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MinistryofTransportationandInfrastructure

Snow, SPICE and Everything Nice(ly) Measured

May 27, 2022January 8, 2013 Leave a comment

Since when do snow, sleet, ice and SPICE go together? Since the Solid Precipitation Inter Comparison Experiment (SPICE) began at the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Coquihalla summit weather station. This international study is using

Categories Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Shift into Winter
Driving Pet Peeves

Earn Good Winter Driving Karma, Know Others’ Pet Peeves

September 27, 2021December 26, 2012 6 Comments

Wikipedia defines “pet peeve” as: a minor annoyance that an individual identifies as particularly annoying to them, to a greater degree than others may find it. Wouldn’t it be great if we all understood what

Categories Shift into Winter

An Emergency Kit Show and Tell to Help Shift Into Winter

November 1, 2023December 18, 2012 12 Comments

We’re popping our trunk to share a few of the items we like to carry around when the temperature drops. These are essential to making sure you and your car are equipped in case of an emergency, to stay safe.

Categories Emergency Events, Shift into Winter
Squamish Pedestrian Overpass

An Artful Addition to the Sea to Sky Highway Cultural Journey

June 2, 2022December 6, 2012 Leave a comment

History has revealed some truly great partnerships in both the transportation industry and the art world. Think of the Wright brothers, who were the first ever to take flight. Then, of course, there are John

Categories BC Projects, Engineering

Shift into Winter – A Cautionary Tale

February 1, 2023November 16, 2012 1 Comment

“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

Categories Shift into Winter
driving at night

Be a Bright Light when Night Driving

October 16, 2023November 8, 2012 18 Comments

Not everyone thinks about it, but driving at night is more challenging and hazardous, than by day. Here are some tips and techniques to improve your safety.

Categories BC Travellers, Tips and How Tos, Trucking

Slow Down & Move Over for ALL Roadside Workers

October 6, 2020November 6, 2012 8 Comments

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

Categories BC Travellers, Tips and How Tos, Trucking

5 Things to Learn from Watching Highway Thru Hell

September 27, 2021November 1, 2012 14 Comments

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

Categories Shift into Winter, Tips and How Tos, Trucking
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