A concern, a problem, a beef, an issue…
There are lots of words to express that something is unsatisfactory or unsettling to you. And at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, there are several ways you can tell us about something that you think is just not right on provincial roads. Your information helps us ensure our roads are safe for everyone.
Report a road problem to the contractor – Our maintenance contractors work hard to keep the roads clear while dealing with mishaps caused by weather, forces of nature, animals and human beings. That said, our contractors can’t be everywhere, all the time. So, if you see something on our highways that you think is a hazard, contact our maintenance contractors to let them know. You can also report a problem using a mobile device. By giving the contractor a clear description of the concern and accurate location information, you’ll help them know what’s needed and where.
Report an electrical problem – Our electrical contractors make sure traffic lights and other electrical equipment are functioning. If you see burned out street lights, signals that don’t work properly or damaged electrical equipment, please notify them.
You can tweet a highways concern to Twitter @DriveBC/
Twitter @DriveBC – Tweet the trouble in 140 characters or less.
TranBC on Facebook– For non-emergencies, give us some “face time.”
District Offices – Maybe it’s not a burning, immediate issue, but it is an ongoing concern about highway design. Contact the district office that’s closest to you about the situation.
Annual Customer Satisfaction Survey – Each year, we ask British Columbians for feedback about our staff and services. Our most recent survey, which just closed, covered topics like highway signage, winter road maintenance, pavement line marking and commercial vehicle enforcement. Watch for next year’s survey on this site, the ministry website and DriveBC. Your views on where we can improve help us focus our efforts.
Who to Call About Other Concerns – While on the road, you might spot a safety issue that we don’t handle. Here’s how to report:
Flames or a Plume of Smoke – call the B.C. Forest Service at *5555 on your cell, or 1-800-663-5555 on a landline.
Downed Power Lines – call BC Hydro in Greater Vancouver: 604-224-9376; or elsewhere: 1-800- BCHYDRO (1-800-224 9376).
A Hazardous Materials Spill – call Emergency Management BC: 1-800-663-3456.
Got a problem with a provincial route? We want to know. Maintaining more than 41,000 km of roads takes teamwork, and we’re glad to have you on our side.
Hi guys
Just wondering why all the new overhead signs have the arrows over the lanes pointing up when the rest of the continent have them pointing down to indicate which lane you should be in? You only have to look to Blaine or Bellingham to see an example. They also make them the width of the lane so you are able to read them before it’s too late.
Grant Munnion
Hi Grant,
Thanks for the suggestion. We will forward it along to our Traffic Engineers for response. Stay tuned!
Hi Grant,
We spoke with our traffic engineering department about why our arrows point up instead of down and here is what they had to say:
“The ministry has been using diagrammatic (the one’s with the up arrows) as a standard now for about 10 years. Using up arrows gives drivers more information about the orientation of the roadway (i.e. whether it is straight or curves). These types of signs are used in other parts of Canada and the U.S”
Here is a link they gave us for you to find more information: http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/pdfs/2009/part2e.pdf
Hope this helps!