Department of Transport DRAFT ANIMAL DRAWN TRANSPORT POLICY Presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Transport by DOT Transport Policy and Economic Regulation Branch DRAFT ANIMAL DRAWN TRANSPORT POLICY 12 September 2007  

PRESENTATION OUTLINE INTRODUCTION AIM OF THE POLICY Department of Transport PRESENTATION OUTLINE INTRODUCTION AIM OF THE POLICY CURRENT STATUS OF ANIMAL DRAWN TRANSPORT (ADT) POLICY PRINCIPLES POLICY STATEMENTS (DRAFT) ROLE OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE COST IMPLICATIONS WAY FORWARD

INTRODUCTION Need of ADT policy framework Department of Transport INTRODUCTION Need of ADT policy framework Transport challenges facing S.A rural communities Children walk an average of 20 kilometers to school per day Access to social facilities and economic centres

AIM OF THE POLICY Ensure traffic regulations cater for ADT Department of Transport AIM OF THE POLICY Ensure traffic regulations cater for ADT Promotion of ADT as cost effective public transport solution Ensure sustainable infrastructure for ADT Integration of ADT as part of Non- motorized and public transport

POLICY PRINCIPLES INFRASTRUCTURE Road infrastructure Road damage Department of Transport POLICY PRINCIPLES INFRASTRUCTURE Road infrastructure Road damage Road widening Traffic separation Traffic synergies Voluntary collection system Manure collection Community stability Bridge safety

TRANSPORT PLANNING Evaluating Road systems Animal Routes Department of Transport TRANSPORT PLANNING Evaluating Road systems Animal Routes Traffic safety

REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT Department of Transport REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT Driver Education Shoeing Regulation Farrier Education Registration and licensing

FUNDING Financial Implications Credit schemes for animal drawn vehicle Department of Transport FUNDING Financial Implications Credit schemes for animal drawn vehicle Govt subsidies Operating incentives

ANIMAL WELFARE Humane animal husbandry Animal Health Animal Welfare Department of Transport ANIMAL WELFARE Humane animal husbandry Animal Health Animal Welfare

IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Department of Transport IMPLEMENTATION ISSUES Capacitating Community Contracting Government and Tiers Regulations

ROLE OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE Department of Transport ROLE OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE Advise the DOT in terms of policy issues on ADT Provide strategic directive that will curb hindrance to approval of policy by Cabinet Allow for consultation with DOT on a Continuous Basis

COST IMPLICATIONS The development of Policy / DOT Department of Transport COST IMPLICATIONS The development of Policy / DOT Completion of draft policy budget implication will be clearly stated Funding and implementation of the policy will be across all spheres

WAYFORWARD Finalisation of internal processes Department of Transport WAYFORWARD Finalisation of internal processes Development of draft policy framework August 2007 Consultation with stakeholders Parliamentary processes Reinforce implementation

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