Pedal Power Projects Help Commuters Bike to Work: Part 1
In celebration of Bike to Work Week, we’re taking a look at some of the exciting trail blazing projects that are supporting cycling in the province. So grease your chain, hop on the saddle and
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10 Motorcycle Safety Tips to Keep You on the Road
Whether protected by three tonnes of metal and a seatbelt or by leathers and a helmet – all drivers are responsible for motorcycle safety. In fact, besides speed and inattentive driving, the main factor contributing
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
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