Building Barriers, Not Obstacles to Safety
We’ve talked a bit about barriers in a previous post. The focus there was mostly on cable barriers, as they’re relatively new on the scene. But there are many other types we use to separate
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Speed Reading for Safety
Speed reading used to be a course that university students took, to help them plow through piles of textbooks. But the ministry does another kind of speed reading. Our speed reader boards are electronic signs
“Golden Oatmeal” Glows for Safety
Some stretches of B.C.’s foggiest, rainiest, snowiest highways now have extra “glow,” due to the latest in pavement marking technology used by the ministry. Recently, a 5.3-kilometre stretch along Highway 16, 32 kilometres east of
When the Snow Hits the Fan: Preparing for Winter Driving Emergencies
If you live in the South Coast region of BC, being prepared for driving in winter weather might be lower on your priority list than it would be if you lived in the North. But
Shouldering for Safety – Making Highway 16 Safer For Cyclists
It’s becoming a lot more common these days to see cyclists on the road, and it’s easy to see why. Cycling is a convenient, healthy and relatively inexpensive way to get around. And with more
LED Warning Signs Improve Safety
Highway 3 near Skagit Bluffs (which is about 40 km east of Hope) can be a challenging drive, especially in the eastbound direction where there are tight turns and steep embankments. The posted speed along