Wednesday, April 29, 2020
It’s been more than six weeks since all but essential businesses were closed in many parts of the country. During that time, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has accomplished a number of things from our ‘to do’ list of eight weeks ago, as well as many that were unexpected new additions.
Spring Meetings: In late February, staff...
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
Updates about people working in the transportation and road-related industries.
Brisk Synergies was acquired by Transoft Solutions in January 2020 and have changed their company name to Transoft Solutions (ITS) Inc.
EXP has announced Reece Bailey as executive vice president, major projects, to lead the Major Projects sector in Ottawa. Reece has...
Thursday, April 16, 2020
The Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads is a fundamental reference document for roadway design practitioners in Canada published by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). It contributes to the consistent and safe development and expansion of regional, provincial, and national roadway and highway systems in Canada.
Chapter 11 – Special...
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
This sale has been extended until July 31.
TAC understands that our members and their employees are trying to adapt quickly to these unfamiliar and uncertain circumstances, including working remotely, just like we are. To help you keep learning and working, we're offering significant discounts on our electronic-format resources and information.
60%...
Friday, March 27, 2020
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Library offers an online search portal for TAC publications and conference papers, as well as for publications from across Canada and around the world. Many of these titles are available for immediate download, others may be available for loan.
The TAC Library search portal offers both quick search (enter keywords...
Monday, March 23, 2020
This article is part of a series profiling some of TAC’s volunteers. Learn more about TAC’s volunteer structure, the role of volunteers and the benefits of volunteering.
Introducing Shauna Lehmann; TAC volunteer, Director of Environment at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure, and a woman of many, many hobbies. We...
Friday, March 13, 2020
This morning the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) confirmed that the organization’s Spring Technical Meetings, that had been scheduled for April 2-6 in Ottawa, are cancelled.
This decision was made due to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, with the goal of keeping TAC members and staff as safe as possible from the Coronavirus’...
Friday, February 21, 2020
This is the first article in a series profiling some of TAC’s volunteers. Learn more about TAC’s volunteer structure, the role of volunteers and the benefits of volunteering.
Introducing Maya Caron; TAC volunteer, transportation policy and planner for the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario and world traveler. We interviewed her about her...
Thursday, February 6, 2020
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has updated its volunteer structure, and is now inviting individuals to join its councils and committees.
Step 1 - Understand the Opportunities
Committees. Committees lie at the heart of TAC’s work, and all interested employees of TAC member organizations are welcome to join. Committee members...
Monday, February 3, 2020
The 2020 TAC Conference & Exhibition is a great opportunity for industry professionals to connect, network and expand their knowledge in the transportation industry. In order to provide this same opportunity to students starting out in the industry, we are very excited to offer at least one TAC Student Grant for the 2020 TAC Conference & Exhibition in...
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) produces and delivers road- and urban transport-related technical documents and guidelines which are referenced in jurisdictions across Canada. Many of these documents are available for free download; some are for sale.
TAC’s Catalogue
ALL of TAC’s publications, both free and for sale, are listed on...
Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Updates about people working in the transportation and road-related industries.
Lance Vigfusson has joined WSP as a senior executive. He was an active, long-standing volunteer including having a term as a TAC Board member.
Patrick Dubé has been appointed Deputy Minister at the ministère des Transports du Québec, replacing Mark Lacroix.
Larry Halayko has...