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The Road System Management Department is the infrastructure
implementation arm of the eThekwini Transport Authority (ETA) giving effect
to many of the hard outputs from the other Departments of the ETA.
The overall aim of the Department lies with ensuring the effective and
efficient flow of traffic through the road network with an emphasis on
safety and a priority on Public Transport.
The Department manages the existing road network by:
- Proposing localised improvements and necessary additional network links
to remove bottlenecks in the system and to maximise the use of existing
infrastructure.
- Regulates traffic engineering matters linked to development in
the city.
- Conceptualises road and other transportation projects for
implementation.
- Introducing initiatives to further extend the network capacity through
measures such as Travel Demand Management and entrenching the use of
Intelligent Transport Systems such as:
- Control of Traffic signal
systems
- Variable Message Signs
(VMS)
- Park and ride systems
- Public Transport preferential
systems
The Department integrates with other Departments from other sectors to
ensure the effective management of:
- On-street parking and metering, appropriate enforcement as well as the
implementation of routine maintenance through established maintenance
management processes.
- Traffic related road markings and signage including directional
signage.
- Public Transport facilities and roadside infrastructure.
- Road safety and stationary violations management