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# Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Homepage](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/) - Canada’s centre of technical expertise for roads, highways and urban transportation Learn more Be part of TAC – where organizations and their staff tackle transportation challenges by accessing technical resources training, learning and events a network of peers Become a member Recent News View all news Transportation for a Strong Canada October 4-7 | Winnipeg,
- [Le personnel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/our-people/staff/) - Le personnel Notre personnel coordonne et soutient le travail effectué par le vaste réseau d’organismes de transport, de bénévoles et de professionnels de l’ATC à travers le Canada. Si vous éprouvez des difficultés avec le site Web, communiquez avec le webmestre de l’ATC Association des transports du Canada 401 – 1111, promenade Prince of Wales Ottawa
- [Staff](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/our-people/staff/) - Staff Our staff coordinates and supports the work done by TAC’s broad network of transportation organizations, volunteers, and professionals across Canada. If you discover any issues with the website, please email TAC’s webmaster Transportation Association of Canada 401 – 1111 Prince of Wales DriveOttawa, ON K2C 3T2 Tel: 613-736-1350 secretariat@tac-atc.ca Sarah Wells Executive Directorx229 Sarah has
- [Projets techniques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/) - Projets techniques L’ATC crée des lignes directrices techniques nationales, des synthèses de pratique et des rapports de recherche avec le soutien et la participation d’organismes partenaires. Au cours des 20 dernières années, l’ATC et plus de 80 organisations partenaires ont mis en commun leurs fonds pour réaliser 150 projets d’une valeur combinée de 15 millions
- [Technical Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/) - Technical Projects TAC creates national guidelines, syntheses of practices, and research reports with the support and involvement of partner organizations. Over the last 20 years, TAC and more than 80 partner organizations have pooled their funds to complete 150 projects with a combined value of $15 million. Project funders give their employees the opportunity to
- [Développement de la main-d'œuvre](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/workforce-development/) - Développement de la main-d’œuvre Les employeurs du secteur des transports sont confrontés à des pénuries de main-d’œuvre ainsi qu’à la nécessité d’améliorer l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion. Ils s’efforcent de trouver, de former et de garder des employés dans un éventail croissant de rôles. Les établissements d’enseignement veillent à ce que les nouveaux spécialistes aient
- [Workforce Development](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/workforce-development/) - Workforce Development Transportation employers are facing worker shortages while grappling with the need to improve equity, diversity and inclusion. They are working to find, train and keep employees in a growing range of roles. Educational institutions are ensuring that new practitioners have the right knowledge and skills. TAC helps its members build a strong workforce
- [Carrières dans les transports pour les étudiants](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/transportation-careers-students/) - Carrières dans les transports pour les étudiants Les étudiants de niveau collégial ou universitaire qui souhaitent en savoir plus sur les carrières dans le domaine des transports et sur les types d'emplois offerts par les principaux employeurs du secteur des transports au Canada peuvent accéder à deux ressources de l'ATC. Si vous êtes un professionnel
- [Careers in Transportation for Students](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/transportation-careers-students/) - Careers in Transportation for Students​ College or university students who want to learn more about careers in transportation and the types of jobs available at Canada's top transportation employers can access two resources from TAC. If you’re a transportation professional interested in applying to current job postings, visit our National Job Board. Webinar Recording: Your
- [International Speaker Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/international-speaker-program/) - International Speaker Program Application Form Must be received by Monday, June 8, 2026 "*" indicates required fields Applicant Information Name* First Last Phone* Email* Panel/Workshop Information Organizer Name (if different from applicant) Council or Committee Name Panel or Workshop Title Brief description of the panel or workshop topic* International Guest Name* First Last Organization* Location*
- [Programme des conférenciers internationaux](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/international-speaker-program/) - Programme des conférenciers internationaux Doit être reçu avant le lundi 8 juin 2026 "*" indicates required fields Informations sur le candidat Nom* Prénom Nom de famille Numéro de téléphone* Courriel* Informations sur la table ronde / séance Organisateur Comité Titre de table ronde Brève description de la table ronde ou séance* Invité international Nom* Prénom
