4 Unseen Engineering Marvels in BC
Engineers are a creative bunch by nature. When faced with a challenging situation, their desire to find a solution is second only to the creativity and analysis they use to overcome that obstacle. The terrain
Trans-Canada Improvements (and Delays) Ahead: How You Can Be Prepared
What it’s Like to Watch an Avalanche from a Helicopter
For most people, avalanches incite terror (for good reason!), and should be avoided at all times. But what is true for backcountry enthusiasts doesn’t apply to our ministry avalanche technicians. For them, uniting snow and
The Dark Side of Off-Road Vehicle Lights
Drivers who operate vehicles off road – working in the bush or enjoying wilderness recreation – now have access to a dazzling selection of specialized off-road vehicle lights and light bars, to brighten their way.
Traffic Signal Power Outage! What Do You Do?
Pop quiz! (Because everyone loves spontaneous tests of driving knowledge, right?) It’s a stormy day and you approach a flashing red light while driving. As you get closer, it becomes clear it’s a traffic light
The BC Highway Sign that’s Got People Talking Fender Benders
New highway signs rarely get much fanfare. Although extremely important for safety and navigation, they are just signs, after all. They’re not very exciting. In fact, there’s even a song about them, and it’s not
BC Road Trip Time Machine: Lytton to Revelstoke, circa 1966
You asked for this one and we are happy to deliver it. Step back in time with us as we travel BC Highway 1 from Lytton to Revelstoke, circa 1966. This super cool, historical photolog
How Maintenance Contractors Are Rescuers at the Ready
Highway maintenance contractors are rescuers at the ready, should an unexpected avalanche cover an open highway. Their search and rescue training includes mock exercises where they practice avalanche transceiver use, and probing and shovelling skills used to locate buried avalanche victims. This training is critical to keeping the public and essential highway maintenance personnel safe in our mountainous province.
DON’T Do This: 5 Trucks CVSE Wants Off the Road
The Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement branch (CVSE) is responsible for making sure BC highways never come anywhere close to becoming the Wild West. That means safeguarding travellers by educating the commercial transport industry and,