The Department of Transport Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives

The Vision

“Transport, the heartbeat of South Africa’s economic growth and social development!”

The Mission

Lead the development of integrated efficient transport systems by creating a framework of sustainable policies,
regulations and implementable models to support government strategies for economic, social and international development.

Values

The core values of the department are:
  * Maintain fairness and equity in all our operations;
  * Strive for quality and affordable transport for all;
  * Stimulate innovation in the transport sector;
  * Ensure transparency, accountability, accessibility as well as the upholding of the Batho Pele principles

Strategic Objectives

The objectives that we aim to achieve in providing a policy framework, regulation and implementation models are:

   * Competitive transport costs;
   * Safety and security improvements;
   * Reduce infrastructure backlogs;
   * Improve access; and
   * Reduce time in transit.

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