- [Commandite](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/) - Commandite Devenez un commanditaire de l’ATC pour bénéficier des avantages et de la visibilité aux Congrès-exposition annuel AINSI QUE par le biais de divers canaux de communication de l’ATC d’avril à mars. Pourquoi devenir commanditaire ? En participant à titre de commanditaire, votre organisation se positionne comme un chef de file de l’industrie canadienne des
- [Sponsorship](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/) - Sponsorship Become a TAC sponsor to get exposure, benefits and visibility at the annual Conference & Exhibition, AS WELL AS through various TAC communication channels from April through March. Why Sponsor? Participating as a sponsor positions your organization as a leader in the Canadian transportation industry and a supporter of TAC. Sponsorship gives your company
- [Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/workforce-development-council/) - Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre Ce conseil a pour mandat de guider l’ATC dans la réalisation de son engagement envers le développement d’une main-d’œuvre interdisciplinaire de grande compétence dans le domaine des transports au Canada. Le conseil est un forum national d’échange d’informations et de résolution d’enjeux liés au recrutement et à la rétention
- [Workforce Development Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/workforce-development-council/) - Workforce Development Council This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to supporting the development of a skilled, interdisciplinary workforce for Canada’s transportation sector. It is a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to: recruiting and retaining professional and technical staff; building leadership and managing knowledge within TAC member organizations; encouraging post-secondary
- [Training Courses](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/training-courses/) - Training Courses Advance Your Career with TAC Training Courses Why Choose TAC Training? Improve your skills for current or future career positions Meet your requirement for continuing professional development (CPD) hours Learn directly from Canadian experts with live (instructor-led) online courses Learn at your own pace with on-demand (self-directed) online courses Browse all our courses
- [Cours de formation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/training-courses/) - Cours de formation Faites progresser votre carrière grâce aux formations de l’ATC Pourquoi choisir les formations de l’ATC? Perfectionnez vos compétences pour votre poste actuel ou un futur emploi Répondez à vos exigences en heures de développement professionnel continu (DPC) Apprenez directement des experts canadiens grâce à des cours en ligne en direct (avec instructeur) Progressez à
- [Conseils et comités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/) - Conseils et comités Les conseils et comités bénévoles de l’ATC identifient les enjeux nationaux émergents, partagent leurs connaissances, élaborent des lignes directrices et organisent des séances techniques lors des congrès. Leur travail est mené par plus de 900 bénévoles qui assurent l’excellence tout en développant leurs connaissances techniques, leurs réseaux professionnels et leurs compétences en
- [Councils and Committees](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/) - Councils and Committees TAC’s volunteer councils and committees identify emerging national issues, share knowledge, shape guidelines, and organize conference technical sessions. Their work is driven by over 900 volunteers who ensure excellence while developing their technical knowledge, professional networks, and leadership skills. Volunteering is a benefit of TAC membership and a rewarding way to give
- [Équipe des ingénieurs en chef](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/chief-engineers-panel/) - Équipe des ingénieurs en chef L’Équipe des ingénieurs en chef facilite la communication, la coordination et la collaboration au sein de l’ensemble de la structure bénévole de l’ATC. L’Équipe définit les questions émergentes et prioritaires, encourage la collaboration dans le cadre d’initiatives qui touchent plusieurs conseils et approuve les lignes directrices techniques nationales en vue
- [Chief Engineers Panel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/chief-engineers-panel/) - Chief Engineers Panel The Chief Engineers Panel facilitates communication, coordination, and collaboration across TAC’s entire volunteer structure. It identifies emerging and priority issues, encourages TAC’s councils to work together on initiatives of shared concern, and approves national technical guidelines for publication by TAC. Learn about key issues being discussed Terms of reference (pdf) Getting Involved
- [Conseil de la technologie](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/) - Conseil de la technologie Ce conseil a pour mandat de guider l’ATC dans la réalisation de son engagement envers l’intégration novatrice, efficace et efficiente de la technologie dans le domaine de transports. Il est un forum national d’échange d’informations et de résolution d’enjeux liés aux systèmes de transport intelligents, aux véhicules connectés et automatisés, à
