Purpose of the Ministry
The Ministry of Transportation plans transportation networks, provides transportation services and infrastructure, develops and implements transportation policies, and administers many transportation-related acts and regulations.
The Ministry is committed to opening up B.C. through innovative, forward-thinking transportation strategies that move people and goods safely throughout B.C., while helping maintain our provincial economy.
To accomplish its mandate, the Ministry:
- Develops provincial transportation plans to expand and integrate various modes of transportation in consultation with local and regional authorities and stakeholder groups, and in cooperation with the transportation-related Crown corporations;
- Pursues policies and other initiatives to enhance the competitiveness of British Columbia’s ports and airports which are gateways for economic growth and development;
- Works with partners and other levels of government, and provides funding, for the development and delivery of cost-effective public transit, ferry services, and cycling networks;
- Builds highway infrastructure to fulfill the economic and social needs of British Columbians;
- Maintains highways to a high standard through contracts with private sector road maintenance providers;
- Undertakes vehicle safety inspections and sets commercial vehicle operating standards;
- Licenses and regulates commercial passenger transportation; and
- Operates in cooperation with the BC Transportation Financing Authority (BCTFA) which is a Crown corporation that supports the financing of the capital program.
Information regarding the Ministry’s Core Business Areas can be found on the Ministry website at: www.th.gov.bc.ca/publications/ministry_reporting/documents.htm.
Legislation governing the Ministry’s activities can be found on the Ministry website at: www.th.gov.bc.ca/key_initiatives/legislation/statutes.htm.
The Minister of Transportation is also responsible for British Columbia Railway Company (BCRC), BC Transit and Rapid Transit Project 2000 (RTP 2000). The Rapid Transit Project 2000 completed its mandate to build the Millennium Line and closed its project office as of June 30, 2006. The Ministry is responsible for any continuing RTP 2000 administration and financial reporting.
Information on BCRC and BC Transit can be found at:
www.bctransit.com/.
www.bcrproperties.com/bcrco/.
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