Ministry of Transport and Road Safety facts for kids
| משרד התחבורה, התשתיות הלאומיות והבטיחות בדרכים وزارة المواصلات والأمان على الطريق |
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 Ministry of Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety Headquarters |
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1948 |
| Preceding agencies |
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| Jurisdiction | Government of Israel |
| Headquarters | Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety Building, Givat Ram, Jerusalem |
| Annual budget | 452 million New Shekel |
| Minister responsible | |
The Ministry of Transport, National Infrastructure and Road Safety (often called the MOT) is an important government office in Israel. Its main job is to make sure that people can travel safely and easily across the country. This includes everything from roads and cars to trains, ships, and airplanes. The ministry's main office is in Jerusalem.
What the Ministry of Transport Does
The Ministry of Transport works to make sure everyone can travel safely. It manages road safety and keeps traffic flowing smoothly. The ministry also handles travel between Israel and other countries by air, sea, and land.
Its different departments focus on specific areas. For example, there are divisions for licensing drivers and vehicles. Other teams handle traffic rules and road safety. There are also special groups for shipping, ports, and civil aviation (air travel).
The ministry also has teams that plan new projects and manage money. They work on setting prices for transport services. They also oversee important organizations like the Israel Airports Authority. This authority manages all airports in Israel.
Exciting Plans for Better Travel
The Ministry of Transport is always planning for the future. In 2010, there was a big plan for Jerusalem. This plan aimed to improve travel in the city. It included new light rail lines and better bus routes. New roads were also part of this large project.
More recently, in 2021, a new minister announced a big change. The ministry decided to focus less on private cars. Instead, they want to make it easier for people to walk, bike, and use public transport. The goal is to make public transport fast, efficient, and pleasant for everyone. This encourages people to choose greener ways to travel.
Leaders of the Ministry
The person in charge of the Ministry of Transport is called the Minister of Transport. This job is very important for how people move around Israel. The current Minister is Miri Regev from the Likud party.
Many different people have held this position over the years. Some Prime Ministers have even been Minister of Transport for a short time. Also, three former Ministers of Transport later became President of Israel. Sometimes, there is also a Deputy Minister of Transport to help the main minister.