- [Technology Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/) - Technology Council This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to innovative, efficient and effective technology integration across the transportation sector. It is a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to intelligent transportation systems, connected and automated vehicles, data management, cybersecurity and smart cities. Three committees support the Council: Next-Generation Transportation Integrated
- [Conseil de la mobilité](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/) - Conseil de la Mobilité Ce Conseil a pour mandat de guider l’ATC dans la réalisation de son engagement envers la mobilité multimodale et intégrée des personnes et des marchandises. Il s’agit d’un forum national d’échange d’informations et de résolution des enjeux liés à la planification, au suivi, à la gouvernance et au financement des systèmes
- [Mobility Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/) - Mobility Council This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to integrated, multimodal mobility for people and goods. It is a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to: planning, monitoring, governing and funding transportation systems, particularly in urban areas; understanding and managing transportation demand; and delivering mobility services related to active transportation,
- [Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/) - Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des operations Ce conseil a pour mandat de guider l’ATC dans la réalisation de son engagement envers l’aménagement d’un système de transport sécuritaire et efficace axé sur une mobilité accrue et sur la réduction des décès et des blessures chez les usagers de la route. Il s’agit
- [Safety, Design and Operations Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/) - Safety, Design and Operations Council This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to a safe and efficient transportation system with enhanced mobility and reduced death and injury for road users. It is a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to road safety programs, geometric design and traffic operations as key elements
- [Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/) - Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs Ce Conseil guide l’ATC dans la réalisation de son engagement en faveur d’infrastructures de transport sûres, efficaces et durables. Il s’agit d’un forum national permettant de partager des informations et de relever les défis liés aux sols et aux matériaux, aux chaussées, aux structures, à la gestion
- [Infrastructure and Asset Management Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/) - Infrastructure and Asset Management Council This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to safe, efficient and sustainable transportation infrastructure. It is a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to soils and materials, pavements, structures, asset management, and construction and maintenance practices. Six committees support the Council: Asset Management Committee Construction Committee
- [Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/) - Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques Ce Conseil guide l’ATC dans la réalisation de son engagement à protéger l’environnement et le climat pour la prestation de services de transport et de planification, ainsi que pour l’approbation, la conception, la construction, l’exploitation, l’entretien et la réhabilitation des infrastructures de transport. Il s’agit d’un forum national
- [Environment and Climate Change Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/) - Environment and Climate Change Council This Council guides TAC in fulfilling its commitment to protecting the environment and climate in the delivery of transportation services, and in the planning, approval, design, construction, operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of transportation infrastructure. It is a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to climate change mitigation
- [Comité intégré des transports de prochaine génération](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/next-generation-transportation-integrated-committee/) - Comité intégré des transports de prochaine génération Ce comité soutient le Conseil de la technologie. Il constitue un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national pour l’échange d’information et la résolution d’enjeux liés aux technologies émergentes en transport, en mettant l’accent sur l’état actuel de ces technologies, leurs cas d’usage potentiels ainsi
- [Next-Generation Transportation Integrated Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/next-generation-transportation-integrated-committee/) - Next-Generation Transportation Integrated Committee This committee supports the Technology Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to emerging transportation technologies, with a focus on the current state of the technologies, potential use cases, and the benefits and challenges for TAC member organizations.
- [Careers in Transportation for Students](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/careers-in-transportation-for-students/) - Careers in Transportation for Students​ Are you a student enrolled at a Canadian college or university who wants to learn more about careers in transportation and the types of jobs available at Canada's top transportation employers? Register to attend TAC’s second annual Careers in Transportation: Online Open House for Students January 27 and 29, 2026!
