Thursday, February 2, 2023
Being included in the TRID international database of transportation research can build your worldwide audience and expand your networks. Along with publishing in recognized journals, TAC is your best path to get into TRID. We are TRID’s official Canadian informant, and we routinely submit information on surface transportation research in Canada’s...
Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has launched a project to develop the Road Safety Guide for Canada (RSGC), a major publication that will complement the Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC).
The world of road safety has shifted in the past 20 years in response to...
Friday, January 27, 2023
This is one in a series of six articles on TAC’s Fall Technical Meetings that were held in Edmonton on October 1 and 2, 2022. Each article will profile one council and its committees.
TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council had 30 attendees at its first-ever face-to-face meeting.
Technical projects
The Council heard a presentation from...
Monday, January 23, 2023
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
An award-winning Dutch design that prioritizes people walking or rolling over turning vehicles aims to become a standard in Canada.
In 2018, when the City of Nanaimo (the City) engaged ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. (ISL) to create their Complete Street standards, the results changed the City’s approach for local...
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
Trimble’s Asset Lifecycle Management solutions let you deliver higher performance, cost savings and sustainability—all by harnessing the power of data.
Let Your Asset Knowledge Grow With Your Data
Transportation infrastructure data is more abundant than ever, but often gets lost in the transition from the design...
Friday, December 9, 2022
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
By Jennifer Ashawasegai-Pereira, Indigenous Reconciliation Advisor, AECOM
Strong Indigenous relations can make a project sing. Those relations must start early on in any development process though to be successful. Indigenous liaisons and engagement specialists are also key in building rapport with Indigenous communities. These...
Thursday, December 8, 2022
ATTENTION Young Geotechnical Engineers! The Allan Widger Consulting Corporation (AWCC) is supporting a young geotechnical engineer in transportation to attend and participate in the 2023 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Conference & Exhibition, and fall and spring technical meetings.
The recipient of the Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant...
Thursday, December 8, 2022
This is one in a series of six articles on TAC’s Fall Technical Meetings that were held in Edmonton on October 1 and 2, 2022. Each article will profile one council and its committees.
TAC’s Workforce Development Council welcomed 25 attendees to its first-ever face-to-face meeting.
Task Force on Developing Highly Qualified Personnel
Following a...
Monday, December 5, 2022
This is one in a series of six articles on TAC’s Fall Technical Meetings that were held in Edmonton on October 1 and 2, 2022. Each article will profile one council and its committees.
TAC’s Technology Council welcomed 21 attendees to its first-ever face-to-face meeting.
Technical projects
Council Chair Jeannette Montufar presented a proposed...
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries
TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from August 1 through November 30, 2022:
Queen’s University
Lakehead University
Cubex Ltd.
CGH Transportation
Carmacks Enterprises Ltd.
District of West Vancouver
SLBC Inc....
Thursday, November 24, 2022
This is one in a series of six articles on TAC’s Fall Technical Meetings that were held in Edmonton on October 1 and 2, 2022. Each article will profile one council and its committees.
TAC’s Mobility Council held a varied and productive meeting in Edmonton, with 30 attendees.
Technical projects
Council Chair Brian Hollingworth shared the good news...
Thursday, November 24, 2022
TAC is seeking funding partners for six technical projects to be conducted through its pooled-fund model.
We are pleased to announce the addition of two new projects to the list: Using Recycled Asphalt Pavements in Asphalt Mixtures, and Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads. Click on any project title below for details...
