Data capture and the preparation of the first Gauteng operating licences strategies

Abstract

Paper presented at the 21st Annual South African Transport Conference 15 - 18 July 2002 "Towards building capacity and accelerating delivery", CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa.

The Operating Licences Strategies will only add value to the planning and management processes if it is based on reliable information, and the outcome is logical and easy to understand. The Gauteng OLSs is a first initiative to prepare this type of plan and the learning curve will probably be very steep. Of great importance is the regular monitoring and updating of the information system and, subsequently, the OLSs themselves. A possibility that might be considered is the establishment of a permanent survey team to gather information on a roving basis throughout the year, in stead of doing it sporadically as at present. Further innovation is clearly required to make the process as simple as possible without sacrificing reliability and quality.