Transport for New South Wales(TfNSW) is a statutory authority of the New South Wales Government that was created on 1 November 2011 to manage the transport services in the state of New South Wales in Australia. The authority is a separate entity from the New South Wales Department of Transport.[1]
The authority develops regulations, policies and legislation to ensure that transport is delivered to a high standard, meets community needs, protects assets and public money, minimises environmental impact, and ensures the community is safe. The authority manages an annual multi-billion dollar transport budget and in partnership with the transport operating agencies manages more than A$106 billion in property, plant and equipment assets. Funding is provided for bus, rail, light rail, roads, ferry and community transport services and related infrastructure. The authority also funds concession schemes such as the School Student Transport Scheme, the Private Vehicle Conveyance Scheme and the Taxi Transport Subsidy Scheme.[1]
Organisational structure
The authority was created as an integrated transport authority with six divisions, each headed by a deputy director general:[8]
Customer experience – to ensure journeys are as simple and seamless as possible;
Planning and programs – to consolidate planning for all modes and develop a comprehensive transport masterplan;
Transport services – to ensure transport services cost-effectively meet the current and future needs of customers;
Transport projects – to manage major projects;
Freight and regional development – to coordinate freight services and facilities, with particular focus on regional NSW; and
Policy and regulation – to develop and oversight polices and laws pertaining to transport across the state
Metro
Train
Bus
Ferry
Light Rail
