Road Traffic Authority - Corporate · 2017. 3. 28. · Message from the Road Traffic Authority...

Corporate Plan 2017‐2019

Version 1.1 – February 2017

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Contents

Forward by Minister for Transport and Infrastructure ............................................................... iii

Message from the Road Traffic Authority Board Chairman ...................................................... iv

Message from the Road Traffic Authority Chief Executive Officer ............................................ v

Background ................................................................................................................................... vi

1 ...... Corporate Direction ............................................................................................................... 1 1.1 ... Our Vision ................................................................................................................................ 1 1.2 ... Our Mission ............................................................................................................................. 1 1.3 ... Our Values .............................................................................................................................. 1 1.4 ... Corporate Goals ...................................................................................................................... 2

2 ...... Operating Environment ......................................................................................................... 3 2.1 ... Planning Documents ............................................................................................................... 3 2.2 ... Road Safety Environment ........................................................................................................ 3 2.3 ... Regulatory Environment .......................................................................................................... 4 2.4 ... Financial Environment ............................................................................................................. 4 2.5 ... Organisational Environment .................................................................................................... 5

3 ...... Nature and Scope of RTA Functions and Operations ........................................................ 6 3.1 ... Functions ................................................................................................................................. 6 3.2 ... Operations ............................................................................................................................... 7 3.3 ... Our Challenges ....................................................................................................................... 7

4 ...... Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives ................................................................................... 11 4.1 ... Impacts .................................................................................................................................. 11 4.2 ... Outcomes .............................................................................................................................. 11 4.3 ... Objectives .............................................................................................................................. 11 4.4 ... Government Policy Directives ............................................................................................... 12

5 ...... How the RTA Intends to Perform its Functions and Conduct its Operations ................ 13 5.1 ... Establishment of the Authority ............................................................................................... 13 5.2 ... Organisational Arrangements ................................................................................................ 13 5.3 ... Operational Policies and Procedures .................................................................................... 14 5.4 ... Intended Developments in Systems and Equipment ............................................................. 14 5.5 ... Financial Management .......................................................................................................... 16 5.6 ... Planning, Monitoring and Reporting ...................................................................................... 18

6 ...... Management of Organisational Health and Capability ..................................................... 19 6.1 ... Road Traffic Authority Board ................................................................................................. 19 6.2 ... Organisational Structure ........................................................................................................ 20 6.3 ... Committees of the Board ....................................................................................................... 22 6.4 ... Human Resource Management ............................................................................................. 23

7 ...... Performance Standards and Measures ............................................................................. 24



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7.1 ... Financial Measures ............................................................................................................... 24 7.2 ... Output Measures ................................................................................................................... 25

8 ...... References ........................................................................................................................... 39



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Forward by Minister for Transport and Infrastructure

Land transport remains the major mode of transport for most Papua New Guineans from as small-scale as walking on a bush track up to driving a heavy truck on a freeway. Land transport plays the critical roles of linking people with schools, markets, health centres and other facilities, and providing movement of produce from growers to markets and goods to and from wharves and airports. Land transport is the link between a consumer and a supplier. As much as the government is concerned about road infrastructure, it is also equally important to pay attention to who uses the infrastructure and the manner in which the infrastructure is used. After all, the overall objective of building road infrastructure is to enable the safe movement of traffic.

The National Government has taken measures to reform and re-organise land transport through strategic approaches such as the Development Strategic Plan (DSP) 2010-2030, National Transport Strategy 2011-2020 and other plans. The changes in land transport have been overdue for some time.

The laws on land transport have been reviewed and updated including those relating to fees, charges, penalties and fines. All land transport laws (as distinct from laws relating to transport infrastructure) are now administered under one authority - the Road Traffic Authority (RTA). Some of the new laws will not be implemented until the RTA has developed the capacity to administer them. In the meantime, the RTA is administering existing road traffic laws. The RTA will also enforce road traffic laws in conjunction with the Traffic Police. The RTA has inherited the road safety role of the previous National Road Safety Council and, in conjunction with other interested parties, will continue to work to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities. This Corporate Plan 2017-2019 sets out activities primarily associated with establishing the RTA. The Authority’s Board and management are progressing this establishment under a very trying situation with regards to funding. The reform and the modernization of land transport will ultimately be reflected in improvements in services such as public transport, vehicle registration, driver licensing, licensing of heavy goods vehicles and the checking of standards of vehicles operating on public streets as well as those imported. This Corporate Plan contains a number of Strategic Result Areas (SRAs) that promote and measure planned changes in land transport. All in all, the full establishment of the RTA will surely be a testament to the implementation of the National Transport Strategy approved by the National Government in 2013. Hon. Malakai Tabar, MP Minister for Transport and Infrastructure March 2017



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Message from the Road Traffic Authority Board Chairman

The national government’s decision to establish a Road Traffic Authority (RTA) is an excellent move to commence change in the land transport. Making the new look motor traffic laws work is a mammoth task bestowed to the RTA Board. Nevertheless, establishing RTA to be fully functional and operational through appropriate resourcing and empowerment is even a bigger challenge. Many of the enabling factors for RTA’s establishment come under other jurisdictions. It has taken three years since the passing of the Road Traffic Act to fulfil some of the establishment requirements. This clearly calls for concerted effort from stakeholders such as Department of Treasury, Department of Finance, and Department of Personnel Management etc. to get RTA off the ground.

The future of RTA looks promising. RTA has a full board comprising of senior and experienced individuals where the representation is from public private and even civil societies. This is proudly a pool of knowledge and wisdom thus already making meaningful contributions to RTA. The Board has had series of meetings and will continue make decisions to move RTA forward. The RTA board and management will not rest until the black and white plated buses are no longer visible, or until taxis with two number plates do not exists, or until drivers use paper receipts as drivers’ license, or until defaced and aged vehicles no longer seen on the roads, or until overloaded heavy vehicles are not using our roads, or until our death tolls due to traffic crashes start decreasing. Funding is critical to have RTA established. Without getting RTA established to the appropriate level, there is no guarantee for effective service delivery including traffic law enforcement. RTA must train and equipment traffic enforcement officers including the Traffic Police. This requires RTA to have its structure filled with qualified people to drive many of these things. RTA also needs proper systems in finance and accounting, human resource and payroll, and more importantly, systems in vehicle registration and driver licensing functions. Such systems promote efficiency, accountability and transparency. Today’s business is about quality data and reliable information that are well recorded, stored and could be retrieved anytime. Thus, RTA must start well by laying the foundations by proper processes and systems with the use of modern technology. All information must be integrated and such information stored must be authentic; free from duplication, abuse and fraud. RTA therefore urges the important stakeholders to assist within their jurisdictions to primarily get RTA established. When RTA gets established well, the service delivery will translate into revenue streams that will sustain its operations in the years to come.

Melvin Yalapan

Chairman RTA Board



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Message from the Road Traffic Authority Chief Executive Officer

As the founding Chief Executive Officer, it gives me great pleasure and a sense of personal satisfaction to present the RTA Corporate Plan which gives the vision of Road transport in PNG that is customer oriented, safe, efficient and environment friendly within an efficient and sustainable system in Papua New Guinea. It gives us a feasible platform for making the RTA operationally effective because the major tasks and targets stated herein are in line with the resources available. At this time, our biggest challenge is to ensure RTA is funded sufficiently in the initial stages to eventually be fully established, generate revenue and able to sustain its own operations in the ensuing years. Papua New Guinea’s vehicles population has increased significantly over the

last ten years and increased motorization brings new challenges. This Corporate Plan sets out the strategic concerns that need to be addressed now so that the land transport issues can be addressed in the correct priority order. The Plan includes a series of training schemes for technical and professional personnel who have transferred from NRSC and those who will be employed through the recruitment drive. The Plan also sets out how the RTA intends to administer the revised road traffic laws and develop improved systems and procedures for vehicle registration, driver licensing, transport service licensing, vehicle inspection and enforcement. It is our hope that every citizen of this country will get to know what the RTA intends to do as set out in this Corporate Plan because road traffic issues affect every citizen in some way. The quicker we undertake to systematically build up an integrated regulation and administration system, the quicker we will address the critical land transport and traffic issues currently faced in PNG. .

Nelson Terema

Chief Executive Officer Road Traffic Authority



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Background

[Section 16(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Act]

The need for reform of the land transport regulatory agencies in Papua New Guinea has existed for some years. Driver licensing, vehicle registration, transport services licensing, vehicle standards, roadworthiness certification, enforcement, road safety promotion, and land transport statistical information, have in law been the responsibility of the Department of Transport (DOT).

