A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region

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A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region The Nation Building Program has the following core components relating to roads: A defined national network of important road infrastructure links that is part of the National Land Transport Network; a single integrated network of land transport linkages of strategic national importance, which is funded by federal, state and territory governments; The National Land Transport Plan which outlines the Government’s approach to improving and integrating the national network and the investments it will make; A single funding regime for the national network (details are set out under national projects); and Funding for local and regional transport improvements including: Roads to recovery Black spot treatment Under Australia’s Constitution, the states and territories are largely responsible for regulating road transport. Each state and territory has traditionally made its own laws in such areas as road rules, vehicle standards and driver licensing. The National Road Transport Commission (NRTC) was established in 1991 to develop uniform arrangements for vehicle regulation and operation, national arrangements for the carriage of dangerous goods, and consistent charging principles for vehicle registration. State Level Since Australia has a federal government, states and territories have considerable freedom to develop and implement their own policies. Consequently, all states and territories have a department involved in transport and road infrastructure. This report covers the state of NSW and the situation with regards to highway administration there. Transport NSW is the lead agency of the NSW transport portfolio, with primary responsibility for: Transport coordination; Transport policy and planning; Transport services; and Transport infrastructure. One of the agencies within the NSW transport portfolio is the Roads and Traffic Authority. The New South Wales State Plan is its overall long-term policy and development plan addressing eight strategic pillars ranging from better transport and liveable cities to supporting business and jobs, and better education. It sets 34 policy priorities across all policy fields, which have been allocated across NSW agencies and each lead agency works with key partners to achieve priorities. All lead agencies are required to deliver, measure and report on their success. Under the direction of the State Plan, the RTA is the lead agency for safer roads and a partner agency for: Cleaner air and progress on greenhouse gas reductions; Improving the efficiency of the road network; Increasing share of peak hour journeys on a safe and reliable public transport system; Maintaining and investing in infrastructure; and Increased customer satisfaction with government services. In addition, the RTA has a key role in contributing to the implementation of other state government plans, priorities and strategies, including the State Infrastructure Strategy. The State Infrastructure Strategy is a rolling 10–year plan for infrastructure projects to support service delivery. First published in 2006, it is updated every two years. The State 150
A Review of Highway Agencies in the South Asia Region Infrastructure Strategy is further specified in local action plans 47 . State departments, like the Transport Department, use this State Plan as input for their corporate plan for 2010-14. Special plans and programs further specify this corporate plan. The RTA has a corporate plan that covers the period 2008-12. This corporate plan is directly linked to the State Plan and is in line with the plans from the Transport Department. The projects that are planned for the coming year are specified in the yearly budget. C4.2 Introduction to NSW Roads and Traffic Authority Strategy The business of RTA is guided by its vision and mission as described below. Vision A safe, sustainable and efficient road transport system Mission Delivery of the best transport outcomes, balancing the needs of public transport passengers, cyclists, pedestrians, motorists and commercial operators by: Maintaining a strong customer focus Working with innovation, openness and integrity Achieving value for money Being environmentally responsible Responsibilities Manage the road network to reduce travel times Provide road capacity and maintenance solutions Test and license drivers and register and inspect vehicles Improve road safety Goals and Objectives The three general goals are: meeting the community’s expectations of providing safe and efficient roads, and professional licensing and vehicle services continue to develop our network, our people and our organization asses our performance, define and redefine our goals and be willing to change For the period 2008- 12, the more concrete goals or objectives are: Reduce the road toll as directed by government under the State Plan With other parts of government, do more to address congestion Improve customer service, especially by increasing electronic transactions Meet appropriate road maintenance standards Deliver freight productivity solutions meeting the needs of our growing economy Pursue business opportunities to improve services and generate investment for the road network Ensure the highest environmental standards are met and continue our push for cleaner vehicles Invest in our workforce to help our people achieve their own career goals Structure RTA The RTA is made up of seven directorates supported by the Environment branch, Governance branch and General Counsel that work closely together to achieve results in all key areas. These business areas and their key tasks are outlined in Figure C17. Road Infrastructure Network Managed by RTA The RTA was established on January 16, 1989, under the Transport Administration Act 1988 through an amalgamation of the former Department of Main Roads, Department of Motor Transport and the Traffic Authority. RTA manages the roads and traffic system of NSW, in conjunction with several other state and local government agencies (such as the State Transit Authority and the Transport Safety Regulator). 47 New South Wales Transport department (2010). Investing in a better future. March 2010. ISBN: 978–0–7313–3428–5. 151
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