Kids Hop to Toad Research to Protect Amphibians on Roads
When some kids from the Cowichan area were asked if they wanted to monitor toads and other amphibians on the move near highways, they jumped on it! The kids leapt at the chance to test
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What Happens After a Rock Hits a BC Highway
Rockfalls tend to happen more often in spring, when changing temperatures and increased rainfall can affect slopes above highways. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Rockwork Program uses a variety of techniques to keep rock
Ride the BC Road Trip Time Machine: Highway 1 and Port Mann Bridge 1966
By now, you may have already experienced what it’s like to go back in time through our BC Road Trip Time Machine series. Using an old 16 mm reel from our Photolog program archives, we
How Well Do You Know the Coquihalla?
The Coquihalla is one of the most popular highway mountain passes in BC. You’ve probably driven it a few times, whether as a commuter or a BC traveller, or TONS of times as a commercial driver. But how well do you know this stretch of highway?
7 Types of Traffic Signs on BC Highways
BC highway traffic signs come in many shapes, colours and sizes. Here is a guide to the different types of traffic signs, and their purposes.
6 Paths to Peace and Winter Safety on the Alaska Highway
Pass only when you are 100% sure it’s safe. This isn’t the best time. If you live or drive in the Peace region, you know that extra care and attention are needed in winter, when
Can You Guess the BC Highway Mountain Pass Word Scramble?
Mountain passes have always posed special challenges for engineers and travellers – ever since we started blazing foot trails, carving out wagon roads, and ultimately laying down highways. But while steep grades and fast-changing weather
BC RoadTrip Time Machine: The Malahat, circa 1966
A while back, we posted an invitation to Drive a BC Highway in 15,000 Photos. It was a fast-paced tour of the Coquihalla Highway from 2008 and an introduction to our Photolog program. That post