Objectives, policies and strategies are used to direct the performance of the transport system. 

Ø Objectives define the overall purpose of the transport system. contribution.

Ø Policies direct the effort of the transport sector towards defined objectives.

Ø Strategies organise how policies should be implemented.

Implementation

Ø Transport planning allows for changes in future movement demand patterns, land use changes and future transport system capacity changes.

Ø Strategic assessment and detailed evaluation are needed to test options to manage and improve the transport system.

Ø Models and analytical techniques are required, to forecast future conditions, test future options and to demonstrate value for money