It has been an active summer
By Luke Ouellette, Minister of Alberta Transportation
As Minister of Alberta Transportation, I am pleased to have the opportunity to inform readers about the following ongoing transportation developments in Alberta.
2010 collision statistics
Alberta traffic collisions are always on the radar. Over the last four years, fatal collisions involving truck trailer units have been steadily decreasing. Injury and property damage collisions have increased in 2010 compared with 2009, but overall we have been seeing decreasing trends over the past four years. This is encouraging in light of increases for Alberta in population, registered vehicles and licensed drivers.
While total fatality, injury and property damage collision rates have decreased over the past year, the reality is many of these collisions could have been prevented. We are all responsible for making Alberta's roads safer.
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Saskatchewan
Uniform rules will improve efficiency for trucking industry
Regulations are being streamlined for large commercial vehicles travelling across the boundaries of the three westernmost provinces.
Under the New West Partnership trade agreement, the governments of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan agreed to have consistent regulations and policies governing the operation of large transport trucks, without compromising safety. Uniform rules about the size and weights of vehicles and other aspects of trucking operations will come into effect July 1, allowing trucks to operate more efficiently between provinces.
The provinces will continue to work together on future changes to ensure that, as much as possible, one set of rules will apply from the eastern border of Saskatchewan and across Alberta to the coast of British Columbia.
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Manitoba
Due to the Provincial election on October 4, 2011, the Manitoba report is not available for this issue.
