Alberta Transportation Business Plan 2020-23

Executive Summary

The Alberta Transportation Business Plan 2020-23 provides a strategic framework for ensuring Alberta's transportation network meets the needs of a growing economy while maintaining safety, efficiency, and fiscal responsibility. This plan outlines key priorities and initiatives to enhance transportation infrastructure and services throughout the province over the three-year planning period.

Mission and Vision

Alberta Transportation's mission is to develop and maintain a safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation system that supports economic prosperity and connects Albertans to opportunities.

The vision is to position Alberta as a leader in transportation innovation and infrastructure development, creating a transportation network that enhances quality of life and economic competitiveness for all Albertans.

Strategic Priorities

The business plan identifies five strategic priorities that guide all initiatives and investments:

1. Infrastructure Development: Ensuring transportation infrastructure meets current and future demands through strategic expansion, renewal, and maintenance.
2. Safety and Compliance: Enhancing safety across all modes of transportationthrough education, enforcement, and engineering improvements.
3. Economic Connectivity: Strengthening Alberta's economic competitiveness by improving mobility of people and goods throughout the province and beyond.
4. Innovation and Technology: Embracing emerging technologies and innovative approaches to improve transportation services and infrastructure.
5. Fiscal Responsibility: maximizing the value of transportation investments through effective planning and efficient execution.

Key Initiatives

Strategic Infrastructure Plan

Alberta Transportation will continue implementing the Strategic Infrastructure Plan, which guides long-term capital planning for provincial highways. Key highway projects during 2020-23 include:

• Continued twinning of Highway 63 to improve safety and capacity
• Completion of the Southwest Calgary Ring Road
• Highway 2 improvements between Calgary and Edmonton
• Maintenance and preservation of existing highway infrastructure
• Rural road enhancements to support agricultural and resource development

Major Project	Timeline	Investment
Highway 63 Twinning	Continuing through 2022	$587 million
Southwest Calgary Ring Road	Opening 2021	$1.4 billion
Highway 2 Improvements	Multi-year projects	$450 million
Highway 1 Expansion (Banff)	2020-2023	$180 million

Safety Programs

The business plan prioritizes safety across all transportation modes. Key safety initiatives include:

• Continued implementation of the Alberta Traffic Safety Plan
• Commercial vehicle safety and compliance programs
• Graduated Driver Licensing program enhancements
• Intersection safety improvements at high-collision locations
• Winter highway maintenance and safety awareness programs

Municipal Partnerships

Alberta Transportation will continue working collaboratively with municipalities through:

• Strategic funding agreements for municipal roads
• Transitional funding arrangements with major cities
• Regional transportation planning initiatives
• Public transit support programs

Northern and Regional Transportation

The plan includes continued support for northern and regional transportation through:

• Transportation and Economic Utilities (TEU) program enhancements
• Gravel road capital improvements
• Winter road program support for remote communities
• Ferry service maintenance and improvements

Financial Overview

The business plan outlines the ministry's revenue sources and expenditure allocations:

Revenue Source	Annual Amount
Fuel taxes	$1.1 billion
Traffic fines	$175 million
Driver and vehicle licensing fees	$150 million
Other revenues	$75 million

Expenditure Area	Annual Allocation
Capital projects	$1.3 billion
Operations and maintenance	$500 million
Safety and enforcement	$150 million
Administration	$100 million

Performance Measurement

Alberta Transportation tracks performance against key metrics to ensure accountability and continuous improvement. These include:

• Percentage of highway kilometers in good or very good condition
• Highway collision rates per 100 million vehicle kilometers traveled
• Commercial vehicle safety inspection pass rates
• Infrastructure project completion timelines
• Winter maintenance response times
• Stakeholder satisfaction with transportation services

Future Directions

Looking beyond the 2020-23 planning period, Alberta Transportation is positioning the province for emerging transportation trends and technologies, including:

• Autonomous and connected vehicle research and policy development
• Electric vehicle infrastructure planning
• Transportation electrification strategies
• Rural mobility solutions
• Transportation data analytics and management
• Digital service improvements for driver and vehicle services

Conclusion

The Alberta Transportation Business Plan 2020-23 establishes a clear path forward for maintaining and enhancing Alberta's transportation network. By focusing on strategic infrastructure investments, safety improvements, innovation, and fiscal responsibility, the plan supports the economic prosperity and quality of life of all Albertans while preparing for the transportation needs of the future.