The Transport Department is established at Metropolitan and Municipal Assemblies as per Second Schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936)
Strategic overview of Transport Department
The guiding principles for functioning of the Transport Department has been formulated as follows: VISION: Providing a world standard urban mobility system that guarantees safe, efficient, effective and accessible mobility in the District. MISSION: To deliver transport planning, regulation and management solutions that provide safe, effective, efficient, accessible and convenient mobility system consistent with best consumer satisfaction to enhance the quality of life of the people.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT
1. to ensure development of a well-planned transport network and properly regulated transportation services within the district.
2. To develop accurate transport database to enable effective integration of urban and transport development at the district level.
3. To ensure effective and efficient transport service delivery and improvement of general mobility of people and goods within the district.