The Ministry of Transport is a government establishment responsible for the formulation, coordination and monitoring of Aviation, Transport and Highway infrastructure policies and programmes for both public and private sectors of the economy.

The main mandate of the Ministry of Transportation is to formulate policies for the transport sector, establish the regulatory framework for transport operations, creating the enabling environment for transport investment and the development of an efficient transport system which is modally complementary.

Mission Statement
To provide well integrated and well-maintained roads and transport infrastructure and services that meet national requirements and international standards on a sustainable basis.

Functions

• To formulate and implement policies that is responsive to the changing needs of the nation.

• Promoting private sector participation

• Develop, implement, monitor and regulate standards

• Carry out strategic investment so as to establish safe, reliable, efficient and affordable services for all transport users.

Aims and Objectives
The sector policy programme is derived from the medium term programme of the Ghana Poverty Reduction Strategy programme (GPRS) for the period 2005-2007

The GPRS Programme objectives related to the Roads Transport Sector are:-

• To review and develop policies, laws and regulations that conform to changing trends in the nation’s road and transport infrastructure requirements.

• To identify and institute measures which promote increased private sector participation in the transport sector.

• To institute standards to ensure safety, reliability and durability of the road and transport infrastructure of the nation to meet international requirements.

• To strengthen the institutional capacity in the management of the road and transport sector.

• To provide road infrastructure at minimum cost while ensuring cost recovery.

Departments/Agencies under the MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT

1. Road Transport sector

Ghana Highway Authority
Department of Feeder Roads
Department of Urban Roads

2. Road Transport Services and Safety

Driver Vehicle and Licensing Authority
National Road Safety Commission
Government Technical Training Centre
Metro Mass Transit