14 Great Reasons to Adopt a Highway in BC
Exercise, community contribution, social connection and learning — some of 14 reasons why your community or work group might want to care for two kilometres of ground (or more) alongside a BC highway.
Environment
Updates and behind the scenes information around our environmental initiatives, projects and programs, including wildlife mitigation, active transportation, Adopt-a-Highway and more.
A Day in the Life of a Highway Underpass Wildlife Camera
A wide range of characters travel BC highways. There’s the early morning commuter, mug of hot coffee at the ready. Then there’s the commercial truck driver, riding high with an elevated view of the road.
Watch for Wildlife: Stay Alert, Stay Safe and Enjoy the Drive
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
The One Thing Drivers and Cyclists Need to Know
There’s been some confusion over the years as to exactly where bicycles fit on our roads. Do they stay on the shoulder (or bike lane if it’s there)? Do they ride with or against traffic?
Winter Wildlife Watch: The Majestic Moose
Weighing up to 600 kilograms and standing as tall as two metres high at the shoulder, moose are bigger than you think — and a collision with one can badly damage you and your vehicle. Statistics show that vehicle collisions with moose peak from November to February. While collisions with deer occur more frequently, the outcome is usually less drastic for motorists because of the deer’s smaller size.
Mooo-ving Cattle Drives Along BC Highways
Our cattle drive procedures take into account the safety of all hoofed and wheeled highway users, and were developed in consultation with the British Columbia Cattlemen’s Association, the RCMP and the BC ministries responsible for agriculture and forests.
TranBC’s Adopt a Highway Quiz
Have you ever driven down the road and noticed folks carrying large orange garbage bags and picking up trash along the side of the highway? If so, chances are pretty good they’re volunteers with our
Crane Crossing Contributes to Green Energy Project
Q. Why did the cranes cross the road? A. To build the wind farm on the other side. The cranes in this instance are two colossal pieces of machinery. Each weighs 680 tonnes (equal to