With an operating budget of approximately $436.4 million in 2022 and 1,400 staff,[2] the division maintains the city's surface streets and sidewalks, cycling infrastructure, the Gardiner Expressway and the Don Valley Parkway.

The department was created in the 1998 amalgamation of Toronto from the merger of: Before amalgamation, Metro Toronto Transportation was responsible for major roads across Metro, while the municipalities were responsible for collector and local roads in their respective areas.

Transportation Services is responsible for planning, construction, and management of the transportation infrastructure within the public right-of-way, including the public realm, sidewalks and roads.

[3] This includes: The division is responsible for snow removal on public roads, sidewalks and other public areas: A variety of city and contract staff/equipment are used for snow removal: Average snowfall in the city is 130 cm per year with 40 to 50 days of de-icing events per year.

These units are responsible for: Transportation Services is divided into seven sections:[5]