CONDITIONS NEEDED FOR EFFECTIVE DEVOLUTION OF TRANSPORT FUNCTIONS TO MUNICIPALITIES The current public transport system in South Africa is not achieving what was envisaged. The transport service is not being managed as a network, so modes of transport compete instead of complementing each other. In addition to the lack of integrated planning and service delivery, capital investment in transport has been declining. Under the National Land Transport Act (2009), various transport functions may be assigned to the most appropriate sphere of government. Municipalities are responsible for compiling integrated transport plans but often do not have the powers to fully implement the plans because the powers are fragmented across government. Devolving the public transport functions can result in a public transport system that supports inclusive growth, provided certain conditions are met. Devolution becomes effective only when all related functions are consolidated, the municipality taking on the devolved function(s) is well resourced with strong political accountability, adequate funding is provided and full authority over the network lies with the municipality. ffc.co.za/index.php/component/docman/doc_download/538-2013-policy-brief-6-conditions-needed-for-effective-devolution-of-transport-functions-to-municipalities?Itemid=
Posted on: Mon, 19 Aug 2013 07:05:35 +0000
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