Development of a Road Transportation Sustainability Plan for Namibia

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1 Development of a Road Transportation Sustainability Plan for Namibia Palesa Hekandjo, Roads Authority of Namibia TRB Transportation for Sustainability An International Conference May 7, 2015

2 About Namibia (1) Borders 5 countries; - Angola - Botswana - South Africa - Zambia - Zimbabwe and the Atlantic Ocean Population < 2.3 million Area km² 2

3 About Namibia (2) Economy mainly based on natural resources: Mining, Agriculture, Fishing and Tourism Two maritime ports on the Atlantic Ocean - Port of Walvis Bay(3000 vessel calls yearly, handling 5 million tonnes of cargo) - Port of Luderitz Two international Airports and many smaller airports and Aerodromes 3

4 The Roads Authority MWTC Road Reform

5 Namibia s Road Network 5

6 Namibia s Road Network 6

7 Introduction The Roads Authority of Namibia (RA) identified the need to address sustainability in a broad and strategic manner The RA worked with the Texas A&M Transportation Institute (TTI) to develop a Road Transportation Sustainability Plan as a first step 7

8 Process Inception (June 2013) Training (Nov 2013) Literature Review (Dec 2013) Interactive Workshop (Mar 2014) Draft the plan and report (Aug 2014) Publication (Nov 2014) Exco Workshop (Apr 14) Dissemination Implementation 8

9 Sustainability Statement Plan Components Key Transport Sector Needs Goals Objectives and Performance Measures Implementation 9

10 Sustainability Statement The Roads Authority strives to achieve sustainability of the transportation system, by providing a safe and efficient national road network which supports economic growth and ensures access for all citizens and other road users, while preserving the environment for current and future generations. 10

11 Key Transport Sector Needs Road Safety Accessibility Equity Technological Innovation Freight Congestion Funding Environment Land Use and Urban Planning Capacity Building Infrastructure Preservation 11

12 Goals 1. Improve Road Safety 2. Enhance Preservation of Road Infrastructure 3. Promote Capacity Building and Workforce Development 4. Increase Funding for Road Transport 5. Optimise the Balance between Access and Mobility 6. Preserve Namibia s Environmental and Ecological Systems 7. Pursue New Innovations and Technologies 12

13 Objectives and Performance 1. Improve Road Safety Outcome Performance Measure Number of roadway fatalities Measures - Example Goal Objective(s) Performance Measure(s) 1.1 Institutionalise and improve the effectiveness of road safety audits Percentage of network that is audited Percentage of audit recommendations that are implemented 1.2 Protect vulnerable road users 1.3 Promote awareness and education regarding traffic laws and regulations 1.4 Improve safety on major roads Number of fatalities of vulnerable road users Percent of population exposed to awareness campaigns Number of fatalities on trunk, main, and district roads 13

14 Action Plan- Example 14

15 Status Incorporated into the Roads Authority Strategic Plan Strategic Workshop Implementation team approach Team formed 15

16 Way Forward Endorsement RA Board and Minister Other Stakeholders Implement the plan - Define targets in conjunction with management Monitor and evaluate 16

17 Contact Palesa Hekandjo: Taapopi Ithana: Address: Mailing Address: Namibia T2 Centre, P. O. Box 12030, Ausspannplatz Namibia 17

18 THANK YOU Various sources