- [Carrières dans les transports pour les étudiants](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/careers-in-transportation-for-students/) - Carrières dans les transports pour les étudiants Les étudiants de niveau collégial ou universitaire qui souhaitent en savoir plus sur les carrières dans le domaine des transports et sur les types d'emplois offerts par les principaux employeurs du secteur des transports au Canada peuvent accéder à deux ressources de l'ATC. Inscrivez-vous pour participer à la
- [Human Resources and Professional Development Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/workforce-development-council/human-resources-and-professional-development-committee/) - Human Resources and Professional Development Committee This committee supports the Workforce Development Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to continuing education, mentoring, career advancement, succession planning, engagement and retention, and addressing skill gaps. Its goals include: Enhancing knowledge management practices in organizations
- [Comité des ressources humaines et développement de la main-d’œuvre](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/workforce-development-council/human-resources-and-professional-development-committee/) - Comité des ressources humaines et développement de la main-d’œuvre Ce comité appuie le Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre. Il constitue un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national pour le partage d’information et l’analyse des enjeux liés à la formation continue, au mentorat, à l’avancement professionnel, à la planification de la
- [Comité des chaussées](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/pavements-committee/) - Comité des chaussées Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil des infrastructures et de la gestion des actifs. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et de résolution des enjeux liés à la conception, la réfection, la gestion, le rendement et l’évaluation des chaussées, et des enjeux d’entretien et
- [Comité d’éducation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/workforce-development-council/education-committee/) - Comité d’éducation Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national pour l’échange d’information et la résolution d’enjeux liés à la formation des futurs employés du secteur des transports. Ses objectifs sont les suivants : Renforcer les programmes d’études et le
- [Education Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/workforce-development-council/education-committee/) - Education Committee This committee supports the Workforce Development Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to the education of future transportation sector employees. Its goals include: Strengthening post-secondary transportation-related programs and curricula Building student awareness of and interest in transportation careers Building
- [Adhésion](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/membership/) - Adhésion Les organisations canadiennes qui s’intéressent aux routes, aux autoroutes et au transport urbain se joignent à l’ATC pour partager des idées, échanger des informations et mettre en commun des ressources afin de relever les défis du transport. Le personnel de l’ATC soutient les praticiens de l’ensemble du pays dans leur travail. En savoir plus
- [Membership](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/membership/) - Membership Canadian organizations with interests in roads, highways, and urban transportation join TAC to share ideas, exchange information, and pool resources to tackle transportation challenges. TAC staff support practitioners across the country in their work. Learn more about TAC Organizations As a member organization of TAC, your employees: Develop professionally by staying informed about current
- [Active Transportation Integrated Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/active-transportation-integrated-committee/) - Active Transportation Integrated Committee This committee supports the Mobility Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to active transportation, with a focus on walking and cycling. Its goals include: Raising awareness of the importance of active transportation within TAC’s councils, committees and
- [Comité intégré des transports actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/active-transportation-integrated-committee/) - Comité intégré des transports actifs Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la mobilité. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et la résolution des enjeux liés au transport actif, l’accent étant mis sur la marche et le vélo. Ses objectifs sont les suivants : Sensibiliser les conseils,
- [Pavements Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/pavements-committee/) - Pavements Committee This committee supports the Infrastructure & Asset Management Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to pavement design, rehabilitation, management, performance and evaluation, and maintenance and construction specific to pavement layers. Its goals include: Identifying research needs in the areas
- [Maintenance and Operations Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/maintenance-and-operations-committee/) - Maintenance and Operations Committee This committee supports the Infrastructure and Asset Management Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to road infrastructure maintenance and operations, including but not limited to salt management, maintenance contracts, maintenance practices (e.g. pothole repair, culvert replacement), preventative
- [Comité de l’entretien et de l’exploitation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/maintenance-and-operations-committee/) - Comité de l’entretien et de l’exploitation Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil des infrastructures et de la gestion des actifs. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des problèmes liés à l’entretien et à l’exploitation des infrastructures routières, y compris, mais sans
- [Asset Management Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/asset-management-committee/) - Asset Management Committee This committee supports the Infrastructure and Asset Management Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to transportation asset management. Areas of interest include corporate strategy, decision-making frameworks, business processes, engineering science, software tools, sustainable asset management practices, risk management,
