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3. Public Transport The main objective of this programme is to plan, regulate and facilitate the provision of public transport services and infrastructure, through our own provincial resources and through co-operation with local authorities, as well as the private sector in order to enhance the mobility of all communities particularly those currently without or with limited access. The strategic goal of this Programme is to provide enabling business processes for the core functions of the Department of Roads and Transport to promote Good Governance and Transportation Excellence. The Programme has seven sub Programmes, namely:
Sub-programme
3.1 Programme Support
Manage the resources of the program efficiently; develop an enabling and supportive environment in order to achieve the key result areas as stipulated in each sub-Programme.
3.2 Planning
The purpose of this Sub-Programme is to promote the performance of integrated transport planning in the Province.
3.3 Rail and Maritime
The plans to improve transport infrastructure and services need to be properly co-ordinated in order to ensure efficient utilisation of all modes of transport. The strategic objective to ensure a safe, reliable and cost effective provincial rail and maritime infrastructure, which supports provincial priorities and adheres to environmental requirements. This infrastructure must ultimately be integrated to carry the majority of the freight in the province.
3.4 Empowerment and Institutional Management
The sub-programme consists of 3 sub-sub-programmes: · Public Transport Network Development · Public Transport Contract Administration · Non-Motorised Transport
3.5 Operator Safety & Compliance
The Sub-Programme deals with regulatory matters in Public Transportation. In terms of both the Passenger Transportation Act and the National Land Transport Transition Act, an operator of a Public Transport vehicle must have a valid operating licence duly issued by the Provincial Operating Licensing Board. Currently this board does not issue licenses for freight vehicles.
3.6 Regulation and Control
Regulation of road-based Public transport was previously done by means of permits issued by Local Road Transportation Boards in terms of the Road Transportation Act (1977).
3.7 Civil Aviation
The sub-program is focused on the functioning the development of the Aviation Strategy for the Province. Both Mthatha and Bhisho Airports are fully managed by Departmental staff. Management at both airports needs to be improved through further capacity building whilst restructuring process is underway to ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Authority requirements.
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