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How We Put Driftwood and Debris to Work For BC Highways

April 17, 2023July 8, 2014 Leave a comment

Rugged. Windy. Wet. Wild. If you’ve been to the west coast of B.C., chances are you’ve driven on a highway running alongside the ocean fitting this exact description. While this makes for a beautiful drive,

Categories Environment

How You Can Save Police from Roadside Injuries

June 10, 2022June 30, 2014 2 Comments

Police officers not only enforce Cone Zones, they are also protected by them. Sure, bright orange pylons aren’t usually present to announce when an officer is in a vulnerable position, but drivers should still approach

Categories Cone Zone

Left for the Laundromat – BC’s Unusual Highway Signs

October 14, 2021June 12, 2014 29 Comments

Wherever you travel in BC, you’ll find signs to help you get from point A to B, to direct you along roadways and to warn you. We’ve got all kinds of signs for posting along

Categories BC Travellers

10 Ways for Drivers and Cyclists to Safely Share B.C. Highways

July 12, 2023May 30, 2014 29 Comments

Every year, an average of over 1,500 cyclists are injured in B.C. (This sad statistic is from ICBC). Whether on fat tires or skinny tires, everyone driving and cycling, needs to share the roads and

Categories Active Transportation, BC Travellers, Tips and How Tos

Behind the Scenes: Traffic Planning for Major Athletic Events

May 27, 2022May 27, 2014 1 Comment

Picture 5,300 cyclists launching from Vancouver, to pedal 122 kilometres up the scenic Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler, in a few hours. Or, imagine more than 2,500 Ironman athletes cycling and running a total of 222

Categories Active Transportation, Environment

Emergency Signs on BC Highways and What they Mean

November 7, 2021May 7, 2014 10 Comments

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

Categories Emergency Events, Flooding
Rail Safety Week

8 Tips to Keep You Safe at Rail Crossings

September 1, 2020April 28, 2014 2 Comments

“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

Categories BC Infrastructure, Tips and How Tos

Why is that Cyclist in my Lane? A Question of Cycling Safety

October 29, 2018April 22, 2014 10 Comments

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

Categories Active Transportation, Tips and How Tos
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