Building Barriers, Not Obstacles to Safety
We’ve talked a bit about barriers in a previous post. The focus there was mostly on cable barriers, as they’re relatively new on the scene. But there are many other types we use to separate
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Information of interest to commuters, tourists and recreational drivers in rural and urban BC.
Projects of the Week – Upgrading Southern BC
This week, we continue our last instalment of southern interior projects. We’ve got construction, rumble strips and paving updates from around the region. Highway 1 – Hilltop Road to Balmoral Road Highway 1 has seen
Safety First: 8 Steps to Installing Winter Tire Chains
There are many things you can do to be prepared for winter, one of which is knowing how to install winter tire chains. Below is a video from the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement team
“Golden Oatmeal” Glows for Safety
Some stretches of B.C.’s foggiest, rainiest, snowiest highways now have extra “glow,” due to the latest in pavement marking technology used by the ministry. Recently, a 5.3-kilometre stretch along Highway 16, 32 kilometres east of
When the Snow Hits the Fan: Preparing for Winter Driving Emergencies
If you live in the South Coast region of BC, being prepared for driving in winter weather might be lower on your priority list than it would be if you lived in the North. But
Delving Into The Deep – Keeping Roads Safe From Beneath The Waves
Run silent, run deep isn’t a phrase you’ll hear too often when we talk about highways, but we actually do spend a fair bit of time underwater. The reason isn’t too surprising, given that we
Rip Rap is Actually Hard Rock
You might have seen it and thought it was “just a pile of rocks”. You’re right, it is a pile of rocks, but it is a pile of rocks with a purpose. Also known as
TranBC Thanks Truckers
The postman gets a lot of credit for making his deliveries whatever the weather, but there’s a similar hero who often goes unsung. They travel our nation’s roads 24 hours a day, 7 days a