Department of Transport Annual Report 2013-14


Shared responsibilities with other agencies



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Shared responsibilities with other agencies

Moving people and freight


DoT works closely with portfolio partners the PTA and MRWA, as well as local, State and Commonwealth government agencies and private sector organisations, to deliver a range of transport planning, policy, infrastructure and service delivery projects aimed at moving people and freight.
DoT also works closely with WA’s eight port authorities, providing leadership in developing investment programs and strategies, supporting reforms and initiatives, and assisting ports to facilitate trade through the development of ports strategies.
The scope and status of these projects is detailed in the Report on Operations on page 26.

Supporting a safe and efficient transport system in the Indian Ocean Territories


DoT supports the delivery of a safe, efficient, effective and equitable transport system in the Indian Ocean Territories (IOT) – consisting of Christmas Island and the Cocos (Keeling) Islands – through a Service Delivery Agreement with the Commonwealth Government.
The arrangement aims for the IOT to achieve consistency, as far as practicable, with WA’s transport system through DoT providing advice, services and support as requested by the Commonwealth Government.
In June 2014, DoT staff visited the IOT to meet with key stakeholders on various operational matters, including vehicle licensing, practical driving assessments and other compliance services.
Throughout the year, DoT continued to meet regularly with Commonwealth Government staff to discuss any issues relating to the management of the agreement and received positive feedback on the level of advice and support provided. In particular, DoT has begun providing the IOT with assistance to transition the licensing service function, communications technology services and hardware from the Shire of Christmas Island to the IOT Administration. DoT is also progressing the automation of the production of all driver’s licence cards to ensure secure proof of identity.

Enhancing compliance coordination on WA’s waterways


DoT’s Marine Safety Business Unit works in collaboration with the Western Australia Police, Swan River Trust, Rottnest Island Authority, the Department of Fisheries and the Department of Parks and Wildlife to increase education, compliance and enforcement of the Marine Act 1982 and associated legislation on WA’s waterways.
This collaborative approach enhances coordination and avoids duplication of patrol efforts throughout the year. This has resulted in a significant increase in patrols, ensuring improved compliance with the Marine Act 1982 and Navigable Waters Regulations 1958 by the recreational boating community.
The business unit also works in partnership with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority to deliver the National System for Domestic Commercial Vessels which establishes a safety framework for commercial vessels and seafarers.
As the appointed Hazard Management Agent under the State Emergency Management Regulations 1986 for Maritime Transport Emergencies and Marine Oil Pollution Emergencies, the business unit also works in collaboration with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority, Port Authorities, Department of Fire and Emergency Services, Department of Environment, Department of Parks and Wildlife, Swan River Trust, Rottnest Island Authority, Western Australia Police to ensure adequate prevention, preparation, response and recovery strategies are in place for these emergencies.

Providing a shared IT service


In 2013/14, DoT continued to host and operate a shared IT infrastructure service for the Department of Planning, Department of Regional Development and Department of Lands. This arrangement is managed through Service Level Agreements and continues to realise economies of scale and cost neutrality for the State Government.
Agency performance

Report on operations

DoT’s role in achieving government goals


DoT supported the State Government’s goals of ‘results based service delivery’ and ‘State building – major projects’ in 2013/14 by striving to achieve and exceed three outcomes:
an accessible and safe transport system;

vehicles and road users that meet established vehicle standards and driver competencies to deliver safe vehicles and safe drivers; and

integrated transport systems that facilitate economic development.

To achieve these outcomes, DoT delivered three corresponding services:

transport system and services development, planning, operation and regulation;

driver and vehicle services; and

strategic transport policy and integrated planning.

DoT’s success in delivering these services and, in turn, achieving desired outcomes and contributing to State Government goals are measured through key performance indicators.


This report on operations summarises DoT’s key performance indicators and details projects and programs that have significantly contributed to service delivery designed to meet the three outcomes.

Outcome one:

An accessible and safe transport system


Key effectiveness indicators

2013/14
target


2013/14
actual


Reasons for significant variance

Percentage of standard metropolitan (non multi-purpose) taxi jobs which were not covered – peak

1.00%

2.58%

A 6.4% decrease in peak demand occurred in the 2013/14 financial year, when compared with 2012/13. There may be a margin of error on this indicator due to events such as double-booking or booking a taxi and then hailing a different taxi.

Percentage of standard metropolitan (non multi-purpose) taxi jobs which were not covered – off peak

0.50%

0.88%

A 4.9% decrease in off peak demand occurred in the 2013/14 financial year, when compared with 2012/13. There may be a margin of error on this indicator due to events such as double-booking or booking a taxi and then hailing a different taxi.

Percentage by which the waiting time standard for metropolitan area taxis is met

91.00%

92.30%

No significant variance noted this year between target and actual.

Percentage of time maritime infrastructure is fit for purpose when required

99.71%

99.07%

No significant variance noted this year between target and actual.

Percentage of regional airports receiving scheduled regular public transport (RPT) air services

100%

96%

RPT air services to Leinster were ceased for a trial period on 4 November 2013 until 30 June 2014. Approval from the Minister for Transport was granted and stakeholders advised accordingly.

Rate of reported incidents (accidents) on the water per 100 commercial vessels surveyed

4.67

6.54

The percentage rate of incidents has increased in comparison to a decrease in vessel numbers. Domestic commercial vessels surveyed previously comprised mainly of fishing vessels. The ratio has now altered and the commercial vessel fleet predominantly consists of support vessels for the oil and gas industry with stricter incident reporting requirements.

Rate of reported incidents (accidents) on the water per 10,000 registered recreational vessels

9.16

10.56

The percentage of reported incidents has increased. This is despite the fact that there has been a decrease in the number of recreational vessels registered. The increase in the number of reported incidents has been influenced by DoT’s safety education campaigns, training and education programs which has resulted in increasing awareness of the general public of their responsibility in reporting incidents.

Number of serious rail accidents per million train kilometres

1.82

1.35

The data shows that the rate of Category A incidents is decreasing and indicates that the safety outcome is being met by rail transport operators and should assist user confidence that the rail system they use is safe.





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