Abstract
In the process of setting up and implementing the classification system, the role that public transport plays in the road network has generated a growing amount of discussion. The government however, has set itself aims of restricting the growth of automobile traffic and making public transport more cost-effective. The problem with both these aims is that a smooth flow of traffic is not compatible with reductions to the speed limit. Finding a solution will require putting a different emphasis on the way in which public transport is to be dealt with in the different planning phases. There are a number of approaches that can be taken to explore ways of resolving this dilemma. These are briefly discussed.