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
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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
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
Winter Driving Through the Eyes of… a B.C. Firefighter
When winter hits, firefighters have to achieve a delicate balance between speed and safety. As emergency responders, their goal is to arrive on scene as fast as possible without putting themselves or other drivers at
DriveBC Tutorial Videos: Road Conditions and Events
The DriveBC tutorial series continues with our latest in the series . This episode focuses on helping you navigate and organize the road conditions and events listings. Hopefully this tutorial helps you find your way