3. Outcome 3: Improving rural access, infrastructure and mobility . Finalisation of Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) Policy and Draft Legislation In its 2010 Strategic Plan, the Department had undertaken to finalise the NMT Policy and draft legislation during the period under review. However, at the time of tabling its Annual Report, it reported that the Policy was at a draft stage pending the approval for the migration of the Policy from the Department of Basic Education to the Department of Transport and also subject to the support of the Education Minister and Members of the Executive Council (MINMEC). . Roll-Out of NMT Facilities and Infrastructure in Six Districts No progress was made in this regard. The budget allocated for this purpose was reportedly shifted to the Rural Grant because the priority changed to Road Asset Management Systems (RAMS) development. 4. Outcome 4: Improving public transport systems . Creation of the Project Management Unit (PMU) to Facilitate the Integrated Public Transport Networks (IPTNs) Implementation This did not take place due to delays in the procurement process. . Coordination of Enterprise Development within the Taxi Industry and Small Bus Operators At the time of tabling the Annual Report, the Department reported that all available provincial data was captured on its database but it was still awaiting a response from the Western Cape. . Approval and Implementation of the National Scholar Transport Policy During the reporting period, consultations took place with the parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport, as well as the Free State Province. Notwithstanding this, the Policy could not be approved and implemented owing to the "non-availability of key external stakeholders". At the time of tabling its Annual Report, the Department stated that consultations on the draft document were still underway. . Formulation of Scholar Transport Migration Policy No progress was made in this regard as the Department was still in the process of engaging with the Department of Basic Education to clarify lines of responsibilities..