public transport and systems fund (ptif)
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PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND SYSTEMS FUND (PTIF). Department of Transport. 2006 DORA 1 ST QUARTER REPORT TO NCOP SELECT COMMITTEE ON FINANCE 13 OCTOBER 2006. Background Context PTIF Requirements PTIF Projects Role of DOT Breakdown Monitoring And Evaluation Responding to challenges - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND SYSTEMS FUND (PTIF)
Department of
Transport
2006 DORA 1ST QUARTER REPORT TO NCOP SELECT COMMITTEE ON
FINANCE13 OCTOBER 2006
Contents
Background Context PTIF Requirements PTIF Projects Role of DOT Breakdown Monitoring And Evaluation Responding to challenges Concluding Remarks
Department of
Transport
Background
Established March 2005 as public transport conditional grant.
Focus on infrastructure investments to to prioritise and ensure improved priority and better operations for public transport and NMT.
2005/06 – R241,7m; 2006/07 – R700m*; 2007/08 – R1800m; 2008/09 – 1000m, TOTAL = R3.74bn
Beneficiaries are municipalities and service delivery agencies.
With regard to local government funds are transferred in terms of DORA mechanisms.
* R700m = R519 (for municipalities) + R180m (SARCC) + R1m (CBRTA)
Department of
Transport
Context
Main purpose of the fund: to improve public transport infrastructure and systems in the country.
In the earlier years leading to year 2010 the focus will be to fund projects that have an impact on the hosting of the WC 2010.
For 2005/06 and 2006/07 allocation was based on potential host venue cities in terms of the WC Bid Book.
Ultimate aim is to cover the whole country with regard to transport improvements/ investments.
Department of
Transport
Key Requirements for PTIF Funding
Projects should– prioritise public transport,– satisfy both long term mobility (legacy) and event specific
mobility requirements,– have continuity from planning to execution,– be executed in accordance with govt. procurement and
related requirements,– be based on local IDPs and ITPs, addressing community
access and mobility needs, and– be practical and implementable ahead of 2010.
PTIF Projects
Request areas predominantly road and rail public transport and non-motorised transport
Project types include planning, physical infrastructure and systems
Planning includes transport planning, detailed project plans and designs
Infrastructure and systems projects include:
Public transport road infrastructure Public transport interchange facilities Rail upgrades Inter-modal facilities HOV lanesBRT systems
ITS infrastructure and systemsNMT infrastructure Inner-city mobility systems Call centre systemsPublic transport vehiclesAirport- City links
Department of
Transport
Role of DOT
Coordination.
Draft and co-sign MOUs based on business plans and/or priority statements – to facilitate funding transfers.
Provide technical support – planning and delivery management.
Monitoring and evaluation.
Reporting in terms of DORA requirements.
Guide implementation and prioritisation.
Identify and where possible remove barriers
Department of
Transport
Allocation Breakdown (1)
Beneficiary Total Amt. Paid to date
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality
69m 30m
Mangaung Local Municipality 29.5m 19m
Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality
27.7m 0**
City of Johannesburg 184m 60m
City of Tshwane 11m 11m
Department of
Transport
Allocation Breakdown (2)
Beneficiary Total Amt. Paid to date
West Rand District Municipality
1.5m 1.5m
eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality
11.8m 11.8m
Polokwane Local Municipality 10.5m 10.5m
Mbombela Local Municipality 0.83m 0.83m
Sol Plaatjie Local Municipality 1.5m 0**
Department of
Transport
Allocation Breakdown (3)
Beneficiary Total Amt. Paid to date
Potchefstroom Local Municipality
1m 0**
City of Matlosana (Klerksdorp)
30.5m 0**
City of Cape Town 120m 40m
Stellenbosch Local Municipality
20m 10m
** municipalities that have not signed MOU’s
Department of
Transport
Monitoring and Evaluation
A Monitoring and Evaluation team has been appointed.
Key findings so far:Serious capacity challenges at local level.
Cumbersome procurement processes.
Need for dedicated technical support.
General lack of understanding of PTIF spending and reporting requirements
Increasing demand in the civil and construction industries likely to increase costs and ‘choke up’ these industries; as all cities earnestly start with implementation programmes.
Department of
Transport
Responding to challenges
In and attempt to address identified challenges the DOT will:Ensure everybody sign the MOU’s and abide thereby.
Appoint a team of project and programme managers to provide technical support to municipalities – to ensure adequate planning and proper delivery management.
Drive the implementation of the Transport Action Plan that incorporates local transport plans in preparation for WC 2010.
Develop an Inter-sphere Implementation Framework
Use a “hands on” intervention approach
Expand role of provinces in supporting municipalities
Concluding Remarks
The PTIF came at the right time when the country prepares for hosting the WC 2010.
Even though there were ‘teething problems’ the Department has managed to address most of them and the fund is being managed properly. (may need rephrasing)
Cannot over-emphasise that projects must begin, and funds must be spent
Oversight to beneficiaries, and appropriate interventions, where necessary, remain key determining factors for success.
Thank You
Department of
Transport