The objectives of the programme for 2013/14 are to: . Facilitate multi-modal transport planning on an ongoing basis by: developing an enabling consolidated transport planning databank by 2015, developing the Multi-modal Integrated Transport Planning draft Bill by 2015 and establishing a national transport planning forum by 2015. . Assist line function operations with socio-economic analysis of the transport sector by providing economic modelling and transport data on an ongoing basis. . Reduce cross-border system costs, as well as transit and turnaround times to enhance trade within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region and Africa as a whole by implementing the recommendations of the freight movement optimisation plan for the border control operations coordinating committee, beginning with the Lesotho border decongestion strategy and completing the study on the harmonisation of standards, by the end of 2013. . Propose innovative and applicable technologies for improved and environmentally sustainable transport systems through research, innovation, monitoring and evaluation on an ongoing basis. . Ensure evidence-based transport planning and policy making by conducting a household travel survey and publishing its result by the end of 2013/14 to support public transport and infrastructure investments.