You Are Now Entering the Cone Zone
We thought of beginning this Cone Zone post with a play on the opening narration of the popular science fiction series The Twilight Zone. We decided against it. You see, the vulnerability of roadside workers
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Emergency Signs on BC Highways and What they Mean
We have an extensive inventory of signs in use along our highways – many of which you are familiar with. But let’s take a minute to highlight some of our emergency signs — signs which
8 Tips to Keep You Safe at Rail Crossings
“See tracks? Think train!” Based on the decline in rail-related accidents in recent years, it’s a message that people are hearing. But messages about saving lives are always worth repeating to make sure they’re top-of-mind
Why is that Cyclist in my Lane? A Question of Cycling Safety
We get a lot of questions and comments about cycling safety here at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, so in our ongoing effort to improve the safety of cyclists (and other travellers), here’s another
The Garbage Gobbler – A Kitschy, Cool and Beloved Piece of BC Highway History
Let’s take a trip down memory lane shall we? Back to the days when things moved a little more slowly, perhaps around 1959. Slide into a larger vehicle, one built for style, say… an
6 Ways We Help Fish Find Their Way Home
Every summer, as you pack up your things and head out on the highways to your favorite BC destination, our ministry is busy working to improve fish passages and restore habitats along these same highways.
The Evergreen Line Tunnel: Alice Will Make it a Boring Job
Who is she? She’s 85 metres long, but with her trailing gear that provides the conveyer belt system, she expands to two kilometres. Her head is 10 metres wide and she weighs 109 tonnes. She
A Look Behind the Scenes at Winter Maintenance in B.C.
When the snow starts falling, the plows hit the roads. Sounds like it could almost be a country song, but it’s also the theme of our “Winter Maintenance on B.C. Highways” video, which was shot on