Highway 97: Deer Dazzle for Safety
Most people in B.C. are familiar with the “leaping deer” depicted on provincial highway signs. But people travelling on Highway 97 south of Williams Lake and Quesnel may see deer signs with extra dazzle being
Trans-Canada Improvements (and Delays) Ahead: How You Can Be Prepared
Picking BC HighwayCams: Our Top 5 Deciding Factors Include You
Since launching DriveBC in 2005, BC HighwayCams have quickly become the website’s most popular resource for catching up-to-the-minute road conditions. Their fast rising popularity demonstrated there’s a big desire to “know before you go,” whether
Understanding Highway Maintenance on Vancouver Island
From Port Hardy on the northern tip of Vancouver Island to the extreme west coast conditions of Ucluelet and Tofino, you will find ocean, rain, rushing rivers, sunshine, dense rainforest, snow – even glaciers! The
Less Waiting for Trains, More Cruising Open Lanes… Good for the Economy, Too
Road-rail crossings are never a welcome obstacle for drivers and passengers, even for most rail buffs. When we’re eager to get moving but left idle watching a row of passing railcars roll by, it’s easy
“Smart” Signs Shine for Safety
New intelligent transportation systems have recently landed on B.C. highways. While these might sound like extra-terrestrial time-travelling devices, they are actually human-created combinations of advanced and emerging technologies like computers, electronic sensors and communication devices.
High-Speed Inertial Profilers: A Fast Take on a Smooth Ride
You’re driving down the highway on a section of fresh pavement, and what a difference that new asphalt makes! You can feel your car is handling better, and the ride is smoother. But do you
Field Services: Outstanding Supervision Specialists
Question: What is 115 people strong and has over 2,300 years of experience? Answer: BC Provincial Field Services Coordinating the epic amount of the construction work we do here in the Ministry of Transportation and
TranBC’s Fab Four: How We Prioritize the Projects We Do
Ever wondered how we prioritize the road projects we do? The factors that shape our projects – whether we’re fixing up BC roads, bridges, guardrails, signs, ditches, culverts or adding anything new – boil down