Look, Listen and Be Safe Everyday trains operate on 6,692 km of railway tracks across British Columbia. These trains are an important part of our transportation network, not only transporting people and goods, but moving necessary supplies to communities all over the province. From May 2 to 8, get on track for National Public-Rail...
April 28 represents the annual Day of Mourning, which is a day set aside to honour those who have lost their lives on the job as a result of work-related accidents or occupational diseases. It was officially recognized by the federal government in 1991, eight years after the day of remembrance was launched by...
My Daddy/Mommy Works Here If you’ve driven along Highway 97 near the Westside Interchange Project recently, you’ll likely have noticed some new signs that have gone up. The signs feature pictures of workers and their families and tell drivers, “slow down, my daddy works here”. These signs are part of the Slow...
People who don’t venture beyond the city limits may not see why dust control is such a big deal, but it makes all the difference for those who drive our gravel roads. And it’s not just for driver comfort, either. It also enhances safety, reduces maintenance costs and maintains the quality of life for...
Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement at Work If you’re driving through Delta this week, you might notice there are more police and Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) inspectors on the road than usual. That’s because this week we’ve partnered with Delta police and other agencies to conduct a safety blitz. The event, lasting from April 19...
Be Ready for Long Weekend Traffic The long weekend has arrived, bringing warmer weather along with it. Fingers-crossed that most parts of the province will get sunshine and blue skies to enjoy. The long weekend also brings a higher volume of traffic as people travel to their weekend destinations. Planning your route with up-to-date...
On April 22nd, people from all over the world will celebrate Earth Day. And in honour of the event, we want to highlight some of the things we’re doing that help the province reduce their carbon footprint. A focus on the environment might not be the first thing you associate with a transportation ministry....
National Wildlife Week is a great time to remind travelers to be careful and watch out for wildlife along our roads. But we also want to mark the occasion by sharing a story with you about one species we encountered with an unstoppable drive to travel. I’m sure you’ve probably encountered some form of...
It’s that time of year again. The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the potholes are starting to show. But what is it about this season that makes potholes so common? To answer that question, we need to know a bit more about our roads and how we build them. Our roads...
Rules of the Roundabout Roundabouts. They’ve been used successfully for decades throughout the world, and they’re becoming an increasingly popular way to control traffic in British Columbia, too. For a variety of situations, such as a considerable volume of traffic making left hand turns at an intersection or a significant history of collisions, a...
