Thursday, June 10, 2021
In the next few days, the highly anticipated sixth edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC) will be available for sale through TAC’s bookstore. The new MUTCDC, as it is fondly known, shows the power of TAC member organizations working together for the benefit of all Canadians. We hope you’ve seen our messages on...
Thursday, May 27, 2021
TAC’s Workforce Development Council supports the development of a skilled, interdisciplinary workforce for Canada’s transportation sector. To help tackle a long list of important topics and actions, the Council recently created three new committees:
The Education Committee will help the transportation sector create the future employees it needs...
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Get involved!
TAC’s Technology Council was created in 2020 as a place for TAC volunteers to explore emerging technologies, share information, and develop guidance for Canada’s transportation sector. To build its volunteer capacity, the Council recently created two new committees:
The Digital Applications Committee will share information,...
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OTTAWA, May 19, 2021 – Each year, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) recognizes exceptional contributions made by member organizations through its Technical Achievement Awards, which highlight innovations, best practices, and lessons learned in the execution of real-life projects.
This year, there were a total of 35...
Thursday, May 13, 2021
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is preparing to publish the Sixth Edition of its Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC), which replaces the Fifth Edition published in 2014. The MUTCDC was first published in 1960.
A previous article discussed the importance of the MUTCDC, what’s new in the Sixth Edition, and why those...
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is preparing to publish the Sixth Edition of its Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC), which replaces the Fifth Edition published in 2014. The MUTCDC was first published in 1960.
This is the first of several upcoming articles on the MUTCDC, a publication that is vital to TAC and Canada...
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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 Jeannette Montufar – a TAC volunteer and Principal and Founding Partner of MORR Transportation Consulting Ltd. She has received numerous national and...
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries.
In Q1 of 2021, TAC welcomed the following organizations as members:
Town of Essex
Gannett Fleming
TraffMobility Engineering Inc.
Soli Solutions Inc.
Engineering By Houghton Inc
Helix Engineering ltd.
Inversa Systems...
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
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 Raheem Dilgir – a TAC volunteer and Road Safety professional with TranSafe Consulting Ltd. We interviewed Raheem about his experience as a TAC Volunteer and...
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Spring is on its way, with fresh air and a fresh schedule of council and committee meetings for TAC members and staff. The Spring Technical Meetings will bring us together online April 16 through May 14; mark your calendar and plan to attend.
We’ve seen tremendous productivity from TAC’s online meetings over the last year, thanks to our dedicated...
Thursday, March 25, 2021
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) conducts an ongoing survey of surface transportation research projects in Canada. Research topics of interest include: road infrastructure and operations; vehicle design and safety; rail, air and maritime transport; and modal interchanges.
Each year, TAC boosts the international exposure of Canadian transportation...
Tuesday, March 23, 2021
In August 2019, legislative changes came into force that reshaped the Government of Canada’s environmental regulatory processes for a wide range of developments and activities, including transportation projects. These resulted from a three-year review aimed at increasing the robustness and transparency of environmental assessment processes to restore lost...
