Thursday, May 19, 2022
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
By John Howe, Thought Leader and Strategy Advisor, Wood
COVID-19 unleashed a series of unprecedented rapid changes to how Canadians live, work, and move around. How should transportation decision-makers keep pace with – or help shape – these major transformations? Does Canada need a transportation policy refresh or...
Thursday, May 19, 2022
Over the last 20 years the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has developed the Canadian Road Safety Engineering Handbook, a well-regarded series of publications. However, transportation practitioners working to reduce death and injury from collisions still lack a comprehensive national reference document for road safety engineering to support their...
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) volunteer committees began discussing the implications of rapidly emerging Connected & Automated Vehicles (CAV) technologies around 2015.
Three years later, building on the efforts of a small volunteer working group, the Board of Directors created a CAV Task Force to guide and accelerate TAC’s work in...
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
We’re proud to present the 2022 winners of TAC’s Volunteer Contribution and Young Transportation Professional Awards. Congratulations to these deserving individuals, and thanks to the many others that submitted nominations. Click on the award titles to learn more about each award and the past winners!
TAC Distinguished Service...
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
Each year, 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 45 applicants with 21 finalists in 8 categories:
TAC Active Transportation Achievement Award -...
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Board of Directors met on April 27 under the leadership of Association President and Board Chair, Paul McConnell.
As a first order of business, the Board welcomed three new directors. Bob Creed, Doug Jones, and Rob Taylor joined the roster of 25 senior leaders in the transportation sector who provide strategic...
Wednesday, April 13, 2022
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
By Jaime Sanderson & Naginder Jabbal, McElhanney
The Trans-Canada Highway (TCH) slices through a densely concentrated cluster of 135 avalanche paths in Rogers Pass, BC. Beginning in April 2015, McElhanney Ltd and Dynamic Avalanche Consulting, with client ...
Monday, April 11, 2022
A new Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) publication on developing highly qualified personnel to meet industry demands as transportation becomes more technologically advanced is now available.
New transportation technologies such as connected and automated vehicles promise to improve safety, reduce congestion, increase accessibility, and reduce...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries.
TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from February through March 17, 2022:
Alberta Roadbuilders and Heavy Construction Association
Alpine Civil Engineering Consultants
Rural Municipality of East St. Paul
Sandbox Design &...
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
A new Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) project to develop a third edition of the Guide to Bridge Hydraulics has launched. The project was proposed by TAC’s Structures Committee, which reports to the Infrastructure & Asset Management Council.
The Guide to Bridge Hydraulics helps bridge design, construction, and maintenance professionals...
Friday, March 18, 2022
The continued growth of cycling in Canada is leading to the development of infrastructure that better serves the safety and mobility needs of cyclists. A new report from the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) will help practitioners evaluate the potential safety performance of new facilities for cycling.
Safety Performance of Bicycle Infrastructure in...
Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Did you know that TAC’s councils and committees are home to more than 800 individuals representing 200 of TAC’s member organizations? In return for their active participation, volunteers gain knowledge while building professional networks and leadership skills.
Volunteering is both a benefit of membership and a way to give back to Canada’s...
