Key services
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Reports on road conditions, construction, major incidents and weather alerts that could affect travel on Alberta highways.
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Safety, rules, regulations and permits for commercial transportation.
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Information about driver's licences, practice knowledge tests, preparing for road tests and becoming a driver.
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Financial assistance programs for municipal governments and organizations.
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Alberta’s 4-year highway and water management plan.
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Information about Alberta’s transportation network.
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Technical resources and specifications for transportation contractors.
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Resources for businesses that want to bid on transportation construction tenders and contracts.
In Focus
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Distraction behind the wheel is a serious safety issue, with approximately one fifth of all collisions caused by distracted driving. -
Maintains budgets at record levels for health and education, and focuses on getting Alberta back to work.
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Commercial driver training
Learn about mandatory driver training, driver’s licence endorsements, and driver improvement courses for commercial drivers.
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Commercial carrier pre-entry requirements
Enhanced requirements for new and existing commercial trucking companies come into effect in 2019.
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Road testing engagement
Provide your input on ways to improve Alberta’s road testing system by December 22, 2019.
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Minister Ric McIver
Ric McIver was appointed Minister of Transportation and Deputy House Leader on April 30, 2019.
Our responsibilities
The ministry consists of the Department of Transportation and the Alberta Transportation Safety Board (ATSB).
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
The ATSB:
- holds driver conduct hearings
- hears appeals of driver, vehicle, commercial carrier and railway safety decisions
- provides policy feedback and recommendations on Traffic Safety Act implementation and enforcement
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
Featured News
- Feb 20, 2020
The Alberta government, the Municipal District of Greenview and County of Grande Prairie have reached a cost-sharing agreement to twin Highway 40, south of Grande Prairie.
- Feb 18, 2020
Government is asking the public to weigh in on how Alberta regulates trucking, bus and service companies.
- Jan 31, 2020
The bridge over Glenmore Trail and 37 Street SW will be demolished over three weeks as construction continues on the Southwest Calgary Ring Road.