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...
Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Successfully surfacing new and rehabilitated bridges with hot mix asphalt (HMA) presents challenges for both materials and procedures. At the same time, the severe conditions that bridges experience can amplify any deficiencies in quality control or quality assurance.
To help owners, consultants and contractors maximize the quality and life of HMA pavements on...
Wednesday, March 10, 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 Kenedee Ludwar – a TAC volunteer who works at the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. We interviewed Kenedee about her experience as a...
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries.
IBI Group has welcomed Gerry Chaput to the firm as Director, Partnerships, following his tenure at Metrolinx in Toronto, where he served as Executive Vice President, Program Management. Also, Registered Professional Planner and Professional Land...
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Many rapidly advancing areas of road transportation technology are outside the realm of traditional transportation engineering. Canadian road authorities will increasingly rely on the skills of highly qualified personnel (HQP) in areas such as computer and software engineering, data analytics, cybersecurity and radio communications. Those organizations must...
Tuesday, February 16, 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 Elizabeth Pugh - a TAC volunteer who works at the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal. We interviewed Elizabeth about her...
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has released Connected and Automated Vehicles: A Primer for Canadian Municipalities (2021). It can be downloaded for free from TAC’s online Catalogue or our CAV resources webpage.
TAC’s Connected & Automated Vehicles (CAV) Task Force was formed in 2018 to help Association members prepare for...
Thursday, February 4, 2021
TAC’s work is guided by the volunteer members of our committees and councils. When TAC updated its volunteer structure early in 2020, some groups experienced a fundamental shift in their purpose, structure or operation. Several are now looking for new members to help meet their goals.
Remember, it only takes a few hours each year to make a difference as...
Friday, January 29, 2021
TAC is seeking partners for nine technical projects to be conducted through its pooled-fund model. Click on any project title below for more detailed information, and contact TAC if your agency would like to contribute to a project and join its steering committee. Projects that do not find adequate funding within 12 months may be withdrawn or extended by...
