2002/03 Annual Service Plan Report Ministry of Transportation

Appendix 2 — Minister's Legislative Mandate

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

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

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 Ferry Act permits the ministry to provide inland ferry service either directly or through contractors.

The Ferry Corporation Act¹ establishes the British Columbia Ferry Corporation, establishes a board of directors and sets out the reporting and institutional relationships with the provincial government.

The Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority Act establishes the Authority (TransLink), establishes 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 in the province, 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 or sections of 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.

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

The Motor Vehicle Act² is shared between the Minister of Transportation and the Minister Responsible for ICBC. The Minister Responsible for ICBC is responsible for the sections on vehicle and driver licensing, driver training, vehicle standards and inspections. The Minister of Transportation is responsible for those sections that set out the rules of the road, traffic control device standards, and (until April 1, 2003) authorities for the Office of the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles.

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

The Riverbank Protection Act enables the Lieutenant Governor in Council to take appropriate measures to prevent the encroachment of a river on its banks.

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

The Transportation Investment Act³ provides a framework for developing public-private partnerships, known as P3s, to expand and improve provincial transportation infrastructure.