a. To effectively manage a national innovative research centre and provide economic advice and analysis for all modes of transport. b. To create an enabling regulatory environment for road, aviation and maritime transport, and manage accident and incident investigations in all modes of transport. c. To manage and facilitate integrated planning and inter-sphere coordination for transport infrastructure and operations. d. To manage the implementation of the transport logistics strategy and the development of freight movement corridors. e. To develop integrated accessible and affordable quality public transport networks that meet the needs of both rural and urban passengers. f. To develop appropriate mandates and monitoring mechanisms for public entities.