Transport Department
The Transport Department is established at Metropolitan Assembly as per Second Schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936).
Vision
To develop a safe transportation infrastructure and services to deliver enhanced socio-economic opportunities for the citizenry.
Mission
To deliver transportation management solutions that provide safe, effective, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system through Local Government Service delivery standards consistent with best consumer satisfaction to enhance the quality of life of the people.
Objectives of Establishment
(a) To ensure development of a well-planned transport network and properly regulated transportation services in te Metropolis.
(b) To dvelop accurate transpport database to enable effective integration of urban and transport development at the Metro level.
(c) To ensure effective, efficient and sustainable transport services delivery and improve general mobility of people and goods within the Metropolis.
(d) To develop capacity and technical expertise for transport planning, regulation, safety and network development at the Metropolis.
Core Functions & Responsibilities
The Transport Department in the Metropolitan Assembly shall:
- Assist the assembly to formulate and implement policies on transport services within te framework of national policies.
- Prohibit or restrict the driving of general or any specified vehicles on specified roads or specified directions.
- Regulate the use and conduct of public vehicles, including the routes and parking places in accordance with the driver and other detail vehicle licensing authority act (ACT 569).
- Provide for the identification of licensed vehicles.
- License taxis, bicycles and motor bikes and prescribe fees to be paid.
Management
Ernestina Dadzie
Contact Details
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Phone Number
+233 54-769-2237 -
Email Address
transportdept@ccma.gov.gh -
Location
CC - 000 - 0889,
Cape Coast Metropolis, Ghana.