A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region

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A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region national five-year (2006 to 2011) land transport strategy, which provides guidance on transport planning and land transport delivery. It is a five-year “rolling plan” that is intended to be updated annually. It calls for the establishment of the road network based on: Transport needs; Social and economic development imperatives; Linkage between the primary sea, air and dry ports and public transport nodes; Spatial development initiatives, tourism needs, commuter travel and freight movements; and Integration with other modes to avoid duplication. Also the Ministry of Transport publishes a three year policy outlook, calling for: An effective and integral infrastructure network that serves as a catalyst for social and economic development; A transport sector that is safe and secure; Improved rural access, infrastructure and mobility; Improved public transport systems; Increased contribution to job creation; and Increased contribution to environmental protection. In addition, SANRAL has drafted a long-term vision Horizon 2010 - Strategic Vision of the South African National Roads Agency Limited for the year 2010, which was published in 2002. Based on this long-term vision, it publishes a Declaration of Intent covering SANRAL’s aspirations for the next three years. This declaration is updated each year through the annual budget submitted to Parliament; the funds are received from the National Treasury and as circumstances may dictate. C1.2 Introduction to SANRAL Strategy SANRAL’s business is guided by the following vision, mission, and goals and objectives 25 . Vision To be recognized as a world leader in the provision of a superior primary road network in Southern Africa Mission As the custodian of a public good, SANRAL is committed to the advancement of the Southern African community through: a highly motivated and professional team; state-of-the-art technology; proficient service providers; and promoting the ‘user pay’ principle Goals and Objectives The management of a national road network ensuring best value for money To continuously improve the efficiency of business practices To maintain market confidence To carry out Government’s targeted programs to better the life of all citizens Safer roads for all To work in cooperative partnership with road users, transport providers, relevant authorities and the private sector To be a good employer managing SANRAL’s business efficiently and effectively and to seek continuous improvement To achieve international best practices To encourage innovation in knowledge and practice To research, discover and excel To market SANRAL’s solutions to road users 25 SANRAL (2010). Vision & Mission. http://www.nra.co.za/live/content.php?Category_ID=127. 114
A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region Figure C2: Organizational structure of SANRAL 26 Structure As can be seen in Figure C2, SANRAL has a strong regional focus, with a head office being responsible for a limited set of core services. CS: Corporate Services FS: Financial Services ES: Engineering Services OM: Operation and Maintenance DC: Design and Construction FA: Financial Administration C1.3 Main Tasks of SANRAL Road Infrastructure Network Managed by SANRAL SANRAL is responsible for the national roads in South Africa, some 16,175 km of which a little over 3,000 km is tolled (Table C1). Over the past 10 years, SANRAL has incorporated certain provincial roads identified to be of long-term strategic importance into the national network. The total length of the strategic network amounts to about 20,000 km of roads. It is envisaged that the remaining strategic provincial roads will be incorporated and be under SANRAL jurisdiction by 2013. Table C1: Length of tolled and non-tolled roads owned by SANRAL 27 Design Length of roads in category (km) Toll, BOT 1,290 Toll, state 1,835 Non-toll 13,050 Total 16,175 SANRAL has been entrusted with the task of developing and maintaining the national road network. To that end the following three tasks are identified: Planning and programming; Execution of works and delivery of services; and Audit and control. Within the scope of these tasks, there is a further distinction between technically oriented and financial or budgetary activities. 26 www.nra.co.za/live/content.php?Category_ID=23 27 SANRAL (2010). Statistics. www.nra.co.za/live/content.php?Category_ID=35 115
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