Purpose and Vision, Mission and Values
Purpose
The Ministry of Transportation plans transportation networks, provides transportation services, develops and implements transportation policies, and administers many transportation-related acts and regulations.
To accomplish its mandate, the ministry:
- Develops provincial transportation plans to integrate various modes of transportation, in consultation with Regional Transportation Advisory Committees and in cooperation with the transportation-related Crown corporations;
- Ensures British Columbia's ports and airports are gateways for economic growth and development;
- Builds highways to fulfill the economic and social needs of British Columbians;
- Maintains existing highways to a high standard through contracts with private sector road maintenance providers;
- Undertakes vehicle safety inspections and sets commercial vehicle operating standards;
- Works with partners and other levels of government to provide cost-effective public transit and coastal ferry services;
- Manages contracts for inland ferry operations; and
- Licenses and regulates commercial passenger transportation.
Legislation governing the ministry's activities can be found on the ministry website at: http://www.th.gov.bc.ca/key_initiatives/legislation/statutes.htm.
Vision, Mission and Values
Vision
The ministry's vision is a fully integrated transportation system that advances economic and social growth, and moves goods and people within British Columbia and to markets beyond.
Mission
The ministry's mission is to:
- Create an integrated and safe transportation network that incorporates all modes of transport, reflects regional priorities, and provides a strong foundation for economic growth; and
- Maintain and improve the provincial highway system, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of people and goods provincially, nationally and internationally.
Values
- We respect regional and community goals and priorities.
- We are responsive to the needs of British Columbia business.
- We strive for excellence and innovation.
- We respect the people we serve and work with.
Ministry Values at Work
The ministry's values play an important role in guiding its everyday work.
The Ministry of Transportation established Regional Transportation Advisory Committees as a way to ensure that regional interests and views on transportation needs and priorities could be heard. The ministry responded to the needs of business by cutting regulatory requirements. Excellence and innovation are actively rewarded under the contracts for maintaining British Columbia's roads and bridges. To ensure the ministry treats its employees and customers with respect, their opinions and ideas for improvement are regularly solicited. The ministry is committed to building relationships with First Nations regarding activities and decisions that might impact aboriginal interests and to resolving outstanding issues of mutual concern.
Whenever ministry employees develop new policies, design new projects or review past accomplishments, these values are the benchmark for success.
Prince Rupert Port Facilities — Loading Grain and Coal for Export
