Ministry of Transportation – Supplementary Estimates, 2020-21: Volume 1, 2nd Edition
Supplementary Estimates of the Ministry of Transportation for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2021 Volume 1, 2nd Edition.
Policy and planning - vote 2702
The Policy and Planning Program is responsible for identifying the long-term, strategic interests of the province with respect to Ontario's transportation systems, including transit. It develops policies, plans and programs to support an efficient and integrated multi-modal transportation system in Ontario.
This includes leading the development of investment strategies and policies that enhance transit and alleviate traffic congestion while supporting innovation in the transportation sector through policy development and planning for emerging trends such as connected and automated vehicles.
The program is also responsible for managing the province's relationship with Crown Agencies such as Ontario Northland Transportation Commission and Metrolinx, which includes GO Transit.
Additionally, the program works to advance Ontario's strategic transportation objectives with other ministries, the federal government, other provinces, municipalities, and Indigenous communities.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Supplementary estimates 2020-21 | Estimates 2020-21 | Estimates 2019-20 | Actual 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating expense | |||||
| 2 | $170,000,000 | $1,995,221,200 | $365,114,400 | $448,602,878 | |
| Total operating expense to be voted | $170,000,000 | $1,995,221,200 | $365,114,400 | $448,602,878 | |
| Total operating expense | $170,000,000 | $1,995,221,200 | $365,114,400 | $448,602,878 | |
| Capital expense | |||||
| 3 | $626,000,000 | $4,329,854,600 | $4,793,338,600 | $3,801,834,308 | |
| Total capital expense to be voted | $626,000,000 | $4,329,854,600 | $4,793,338,600 | $3,801,834,308 | |
| Total capital expense | $626,000,000 | $4,329,854,600 | $4,793,338,600 | $3,801,834,308 |
Standard account by item and sub-items
Provincial Highways Management Program - vote 2704
The Provincial Highways Management Program oversees the provincial highway network and related transportation services (including year-round highway maintenance) and protects public investments in highway infrastructure. Program management strategies are developed and implemented to maximize the effectiveness of investments in this infrastructure.
The provincial highway network provides safe mobility for people and goods, and promotes economic, environmental and social sustainability. The program delivers these activities through internal resources, partnerships and private sector service providers.
Activities include investment planning, engineering, design, property acquisition, asset rehabilitation and renewal, new construction, contract oversight, corridor management (such as managing development adjacent to highways), summer and winter maintenance (such as shoulder grading / snow and ice control) for the provincial highway network, environmental assessments, and provision of traveller information services to the public. The program is also responsible for remote airports in Ontario’s Far North, ferry services in locations across the province, First Nations roads funding, road improvements in unincorporated areas, highway service centres (ONroute), and the production of the Ontario Road Map.
The program also oversees the Owen Sound Transportation Company Limited, an Operational Enterprise Agency of the Province that directly delivers transportation services for three ferry operations.
Vote summary
| Item number | Item | Supplementary estimates 2020-21 | Estimates 2020-21 | Estimates 2019-20 | Actual 2018-19 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital assets | |||||
| 3 | $310,000,000 | $1,983,899,000 | $2,152,588,100 | $1,825,734,723 | |
| Total capital assets to be voted | $310,000,000 | $1,983,899,000 | $2,152,588,100 | $1,825,734,723 | |
| Total capital assets | $310,000,000 | $1,983,899,000 | $2,152,588,100 | $1,825,734,723 |