Central

• Planning, regulation and development of transport;
• regional planning[1];
• Road transport;
• Measures in the prevention of road accidents;
• Maritime links and transport;
• Civil aviation;
• There are no active railways though the central government is responsible for considering re-instating former lines in the context of consumer demand;
• International and regional cooperation.
   
  
  
  [1] C. Nahas, ‘Development Program 2006-2009: Transport Sector’, Report prepared for the Council for Development and Reconstruction 5 (2006), available at the following address: http://charbelnahas.org/backup_current/textes/Documents_presentes_PIP/Documents_Programme_Fr_et_En/Volume_2/Transport_eng.pdf (EN).

Regional

The governorates and districts oversee the implementation of national government transport policy in their region. They are involved jointly in preparing and implementing each project with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Council for Development and Reconstruction[1].



[1] Development Program 2006-2009: Transport Sector’, p. 5.

Local

The municipalities oversee the implementation of national government transport policy in their region. They are involved jointly in preparing and implementing each project with the Ministry of Public Works and Transport and the Council for Development and Reconstruction[1].
 

[1] Development Program 2006-2009: Transport Sector’, p. 5.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Public Works and Transport

Sources:

http://www.cihlebanon.org/en/plan/transportation

http://www.fadygebran.com/fgl/site/news.asp?id=15

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