ABSTRACT
In many organizations and bodies, policy is a very nebulous entity: it is poorly defined and ethereal. A structured approach to policy formulation is therefore necessary to overcome this. A well-structured policy is particularly helpful when budgets are constrained, because ownership and responsibility are clarified, and objectives can be set that are transparent, equitable and which reflect road user requirements more accurately. Clear policy also provides a firm basis for planning, for considering options and priorities, for determining physical achievement and obtaining value for money. Policy can be a powerful vehicle to facilitate change. But policy formulation is complex, because of the need to co-ordinate between many sectors, organizations and bodies i f sustainable implementation is to be obtained.
