New Port Mann Bridge Open for Business
We made it. The New Port Mann Bridge – the widest bridge in the world, as well as the second largest and longest cable-supported bridge in North America, is now open. This monumental achievement would
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How to Make a Transit Bus Jump
Some people are accustomed to “jumping on the bus” – another way to say climbing aboard. But how does something as heavy as a transit bus jump ahead of traffic at a busy intersection? And
Shift into Winter – A Cautionary Tale
“Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.” -Pablo Picasso I’m pretty sure Picasso didn’t have me in mind when he came up with that line, but the phrase
Happy Birthday Lions Gate Bridge!
The Lions Gate Bridge, spanning Burrard Inlet between the City of Vancouver and the North Shore, opened in 1938. It was built and operated by the Guinness family (of Guinness Beer fame) and A. J. T. Taylor, a local businessman. They collected a 25 cent toll from drivers to help pay for the bridge.
Slow Down & Move Over for ALL Roadside Workers
As of Jan. 1, 2015, motorists are required to Slow Down and Move Over, for ALL vehicles stopped alongside the road, which have flashing red, blue or yellow lights. The Motor Vehicle Act regulation was
5 Things to Learn from Watching Highway Thru Hell
Whether you’re an avid connoisseur of reality television, or simply an average BC driver intrigued by life on the road, you’re likely familiar with Discovery Channel’s series: Highway Thru Hell (cue flaming asphalt). The frosty
From the Island to the Mainland – A Straight-Up Story About Bridging
It’s been raised many times in the past, and it’ll likely continue to be a hot topic as long as Vancouver Island remains separated from the mainland (which will probably be a very long
Moving Fruit from the Tree with DriveBC
To deliver a service effectively, you have to know who you’re serving. That’s why we collect your feedback through surveys, web analytics and interviews. During our in-person and virtual travels, we learn a lot about