1. 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

2. PRESENTATION OUTLINE INTRODUCTION AIM OF THE POLICY
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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

3. 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

4. AIM OF THE POLICY Ensure traffic regulations cater for ADT
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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

5. POLICY PRINCIPLES INFRASTRUCTURE Road infrastructure Road damage
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POLICY PRINCIPLES
INFRASTRUCTURE
Road infrastructure
Road damage
Road widening
Traffic separation
Traffic synergies
Voluntary collection system
Manure collection
Community stability
Bridge safety

6. TRANSPORT PLANNING Evaluating Road systems Animal Routes
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TRANSPORT PLANNING
Evaluating Road systems
Animal Routes
Traffic safety

7. REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
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REGULATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Driver Education
Shoeing Regulation
Farrier Education
Registration and licensing

8. FUNDING Financial Implications Credit schemes for animal drawn vehicle
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FUNDING
Financial Implications
Credit schemes for animal drawn vehicle
Govt subsidies
Operating incentives

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

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

11. ROLE OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE
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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

12. COST IMPLICATIONS The development of Policy / DOT
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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

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

14. Department of Transport
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