable Mix
i ) high potential for development and investment
ii) Intermediate type of development
iii) Basic development
Model: Network development and providing for missing links in transport
More emphasis = varied investment approach

5. Problem Statement
Inadequate provision of Rural Transport Infrastructure and services which limits socio-economic development.
Imbalance spatial planning methods which exacerbates the gap between the first and second economy

6. Deep rural second- economy environments
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..and addressing the high concentrations of poverty & associated social needs in the deep rural second-economy environments
Deep rural second- economy environments
Addressing the Access Divide … AND
Core Challenge for Rural Dev.
HSRC’s social need index
Population/ health facilities
Road length/ km2
Population density
Electricity and water provision
Dependency ratio
Pupil/ teacher ratio
Unemployment
Poverty gap
Etc.
High
Med-high
Medium
Med-low
Low

7. Objectives of the Reviewed RTS
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Objectives of the Reviewed RTS
Promote quality public transport services within the District Municipalities
Ensure better connectivity & interface of second and first economy environments
Promote nodal linkages and demand responsive transport services
Guide corridor development through sustainable rural investment plan
Deep Rural
Rural
Peri-urban/
semi-rural
Urban

8. OVERVIEW OF THE RURAL TRANSPORT IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
 OVERVIEW OF THE RURAL TRANSPORT IMPLEMENTATION FRAMEWORK
A1. Alignment of rural transport interventions with government priorities
A2. Linkage with LED, poverty alleviation and social service delivery programmes
B High-Leverage Focus Projects and Promotion of IPTN Plans
Provision of Rural Transport Infrastructure (RTI)
B1. Development of access and feeder roads associated with key nodes and linkages in rural typologies where ITP & IPTN plans are appropriate
B2. Provision of sustainable road maintenance and off- road spot improvement programmes   
Provision of Rural Transport Services (RTS)
B3 Coordinate passenger and freight transport services
B4. Development and implementation of appropriate rural public transport options of IPTN plans and Learner transport
B5 Alignment and linkages with existing non-motorised transport infrastructure and standards
B6. Development of infrastructure for non- motorised transport particularly in terms of ITPs and IPTN plans
B7. Promotion of Non- motorised transport (Bicycle, Animal- drawn cart and other Intermediate Means of Transport) services
A. Alignment with the NDP, CRDP and IDP framework   
Provision of Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) and Intermediate Means Transport (IMT)

9. D. Capacity building and Monitoring
C. Regulations and Safety
C1.Implementation of Land Transport Regulations
C2. Compliance with road traffic safety regulations on passenger and freight services
D. Capacity building and Monitoring
D1.Development and dissemination of land transport regulations, guidelines and Public Transport Plans
D2. Promotion of labour-intensive methods i.e. EPWP
D3.Facilitation of community participation and mainstreaming women and youth in all aspects of rural transport provision
D4. Development of a rural transport asset management system
D5. Development of monitoring and evaluation systems
D6. Guidelines for the implementation of Rural Transport Strategy and District Municipalities’ IPTN plans.
D7 Establishment of Roads and Transport structure to plan and
implement roads transport infrastructure and services
E. Funding
E1 Financing Rural Transport Infrastructure
PRMG, MIG, Rates and Taxes
E2 Financing Rural Transport Services
PTOG, P TNG, Provincial and Municipal Equitable share and Learner Transport services

10. STAKEHOLDERS & CONSULTATIONS
FOSAD and Cabinet committees[ social and economic clusters]
Committee of Transport Officials (COTO) and MINMEC
National Departments:
Rural Development and Land Reform, Agriculture, Health, Education, Human Settlements, Trade & Industry, Social Development, COGTA, Public Works, Arts and Culture, Home Affairs, Tourism.
Provincial Departments of Transport
South African Local Government Association (SALGA)

11. Wayforward Process to implement the strategy:
Setting up as implementation team [management structure]
Development of ToR and reporting templates [ set of KPI] = EXCO, COTO & Minmec
Strengthen technical support for provincial & District municipalities projects
Lobby and Facilitate funding for the implementation
Develop a programme monitoring tool

12. Wayforward
Build partnerships with research institutions and promote new technologies [universities, business, communities]
Widen our stakeholders and have regular dialogues
Allow the youth, women and small business to shape the implementation through innovation
Initiate platforms for information sharing =encourage participation

13. Expected Implementation Outcomes
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Expected Implementation Outcomes

14. Thank you for listening
The End
Thank you for listening
Contact: Ms Angeline Nchabeleng