Appendix 3. Minister's Legislative Mandate

The British Columbia Railway Act establishes the British Columbia Railway Company and a board of directors, sets out the reporting and institutional relationships with the provincial government, and provides for third-party provision of railway services on rail lines owned by the Company.

The British Columbia Transit Act establishes the British Columbia Transit Authority and a board of directors and sets out the reporting and institutional relationships with the provincial government.

The Build BC Act establishes the BC Transportation Financing Authority and a board of directors and sets out the reporting and institutional relationships with the provincial government.

The Coastal Ferry Act facilitates the conversion of the British Columbia Ferry Corporation (a Crown corporation) into British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (an independent company under the Company Act). Also established is the B.C. Ferry Authority and the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner.

The Commercial Transport Act (section 3 only). The act establishes legislative and licensing requirements for commercial vehicles, as well as commercial vehicle configuration and safety standards. Section 3 exempts roadbuilding machines from the licensing and other provisions of the act.

The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Act establishes the Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority (TransLink) and a board of directors and sets out funding mechanisms, powers and authorities.

The Highway Act deals with the establishment, maintenance, alteration and regulation of public highways under provincial jurisdiction, including bridges and tunnels.

The Highway (Industrial) Act, in combination with other acts, governs the operation of resource roads and vehicles using those roads.

The Highway Scenic Improvement Act allows the ministry to remove abandoned vehicles and requires the removal of unsightly accumulations on property adjacent to highways designated as scenic routes.

The Ministry of Transportation and Highways Act (excluding section 34) creates the ministry and sets out its mandate. The act also authorizes the collection of tolls for the Coquihalla Highway and inland ferry administration.

The Motor Carrier Act establishes the Motor Carrier Commission and sets out licensing and tariff requirements for passenger motor carriers.

The Land Title Act (section 77.2 only) provides authority for the Lieutenant Governor in Council to appoint approving officers for rural areas of the province. The subdivision approving function is carried out by employees of the Ministry of Transportation who are given this designation by Order-in-Council.

The Motor Vehicle Act is shared between the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, and the Minister Responsible for ICBC. The Minister of Transportation is responsible for the sections that set out the rules of the road and traffic control device standards. The Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General is responsible for authorities for the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles. The Minister Responsible for ICBC is responsible for the sections on vehicle and driver licensing, driver training, vehicle standards and inspections.

The Railway Act allows for the administration of railway safety standards and inspection procedures by the Ministry of Community, Aboriginal and Women's Services. The Minister of Transportation is responsible for the remaining provisions regarding corporate matters.

The Transport of Dangerous Goods Act (section 23 only) sets out regulations and standards for the movement of dangerous goods by truck within the province.

The Transportation Investment Act provides a framework for developing public-private partnerships to expand and improve provincial transportation infrastructure.