The DOT used to maintain a central registry for driver licensing and vehicle registration and had traffic registry offices in most provinces. The service delivery functions of driver licensing and vehicle registration in provinces were assigned to provincial governments in the mid-1990s partly to provide a source of revenue for the provinces, and the State contracted Motor Vehicles Insurance Ltd (MVIL) to deliver these services for the NCD. The national Land Transport Board (LTB) also delegated most transport service licensing to provincial governments.

The provincial traffic registries no longer communicate information to DOT. There is no central register of driver licensing or vehicle registration so there are many duplications and omissions. Road safety statistical information and promotion was taken over from the DOT by the National Road Safety Council (NRSC). Various agencies, including the NRSC, have been involved with on-road enforcement of licensing, registration and vehicle standards laws. Many unsuitable vehicle repair premises have been allowed to certify vehicle roadworthiness, and as a result of this and lack of effective enforcement, there are many un-roadworthy vehicles being used on the roads. This includes public motor vehicles (PMVs) and taxis.

A review of land transport regulatory issues in 2010 recommended establishment of a Road Traffic Authority (RTA) with updated legislation and adequate resourcing to revitalise land transport regulation. It was proposed that the RTA be initially formed by merger of the NRSC, the Land Transport Division (LTD) of DOT, and the national Land Transport Board (LTB).

Establishment of a Road Traffic Authority was included in the National Transport Strategy (NTS) adopted by the Government in 2013. The Road Traffic Act was made effective on 5 September 2014. However, the RTA Board was not sworn in until 29 January 2016.

The Road Traffic Act provides a high level regulatory framework for road traffic with details in new Road Traffic Regulations and new Road Traffic Rules. The new Regulations and Rules will be brought into effect, and existing provisions repealed or revoked, once arrangements are in place to administer the new regulatory regime. Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act requires that the RTA prepare and publish a Corporate Plan each financial year for that financial year and for at least the two following financial years. A draft Plan was prepared for 2016 with associated accounting applying from 1 January 2016 when the RTA effectively took over all the assets, liabilities, contracts, etc. of the NRSC. However, this Plan was not formally published because it became clearer during the year that many of the proposed activities would not be able to be achieved because of lack of funding for the RTA. This current 3-year Plan sets out the intended steps to establish the RTA as an effective authority, and identifies the strategic direction of the Authority from 2017 through 2019. Activities for 2017 will continue to be limited by lack of finance until the proposed new driver licensing and vehicle registration system is implemented and revenues from these sources start flowing to the RTA.



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1 Corporate Direction

1.1 Our Vision

Road transport in PNG that is customer oriented, safe, efficient and environment friendly within an efficient and sustainable system.

1.2 Our Mission

To manage and administer the regulation, safety and efficient use of land transport throughout Papua New Guinea.

1.3 Our Values

Transparency and accountability We will publicly report on our activities, provide reasons for our decisions and take accountability for our actions. Impartiality and integrity We will carry out our functions honestly, fairly, and to the highest ethical standards. Professionalism and expertise We will conduct our activities in a professional manner and with a high standard of expertise. Consultation and communication We will consult early with stakeholders and affected persons on changes to policies and procedures and will communicate and provide advice to the public through a wide range of media. Problem-solving and Innovation

We will apply a problem-solving approach in dealing with customer’s issues and will consider innovative ways of improving our services to the public.

Staff empowerment RTA staff will be empowered to carry out their functions and will be encouraged to propose changes to improve productivity. Collaborative working We will interact and work with our partners to improve the way that our services are delivered. Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity We will treat everyone with respect regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability or level of education.



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1.4 Corporate Goals

Our corporate goals (long-term desired outcomes) are:

• Improved public transport user satisfaction

• Improved standard of driving

• Improved standard of transport service operations

• Improved standard of vehicles

• Reduction in number of accidents that are attributed to vehicle defects, drink driving, speeding and other driver actions

• Reduction in number of unregistered vehicles

• Reduction in operation of unlicensed transport services

• Reduction in operation of un-roadworthy vehicles

• Reduction in number of unlicensed drivers

• Reduction in air pollution from road vehicles

• Improved service delivery accuracy & efficiency for land transport regulatory matters

• Full recovery of costs.



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2 Operating Environment

[Section 16(2)(a) of the Road Traffic Act]

This Corporate Plan has been developed to ensure consistency with the aims of the National Government’s planning documents as well as the legislative provisions to which the Road Traffic Authority (RTA) is subject.

2.1 Planning Documents

Government Planning documents relevant to RTA functions include:

GoPNG Vision 2050 - establishment of the RTA is aligned to the 3rd Pillar of the Vision (Institutional Development and Service Delivery)

Development Strategic Plan (DSP) 2010-2030 - road safety improvements managed by the RTA will contribute to the DSP life expectancy targets, also high quality statistics (data) for development planning, policy formulation, decision making and research will be available from the RTA’s registration, licensing, traffic accident and other systems

Medium Term Development Plan 2 (MTDP2) – RTA will contribute to at least the MTDP2 priority of improving road safety infrastructure

National Transport Strategy (NTS) - establishment of RTA is one of the outcomes advocated by the NTS.

2.2 Road Safety Environment

Based on 20071 crash data (the most recent data available at the time of preparation of this Corporate Plan), the information indicates that for PNG:

single vehicle overturn/run-off road crashes are the most common type of crash along with collisions with pedestrians

speed/loss of control, drink driving and inattention are major contributory factors to crashes in terms of road user behaviour

pedestrians along with passengers in the back of trucks, utility vehicles and PMVs are those road users that are most commonly killed and/or injured in a road accident.

The above issues are addressed by RTA through:

advice to road authorities on engineering improvements to the roads

improved enforcement by Traffic Enforcement Officers, including Police

education and awareness campaigns to raise road safety issues and to promote safer behaviour by all road users.

1 Although we have 10 years’ of data available, it is still raw and no analyses has been done.



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2.3 Regulatory Environment

The RTA is a regulatory statutory authority and is bound by the Road Traffic Act, which establishes the Authority and defines its functions, governance board, chief executive officer, staff, funds, etc., as well as providing for regulations and rules for road traffic.

There are two road traffic regulations:

(a) Road Traffic (Fees and Charges) Regulation, which sets out the amounts to be paid as fees or charges for various land transport services;

(b) Road Traffic (Offences and Penalties) Regulation, which lists penalties for traffic offences and violations.

There are five road traffic rules:

(a) Road Traffic Rules - Registration of Motor Vehicles;

(b) Road Traffic Rules – Licensing of Drivers;

(c) Road Traffic Rules – Passenger and Goods Transport Licensing;

(d) Road Traffic Rules – Road User Rules;

(e) Road Traffic Rules – Vehicle Standards and Compliance.

2.4 Financial Environment

As a regulatory statutory authority with independent sources of funds and permanent authority to spend its funds in accordance with its Act, the RTA is not subject to most of the requirements of the Public Finance (Management) Act and the Department of Finance Financial Management Manual. However, RTA funds are public monies and must be properly accounted for. In this regard, the RTA is subject to Part VIII of the Public Finance (Management) Act 1995, which deals with public bodies, and the accounts of the RTA are subject to auditing by the Auditor-General in accordance with Part III of the Audit Act 1989.

For the purposes of Section 59 of the Public Finance (Management) Act, tenders must be publicly invited and contracts taken for all works, supplies and services, the estimated cost of which exceeds K500,000.

2.4.1 FundsThe funds of the RTA consist of:

(a) a third party insurance premium levy;

(b) monies as are appropriated annually by Parliament for the purposes of carrying out and giving effect to the Road Traffic Act; and

(c) all monies by way of fines (except fines imposed by courts), fees, charges and other monies, levied under the Road Traffic Act, the Regulations or the Rules; and

(d) all monies received by the Authority for services provided by the Authority; and

(e) all monies earned or arising from any investments; and

(f) all other monies received by the Authority in accordance with the Road Traffic Act and in the exercise and performance of its functions and powers.



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The funds of the Authority may be expended only:

(a) in payment or discharge of expenses, obligations and liabilities of the Authority;

(b) in payment of fees and allowances of members of the Board and remuneration of staff of the Authority; and

(c) for such other purposes that are consistent with the functions of the Authority and which are approved by the Board.

2.4.2 ThirdpartyinsurancepremiumlevySection 23 of the Road Traffic Act provides that the Minister may, after consultation with the Minister responsible for finance and the Insurance Commissioner, by a notice in the National Gazette, determine and fix a levy on all third party insurance cover for motor vehicles issued under the Motor Vehicles (Third Party Insurance) Act 1974.