- [Comité de la gestion des actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/asset-management-committee/) - Comité de la gestion des actifs Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil des infrastructures et de la gestion des actifs. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des problèmes liés à la gestion des actifs de transport. Les domaines d’intérêt comprennent la
- [Structures Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/structures-committee/) - Structures Committee This committee supports the Infrastructure & Asset Management Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to transportation structures including bridges, overpasses, tunnels, buried structural culverts, overhead sign structures, and retaining walls. Its goals include: Identifying research needs related to transportation
- [Comité des ouvrages d’art](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/structures-committee/) - Comité des ouvrages d’art Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil des infrastructures et de la gestion des actifs. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des problèmes liés aux structures de transport, y compris les ponts, passages supérieurs, tunnels, ponceaux structurels
- [Comité des systèmes de transport intelligents](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/intelligent-transportation-systems-its-committee/) - Comité des systèmes de transport intelligents (STI) Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la technologie. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national pour l’échange d’information et la résolution d’enjeux liés aux STI. Ses objectifs sont les suivants : Partager l’information et les meilleures pratiques liées à la planification et
- [Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/intelligent-transportation-systems-its-committee/) - Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Committee This committee supports the Technology Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to ITS. Its goals include: Sharing information and best practices for ITS program planning and deployment by transportation agencies across Canada Supporting knowledge exchange and
- [Comité des applications numériques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/digital-applications-committee/) - Comité des applications numériques Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la technologie. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national pour l’échange d’information et la résolution d’enjeux liés aux applications numériques innovantes dans le secteur du transport routier et urbain au Canada. Ses objectifs sont les suivants : Partager l’information,
- [Digital Applications Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/technology-council/digital-applications-committee/) - Digital Applications Committee This committee supports the Technology Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to innovative digital applications in Canada’s road and urban transportation sector. Its goals include: Sharing information, identifying best practices, and developing guidance related to big data, digital
- [Congrès annuel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/conference-meetings/annual-conference/) - Congrès annuel Le Congrès-exposition de l’ATC est le plus grand rassemblement national de professionnels du transport travaillant dans le domaine des routes, des autoroutes et du transport urbain au Canada. L’événement annuel se déplace partout au pays et accueille plus de 1 400 participants provenant d’entreprises, de gouvernements (municipaux, provinciaux, territoriaux et fédéraux), d’associations, d’universités
- [Annual Conference](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/conference-meetings/annual-conference/) - Annual Conference The TAC Conference & Exhibition is the largest national gathering of transportation professionals working in roads, highways and urban transportation in Canada. The annual event travels across the country and welcomes more than 1,400 attendees from businesses, governments (municipal, provincial, territorial, and federal), associations, academia and other organizations. More than 300 presenters combine
- [Réalisation technique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation technique Ces prix annuels récompensent les initiatives exceptionnelles dans le secteur des transports au Canada, en mettant l’accent sur les routes, les autoroutes et le transport urbain. L’appel de résumés pour les Prix de réalisation technique 2026 de l’ATC est maintenant terminé. Soumettre un résumé Prix de réalisation en transport actif Prix de
- [Technical Achievement Awards](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/) - Technical Achievement Awards These annual awards recognize outstanding initiatives in Canada’s transportation sector, with a focus on roads, highways, and urban transportation. The Call for Abstracts for the 2026 TAC Technical Achievement Awards is now closed. Submit an Abstract Active Transportation Achievement Award Climate Action Achievement Award Environmental Achievement Award Infrastructure Achievement Award Mobility Achievement
- [Bourse pour les jeunes professionnels dans les petites municipalités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-professionals-small-municipalities/) - Bourse pour les jeunes professionnels dans les petites municipalités Ce prix offre un soutien financier allant jusqu’à 4 000 $ pour aider un jeune professionnel travaillant pour une petite municipalité à participer aux réunions techniques et au congrès annuel de l’ATC. Cette bourse peut être remise grâce à la générosité de Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited.
- [Grant for Young Professionals in Small Municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-professionals-small-municipalities/) - Grant for Young Professionals in Small Municipalities This award provides an allowance of up to $4,000 to help a young professional working for a small municipality participate in TAC’s technical meetings and annual conference. It is made possible through the generosity of Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited. Terms and Conditions Applicants must: Be not more than
