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.
