The National Department of Transport Portfolio Committee Budget Presentation 2002-2003

Budget 2002-2003 (thousands) Regulation and Safety R1,413,542 Roads Rest of R and S R252,323

Regulation and Safety Key Priorities - Safety Implementation of the Road to Safety Strategy 2001-2005 Aviation security and safety Maritime safety (search and rescue)

Regulation and Safety Key Priorities - Infrastructure Development of a comprehensive Road Development Plan Development and implementation of an overloading control strategy La Mercy (King Shaka) Airport

Regulation and Safety Key Priorities - Regulation Regulation of agencies in accordance with legislation Implementation of the Yamassoukrou Declaration Air Services Agreements Review of regulatory framework of agencies

Implementation of Road to Safety Strategy Business Plan for Implementation Strategy translated into projects Project leaders identified Funding requirements identified Programme and monitoring

Implementation of Road to Safety Strategy Key focus areas for implementation: Driver fitness Vehicle fitness Fraud and corruption Pedestrian safety Arrive Alive Fleet operations management Traffic information systems National traffic information call centre Professionalism in the traffic fraternity I

New Public Entities Road Traffic Management Corporation – being established (RTMC) Road Traffic Infringement Agency

Budget 2002-2003

Budget 2002-2003 Total shortfall approximately R 50 m Overloading Control Bulk of funding for overloading to come from provincial budgets

Infrastructure

Objective Development of a road infrastructure strategic framework in line with government policy aimed at promoting economic growth and social development, taking into consideration: The macroeconomic objectives of government The socio-economic environment Institutional issues Funding mechanisms Needs and perceptions of road users

Outcome A strategic-level plan of action for the efficient and effective service delivery of roads to the people of South Africa, with buy-in from key stakeholders in both the public and private sectors Delivery date November 2002

Overloading Control Stategic objectives Create a framework for Public Private Partnerships and selfregulation Establishment of an integrated, harmonised and sustainable enforcement system Estabish effective and appropriate punitive measures Maximise the utilisation of equipment and human resources

Project Objectives Overloading Control Extended responsibility (consignors and -nees)  Reviewed tolerances Portable weighing equipment legalised Management information available Appropriate fines and penalties Identification system for habitual offenders

Implementation of Yammoussoukro Decision Implication Gradual liberalization of intra-African air transport services Enhanced cooperation among African airlines Stimulate development of African airlines Improve quality of sevices Support African services to become globally competitive I

Overloading: Consequences for the road infrastructure