The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is the British Columbia government ministry responsible for transport infrastructure and law in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is currently led by Rob Fleming. The ministry is responsible for the planning of transportation networks, providing transportation services and infrastructure, developing and implementing transportation policies, and administering many transportation-related acts and regulations. Its responsibilities include ports, airports, public transit, ferry services, roads and cycling networks. The ministry is also responsible for the following Crown Corporations: BC Transportation Financing Authority, BC Railway Company, BC Transit, the Transportation Investment Corporation, the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia and the BC Pavilion Corporation. Mandate The purpose of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is to: Create an integrated and safe transportation network that incorporates all modes of transport, including rail transit, 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 History The history of the ministry can be traced back to 1854 when three road commissioners were appointed to oversee the expenditure of the first appropriation of £500. In 1858, the Department of Lands and Works was created under the Chief Commissioner of Lands and Works. In 1871, a Constitutional Act set up the Land and Works Department to locate, construct, and maintain highways and bridges. On May 7 1908, a separate Department of Public Works was formed and placed under a Minister of Public Works. On March 15, 1955, highways became the responsibility of the new Department of Highways and on June 30, 1976, the Department of Highways and Public Works. On September 27, 1977, the Ministerial Titles Amendment Act was passed and the department became a ministry. On December 5, 1978, Transportation and Communication were added to the portfolio and the title became the Ministry of Transportation, Communications, and Highways. On November 23, 1979, the Ministry of Transportation and Highways was established. On June 5, 2001, the name of the ministry changed to Ministry of Transportation. On June 23, 2008, the name of the ministry changed to Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Organization The ministry is organized into five different departments: Finance and Management Services Department The Finance and Management Services Department supports the ministry's financial and administrative activities. Highways Department The Highways Department is the delivery arm of the ministry,