Tool Shines a Light on Line Paint Brightness
Able to record 400 measurements per second into an internal computer and function wirelessly, a state of the art retroreflectometer is our newest tool for testing line paint performance.
BC Highways
BC on Fire: How We Help Battle the Blaze
In our province, we’ve seen how wildfires can be extremely impactful. For example in 2017, the wildfires that ravaged the interior of BC were the worst our province has ever seen.More than 1,200,000 hectares of
North to Alaska! Celebrating 75 Years of Ingenuity and Travel
Celebrate two birthdays on the Alaska Highway this year, as the route turns 75 years old and Canada marks its 150th year. There are special celebratory events to recognize the route’s storied past and loads of natural wonders along the way.
See Why This Video Makes Us Worried for Roadside Workers
Disappointed… and worried. That basically sums up how we felt when our Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers reported how often drivers break the Slow Down Move Over law during roadside traffic stops on
Boots on the Ground: A Day in the Life of a Road Area Manager
They’re out there… Day and night, on highways (and certain side roads) across the province. Who are they and what are they doing? They’re our Road Area Managers and they pretty much do it all.
See What Tofino and Ucluelet Was Like in the 1960s
Have you ever wondered what it was like in Tofino and Ucluelet 50 years ago? If you’re already familiar with our photolog video series, you know how fascinating it is to tour British Columbia as
Our Geoscientists Dig Deep to Keep BC Highways Moving Safely
What the heck is a Geoscientist and how does the work they do help highway travel in BC? It’s National Engineering and Geoscience Month in Canada and to recognize that, we reached out to Alexandra
What it’s Like to Work in Transportation Engineering Part 1
Engineering reveals itself in all sorts of ways on highways. To help you understand the wide range of engineering expertise involved in building and improving transportation in British Columbia, we created a blog post summarizing