Why Some BC Highway Webcams Can Go Down in Winter
You love BC Highway Cams and so do we. Our network of more than 925 webcam views of BC highways works exceptionally well to keep you in the know before you go. We monitor our
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The ABCs of Winter Highway Classification and Maintenance
Our maintenance contractors work hard every day to keep BC highways safe and traffic moving smoothly. Because British Columbia is a geographically diverse province, our contractors can face any number of unique challenges where highway
How the Barnston Island Ferry Supports an Agricultural Oasis
Since 1916, the Barnston Island Ferry has been sailing between Surrey and tiny Barnston Island. There are no roads to the islet, so the ferry brings agricultural supplies, equipment and workers, and enables farm products to reach mainland markets. Its role as a supply vessel is so intrinsic to the island’s food production, that in the 1920s, it served as a milk shuttle.
How to Keep Active Transportation Going in Winter
According to a general population survey, bad weather is the top reason people choose not to travel to work, school or other activities using active transportation (that’s travelling by bike, on foot, wheelchair, skateboard, skis…
Behind the Scenes with Our Highway Operations Managers
Welcome to the work of our operations managers… It takes a cool head in emergencies, problem-solving and planning skills, an ability to communicate with a vast variety of people – and in one case – an eight-hour drive to the job.
12 Practical Steps to Repairing Flood Damage in the South Peace
We’re working as hard as we can to repair roads in the South Peace region, after major flooding in mid-June 2016 damaged more than 300 sites. Restoring roads takes some or all of 12 steps.
The Evolving Story of Brighter, More Durable Line Painting
Line painting in BC has been evolving over the last decade since oil-based paints were discontinued by federal regulations in 2010, due to concerns around the environment and worker exposure to volatile organic compounds. We
How to Safely Use Roundabouts in BC
The rise of roundabouts in BC has set some people’s heads spinning on how to safely navigate them, whether as a driver, cyclist or pedestrian. So, we created the following guide to help set the