A quick review of transportation news around the province this week, gives us a pinch of this and a handful of that. When you combine it all, we think you get a recipe for successful transportation moves, no matter where you are. Decrease in assaults a step in the right direction We were happy...
You’ve been driving down the highway and obeying the flaggers for weeks now. You’ve seen graders, dump trucks and all manner of big equipment moving tons of dirt and debris. They’re obviously busy doing something. But what? Wonder no more; Transportation ProjectsBC has what you’re looking for. Transportation ProjectsBC is a new tool designed...
Part of driving responsibly is watching out for wildlife on B.C. highways. Stay alert, stay safe and enjoy the ride. Keeping an eye out for wildlife on the highway while you’re driving can prevent hazards to you both. And to help you in your travels, we’ve compiled some handy tips on how you can...
If you haven’t heard, the old Care Card and Driver’s Licenses are things of the past. As of last Friday (Feb 15th), they are joining forces to be the brand, spanking new BC Services Card. Why the change? Well the cards haven’t been significantly updated in about 20 years and, over that time, technology...
What’s new in B.C. transportation news? Quite a bit, actually! Even though it’s still winter across most of the province, we are busy getting ready for spring: consulting, planning and working on some pretty exciting new projects. We are moving ahead with plans to widen the Trans-Canada Highway between Kamloops and the Alberta border....
True, winter hazards such as black ice and blinding flurries don’t care whether you’re a rookie trucker or a seasoned veteran. They still hit, hit hard, and often without warning. But there are smart winter driving techniques that come naturally with notching more and more hours on the road. That’s why we put the...
Truckers are travelling Western Canada with greater ease now that permit conditions for long combination vehicles are the same in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The ministry’s Commercial Vehicle Safety Enforcement (CVSE) branch recently helped tailor a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with our neighbours to the east. The harmonization measures apply to turnpike double...
Is it still winter? Has spring finally arrived? It really does depend on where you are in the province and which season you prefer, but it’s always nice to have an extra day to enjoy some time with your family. Whether you’re spending that time in your community or driving BC highways to another...
You might think of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as being all about highways. But did you know we have an aviation angle? You see, making all of B.C.’s transportation industries more globally competitive is one of our ministry’s goals. While the aviation industry is federally regulated, air transport plays a big role...