This provision has not been activated because the RTA is receiving a third party insurance levy under the National Road Safety Council Act, which is yet to be repealed. (Section 68 of the Road Traffic Act transfers all rights and entitlements of the National Road Safety Council to the RTA from the commencement of the Road Traffic Act.)

The levy is 5% of each third party insurance premium paid.

2.5 Organisational Environment

People throughout PNG have motor vehicles that need to be registered, and need driver licences to legally drive the vehicles. It is impractical to require all these people to travel to Port Moresby to register motor vehicles or obtain driver licences. Therefore, it is necessary for the RTA to ensure that there are sufficient locations offering these services to meet the needs of the public. At least one service centre needs to be available in each Province.

From the RTA’s perspective, it needs to have a presence outside of Port Moresby so that issues in other areas can be quickly investigated and resolved.



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3 Nature and Scope of RTA Functions and Operations

[Section 16(2)(b) of the Road Traffic Act]

3.1 Functions

The functions of RTA are to:

(a) establish, administer and enforce regulatory requirements for land transport in Papua New Guinea, including setting fees and charges for services provided by the Authority;

(b) within the resources available to the Authority, provide for the safe and efficient use of land transport in Papua New Guinea;

(c) assist, advise and work cooperatively with the Police Force, Provinces and other organizations in relation to land transport regulatory matters, road safety and the efficient use of land transport;

(d) monitor the road safety performance of the public road network and to develop and implement action plans for improvements;

(e) manage data for activities within the land transport system including maintaining and preserving records, registers and documents in relation to the activities;

(f) undertake investigations into land transport accidents and incidents and report to the Minister and the public as to the findings of such investigations;

(g) promote and conduct research into land transport regulatory matters and road safety;

(h) monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and activities concerning land transport regulatory matters and road safety;

(i) promote and conduct educational and awareness programs to stimulate compliance with land transport regulatory requirements and road safety;

(j) advise the Minister on all functions specified in this section;

(k) perform other functions as are given to the Authority under the Road Traffic Act, the regulations, the rules or any other law;

(l) do all things incidental, consequential or convenient in the exercise of the Authority's functions and powers.

The Authority’s statutorily independent functions are to:

(a) issue, endorse, alter, renew, suspend or revoke any land transport document or other authorization under the Road Traffic Act, the Regulations or the Rules;

(b) grant exemptions under the Road Traffic Act, the Regulations or the Rules;

(c) enforce the provisions of any law conferring functions on the Authority.



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3.2 Operations

During 2017-2019, RTA intends to:

(a) Register all motor vehicles in PNG and maintain records of registrations in a central database. RTA plans to implement this from the beginning of 2018 even if the central database is not available by that date.

(b) License all drivers in PNG and maintain all driver licence records in a central database. RTA plans to implement this from the beginning of 2018 even if the central database is not available by that date.

(c) Re-establish driver training and testing.

(d) License all passenger and goods transport in PNG and maintain records in a central database. RTA plans to implement this from the beginning of 2017 even if the central database is not available by that date. RTA plans to continue the delegation and contracting of licensing of journeys with a province to the Provincial government.

(e) Authorise appropriately equipped and trained stations and personnel to inspect and test all motor vehicles. RTA intends to review existing authorisations during 2017 and only reauthorise competent firms and personnel. RTA plans to ultimately maintain all inspection and testing records in a central database.

(f) In conjunction with PNG Customs and other border control authorities screen all vehicles entering PNG for compliance with vehicle standards.

(g) Employ Traffic Enforcement Officers (TEOs), authorise TEOs in some provinces, and work with the Police Force, to enforce road traffic laws throughout PNG.

(h) Investigate and quantify passenger transport issues, particularly in Port Moresby and Lae, and take appropriate action to eliminate unlicensed operations and improve standards of service.

(i) Investigate and report on all serious road accidents and take the lead on road safety matters including establishing and supporting a national road safety committee.

(j) Within the resources available to the Authority, support provincial governments to provide road safety infrastructure on their roads.

(k) Promote and conduct educational and awareness programs to stimulate compliance with land transport regulatory requirements and road safety.

3.3 Our Challenges

In order to carry out our intended operations, the following challenges have to be met and overcome especially during the establishment phase of the Authority:

(a) Lack of resources for establishing the RTA – see 3.3.1.

(b) Staffing – see 3.3.2.

(c) Implementation of new regulatory regime – see 3.3.3.

(d) Implementing new service delivery arrangements – see 3.3.4.

(e) Agreeing arrangements with provincial governments – see 3.3.5.



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The RTA will work with the agencies such as the Office of the Legislative Council, Department of Personnel Management, Department of Finance (for seed capital funding) and the Provincial Governments through the Department of Provincial and Local Government Affairs to address the above issues.

3.3.1 FundingThe Government appropriated funds for RTA establishment in the 2015 budget. K92,000 remaining from that appropriation was placed in a trust account and was available to the RTA as one source of funding for 2016. The RTA and the Department of Transport requested the Government to provide additional establishment funding through the 2017 budget but no further Government budget appropriations have been made to the RTA.

Section 68 of the Road Traffic Act provides that all assets, liabilities, rights, entitlements and chose-in action of the NRSC are transferred to the RTA from the commencement of the Act. This Corporate Plan is prepared on the basis that all accounts receivable and payable accruing from 1 January 2016 and all contracts and commitments, under the name of either the NRSC or the RTA will be accounted by the RTA.

The 5% levy from Compulsory Third Party Insurance, paid by MVIL to NRSC under the NRSC Act becomes payable to RTA under section 68 of the Road Traffic Act. A higher percentage could be requested by the RTA for future years, but 5% is used for planning purposes.

The Asian Development Bank has provided funding for road safety promotion as part of the Highlands Regional Road Improvement Investment Program (HRRIIP) and the Bridge Replacement for Rural Access Program (BRRAP). RTA has a contract to undertake road safety promotion activity to a total of K2,500,000 for these programs. Of this, K1,441,850.30 was allocated in 2015 and 2016, leaving K1,058,149.70 as potential revenue and expenditure in 2017. However, some of this allocation relates to the HRRIIP, which is now closed.

The APEC Authority has provided a total of K3,500,000 for the RTA’s involvement with traffic control and security. K1,500,000 is expected to be spent in 2017.

The above revenue sources are not sufficient to fully establish the RTA, particularly to implement the systems required. As a result, the RTA has called tenders for a new driver licensing and vehicle registration system on a “finance/build/own/transfer basis. The supplier will finance the build and implementation of the systems and the RTA will commence reimbursing the supplier once it receives revenues from the new systems. At the end of the 5-year contract ownership of the systems will be transferred to the RTA.

Funding for 2018 and the associated outputs shown in this Plan are dependent on the new regulatory regime, particularly the new fees and charges for regulation and licensing, being fully implemented by 1 January 2018. This date is very critical because there would be difficulties implementing fee changes part way through a year. The significance of this date will be stressed at appropriate forums to get high-level support for funding.

Once the RTA is established and the new road traffic legislation, including the updated fees and charges, are implemented, RTA will be able to fund itself through the fees and charges collected.



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3.3.2 RTAstaffingEmployment of qualified and experienced personnel is paramount for the effective delivering of the RTA’s functions and implementing the RTA Board’s decisions.

The RTA organisation structure, position descriptions, and the salaries and terms and conditions for all positions, have been prepared and forwarded to the Salaries and Conditions Monitoring Committee (SCMC) for approval. The RTA cannot appoint any staff to positions in the new organisation until it has the SCMC approval.

Once this is approved, the RTA needs to advertise for, find, and appoint suitably qualified staff for all positions.

NRSC staff were transferred to the RTA from the commencement of the Road Traffic Act under Section 66 of the Act. Until the RTA organisation and the salaries and terms and conditions are approved and appointments are made to the new RTA positions, these staff will continue on their existing salaries. It is possible that some ex-NRSC staff may not secure a position in the RTA structure. Such staff will be treated fairly in accordance with the Road Traffic Act provisions and the RTA’s human resource policies and procedures.

All RTA staff will need to be trained in the new road traffic laws, and in RTA systems and procedures.

3.3.3 ImplementationofnewregulatoryregimeFurther action is required to bring into effect the new road traffic regulatory regime that the RTA has been established to manage and administer. In particular, new Regulations and Rules must be implemented to work with the Road Traffic Act 2014, and existing legislation repealed or revoked. The timing for this is dependent on the RTA developing capacity to administer the new legislation.

