The new ministry to be created in January by a merger of the Construction and Transport ministries and the National Land and Hokkaido Development agencies will strive for public safety, environmental preservation and economic health, according to a draft policy.
The draft of the new National Land and Transport Ministry's vision contains five basic goals and defines the ministry's task as to "promote affluence among citizens as well as support economic and social activity to complement the people's enriched lives."
The five policy goals are: securing safety; preserving and improving the environment; realizing enriched and comfortable lives for citizens; maintaining and developing a vitalized economy and society; and creating regions that are attractive and rich in originality.