Thursday, June 1, 2023
If you get weekly emails or have registered for an event, you almost certainly have an account in the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) database.
Help us keep you in the loop by taking a moment to check that your title, address, email, and other information are up-to-date by logging in to your TAC account.
Click on ‘Account Login’ at...
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
TAC’s Mobility Council recently approved two new pooled-fund project descriptions. These projects are now seeking funding from organizations interested in becoming involved, and the project steering committees will begin the work once sufficient funds have been committed.
Curbside Charging for Electric Vehicles: Synthesis of Practice was initiated by the...
Friday, May 19, 2023
In March 2023, TAC conducted an online survey of 190 member municipalities that have populations under 150,000 people. The survey asked each community about its transportation resources, challenges and interests. It was designed in partnership with volunteers from TAC’s Small Municipalities Integrated Committee and will help inform future TAC...
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has released new research on the use and impacts of crosswalk pavement markings other than parallel white lines or zebra markings. This pooled-fund project was initiated by TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council, and supported financially by 20 partner organizations.
“Rainbow crosswalks”...
Friday, May 12, 2023
We’re proud to present the 2023 winners of TAC’s Volunteer Recognition and Young 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 Award
This...
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Ensuring road safety is a key priority for transportation professionals in engineering, planning, or operations. Understanding best practices for road safety is critical, and the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has many resources available to help you stay up to date.
Safety, Design & Operations Council
This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its...
Friday, May 5, 2023
Each year, TAC recognizes member organizations with its Technical Achievement Awards that shine a spotlight on exceptional innovations, project outcomes and lessons learned.
TAC member interest in the Technical Achievement Awards is booming, with the total number of applications this year increasing more than 80% to a new record of 82. Our volunteer review...
Friday, April 28, 2023
Last month, TAC volunteers were busy with another edition of our Spring Technical Meetings. Throughout April, over 30 council and committee meetings were convened online. Hundreds of transportation professionals came together, discussed the issues that are important to them, and advanced collaborative projects. Thanks to all who participated – your...
Friday, April 14, 2023
Environment & Climate Change Council
This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to protect the environment and climate in the delivery of transportation infrastructure and services. It provides a national forum for information exchange and problem solving related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, environmental impact avoidance and...
Friday, April 14, 2023
During National Volunteer Week, April 16-22, 2023, we celebrate our volunteers – and the time, talent, and energy they share to strengthen our industry and Canadian communities.
TAC’s national network of volunteers helps shape Canada’s transportation systems, and their work is directly related to the success of the Association. It takes the...
Thursday, April 6, 2023
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
From the first rudimentary coastal wave impact studies more than 50 years ago to the extreme weather effects data-driven modeling of today, Tetra Tech has led with science.
At Tetra Tech, science is more than just a body of knowledge or a collection of processes for defining and answering questions. Science is a means for solving...
Monday, March 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
OTTAWA, March 27, 2023 – The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has released Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach: A Primer for Canada in response to growing global attention on road safety and the adoption of the Safe System Approach and Vision Zero as frameworks for road safety programs. It is available free as a PDF...