3.3.4 ImplementationofnewservicedeliveryarrangementsThe functions and responsibilities of RTA under the new regulatory regime need to be understood at the provincial and local government levels, and new arrangements need to be put in place.

Provincial governments currently have delegated powers under existing legislation to administer driver licensing, motor vehicle registration and some aspects of transport licensing. Motor Vehicles Insurance Limited (MVIL) currently administers motor vehicle registration and driver licensing for NCD under delegation and agreement from the Secretary for Transport, and provides service delivery for vehicle registration under contract to the provincial government in most provinces. It also provides service delivery for driver licensing in some provinces.

Delegation of the service delivery of land transport regulatory functions to the provincial governments under the new regulatory regime needs to be clearly defined in formal agreements with the provincial governments, together with cost sharing arrangements to ensure that the provincial governments are not disadvantaged financially as a result of the new regime.

Service delivery arrangements are also required with the supplier of the new driver licensing and vehicle registration systems.



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3.3.5 RoadSafetyRoad safety actions and activities need to be directed at the key road safety issues. RTA has the information and system to identify these issues, and needs to maintain expertise to identify solutions. As road safety is a multi-discipline activity, it will be necessary to coordinate and work with other government and non-government agencies through the RTA Road Safety Committee to improve road safety in PNG.

3.3.6 VehiclestandardsRTA needs to establish a partnership with Customs and other boarder control authorities to effectively screen vehicles entering PNG for compliance with vehicle standards before the vehicles are allowed into PNG.



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4 Impacts, Outcomes and Objectives

[Section 16(2)(c) of the Road Traffic Act]

Based on the Government’s strategies and RTA’s statutory functions, as indicated in Sections 2 and 3, the RTA has five major Strategic Result Areas (SRAs) to impact land transport.

4.1 Impacts

Motor Vehicles: to administer registration and certification of motor vehicles to ensure that vehicles comply with standards, can be identified for enforcement and other purposes, and owners contribute towards the cost of RTA administration and provision of road infrastructure.

Drivers: to administer licensing of drivers of private vehicles, and drivers and operators of passenger & goods transport vehicles to ensure that drivers are competent and that drivers and operators of passenger & goods transport vehicles are fit and proper persons to be involved in those activities.

Passenger and Goods Transport: to administer and monitor the service provided by passenger and goods transport operators, to ensure that the public has access to reasonably priced, safe and frequent public transport and that goods transport is available and dependable;

Enforcement: to authorise Traffic Enforcement Officers, employ enforcement strategies, and manage fines and prosecutions, in conjunction with the Royal PNG Constabulary, to ensure compliance with road traffic law.

Road Safety: to coordinate road safety activities by government agencies, promote road safety, and analyse and report on road safety, to improve road safety throughout PNG.

4.2 Outcomes

The long-term outcomes resulting from RTA interventions are listed in Section 1.4 of this Plan.

4.3 Objectives

RTA’s key business objectives for 2017 – 2019 are listed in Table 4.1. The objectives relate to establishing the RTA including systems, staffing, funding, and agents, as well as to performance of the Authority’s functions.

The intended outputs for 2017 to 2019 under each of these objectives are set out in Section 7.



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Table 4.1: 2017 – 2019 objectives

SRA Objective 1. RTA Establishment RTA staffed so that it is capable of carrying out all

of its functions. RTA funded so that it is capable of carrying out

all of its functions. 2. Registration and

Licensing To have registration and licensing services

available to the public in all provinces. To have effective, efficient, integrated, centralised

systems and databases for vehicle registration, driver licensing and passenger and goods transport licensing.

To have drivers, including for passenger and goods transport, effectively trained and tested.

3. Passenger Transport To have effective, efficient, safe and reliable public transport services throughout PNG.

4. Vehicle Standards and Compliance

To accurately inspect, test and certify motor vehicles for compliance with vehicle standards, and have information on vehicle certification readily available.

5. Enforcement To influence and instil compliance by road users with road traffic laws, and work with Traffic Police, Provincial Governments and road controlling authorities to enforce the laws.

To have effective and efficient equipment, and an integrated, centralised system and database, for enforcement.

6. Road Safety To develop a national road safety strategy to guide road safety activities by all agencies.

To provide leadership for road safety and ensure a focus on results with the RTA and stakeholders all aligned.

7. Rules and Regulations To maintain up to date, practical and effective Road Traffic Rules and Regulations that can be readily understood and enforced.

8. Corporate Services To have RTA activities supported with efficient administration, human resource, accounting and information technology support.

4.4 Government Policy Directives

[Section 13 of the Road Traffic Act]

The RTA has not been given any directions about government policy. However, the Authority will take account of published Government planning documents and strategies as noted in section 2.



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5 How the RTA Intends to Perform its Functions and Conduct its Operations

[Section 16(2)(d) of the Road Traffic Act]

5.1 Establishment of the Authority

Before the RTA can perform its regulatory functions and begin conducting operations it needs to develop capacity to do this. Critical issues in the establishment include:

New Road Traffic Rules and Regulations: to have the new Regulations endorsed by the NEC and approved by the Head of State. (The new Road Traffic Rules have been approved by the Minister for Transport and Infrastructure and are ready to bring into effect by notice in the Gazette.)

Existing Acts and Regulations: to have the NEC endorse the instruments repealing and revoking the existing Acts and Regulations, namely, Motor Traffic Act, Motor Traffic Regulation, Licensing of Heavy Vehicles Act, Licensing of Heavy Vehicles Regulation, Road Safety Council Act, and Land Transport Board Act, and have the National Parliament pass the repealing Acts.

RTA Organisation Structure, Terms and Conditions: to obtain the approval from the Salaries and Conditions Monitoring Committee (SCMC) to the RTA organisational structure and staff terms and conditions.

Staff recruitment and training: to recruit suitably qualified personnel and to train them to effectively perform the mandated functions of RTA. (The permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been appointed.)

Agency Agreement for Counter Services: to contract out the service delivery of motor vehicle registration, driver licensing, and some passenger and goods transport licensing to an agent who would provide such services throughout PNG.

Agreement with Provincial Governments: to obtain the Provincial governments’ agreement on the provision of transport licensing, enforcement, road safety infrastructure, and on cost sharing.

5.2 Organisational Arrangements

The RTA has established a head office in Port Moresby and intends to establish regional offices in Lae, Mt Hagen and Rabaul. The head office address is:

Road Traffic Authority Kunai Street, Hohola P O Box 8560, Boroko, NCD, PAPUA NEW GUINEA Attention: Chief Executive Officer Phone: + (675) 325 0722Fax: + (675) 311 3290 / 325 0512 RTA’s intention is to use agents for service delivery of motor vehicle registration, driver licensing and passenger and goods transport licensing in provincial centres.

Private sector companies and personnel will be authorised to inspect and test motor vehicles, and it is intended to approve persons to test drivers and operators for licensing purposes.

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5.3 Operational Policies and Procedures

The following policy and procedure manuals have been prepared, and have been endorsed by the RTA Board:

(a) Administration and Human Resource Manual (for internal RTA use) – covering Board procedures, Board delegations, corporate planning, RTA organisation and staffing, RTA human resource matters, and RTA administration.

(b) Finance and Accounting Manual (for internal RTA use) – covering all aspects of finance and accounting for the RTA - to be adjusted when the RTA implements a financial management information system (FMIS).

(c) Enforcement Manual (applicable for use by PNG Traffic Police as well as RTA appointed Traffic Enforcement Officers) – covering all aspects of enforcement of road traffic laws.

(d) Registration, Licensing and Vehicle Certification Manual (for use by RTA staff as well as registration and licensing agents appointed by the RTA and authorised vehicle inspection stations and personnel) – covering motor vehicle registration, driver licensing, transport service licensing, and safety certification of motor vehicles.

Amendment of the policies in the manuals will require approval of the RTA Board, while amendment to procedures may be approved by the Chief Executive Officer with advice to the Board. In this way the Board controls how RTA functions are carried out and how powers are exercised.

The RTA has an internal audit function, which includes auditing compliance with legislation and the adopted policies and procedures.

5.4 Intended Developments in Systems and Equipment

Staff Records and Payroll - Because of the number of potential RTA employees it is intended to implement an integrated human resource management and payroll system. This will simplify the procedures for managing human resource records and paying RTA staff because records and checks will be handled by the computer system.

