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Minister Prasad Panda
Prasad Panda was sworn in as Minister of Transportation on June 21, 2022.
Accomplishments
Alberta’s government is strengthening the workforce by launching the second phase of the Driving Back to Work grant program.
Alberta’s government is restricting the use of automated traffic enforcement, putting the onus on municipalities to justify each location where photo radar is deployed.
Government has reduced red tape for commercial transport by updating the Commercial Vehicle Dimension and Weight Regulation, without any changes to traffic or road safety.
Alberta Transportation remains committed to funding Anthony Henday Drive in Edmonton and the completion of the Calgary Ring Road.
Government set its support to Calgary and Edmonton LRT projects in legislation (Public Transit and Green Infrastructure Project Act) and provincial funding for each fiscal year is established in regulation (Order in Council 300/2019).
Key information
- Driver’s Road Test – Information on getting any class of licence in Alberta.
- Information about the now completed Southwest Calgary Ring Road and the West Calgary Ring Road, which is under construction.
- Effective March 1, 2019, standardized, entry-level training is mandatory for all new Class 1 and 2 commercial drivers
- Driving tips and information on winter driving
- Vehicles from outside Alberta must pass an inspection before licence plates are issued
- Information on impaired driving laws, checkstops and the ignition interlock program
- Information on traffic safety issues such as pedestrian safety, impaired driving, distracted driving, seatbelt use, and speeding.
Our responsibilities
The ministry consists of the Department of Transportation.
The department promotes a vital and diverse economy by:
- managing transportation safety
- supporting municipalities with public transportation and water/wastewater facilities
- expanding and enhancing a well-integrated transportation system and enabling market access
- preserving and developing the provincial highway network and water management infrastructure
Ministry information
Publications
- Annual reports
- Budget documents
- Business plans
- Ministry publications
- Provincial Construction Program
Resources
- Legislation
- List of public agencies
- Media inquiries
- Personal information bank directories
- Ministry staff directory
- Telephone directory by community
Social media
In focus
Budget 2022 is moving Alberta forward by building health system capacity, getting more Albertans working, and balancing the budget.
Commercial driver training
Learn about mandatory driver training, driver’s licence endorsements, and driver improvement courses for commercial drivers.
Commercial carrier pre-entry requirements
Enhanced requirements for new and existing commercial trucking companies are now in effect.
Driver and traffic safety
Traffic safety tips for drivers, pedestrians, cyclists and other road users.
Latest news
- Jun 10, 2022
Tow truck operators will be allowed to use blue lights to increase their visibility and safety while working on Alberta highways.
- May 27, 2022
The 2022 highway construction season is underway with nearly $1.4 billion being invested in 300 capital and highway improvement projects employing 12,000 Albertans.
- May 13, 2022
Ten highway washrooms will be upgraded to make road trips more convenient and comfortable.