- [Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/) - Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation This award provides an allowance up to $5,000 to help a young professional participate in TAC’s technical meetings and annual conference. It is made possible through the generosity of Scott Stewart & Associates. Terms and Conditions Applicants must: Be not more than 35 years old on December 31 in
- [Bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/) - Bourse pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports Ce prix offre un soutien financier allant jusqu’à 5 000 $ pour aider un jeune professionnel à participer aux réunions techniques et au congrès annuel de l’ATC. Cette bourse peut être remise grâce à la générosité de Scott Stewart & Associates. Modalités Les candidats doivent : Être âgés
- [Homepage](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/) - Centre d'expertise technique du Canada pour les routes et autoroutes et transport urbain En savoir plus Se joindre à l’ATC – où les organisations et leur personnel s’attaquent aux problèmes de transport en accédant ressources techniques des formations, des apprentissages et des événements un réseau de pairs Devenir membre Actualités récentes Voir toutes les actualités
- [Formulaires de demande de bourse et de référence](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/application-and-reference-forms/) - Formulaires de demande de bourse et de référence Les candidatures sont acceptées du 1er décembre au 28 février chaque année. Demande de bourse de la Fondation de l’ATC : Ce que vous devez soumettre Pour compléter votre demande de bourse, veuillez suivre les étapes suivantes : Étape 1 : Remplir le formulaire de demande de bourse
- [Comité des techniques et de la gestion de la circulation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/traffic-operations-and-management-committee/) - Comité des techniques et de la gestion de la circulation Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et de résolution des enjeux actuels et émergents liés aux pratiques et aux systèmes de
- [Traffic Operations and Management Committee ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/traffic-operations-and-management-committee/) - Traffic Operations and Management Committee This committee supports the Safety, Design and Operations Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to traffic control devices and practices in Canada. Its goals include: Developing and revising manuals and other guidance for traffic control devices
- [Environmental Legislation Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/environmental-legislation-committee/) - Environmental Legislation Committee This committee supports the Environment and Climate Change Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to environmental legislation. Its goals include: Identifying evolving environmental legislation that impacts the transportation sector, with a focus on federal legislation Gathering information on
- [Environmental Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/environmental-achievement/) - Environmental Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that protect and enhance the natural environment through transportation projects. The application window is now open. Submit an abstract by November 30! Evaluation Criteria Outcomes Environmental protection and enhancement are increased. Outcomes may be expressed in terms of resource function, quantity, ecological diversity and/or economic benefits. Applicants are
- [Prix des jeunes professionnels en transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/young-transportation-professional/) - Prix des jeunes professionnels en transports Ce prix reconnaît les efforts d’un employé d’une organisation membre de l’ATC qui a apporté une contribution exceptionnelle au secteur des transports et qui n’a pas plus de 35 ans au 31 décembre de l’année pour laquelle le prix est remis. Modalités Les candidatures peuvent être présentées par n’importe
- [Young Transportation Professional Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/young-transportation-professional/) - Young Transportation Professional Award This award recognizes an employee of a TAC member organization who has made outstanding contributions to the transportation sector and is not more than 35 years old on December 31 in the year of the award. Terms and Conditions Nominations may be made by any TAC member, must include a CV,
- [Conseil d'administration](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/our-people/board-of-directors/) - Conseil d’administration Le Conseil d’administration de l’ATC est composé d’environ 25 membres, tous des chefs de file de l’industrie des transports au Canada. Les membres du Conseil sont élus pour représenter les ministères des transports fédéraux, provinciaux et territoriaux, les administrations municipales, le secteur privé, les associations et le milieu universitaire, conformément aux règlements interieur
- [Board of Directors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/our-people/board-of-directors/) - Board of Directors TAC has a Board of approximately 25 directors, all leaders in Canada’s transportation industry. Board members are elected to represent member federal/provincial/territorial departments of transportation, municipal governments, and the private sector, associations and academia, according to TAC’s by-laws. Board Officers President and Chair Kelly CainNew Brunswick Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure Vice
- [Bourses](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/) - Bourses En 2026, la Fondation de l’ATC est heureuse d’offrir aux étudiants la possibilité de postuler pour des bourses d’une valeur comprise entre 2 500 $ et 6 000 $. Les bourses visent à soutenir leurs études postsecondaires dans le domaine des transports. Les bourses sont attribuées sur une base concurrentielle et en fonction des objectifs spécifiques
- [Scholarships](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/) - Scholarships In 2026, the TAC Foundation is pleased to offer students the opportunity to apply for scholarships valuing between $2500 and $6000. The scholarships are intended to help support their post-secondary education in transportation-related studies. The scholarships are competitive and based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record and transportation-related activities or job skills.