Financial Management System – It is intended to implement a financial management system consisting of integrated modules for general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashbook, purchasing, sales, stock management, bank reconciliation, budgeting and reporting. The financial management system would link with the payroll system.

Speed Enforcement – Based on discussions with the New Zealand Police, the TruSpeed Laser Speed Gun has been identified as a suitable device for measuring the speed of motor vehicles in PNG for purposes of enforcing speed limits. Procedures for speed enforcement using this device are included in the RTA Enforcement Manual.

This device requires calibration every 12 months. It is proposed that a certified laboratory in Brisbane be used for this calibration.

It is proposed that the speed gun be used only by personnel that have had suitable training. A Certificate of Proficiency for Speed Measuring Equipment is proposed.



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In accordance with the Rules, speed measuring equipment must be approved by the Minister. A draft Gazette Notice for this purpose has been prepared.

Alcohol Enforcement – Following discussions with the New Zealand Police, the Dräger Alcotest 7500 has been identified as a suitable device for breath testing drivers in PNG for purposes of enforcing alcohol limits. Procedures for breath alcohol enforcement using this device are include in the RTA Enforcement Manual.

This device requires calibration every 12 months. It is proposed that a certified laboratory in Brisbane be used for this calibration.

It is proposed that the breath testing equipment only be used by personnel that have had suitable training. A Certificate of Proficiency for Breath Testing Equipment is proposed.

In accordance with the draft Rules, breath testing equipment must be approved by the Minister. A draft Gazette Notice for this purpose has been prepared.

Traffic Enforcement Database – It is proposed that a computer-based traffic enforcement database be implemented to keep track of traffic offences and vehicle seizures and enable identification of licences that should be suspended or cancelled.

Traffic Accident Database – The NRSC already has a Traffic Accident Database with a Microcomputer Accident Analysis Package (MAAP). It is intended that this will be upgraded, maintained and used by the RTA.

Authorisation of Persons to Conduct Tests – It is intended that the RTA will authorise persons throughout PNG to conduct and supervise theoretical or knowledge-based tests, practical driving tests, eyesight tests and passenger and goods transport tests. It is also intended to facilitate persons to provide formal driver education and training.

The theoretical or knowledge-based tests will be prescribed by the RTA and will consist of questions from the Road Traffic Rules – Road User Rules for class 1 and 5 licences, and questions from the Road Traffic Rules – Passenger and Goods Transport Licensing and the Road Traffic Rules – Vehicle Standards and Compliance for class 3, 4 and 6 licences.

The practical driving tests will also be prescribed by the RTA and will consist of driving on public streets where a range of traffic situations are presented.

Until the RTA has developed and implemented theoretical or knowledge-based tests, practical driving tests, passenger and goods transport tests, and the network of testing personnel is in place, the RTA may not require the tests as a precursor to issuing a driver’s permit or licence, or may require a simple version of the test.

Driver Licensing Database – MVIL currently operates a database for driver licences and enters details of licences that it issues at those locations where it provides driver licensing services. It is proposed that either this database will be expanded to become a national database or a new national driver licensing system or database will be developed.

It is proposed that all learner’s permits, driver’s licences, driver’s licence endorsements and permits to drive a passenger transport vehicle or licensed goods transport vehicle, together with the permit or licence



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details, changes to the details, status of the licence or permit, and details of lost, defaced and destroyed licences and permits, will be entered into the national driver licensing database.

It is intended that information from this database will be made available to Traffic Enforcement Officers (TEO) (including Traffic Police).

It is proposed that driver licensing infringements and convictions in the traffic enforcement database will be linked to driver licensing records and used when considering suspension or cancellation of a driver’s licence or endorsement.

Register of Motor Vehicles – MVIL currently operates a national database for registration of motor vehicles. It is intended that either this database will continue to be used or a new national registration system and database will be developed. It is intended that details from the database will be made available to TEOs (including Traffic Police).

It is proposed that vehicle registration infringements and convictions in the traffic enforcement database will be linked to the vehicle registration records and used when considering suspensions or cancellation of a vehicle registration.

Transport Licensing Database – It is proposed that the particulars of all transport licences and crew member’s permits, together with the status of the licence or permit, and lost, defaced and destroyed licences and labels, will be recorded and maintained up to date in a transport licensing database.

It is intended that the transport licensing database records will be made available to TEOs (including Traffic Police) for enforcement purposes.

It is also proposed that transport licensing infringements and convictions in the Traffic Enforcement Database will be linked to the transport licensing records and used when considering suspension or cancellation of transport licences or permits.

Vehicle Inspection Database – It is proposed that a computer-based vehicle inspection database be implemented in the long term to record vehicle inspection and testing particulars together with the status of roadworthiness for each vehicle.

It is also proposed that vehicle certification infringements and convictions in the Traffic Enforcement Database would be linked to the vehicle inspection and testing records and used when considering revocation of an approved testing officer or authorised inspection station.

5.5 Financial Management

5.5.1 FinanceandaccountingmanualThe RTA has adopted a detailed Finance and Accounting Manual for the RTA to ensure that the RTA’s finance and accounting policy and procedures are well documented and understood by both management and staff. The RTA Manual adapts those parts of the Department of Finance Financial Management Manual that are relevant to the RTA and is based on recognised sound financial management and accounting practice.

The Manual covers:

Legislative Provisions

General Accounting Policies



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Limits of Financial Authority

Chart of Accounts

Revenue Management, including fees and charges

Payments, including staff payroll and payment for services provided by agents

Budgeting and Financial Reporting

Fixed Assets

Cash Management.

5.5.2 FinanceandaccountingpracticeRTA will manage its financial resources by firstly setting revenue and expenditure budgets, then reviewing revenue and expenditure performance in terms of the agreed budgets. The budgets will be based on achievement of the RTA’s corporate objectives, within the funding available to the Authority.

As a government agency, in accordance with the objective of the PNG government sector financial management, RTA will work with the Government to set fees and charges sufficient to ensure its services can be delivered to the public in the most efficient and effective manner.

RTA will also ensure expenditure procedures comply with the relevant financial laws, ensure effective administrative control over operations, promote economy, efficiency, effectiveness, and prevent fraud and waste.

RTA plans to adopt a financial management system that connects financial management with payroll management and human resource management.

The RTA financial management processes, methodologies, and practices aim to assure stakeholders that financial statements issued by the RTA accurately reflect the status of RTA operations.

RTA will register as a group employer and will be subjected to the normal group employer obligations including timely payment of salary and wages tax, remittance advice, statement of earnings, submission of tax returns, and will maintain its accounting documents in the English language in accordance with Section 364 of the Income Tax Act.

RTA will adopt the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practices in Papua New Guinea (PNG) and other applicable laws and regulations, and in accordance with the PNG Accounting Standards.

Financial management will focuses on generating information to RTA managers, the Board, Ministers and the public, so that they can make informed decisions about RTA’s performance. Emphasis will be placed on timeliness, reliability, clarity and simplicity at all levels of financial management.

RTA’s financial statements will be in a form approved by the Minister for Finance in consultation with the Auditor-General. The statements, including Statement of Comprehensive Income, Statement of Cash Flow, Statement of Financial Position and other statements, will be prepared on an historical cost basis and in PNG Kina.

Before furnishing financial statements to the Minister for Finance, the RTA must submit them to the Auditor-General who will report to the Minister in accordance with Part II of the Audit Act 1989.



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5.6 Planning, Monitoring and Reporting

5.6.1 WorkplansIn order to help achieve the objectives and outputs in this Corporate Plan, each Unit and Sub-unit in RTA will prepare Annual Work Plans identifying the tasks that are to be undertaken during the forthcoming year. These actions will relate back to the outputs in section 7 and demonstrate how they will contribute to the high level objectives.

5.6.2 ReportingQuarterly and Annual Reports identifying Unit actions that have been undertaken will be reported back to the Chief Executive Officer in order to allow an Annual Report to be prepared for the Board to approve for submission to the Minister.

In accordance with Section 16 of the Road Traffic Act, the Minister will cause the report and financial statements, together with the report of the Auditor-General, to be laid before Parliament at the first meeting of the Parliament after their receipt by the Minister.



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6 Management of Organisational Health and Capability

[Section 16(2)(e) of the Road Traffic Act]

6.1 Road Traffic Authority Board

The RTA is governed by a board made up of the following persons as provided for in the Road Traffic Act 2014: (a) Ex-officio Members

the Departmental Head of the Department responsible for Transport or his or her nominee;

the Departmental Head of the Department responsible for Works or his or her nominee;

the Departmental Head of the Department responsible for Finance or his or her nominee;

the Departmental Head of the Department responsible for Provincial and Local Government Affairs, or his or her nominee.

