1. Key Issues emerging from background research on the progressive implementation of transport planning in terms of the National Land Transport Transitional Act (2000)
This report was prepared with financial assistance from the European Union Parliamentary Support Programme.

2. Summary of Key Issues Lack of Funding Lack of Capacity Transport plans
Transport Authorities
Operations (Rail, Tendered Contracts, etc)
Capital infrastructure
Lack of Capacity
Municipalities
Enforcement
Statutory bodies
Industry (BEE)

3. Introduction The NDoT Study Methodology Three case-study areas
Interviews with stakeholders
Outputs
Processes
Outcomes
Three case-study areas

4. The City of Cape Town Municipality (CCTM)
Western Cape
2,487 square kilometres
population of more than 3,000,000
New demarcation + 14%
CMC was Core City under UTA
Rail 443 km, 117 stations
700 busses covering 800 routes (1 interim contract)
6500 minibus taxis.

5. eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality (EMM)
KwaZulu-Natal
2,297 square kilometres
population 2,750,000
New demarcation + 68% land + 9% pop.
Durban was Core City under UTA
Rail 599 km, 110 stations
1500 busses covering 1842 routes (11 tendered, 2 interim contracts)
6000 minibus taxis

6. Amatole District Municipality (ADM)
Eastern Cape
23,675 square kilometres
population 1,600,000
Buffalo City population 880,000
East London was Core City under UTA
Rail 18 stations
Approx. 160 busses (Amatola, 1 interim contract, >38 rudimentary contracts)
3000 minibus taxis (Buffalo City only) ~ 77%

7. Report Structure Outputs Registration and Operating Licences
    Transport Legislation and Planning
         Transport Authorities
Processes Capacity
Integration
Outcomes System of Integrated Planning
         Regulated Taxi Industry
        Restructured the Bus Industry
         Integrated Transport System
         Improved Service for the Commuter

8. OUTPUT: Registration & Operating Licences
Key Issues
Lack of sufficient capacity to monitor and enforce compliance by operators
Poor information systems and inaccurate and un-reliable data
Slow progress in appointments ito the NLTTA
Lack of clarity on permits and operating licences to be issued
Licences conferring use or ownership rights
Possible corruption
Safety of farm workers and rural commuters

9. OUTPUT: Registration & Operating Licences
Operational Recommendations ®
NDoT to assist with specifications/regulations
Funds to be directed towards enforcement
NDot to coordinate (forums,etc)
Legislative Recommendations ®
Section 31(1) dates for operating licences
Rights confered by operating licence
Setting of safety standards

10. OUTPUT: Transport Legislation & Planning
Key Issues
Lack of sufficient funding to meet ITP needs
Inaccurate Data for CPTR
Capacity constraints within both the Category B and C municipalities & uncertainty as to PA.
Too high planning frequency

11. OUTPUT: Transport Legislation & Planning
Operational Recommendations ®
Dedicated funding for ITP needs
National capacity building and support programme
Legislative Recommendations ®
Planning cycle of 3 years

12. OUTPUT: Transport Authorities
Key Issues
Lack of a sustainable financial framework & possible unfunded liabilities (Sect 15(1)b discretion)
Need for clarification & national consistency
Autonomy of TA particularly in metros may lead to fragmentation & competition
Lack of capacity in non-metro & secondary cities
Possible unfunded mandates under Section 10(13)

13. OUTPUT: Transport Authorities
Operational Recommendations ®
Financial framework
National capacity building and support programme
Legislative Recommendations ®
Reconsider the options for external or internal TAs

14. PROCESS: Capacity Key Issues Lack of capacity - general
Lack of capacity at municipal level
NLTTA requirements beyond current capacity
Capacity linked to former function as Core City
Lack of support in non-pilot sites
Need for capacity building of Statutory bodies

15. PROCESS: Integration Key Issues
Limited co-operation between stakeholders
Limited integration between municipal land use and transport planning – IDPs
Poor integration of the different modes results in an inefficient use of funds
Poor communication channels between the different spheres of government

16. OUTCOME: System of integrated planning
Key Issues
Poor transport links in IDPs
Lack of coordination of stakeholders
Institutional war
Supply rather than demand driven
Frequency of plans

17. OUTCOME: Regulated Taxi industry
Key Issues
No real integration between the Registrars & OLBs
Routes ®
Number per OL
Economics vs Enforcement
Route plans
Operating Licences vs. Permits ®
Enforcement (OLB)
Capacity & support
® = Recommendation

18. OUTCOME: Restructured Bus Industry
Key Issues
Stall in tendered contract process
Cost & length of Contracts (7 years) ®
Deficiencies in Contract monitoring ®
Service Provision Outside NLTTA (Cost of Capital) ®
Slow BEE ®
Communication with operators

19. OUTCOME: Integrated Transport System
Key Issues
Rail governance & funding ® ®
Modal Integration
Negotiated contracts (bus & taxi)
Competition for facilities
Bus monopolies
Security
Safety / vandalism

20. OUTCOME: Improved Public Transport Service
Key Issues
Non commuter forums
Not enough for elderly / people with disabilities
No overall improvement
® = Improve funding

21. Summary of Key Issues Lack of Funding Lack of Capacity Transport plans
Transport Authorities
Operations (Rail, Tendered Contracts, etc)
Capital infrastructure
Lack of Capacity
Municipalities
Enforcement
Statutory bodies
Industry (BEE)

22. The End