The Department of Transport is to assist the Assembly formulate and implement policies on transport services within the framework of national policies. The Department shall:

• ensure development of a well-planned transport network and properly regulated transportation services within the Municipality;
• develop accurate transport database to enable effective integration of urban and transport development at the Municipality level;
• ensure effective and efficient transport service delivery and improvement of general mobility of people and goods within the Municipality;
• develop capacity and technical expertise for transport planning, regulation, safety and network development at the Municipality level;
• assist the Assembly in executing its functions in relation to planning and development of transport infrastructure, i.e. transport terminals, taxi ranks, car parks, bus stops;
• regulate movement of specified vehicles on specified roads to minimise congestion within the principal commercial centres;
• regulate commercial transport services, control the use of Lorry Parks, bus stops, and car parking areas;
• coordinate traffic management measures to minimise congestion on the general road network; and
• sensitise transport stakeholders on local policies and programs and provide opportunities for operator feedback; To provide the needed platform for smooth operations and good working relations between transport operators within the Municipality.