(b) a person nominated by the Road Transport Association of PNG; and (c) a person nominated by the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and (d) a person nominated by the National Council of Women; and (e) a person nominated by the PNG Law Society; and (f) a person nominated by an incorporated association representing public motor vehicle owners. (g) a person nominated by the Minister

Current Board members are: Mr. Melvin Yalapan PNG Law Society (Chairman) Mr. John Makao PMV Owner and Operators Association NCD (Deputy Chairman) Mr. Roy Mumu Secretary Department of Transport and Infrastructure Mr. David Wereh Secretary Department of Works Ms. Margaret Tenakanai FAS Revenue Division, Department of Finance Mr. Dickson Guina Secretary Provincial & Local Level Government Affairs Mr. Jacob Luke PNG Road Transport Association Mr. Douveri Henao PNG Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ms. Lily Tua National Council of Women



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6.2 Organisational Structure

The Board is assisted in its duties by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the operational Units shown in the organisation structure in Figure 6.1.

6.2.1 RegistrationandLicensingUnit(RLU)The Registration and Licensing Unit consists of Vehicle Registration, Driver Licensing, Passenger Transport, Freight Transport, and Agency Management sub-units. The main roles under this unit include:

Managing registration of vehicles;

Managing driver licensing – application, testing and renewals;

Managing passenger transport – licensing of PMVs, taxis, hire cars, their operators and drivers;

Managing freight transport – licensing of freight transport vehicles, operators and drivers, weight and loading controls;

Managing RTA service delivery agents.

6.2.2 RoadSafetyUnit(RSU)The Road Safety Unit consist of Road Standards, Vehicle Standards and Accident Prevention sub-units that manage road safety technical activities, which include:

Reviewing and promulgating road standards mainly relating to road safety, land use, mobility and road user accessibility.

Coordinating, reviewing and managing vehicle standards and compliance, including authorising and auditing vehicle inspection stations and testing officers.

Managing and maintaining the accident database, and reporting on accidents and accident trends.

Crash investigations, crash reduction studies, road safety inspections, road safety audits black spot management.

School and community road safety campaigns.

Promoting road safety awareness and education through the media and other sources.

Driver education and training.

6.2.3 EnforcementUnit(EU)The Enforcement Unit consists of Prosecutions and Enforcement sub-units. The main roles under this unit include;

Enforce Traffic laws;

On-road enforcement of road traffic laws

Collect and process Traffic Infringement Notice (TIN) fines

Prepare court documents and prosecute offenders.



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Figure 6.1 Road Traffic Authority Organisation Structure



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6.2.4 ExecutiveUnit(ExU)The Executive Unit consists of Policy and Development, and Executive Support sub-units.

The Policy and Development sub-unit develops operational policy for the RTA, including the Corporate Plan, and updates and amends Land Transport Rules as agreed with the Minister.

The Executive Support sub-unit supports the Chief Executive Officer and the Board. The Board Secretary is the principal legal advisor to the RTA and Board.

The Executive Unit also includes the Internal Auditor, who reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer.

6.2.5 CorporateServicesUnit(CSU)The Corporate Services Unit supports the above operations units, with Information Technology (IT), Human Resource, Finance and Administration services. The IT section also manages the RTA website.

6.3 Committees of the Board

The RTA Board has established committees to consider and advise the Board on particular aspects of the RTA’s operations. Each of these committees has a Board member as chairperson, appropriate senior RTA staff, and one or more external advisors or representatives. A decision of a Board Committee has no effect until confirmed by the Board.

Committees of the Board include:

Road Safety Committee

PMV and Taxi Committee

Audit Committee

Finance Committee

Technical Committee

Public Relations Committee

Administration and Human Resources Committee.

The Road Safety Committee acts in place of the National Road Safety Council, which is being replaced by the RTA. The Committee has a similar composition to that of the Council.



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6.4 Human Resource Management

6.4.1 HumanResourceManualThe RTA has adopted a detailed Human Resource Manual for RTA staff to ensure that the RTA’s human resource policy and procedures are well documented and understood by both management and staff. The policies and procedures have mainly been adapted from the Government Orders issued by the Department of Personnel Management.

The Manual covers:

Delegations from the Board

Organisation and Staffing

Staff Recruitment, Appointment and Termination

Salaries, Allowances and Other Payments

Times of Work and Leave Entitlements

Superannuation

Employment Contracts

Staff Training, Development and Performance Assessment

Health and Safety Code

Code of Ethics and Conduct

Grievance Procedure and Disciplinary Code

Staff Records and Payroll.

6.4.2 StaffTrainingStaff development processes will be designed to ensure that every employee is developed to utilise their capabilities to the maximum benefit of the RTA and for their own benefit.

RTA staff development and training will comply with the PNG National Human Resource Development and Training Policy.

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7 Performance Standards and Measures

[Section 16(2)(f) of the Road Traffic Act]

7.1 Financial Measures

7.1.1 ExpectedincomeTable 7.1: Expected income

Item Expected Revenue (K thousand)

2016 2017 2018 2019

Surplus from previous year Establishment funding from 2015 Third party motor vehicle insurance levy ADB road safety promotion funding1 APEC Authority Traffic fines Registration and licensing fees

92 3,467 509

- 1,245

-

206 -

4,000 500

1,500 900 700

- -

4,000 -

2,000 1,000 55,000

- -

4,000 - -

1,000 75,0002

Total Income 5,313 7,806 62,000 80,000

7.1.2 IntendedexpenditureTable 7.2: Intended expenditure on RTA outputs

Output Intended Expenditure (K thousand)

2016 2017 2018 2019

RTA Establishment RTA Board, staffing and general operations

4,598

5,237

12,000

16,0004

Registration and licensing Registration and licensing services (agents) Vehicle registration system Driver licensing system Passenger and goods licensing system Driver training and testing

- - - - -

- - - - -

2,000 5,000 5,000 1,000 500

2,000 5,000 5,000 1,000 2,000

Passenger Transport Passenger transport administration (other

than licensing)

-

-

500

500

Vehicle Standards and Compliance Control of motor vehicles entering PNG Vehicle inspection system Administration of vehicle inspection and

testing (agents, complaints, audits)

- - -

40 - -

50

2,000

50

100

2,000

200

Enforcement Training of Traffic Enforcement Officers and

Traffic Police Public communication of new road traffic

laws Enforcement equipment Enforcement system

- - - -

50 40 - -

300 200

1,000 500

100 100

1,000 2,000

Road Safety National strategy Accident database and analysis system Coordination and advice Promotion and education (ADB & RTA)

- - -

509

- - -

500

-

400 -

1,000

300 500 50

2,000



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Output Intended Expenditure (K thousand)

2016 2017 2018 2019

APEC activities Infrastructure – see Table 7.3 Research

- - -

1,500 - -

2,000 - -

- -

Rules and Regulations Review and update of Rules and Regulations

-

-

-

100

Corporate Services HR, payroll and finance management system

400

-

-

Total Expenditure excl. Payment to Provinces

5,107 7,767 33,500 39,950

1 See 3.3.1. 2 Estimated revenue for a full year from new fees and charges. 3 Based on ex NRSC staff plus appointment of some new staff in 2016. 4 Estimated cost for full complement of RTA staff

Table 7.3: Payment to provinces

Payment to Provinces (K thousand) 2016 2017 2018 2019

Passenger and goods transport licensing ‐ ‐ 10,000 10,000

Enforcement ‐ ‐ 2,000 2,000

Road safety infrastructure ‐ ‐ 16,500 16,500

Total ‐ ‐ 28,500 28,500

7.2 Output Measures

The Tables in sections 7.2.1 to 7.2.8 set out the outputs and performance indicators for each of the objectives in Table 4.1.

The outputs and performance indicators are related to the units in the RTA organisational structure. However, some key strategic areas such as Passenger Transport administration have been treated separately given the level of significance and urgency of intervention.

The dates for completion of the various outputs and sub-outputs are related to the revenue expected to be available to the RTA. These dates could be advanced if additional establishment funding is made available from the Government Budget.