- [Prix de réalisation du développement de la main-d'œuvre](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/workforce-development-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation du développement de la main-d'œuvre Ce prix reconnaît les initiatives en matière d’éducation postsecondaire, de perfectionnement professionnel ou de gestion des ressources humaines qui soutiennent la création d’une main-d’œuvre qualifiée et interdisciplinaire pour le secteur des transports au Canada. Critères d'évaluation Résultats L’initiative a amélioré les compétences ou la compréhension des participants,
- [Workforce Development Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/workforce-development-achievement/) - Workforce Development Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives in post-secondary education, professional development or human resources management that support the creation of a skilled, interdisciplinary workforce for Canada’s transportation sector. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes The initiative has improved the skills or understanding of participants and/or the performance of the host organization. Innovation The initiative shows innovation
- [Prix de réalisation en sécurité routière](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/road-safety-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation en sécurité routière Ce prix récompense les initiatives qui appliquent et font progresser les meilleures pratiques en matière d’ingénierie de la sécurité routière. Critères d'évaluation Résultats L’initiative a permis d’améliorer de façon durable le rendement en matière de sécurité routière. Les candidatures doivent expliquer les raisons qui justifient l’initiative en matière de
- [Road Safety Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/road-safety-achievement/) - Road Safety Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that apply and advance best practices in road safety engineering. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes The initiative has resulted in sustainable improvements to road safety performance. Applicants should explain the initiative’s safety justification, methods of estimating safety benefits and their reliability, and the sustainability of safety outcomes and the
- [Prix de réalisation environnementale](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/environmental-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation environnementale Ce prix reconnaît les initiatives qui protègent et améliorent l’environnement naturel par le biais de projets de transport. Critères d'évaluation Résultats La protection et la mise en valeur de l’environnement sont renforcées. Les résultats peuvent être exprimés en termes de fonction des ressources, de quantité, de diversité écologique ou d’avantages économiques.
- [Prix de réalisation en technologie](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/technology-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation en technologie Ce prix reconnaît les initiatives qui utilisent des technologies de pointe pour relever les défis du transport routier, autoroutier ou urbain. Critères d'évaluation Résultats L’initiative a amélioré le rendement du réseau de transport et a généré des avantages sociaux, économiques et environnementaux. Innovation L’initiative porte sur des technologies novatrices dans
- [Technology Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/technology-achievement/) - Technology Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that use advanced technologies to address road, highway or urban transportation challenges. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes The initiative has improved transportation system performance and yielded social, economic or environmental benefits. Innovation The initiative involves technologies that are innovative within a Canadian context in areas like intelligent transportation systems, connected
- [Prix de réalisation en mobilité](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/mobility-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation en mobilité Ce prix reconnaît les initiatives qui offrent une mobilité intégrée ou multimodale pour les personnes et les marchandises tout en renforçant les piliers sociaux, économiques et environnementaux de la durabilité. Critères d'évaluation Résultats L’initiative a permis l’amélioration des options de déplacement et de l’efficacité des activités ou services de déplacement,
- [Mobility Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/mobility-achievement/) - Mobility Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that deliver integrated or multimodal mobility for people and goods while reinforcing the social, economic and environmental pillars of sustainability. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes The initiative has led to improved travel options, more efficient travel activity or services, and/or effective and equitable strategies to enhance sustainability and benefit individuals.
- [Prix de réalisation en action climatique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/climate-action-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation en action climatique Ce prix récompense les initiatives qui atténuent les émissions liées aux transports qui provoquent les changements climatiques ou qui améliorent la résilience des réseaux de transport en réponse aux changements climatiques. Critères d'évaluation Résultats Les émissions réelles ou prévues de gaz à effet de serre provenant des transports sont
- [Climate Action Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/climate-action-achievement/) - Climate Action Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that mitigate emissions from transportation that cause climate change and/or improve the resiliency of transportation systems in response to climate change. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes Actual or projected greenhouse gas emissions from transportation are reduced, and/or transportation infrastructure or operations are more resilient to the expected impacts of
- [Prix de réalisation des petites municipalités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/small-municipalities-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation des petites municipalités Ce prix reconnaît les initiatives qui améliorent les réseaux de transport dans les communautés rurales ou urbaines, en mettant l’accent sur la sécurité routière et les techniques de circulation. Critères d'évaluation Résultats L’initiative a amélioré le rendement du réseau de transport et contribué à la santé sociale, économique et
