Trends
- The combined aggregate of national and provincial spending grew from R5.1 bn in 2001/02 to R7.8 bn in 2004/05, to a further R12 bn in 2007/08
- Sector spent 99%, (R6,3b) ranging from 81% in NW to 103% in WC in 2004/05
- The provinces witnessed growth of 25% from R4 billion in 2001/02 to R6.4 bn in 2004/05
- During the period 2004/05 - 2005/06 provincial roads infrastructure grow by 9% from R6.4 billion to R7.2 bn
- The average annual growth has stabilised at 14.4% 66 from R6.4 bn in 2004/05 to R9.5 bn in 2007/08
- Roads expenditure account for 3,4% of total provincial budgets
CAPITAL EXPENDITURE
- R3.6 b (58%) of provincial roads construction in 04/05
- Mainly prioritised upgrading and rehabilitating surfaced roads
- Highest spending in KZN (R804m) and Limpopo (R760m)
- Total of 1 l97kms roads constructed/upgraded ranging from 44km in Gauteng to 276km in Limpopo (Table 7.8)
- Amounts to average of R2,3m per km, KZN = R4m, NC R0,9m
SPENDING ON MAINTENANCE
- R2.8b (42%) of provincial roads infrastructure -(Table 7.7)
- Increase from R2b in 2001/02 to R2.8b in 2004/05 -reach mg R3.8b (11%) by 2007/08
- 1 483 kms resealed, 2 557 kms re-gravelled, 189 138 kms of routine maintenance.
- Total 193 178 kms maintained, >50% of Provincial road network - R14, 000 per km
- WC 2nd with highest number of vehicles maintained the biggest share of its roads (kms)
Traffic Management & Safety
- There are a number of initiatives geared towards improved traffic management and safety.
- Arrive Alive campaign creates an awareness of safer and responsible driving practices.
- eNaTIS to improve information access and keep up to date data which will play an important role in reducing fraud, corruption and vehicle crimes.
- The Road Traffic Management Corporation aim to promote an efficient uniform strategy for road traffic management across spheres
- National Crime prevention strategy stresses the importance of secure technologies for registering and licensing motor vehicles in dealing with vehicle related crime.
- National Road Traffic Accident Bureau to combat driver licence fraud
Safety & Security Expenditure Trends
- Out of the aggregate national and provincial total of R1.3 billion, provinces spent R1.1 billion which accounts for 88% of total spending
- The sector witnessed 12.5% average annual growth during the period 2001/02-2004/05
- This stabilises to an annual growth rate of 6.5% over MTEF to R1 .4 bn in 2007/08
- KwaZulu Natal accounts for the highest spending share of 22.4% followed by Western Cape with 17%
- Provincial and metro traffic personnel increased by 20 % to about 10,000 in 2004/05
- GP, KZN and WC have the highest number of traffic personnel, most in metros
Overload Control Measures
- It is estimated that overload damage on roads is R600 annually
- Key law enforcement include:
- Establishment of national network of traffic control centres operated by SAN RAL along N1, N2 and N4
- Upgrading of traffic control centres, vehicle and taxi facilities, driver testing and weighbridges - 90 nationwide
- Implement a nationally coordinated Operation Juggernaut" to step up inspection for vehicle roadworthiness
- WC and GP - 1 million weighed per year compared to total of 276 thousand heavy vehicles = weighed 3X a vehicle per year, most effective in Limpopo 15X
Public Transport
- Ndot administers bus subsidy scheme, provinces implementing agents
- Spending increase by an average of 8,2% from R1, 7bn 2001/02 to R2,2bn in 2004/05, rising to
R2,5 bn in 2007/08
- 75% is spent in Gtg, KZN7 WC, mainly in the metros
- A new public transport framework is being developed to bring more equity, better targeting and efficiency in the public transport subsidy system
- Integrated transport plans aim to improve infrastructure, increase use of non motorised
transport, demand management, & effect coordination between different modes of transport
- 2010 world cup will result in major investments in public transport and roads in major cities.
Public Transport
- Provincial public transport spending increased from R6l7million in 2001/02 to R949 million in 2004/05
- Expenditure has grown at an annual 8.2%
- It is projected to further increase to R1.4billion in 2007/08
- NW spends the greatest portion of 46% with NC spending lowest of 0.8%
- Limpopo grows from R186 m in 2004/05 to R352 m 2007/08
- In line with government's effort to Improve equity allocation, NW, EC and LP account for the greatest share of provincial public transport.
Implementation of The Taxi Recap
- Formalisation of taxi industry is a strategy to improve equity and efficiency in the public transport system
- R7.7b earmarked for tax recap the next 7 yrs
- R250m committed for scrapping in 2005/06
- Government is currently working on the establishment of a scrapping agency
- Approx 97000 taxis to be scrapped by the Agency
- This process will introduce safety standards in the taxi industry
- Conversion from taxi permits to operating permits
- Taxi industry to see improved safety and better management of operation
RISFSA: Improves Integration and Coordination
- The Roads Infrastructure Strategic Framework for South Africa brings about reforms in the roads sector.
- Provides a framework to review the extent of the road network to ensure integration and remove unclassified roads - new classification according to function and ownership.
- An Information Management system that facilitates better planning and coordination across spheres
- Identifies skills shortage for engineering professionals & proposes a capacitation & mentoring strategy for the sector
- Advocates for rationalisation in institutional arrangements in provinces structure of functions - roads and transport under one department.
Challenges & Opportunities
- Significant growth in sector spending, esp. with respect to roads
- Sector faced with a number of challenges and opportunities
- Lack of consistency in the measurement of backlogs -RI FSA aim to standardise performance indicators and information management systems
- Capacity constraints remain a major challenge in the sector as the mature and well experienced engineers retire
- Backlogs in maintenance and access roads presents an opportunity for job creation and a challenge for funding and prioritisation
- Preparation for World Cup presents opportunity to fast track public transport planning and implementation
- Fraud & corruption in vehicle licences, registration and driver licensing remains a challenge to safety and effectiveness of traffic management