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7.2.1 EstablishmentoftheRTA The RTA needs to be appropriately staffed and funded to carry out its functions. Objective: RTA staffed so that it is capable of carrying out all of its functions. Performance Measure: All RTA positions filled with appropriately qualified and experienced persons and all staff appropriately trained for their positions.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions / Comments Approved organisation structure, and staff salaries and conditions

Organisation structure and staff salaries and conditions approved by SCMC

February 2017

CEO / SCMC Organisation structure and staff salaries and conditions agreed by RTA Board sent to SCMC in March 2016

Merge NRSC staff into RTA positions All ex-NRSC staff suitable for RTA positions either assigned or appointed to RTA positions

Employment of other ex-NRSC staff resolved

Feb/March 2017 April 2017

CEO / CSU CEO / CSU

Depends on SCMC approval of organisational structure and salaries and conditions.

Employ new RTA staff as required Unit manager positions advertised Unit managers appointed Other manager positions advertised Other managers appointed Other staff positions advertised Other staff appointed

July 2017 Sept 2017 Sept 2017 Nov 2017 Nov 2017 Jan 2018

RTA Board / CEO / CSU

Timing depends on RTA funding

Train all staff All RTA staff trained in RTA policies and procedures appropriate to their positions

Jan 2018

CSU / Managers Depends on completion of recruitment



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Objective: RTA funded so that it is capable of carrying out all its functions. Performance Measure: Sufficient funding available to the RTA to pay for the Board, RTA staff, operational expenses and other essential items.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions / Comments Establishment funding 5% insurance levy under the RT Act paid to RTA revenue

account Request made for additional establishment funding from

Government budget

Jun 2016 Jun 2017

CEO / Minister CEO / Sec Transport

Draft Gazette notice has been prepared

Sustainable revenue stream Revenue from road traffic fines (other than court fines) paid to the RTA

Revenue from other fees and charges paid promptly to the RTA

Revenue from fees and charges for vehicle registration and driver licensing paid promptly to the RTA

Jun 2017 Mar 2017 Jan 2018

EU / CSU RLU / CSU RLU/CSU

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7.2.2 RegistrationandLicensing As the statutory authority for road traffic, the RTA must employ appropriate procedures and systems to register motor vehicles, issue and renew licenses to drivers, passenger transport operators and goods vehicle operators. The registration and licensing system platform should have the potential to connect to other systems such as accounting, roadworthiness certification, and enforcement. The systems should be an integrated database centrally managed with real time information.

Objective: To have registration and licensing services available to the public in all provinces.

Performance Measure: Agreements for registration and licensing under the new legislation covering all provinces.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility

Assumptions/Comments

Agreement with agent for provision of front counter registration and licensing services

Agreement with agent for provision of front counter registration and licensing services in all provinces finalised

May 2017

CEO / RLU

After seminars and forums

Agreement with provincial governments on passenger and goods transport licensing

Agreements on transport service licensing for trips within the province and for cost sharing finalised with all provincial governments

Jun 2017

CEO / RLU

After seminars and forums

Service delivery for vehicle registration

Service delivery arrangements operational RTA and agent’s staff trained and mobilised Forms and other elements required for making vehicle registration effective procured Public awareness and education on new rates and laws completed

Dec 2017

RLU Depends on finalising agreement with service delivery agent and Provincial Governments

Service delivery for driver licensing Service delivery arrangements operational RTA and agent’s staff trained and mobilised Forms and other elements required for making driver licensing effective procured Public awareness and education on new rates and laws completed

Dec 2017


Service delivery for passenger and goods transport licensing

Delegation of licensing of journeys within provinces to provincial governments finalised Service delivery arrangements finalised for other journeys RTA and agent’s staff trained and mobilised Forms and other elements required for making transport licensing effective procured Public awareness and education on new rates and laws completed

Dec 2017




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Objective: To have effective, efficient, integrated, centralised systems and databases for vehicle registration, driver licensing and passenger and goods transport licensing. Performance Measure: All relevant information on registered vehicles, licensed passenger and goods transport operations, and licensed drivers is readily available at all times.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Vehicle registration system with central database

Installation and set up of hardware and software components of the system with central database completed at strategic locations in PNG

Oct 2017 RLU / CSU / Agent Depends on CSTB and NEC approvals for the project

Driver licensing system with central database

Installation and set up of hardware and software components of the system, with central database and associated equipment, completed at strategic locations in PNG

Oct 2017 RLU / CSU / Agent Depends on CSTB and NEC approvals for the project

Passenger and goods transport licensing system with central database


Dec 2018 RLU / CSU / Agent Depends on CSTB and NEC approvals for the project

Central record of all vehicles registered in PNG

Information on all motor vehicles registered in PNG (including passenger and goods transport vehicles and visiting motor vehicles) stored in the central database

Dec 2018 RLU / CSU / Agent Depends on CSTB and NEC approvals for the project

Central record of all licensed drivers Information on all licensed drivers in PNG (including learner drivers, passenger and goods transport drivers, and drivers with suspended or cancelled licences) stored in the central database

Dec 2018 RLU / CSU / Agent

Depends on CSTB and NEC approvals for the project

Central record of all licensed passenger and goods transport operations

Information on passenger and goods transport licences processed by provincial governments forwarded promptly to RTA

Information on all licensed passenger and goods transport operations stored in the central database

Dec 2019 RLU Dependent on delegation to provincial governments of licensing of journeys with provinces



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Objective: To have drivers, including for passenger and goods transport, effectively trained and tested. Performance Measure: System of training and testing drivers established.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments System of training and testing for drivers

Theoretical or knowledge-based tests, practical driving tests, passenger and goods transport tests developed

Persons authorised to conduct learner’s permit theoretical or knowledge-based tests

Persons authorised to conduct practical driving tests Persons authorised to conduct eyesight tests Persons authorised to supervise answering of questions

for endorsement to drive a passenger transport vehicle or licensed goods transport vehicles

Testing of all drivers implemented

Dec 2018 Dec 2018 Dec 2018 Dec 2018 Dec 2018

RLU RLU RLU RLU RLU RLU

7.2.3 PassengerTransportThe RTA has the mandate to administer the provision of public transport and therefore must devise appropriate mechanisms and approaches based on data guided by best practice. Public transport needs to be arranged to have both local government and the private sector provide services through introducing competition, technology and improved management techniques. Objective: To have effective, efficient, safe and reliable public transport services throughout PNG. Performance Measure: Improvement in public transport user satisfaction, (less waiting time, reduced public complaints of incomplete route operations, vehicle standards, passenger safety, etc.)



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Output Sub-Output Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Passenger transport administered effectively in NCD

Port Moresby Urban Public Transport Study completed Reminder notice sent to all holders of PMV omnibus and taxicab licences in the

NCD that have not renewed their licence Unlicensed operations prosecuted and vehicles seized as necessary Availability of additional PMV bus and taxicab licences for the NCD notified and

applications invited Additional passenger transport licences issued for the NCD with larger buses for

main routes in peak times and normal PMVs for other routes and times Facilities to manage passenger transport complaints established in RTA

Jun 2017 Jan 2018 Jun 2018 Jun 2018 Sep 2018 Dec 2017

RLU RLU EU RLU RLU RLU

Baseline survey information (travel demands and supply) is required so that improvements can be measured. Also refer to 7.2.5 for enforcement.

Passenger transport administered effectively in other areas

Reminder notice sent to all holders of PMV omnibus and taxicab licences that have not renewed their licence

Unlicensed operations prosecuted and vehicles seized as necessary

Jan 2018 Jan 2018

RLU EU

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7.2.4 VehicleStandardsandComplianceThe RTA has the mandate to administer compliance with vehicle standards including ensuring that vehicles imported into PNG meet the required standards, and authorising firms and inspectors to inspect and test vehicles for compliance with the standards. Objective: To accurately inspect, test and certify motor vehicles for compliance with vehicle standards, and have information on vehicle certification readily available. Performance Measure: Centralised record of the results of all vehicle inspections and tests readily available.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Control of motor vehicles entering PNG

Partnership established with PNG Customs Service to screen motor vehicle entering PNG

Jul 2017 CEO / RSU

Accurate vehicle inspection, testing and certification

Suitability of all authorised vehicle inspection stations and testing officers reviewed

Authorisations revoked for unsuitable inspection stations and testing officers

Additional inspection stations and testing officers authorised and approved

Public awareness and education on new rates and laws for vehicle roadworthiness inspection completed

Jan 2018 Jan 2018 Mar 2018 April 2017

RSU RSU RSU RSU

Vehicle inspection system with central database (Automated Inspection systems)


RTA and authorised inspection station staff trained in use of the system Forms and other elements required for making the system effective

procured

Dec 2018

RSU / CSU Will take some time to implement in all authorised inspection stations. Initial implementation will be in selected strategic stations.

