Wednesday, June 22, 2016
The wig-wag and simultaneous flashing sequence for rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) has been approved for inclusion in the next edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC) by the Transportation Association of Canada’s (TAC) Chief Engineers’ Council.
The sequence was brought forward for approval by the...
Friday, June 10, 2016
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s Executive Committee has endorsed three new projects in development recommended by the Chief Engineers’ Council, and the Urban Transportation Council in April 2016.
Organizations interested in participating as project partners in either of these three projects, or any other project in development...
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
A project to develop a climate change risk assessment process and tool, launched by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), will help transportation agencies determine risks to their infrastructure, services or operating practices related to climate change.
Climate change is forecasted to significantly increase in the coming decades and it is critical...
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
In this article written for TAC News, Samantha Piper, Public Safety Specialist, Safer City Coordinator, Engineering Department, City of Chilliwack, writes about the installation of reflective road panels in school and playground zones to improve road safety. Prepared on behalf of TAC’s Small Municipalities Task Force, this article is part of a series...
Friday, May 27, 2016
This periodic column features notices from people working in the transportation and road-related industries.
The Honourable Blaine Pedersen has been appointed Minister of Manitoba Infrastructure.
Kelly Cain has been appointed Deputy Minister of New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure; Sadie Perron is now Assistant Deputy Minister.
Denis...
Friday, May 27, 2016
Major improvements to one of Alberta’s busiest travel corridors are part of more than $7 billion in investment in roads and bridges over five years under the government of Alberta’s Jobs Plan. The province has undertaken an ambitious $34.8 billion plan to build and upgrade critical infrastructure including roads, transit, schools and hospitals. The...
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
A guide on the application and design of roundabouts in Canada has been approved by the Transportation Association of Canada’s (TAC) Chief Engineers’ Council.
Initiated from work done by the Joint Roundabout Subcommittee, and recommended by the Geometric Design Standing Committee, the guide will provide information and guidance related to the...
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has begun the process to develop a new strategic plan to guide the Association’s priorities and activities for 2017-2022. The plan will be dynamic and rolling, and be subject to annual review and update.
The first step in the plan’s development was a workshop with TAC’s Board of Directors in...
Tuesday, May 10, 2016
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has released Synthesis of Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada (2016) in the TAC Bookstore.
This synthesis, offered at $109 for TAC members and $149 for non-members (order code PTM-STAMBP-E), is based on information obtained by:
an extensive literature review;
a targeted survey of...
Monday, May 9, 2016
Delegates can now register online for the 2016 Transportation Association of Canada's (TAC) Conference & Exhibition, in Toronto, September 25-28.
Benefit from early bird rates until June 15 and choose from various registration options.
Participation in technical tours, city tours and workshops is included in the registration fees and can be...
Monday, May 9, 2016
Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna has launched a web portal for Canadians to engage in the development of a pan-Canadian framework for clean growth and climate change.
The framework will enable Canada to meet its international emissions targets and transition to a low carbon and climate resilient economy. Provincial, territorial...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
The report about beneficial practices for compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA) and Regulations project has been approved by the Transportation Association of Canada’s (TAC) Environment Council.
A notice will be posted on TAC’s website once the resulting publication and accompanying documents are available for sale in TAC’...