Aménager le territoire pour recevoir un système de transport rapide en site propre : le Rapibus
Les promoteurs ont certainement un intérêt pour le transport en commun puisque ce dernier permet de rentabiliser leurs projets. D'abord, le transport en commun constitue un facteur de vente et...
Session title: LES PROMOTEURS DÉVELOPPENT-ILS UN INTÉRÊT POUR LES TRANSPORTS EN COMMUN?
Organizers: Urban Transportation Council
Authors: Salah Barj
2009
An Innovative Development Framework for the Long Term Roadway Network Planning in Rocky View County, Alberta
Alberta’s rapid growth in recent years has created problems in planning and integration of the roadway network systems connecting neighboring urban and rural communities. This has resulted...
Session title: LESSONS LEARNED IN INTEGRATING TRANSPORTATION AND LAND USE
Organizers: Urban Transportation Council
Authors: Byron Riemann, Derek Lovlin, Tomasz Kroman
2009
An Overview of Shared Use Lane Pavement Markings for Cyclists
The provision of cyclist markings on roadways is increasingly important as a means of encouraging cycling, which can help achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction goals, improve personal health,...
Session title: RETHINKING THE GEOMETRIC DESIGN OF FACILITIES FOR VULNERABLE ROAD USERS
Organizers: Geometric Design Standing Committee
Authors: Mitchell Jacobson, Mike Skene, Gavin Davidson, David Rawsthorne
2009
APPROACH FILL DESIGN OF NORTH SASKATCHEWAN RIVER BRIDGE
Session title: SLOPE AND EMBANKMENT ENGINEERING FOR CHANGING ENVIRONMENTS
Organizers: Soils and Materials Standing Committee
Authors: A.F. Ruban
2009
Automated Pedestrian Safety Analysis Using Video Data in the Context of Scramble Phase Intersections
Pedestrian data is critical for supporting safety studies and proper design of pedestrian facilities. There has been a traditional shortcoming in the transportation literature with regard to the...
Session title: INNOVATIONS IN TRAFFIC CONTROL SAFETY
Organizers: Traffic Operations & Management Standing Committee
Authors: Karim Ismail, Tarek Sayed, Nicolas Saunier
2009
Behaviour and Performance of Pervious Concrete Pavement in Canada
Pervious concrete offers sustainable and environmental benefits for stormwater management and urban development. The open void structure of pervious concrete allows moisture to move through the...
Session title: ADVANCES IN PAVEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
Organizers: Pavements Standing Committee
Authors: Vimy Henderson, Susan Tighe, Jodi Norris
2009
Benefits of Strategic Freight Movement in Saskatchewan
Provincial transportation ministries hold the responsibility for the safe and efficient movement of goods within their provincial boundaries. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and...
Session title: URBAN FREIGHT MOVEMENT AND TRADE GATEWAYS: CHANGING THE PARADIGM
Organizers: Urban Transportation Council
Authors: David Smith, Sharla Hordenchuk
2009
Bicycle Transportation Plan – City of Edmonton
“Communities that are bicycle friendly are seen as places with a high quality of life. This often translates into increased property values, business growth, and increased tourism. Bicycle...
Session title: CYCLING AND SAFETY
Organizers: Road Safety Standing Committee
Authors: Claire Ellick
2009
Building the Infrastructure to a Sustainable Workforce
Session title: DELIVERY OF HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES WITH A DECREASING LABOUR FORCE AND LIMITED INDUSTRY CAPACITY
Organizers: Maintenance & Construction Standing Committee
Authors: Randy Pitz, Harmony McKinney-Bumstead
2009
Canadian Transportation Demand Management Impact Measurement Guidelines
Transportation demand management (TDM) has become an increasingly common component of transportation master plans, neighbourhood plans, and transportation studies for development approvals. It is...
Session title: BEST PRACTICES IN URBAN TRANSPORTATION PLANNING: Measuring Change (B)
Organizers: Transportation Planning & Research Standing Committee
Authors: Allison Clavelle, David Kriger, Geoff Noxon
2009