The Gauteng Transport Commission (GTC) has been established by the Department of Roads and Transport and all municipalities in the province.

This inter-governmental structure is aimed at improving transport service delivery and providing a reliable, affordable, safe, accessible and sustainable transport system in a globally-competitive city region.

The principal aims of the GTC are to facilitate the implementation of the 5-Year Gauteng Transport Implementation Plan (GTIP5) and the proposed 25-Year Integrated Transport Master Plan (ITMP25). It will be overseen by a Governing Body consisting of the MEC of Roads andTransport and the MMC responsible for Transport in each participating municipalityand supported by an Advisory Panel of transport specialists.

Its day-to-day operations will be administered by the Secretary of the Commission, who will provide administrative, technical and professional support to the Governing Body. The Secretary will develop an annual operational plan based on the core areas of work of the Commission and manage the projects, activities and programmes ofthe Commission.

Funding for the operations of the GTC will be determined and provided for by the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport.

The participating municipalities are the City of Johannesburg; City of Tshwane; Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality; West Rand District Municipality; Sedibeng District Municipality; Lesedi Local Municipality; Midvaal Local Municipality; Randfontein Local Municipality; Westonaria Local Municipality; Merafong City Local Municipality; Mogale City Local Municipality, and Emfuleni Local Municipality.