The Project on The Revision and Updating of the Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka (RSTP) Final Report 5. ORGANAIZATION AND INSTITUTIONS 5.1 General (1) Outline of Past Studies Related to Organization and Institution All of the previous studies related to the transport system in Dhaka city has given special emphasis on the Transport Related Institutions. However, it has been noted that all the reports consistently state that a major strengthening and capacity enhancement should be done on institutions involved. 1) STP-2005 In April 2004, Strategic Transport Plan (STP) Dhaka 2004-2024 was commissioned under the DTCB (currently DTCA). This plan established a three part document in 2006 which was approved by the Government in 2008. The document consists of: Strategic Transport Plan (STP) document, Final Report, Urban Transport Policies, Final Report, Institutional Strengthening & Capacity Building-Final Report. The role of the Institutions and Organization has given a major importance considering the fact that a separate volume of STP report was prepared focusing on their enhancement. The key to a successful implementation of the projects and innovative concepts resulting from the STP would mainly depend upon the application of effective enforcement and a high standard of administration. Throughout the study, the STP team found out that most of the involved institutions are not fully capable of undertaking their mandated functions. The STP team identified five key agencies named DTCB, BRTA, RAJUK, DMP and DCC which has been recommended for further enhancement to strengthen them. However, more agencies like BRTC, BR, RHD, BBA, LGED etc also have influences on the transport system of Dhaka. 2) DHUTS-2010 Dhaka Urban Transport Network Development (DHUTS) conducted surveys and studies required for the feasibility study of the MRT Line-6. Moreover, the DHUTS Team also conducted studies on the existing transport related agencies regarding their organizational capacities and present functions. In this study, they looked into the agencies functions alongside with the operation of the proposed new organization to be responsible for the construction, operation and maintenance of MRT Line-6. The study examined different options for the proposed new agency and considered the possibility of forming an Authority named Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA). Finally, the study recommended the formation of an independent corporation that will oversee the establishment of DMTC. However, the study failed to propose any recommendation about the capacity enhancement or institutional development of the existing agencies. 3) SISCETRA-2011 Institutional strengthening and Capacity building is the key to the implementation of any transport network and to the development of a transportation system which was recognized and reported by STP; and therefore proposes for the subject to be included in the total study package. The study named as “Study for Institutional Strengthening and Capacity enhancement of Transport Related Agencies (SISCETRA) in Dhaka city was 5-1 The Project on The Revision and Updating of the Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka (RSTP) Final Report undertaken by the DTCB engaging local consultants. The need to strengthen the capacity of the related agencies in order to have a substantive change in the transport scenario of Dhaka City is of utmost importance. The SISCETRA Team recommended the following elements as outlined by the STP Team in conjunction with the organizational weakness and present condition: Charter of duties and responsibilities for the agencies so that they can play their role with enhanced & effective capabilities in urban transportation, An effective organogram, Work distribution scheme, Manpower and skill required at different levels. However, after the concept of the implementation of the MRT Line-6 by JICA, the Study Team came up with new objectives as mentioned below: To propose an organization named Dhaka Mass Transit Corporation (DMTC) Responsible for construction and operating MRT Line-6 (and other lines in future), Responsibilities of the proposed new organization, Legislation and relation of the proposed new organization with DTCA, Organizational Structure, manpower and required skill. The SISCETRA Team prepared report and recommended for an organized structure, manpower and skills requirement, trainings, salary structure and logistics. The team suggested to form a new organization named Dhaka Mass Transit Company (DMTC) and proposed its relation with the MOC (as of now MORTB) and DTCA. 4) IBA-2011 During the prefeasibility stage of MRT Line-6, the Institutional Building Assistance (IBA) Team started to work on the structure of organization which will be responsible for the construction and operation of the MRT Line-6. Moreover, the IBA Team will also work on the strength and weakness of the DTCA and the interrelation of DMTC with DTCA and MOC. The IBA Team agreed with the judgment and recommendations made by SISCETRA and modified the same to make a comprehensive report. The IBA proposed a budgetary requirement and a year fund requirement; and made a proposal and recommendations on: The Institutional building proposal for Dhaka MRT Line-6 project with a focus on organogram, regulatory regime, tasks and duties, budget estimate for the establishment of DTCA – the planning and coordinating/regulatory body and DMTC – the project implementation and service delivery body; Suggested legal framework for the project implementation and operation of the MRT system together with the road map for the establishment thereof; Suggested packages and scope of consulting services for implementation of the MRTLine-6 project. 5) BRT (ADB Project) The main objective of this research was to survey and create a feasibility study of the BRT corridor from Gazipur to Hazrat Shahajalal International Airport station. The project was found to be feasible and Asian Development Bank (ADB) will be the financing body. This project is currently in design stage. 5-2 The Project on The Revision and Updating of the Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka (RSTP) Final Report This study also discussed and analyzed the condition of the transport related agencies of Dhaka and made their observations and recommendations as follows: Institutional issues such as fragmented institutional scheme which often not implemented are the main restrictions into realizing the STP’s ambitious objectives to modernize the sector and implement challenging infrastructure projects. To improve the current scenario, the need to move toward a greater consensus on the formulation of a sound and efficient institutional framework was identified. The current DTCB under MOC lacks the capacity and empowerment to coordinate effectively. A clearer definition of its roles and responsibilities is needed. The decision to transform it into DTCA may improve the coordination situation only if they are equipped with proper manpower and authority. The creation of this new transport authority at the metropolitan level will focus on planning, management, and regulation of the transport system, while improving coordination with other agencies under MOC and other departments. However, because of the poor coordination between various public agencies, there is no organized effort to handle the situation. Even with few laws in place to manage transport flow, vehicle conditions, and road space utilization, they are still poorly enforced and often ignored. Traffic management and enforcement requires urgent attention to address the deteriorating urban transport system. 6) IDC-2014 The Institutional Development Consulting (IDC) aims to design and recommend an organization or agency responsible for the designing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the MRT Line-6 in which DMTC has already been in existence to provide such service. DMTC has been formed under company act of 1994 as a fully owned Government company and recommended by IBA team and SISCETRA. Since the design, construction, operation and maintenance of any MRT Line does not require full strength of manpower requirement at a time, the above two studies recommends the formation of DMTC in 5 (Five) Stages. The first stage is called Special Project Organization (SPO) with 18 officers and supporting staff. The qualifications and skills requirement, job description and salary structures were completed. At present, the other 4 (Four) stages of the organization have to be finalized; and in addition, the IDC Team will have to make the final organizational set-up for DMTC along with service rules, recruitment rules, scope of work, etc. 7) The Dhaka Bus Network The Dhaka Bus Network was planned for bus and related human hauler like rickshaw services within Dhaka area, local and suburban operations. The project aimed for an improved bus network for the Dhaka Metropolitan Area in conjunction with a new type of business model for franchising, allocation, operation and an effective planning and regulatory system for further bus network development and operation. The main scopes of the works are to review the existing institutional and operational arrangements and evaluate the following: I. The range of desirable new institutional/regulatory/licensing frameworks, business models and route/service restructuring options available for application to Dhaka area public transport; II. The high probable options with a success rate within one year, 2-4 years, and 5 or more years, with the given industry, governmental and political constraints.