Organisation of the Department for Transport
How the Department is organised
The Department for Transport was set up to provide a stronger focus on delivering the Government's transport strategy. The role of the centre of the Department is to set strategy and policy context, and to establish and manage relationships with the organisations that are responsible for delivery. The centre of the Department has been structured to reflect this role with a strong central strategy, delivery, communications and finance group.
The Department's Board has also been configured to support delivery. Members of the Board include the Directors General of the:
- Rail and National Networks Group;
- City and Regional Networks Group;
- Corporate Resources
- Safety, Service Delivery and Logistics Group
Role of Executive Agencies
The Department's seven executive agencies are central to delivering the Governments transport priorities and services. These are:
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Driving Standards Agency (DSA)
http://www.dsa.gov.uk -
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
http://www.dvla.go v.uk -
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
http://www.vca.gov.uk -
Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA)
http://www.vosa.gov.uk -
Highways Agency (HA)
http://www.highways.gov.uk -
Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA)
http://www.mcga.gov. uk -
Government Car and Despatch Agency (GCDA)
http://www.gcda.gov.uk
In developing a new structure for the Department, an important priority has been to strengthen the role and position of the agencies, ensuring they are fully engaged in shaping as well as delivering policy.
Non-departmental Bodies (NDPBs) and other bodies
The Department sponsors these executive NDPBs:
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BRB (Residuary) Ltd
http://www.brb.gov.uk -
British Transport Police Authority (BTP Authority)
http://www.bt-police.co.uk/ -
Civil Aviation Authority
http://www.caa.co.uk/ -
Commission for Integrated Transport
http://www.cfit.gov.uk -
Disabled Person's Transport Advisory Committee
http://www.dptac.gov.uk -
Northern Lighthouse Board
http://www.nlb.org.uk -
Passenger Focus
http://www.passengerfocus.org.uk -
Railway Heritage Committee (RHC)
http://www.railwayheritage.org.uk/ -
Standing Advisory Committee for Trunk Road Assessment (SACTRA)
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/economics/sactra/ -
Traffic Commissioners and Deputies
http://www.dft.gov.uk/pgr/roads/tpm/trafficcommissioners/ -
Trinity House Lighthouse Service
http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk
For related documents, pages and internet links, see the column on the right.