Central record of all vehicle inspections

Information on all vehicle inspections and tests stored in the central database and readily available

Dec 2018 RSU Will take some time to implement for all authorised inspection stations. Initial implementation will be for selected strategic stations.



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7.2.5 EnforcementUnder the Road Traffic Act, Regulations and Rules only RTA authorised Traffic Enforcement Officers and Commissioned Police Officers have the power to enforce road traffic laws. The RTA also has the function of enforcing other aspects of RTA’s activities. RTA intends to collaborate with the Traffic Police and enforce road traffic laws through use of modern enforcement equipment. Objective: To influence and instil compliance by road users with road traffic laws, and work with Traffic Police, Provincial Governments and road controlling authorities to enforce traffic laws.

Performance Measures: Reduced percentage of un-roadworthy vehicles on the road, decrease in traffic offences, decrease in road accidents, timely and effective fine or prosecution, and no negative comments from the public on RTA enforcement.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Agreement with Provincial Governments

Agreement for data sharing, collaboration and enforcement activities in place

Nov 2017 CEO / EU / RTA Board

Agreement with Traffic Police Agreement for data sharing, collaboration and enforcement activities in place

Jun 2017 CEO / EU / RTA Board

Appointed Traffic Enforcement Officers RTA Traffic Enforcement Officers recruited and appointed

Traffic Enforcement Officers appointed in selected provinces

All Traffic Enforcement Officers and Traffic Police trained in the new legislation, policy and procedures

RTA Regional enforcement offices established Facilities to manage enforcement complaints established

in RTA

Jun 2017 Jun 2018 Jun 2018 Jun 2018 Jun 2018

CEO / EU / RTA Board CEO / EU / RTA Board CEO / EU CEO / EU CEO / EU

Depends on sufficient funding

New traffic legislation communicated to the public

Public awareness and education on new road traffic laws completed.

July 2017 EU / RSU



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Objective: To have effective and efficient equipment, and an integrated, centralised system and database for traffic enforcement. Performance Measure: All relevant information on traffic offences is stored in a central database and is readily available at all times.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Enforcement equipment Speed detection equipment purchased, tested, calibrated

and available for use Breath testing equipment purchased, tested, calibrated

and available for use Cashless fine payment mechanisms available

Jun 2018 Jun 2018 Dec 2018

EU EU EU / CSU


Enforcement system with central database


RTA and other Traffic Enforcement Officers trained in use of the system

Forms and other elements required for making the system effective procured

Enforcement database integrated with registration and licensing and vehicle inspection systems

Dec 2018 Dec 2018 Dec 2018 Dec 2018

RSU / CSU Depends on sufficient funding. Will take some time to implement in all provinces. Initial implementation will be in selected strategic locations.

Central record of all road traffic offences

Information on all road traffic offences, fines and prosecutions stored in the central database and readily available

Dec 2018 RSU Will take some time to implement for all provinces.



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7.2.6 RoadSafetyRTA takes over all road safety functions of the NRSC and assumes the leadership role in coordinating, promoting, monitoring and evaluating road safety in PNG. Thus RTA has a responsibility for managing improved road safety results and facilitating all agencies (either government agencies or the wider society) take ownership of road safety initiatives, and that all road safety activities are focussed on fulfilling the (to be developed) road safety strategy and targets. Objective: To develop a national road safety strategy to guide road safety activities by all agencies. Performance Measure: Road Safety Strategy prepared and signed off by Minister, and identified agencies undertaking actions in line with the Strategy.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Road safety discussion document Review of current road safety performance

through high level strategic assessment Road safety discussion document prepared by

Road Safety Committee and approved by the RTA Board

Jun 2017 Dec 2017

RSU / RS Committee / RTA Board

National road safety strategy and action plan Road safety vision agreed for inclusion within a national Road Safety Strategy

Analysis completed of what can be achieved in the medium term

Targets agreed for outputs and outcomes as part of national Road Safety Strategy

National Road Safety Strategy completed Action plan completed.

Jan 2018 Feb 2018 Apr 2018 Jun 2018 Jun 2018

RS Committee & RTA Board

Mechanisms to ensure partner/stakeholder accountability for road safety activities

MOU on agreed responsibilities, e.g. Road safety in school curriculum – DoE.

Inclusion of responsibilities in partner Corporate Plans.

Formal reporting back mechanism on partner’s inputs / outputs.

Mar 2018 RS Committee & RTA Board

Support by Government



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Objective: To provide leadership for road safety and ensure a focus on results, with the RTA and stakeholders all aligned. Performance Measure: Road Safety Committee of RTA Board operational with coordinated activities able to be demonstrated and reported on.

Output Sub-Output / Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Improved accident database and analysis system MAAP accident database and analysis

system upgraded Sep 2018 RSU / CSU Depends on sufficient funding

Coordination and advice RTA Road Safety Committee in place and operational

RTA regional offices established with road safety capability

Provincial Road Safety Committees established

Technical advice given to provincial / local governments

Technical advice given to (and liaison with) other central government agencies

National and local elected representatives actively champion road safety.

Jul 2017 Dec 2018 Jan 2019 onwards Jan 2019 onwards Jan 2019 onwards Jan 2019 onwards

RTA Board RSU RSU RSU RSU RSU

Depends on sufficient funding Depends on sufficient funding Depends on capable RTA technical staff Depends on capable RTA technical staff

Accident investigation and road safety audits Investigate and report on all serious crashes. Program of road safety audits approved by

the Board.

Jan 2018 onwards Jun 2018

RSU RSU / Board

As and when required Depends on sufficient funding

Road safety promotion and education RTA road safety promotion and education strategy and programme approved by the Board.

Jun 2018 RSU / Board Depends on sufficient funding

Road safety research RTA road safety research strategy and programme approved by the Board.

Dec 2018 RSU / Board




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7.2.7 RulesandRegulations The RTA has the responsibility of ensuring that the Road Traffic Rules are kept up to date, are practical and effective in achieving the objectives of the Authority, and can be readily understood and enforced. The Road Traffic Act empowers the Chief Executive Officer to make emergency Rules when the need arises. Also the RTA needs to review and recommend changes to the Road Traffic Regulations to keep fees and charges and other aspects up to date. Objective: To maintain up to date, practical and effective Road Traffic Rules and Regulations that can be readily understood and enforced. Performance Measure: All Road Traffic Rules and Regulations are reviewed regularly and updates are prepared as necessary for consideration and approval by the Minister and NEC (for Regulations).

Output Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Reviewed and updated Road Traffic Rules Road Traffic Rules reviewed annually

Updated Rules prepared as necessary for approval by the Minister

Amended Rules approved by the Minister

2018 onwards

EU (Policy & Development Manager)

Carried out in conjunction with DoT Legal Services

Reviewed and updated Road Traffic Regulations

Road Traffic Regulations reviewed each 2 years Amended schedules prepared for consideration

by the Minister and NEC Amended schedules approved by NEC and

Head of State

2018 EU (Policy & Development Manager)

Carried out in conjunction with DoT Legal Services



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7.2.8 CorporateServices In order to achieve the objectives set out in Sections 7.2.1 to 7.2.7, the RTA must manage its staff and financial resources. For this purpose, the RTA intends to implement integrated human resource, payroll and accounting systems. Objective: To have RTA activities supported with efficient administration, human resource, accounting and information technology support. Performance Measure: Chief Executive Officer and managers satisfied with Corporate Services support.

Output Indicator Date Responsibility Assumptions/Comments Operational HR, payroll and accounting systems for RTA staff and activities

HR, payroll, and accounting systems operational and used to manage RTA staff and financial resources

Jan 2018 CSU

Effective communications Website maintained and kept up to date Regular communications provided to

appropriate audiences on land transport regulatory and road safety issues

Jun 2017 onwards Jun 2017 onwards

CSU CSU


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8 References Papua New Guinea Vision 2050, November 2009.

Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Development Strategic Plan 2010-2030, March 2010.

Department of Transport, Preparation of the National Transport Strategy (NTS) and Medium Term Transport Plan (MTTP), Land transport institutional arrangements and regulation of vehicles, drivers and transport services, Final Report, September 2010.

National Road Safety Council. Papua New Guinea Road Safety Review – Discussion Paper, April 2011.

National Road Safety Council, Corporate Plan 2011-2013, January 2011.

Department of Transport, National Transport Strategy. Volume 1, Policy Summary for Land Transport, July 2013.

Road Traffic Act 2014.

Department of National Planning and Monitoring, Medium Term Development Plan 2 (MTDP2) 2016-2017, March 2015.

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