Monthly Archives: June 2011

On the Road to RV Safety

June 30, 2011
On the Road to RV Safety

The warm weather is here! If you’re heading out for some camping over the next few days, here’s hoping you’ve got your gear and site reservations in place. But if you’re using a recreational vehicle (RV), you’ll need to take a few extra steps before you’re ready to go. Whether you prefer a motorhome,...

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Resisting the Rising Waters – Flood Preparation and Response

June 24, 2011
Resisting the Rising Waters – Flood Preparation and Response

In a recent post, we’ve talked about spring freshet.  But what happens when water levels start to rise? As we mentioned in the previous article, the River Forecast Centre monitors snow levels throughout the winter and, as the weather warms, we generally have a good idea of how much potential there is for flooding...

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Spring Cleaning: Why Wash a Bridge?

June 22, 2011
Spring Cleaning: Why Wash a Bridge?

Just as people regularly maintain their vehicles, to extend their vehicle’s life, the ministry looks after its bridges to ensure they perform safely, for as long as possible. Over the winter, bridges get dirty from the sand, gravel and anti-icing chemicals that are spread on icy roads. So, when spring comes, it’s time for...

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Weigh in Motion – It’s Building Momentum

June 17, 2011
Weigh in Motion – It’s Building Momentum

We have all heard of the Man in Motion, but have you heard about Weigh in Motion? The Weigh2GoBC program is a network of Weigh in Motion (WIM) and Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) technologies which allows commercial vehicles to keep moving while being weighed, helping them to achieve faster, more efficient travel times. VI...

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You Are Now Entering the Cone Zone!

June 14, 2011
You Are Now Entering the Cone Zone!

Where there are traffic cones, there are usually workers, equipment trenches or more. So, it is important to slow down and be alert to what’s happening around you – someone could be mere steps away. Thousands of people work roadside every day, including municipal workers, landscapers, traffic control personnel (TCP), tow truck drivers and...

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Building Debris Fencing and Scoring One for Highway Safety

June 10, 2011
Building Debris Fencing and Scoring One for Highway Safety

He shoots, he scores! The excitement of hockey season is really ramping up, and the tension builds with every shot on net and every goalie save. Here at the transportation ministry, we’ve got our own version of the game but, like everything we do, it’s bigger. Our nets are more the size of an...

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Commuter Challenge – Welcome to the Main Event

June 9, 2011
Commuter Challenge – Welcome to the Main Event

In this corner, the reigning champion, weighing in at a whopping 4,000 pounds, the car!  In the other corner, weighing in at a mere at 25 pounds, he’s quiet and unassuming, but don’t let his humble character fool you.  The bicycle may be small, but he’s hungry to win.  Ladies and gentlemen, this promises...

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Stop the Invasion – We Want You…to Adopt a Highway

June 6, 2011
Stop the Invasion –  We Want You…to Adopt a Highway

You may not be aware, but there is a quiet invasion going on out there!  Now we’re not talking about invaders from space.  More like Black Henbane, Giant Hogweed and Scotch Broom, but these invaders are spreading fast, and they’re doing their best to take over our roadsides. That’s why this year the ministry...

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Drive BC: Follow #BCHwys on Twitter

June 2, 2011
Drive BC: Follow #BCHwys on Twitter

If you’ve started following DriveBC or TranBC on Twitter, then you may have noticed the reoccurring use of the # symbol in front of a word. It represents a hashtag and, in Twitterspeak, is used in a tweet to connect it to the people that have an interest in that topic. A hashtag can...

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Bike to Work Week May 30 – June 5, 2011

June 1, 2011

British Columbians are encouraged to get on a bike and go green, May 30 - June 5, for the 17th annual Bike to Work Week. Since 2001, the Province has invested more than $133 million in cycling infrastructure, creating new bicycle lanes and trails in over 75 communities.  

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