Plans, designs, constructs, rehabilitates, operates, and maintains provincial highways and other government-owned/supported infrastructure.
Supports the provision of infrastructure for health care, learning, community, seniors' lodges, municipal transportation, and municipal water/wastewater treatment and distribution.
Manages central services to all government departments including accommodation requirements, property acquisition and sale, air transportation, and vehicle fleet operations.
Provides driver education, licensing standards, and safety programs and manages driver records and problem drivers.
Monitors the handling and transport of dangerous goods and oversees the operation of provincial railways.
Influences national and international transportation policy and represents Alberta's transportation interests in national and international trade agreements.
October 05, 2006 Alberta cracks down on overdue traffic fines
In an effort to make Alberta roads safer and to further deter drivers from committing traffic offences, a new pilot project is targeting Albertans with overdue traffic fines. Full Story
September 01, 2006 More than $300 million provided for new schools
An additional $303.3 million in funding will build 15 new schools and modernize six existing schools over the next four years. The funding will also be used to purchase 130 new modular classrooms in this fiscal year. Full Story