- [Small Municipalities Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/small-municipalities-achievement/) - Small Municipalities Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that improve transportation systems in rural or small urban communities, with a focus on road safety and traffic operations. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes The initiative has improved transportation system performance and contributed to the community’s social, economic and environmental health. Innovation The initiative shows innovation within the context
- [Prix de réalisation en infrastructures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/infrastructure-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation en infrastructures Ce prix reconnaît les initiatives qui utilisent les meilleures pratiques pour fournir des infrastructures de transport sûres, durables et efficaces, en mettant l’accent sur les principaux actifs de transport routier, autoroutier et urbain. Critères d'évaluation Résultats L’initiative a donné lieu à une infrastructure de transport qui contribue à la sécurité,
- [Infrastructure Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/infrastructure-achievement/) - Infrastructure Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that use best practices to deliver safe, durable and efficient transportation infrastructure, with a focus on major road, highway and urban transportation assets. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes The initiative has resulted in transportation infrastructure that contributes to Canadians’ safety, health and prosperity. Innovation The initiative shows innovation within a
- [Prix de réalisation en transport actif](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/active-transportation-achievement/) - Prix de réalisation en transport actif Ce prix reconnaît les initiatives qui améliorent les installations ou les services afin d’encourager et d’avantager les personnes qui marchent, font du vélo ou utilisent d’autres formes de transport actif. Critères d'évaluation Résultats La sécurité générale et l’attrait du transport actif sont améliorés, ce qui se traduit par une
- [Active Transportation Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/technical-achievement/active-transportation-achievement/) - Active Transportation Achievement Award This award recognizes initiatives that improve facilities or services to encourage and benefit people who walk, bike or use other forms of active transportation. Evaluation Criteria Outcomes The overall safety and attractiveness of active transportation is improved, resulting in increased use of the facilities or services and social, economic or environmental
- [Application and Reference Forms](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/application-and-reference-forms/) - Scholarship Application and Reference Forms Applications are open from December 1 through February 28 annually. TAC Foundation Scholarship Application: What You Need to Submit To complete your scholarship application, please ensure you follow these steps: Step 1: Complete the Scholarship Application Form Every applicant must fill out and submit the Scholarship Application Form regardless of their academic
- [Bourses d'études actuelles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/current-scholarships/) - Bourses d’études actuelles Bourses prévues pour 2026 Les postulants n’ont besoin que de soumettre une seule demande pour être pris en considération pour les bourses auxquelles ils sont admissibles, pourvu que les conditions du donateur de la bourse soient remplies. Les postulants peuvent soumettre des demandes chaque année du 1er décembre au 28 février. Découvrez comment postuler
- [Current Scholarships](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/current-scholarships/) - Current Scholarships 2026 Anticipated Scholarships Applicants need only submit one application to be considered for any of the scholarships for which they are eligible, provided the donor’s scholarship conditions are met. Applications are open annually from December 1 to February 28. Learn more about how to apply & the application criteria University Student Scholarships View
- [Formulaire de référence](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/reference-form/) - Formulaire de référence La demande et les références doivent être remises au plus tard le 28 février. Le formulaire doit être rempli par un individu qui a eu un nombre raisonnable d’interactions avec le candidat. Les références peuvent être des professeurs, des enseignants, des superviseurs, des coordinateurs de bénévolat, etc. Le formulaire de demande de
- [Reference Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/reference-form/) - Reference Form The application and reference are due February 28. To be completed by an individual who has had a reasonable amount of interaction with the applicant. References may be professors, teachers, supervisors, volunteer coordinators, etc. Your scholarship application form must be submitted BEFORE any reference forms. "*" indicates required fields Applicant Information Applicant's first name* Applicant's
- [Fondation de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/) - Fondation de l’ATC La Fondation de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) est un organisme de bienfaisance enregistré qui fonctionne indépendamment de l’ATC. Elle a été créée en 2003 pour remédier à la pénurie de personnel qualifié pouvant assurer la planification, la conception, la construction, l’exploitation et l’entretien de l’infrastructure de transport du Canada. Vision
- [TAC Foundation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/) - TAC Foundation The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Foundation is a registered charity that operates independently from TAC. It was established in 2003 to address the issue of shortages in the number of skilled people available for the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of Canada’s transportation infrastructure. Vision A robust and diverse Canadian transportation
- [Comité de la sécurité routière](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/road-safety-committee/) - Comité de la sécurité routière Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des problèmes liés à la sécurité des routes et des bords de route. Ses
- [Road Safety Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/road-safety-committee/) - Road Safety Committee This committee supports the Safety, Design and Operations Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to roadway and roadside safety. Its goals include: Gathering and creating information on road safety issues and initiatives Identifying and prioritizing the connection between
- [Comité de la conception géométrique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/geometric-design-committee/) - Comité de la conception géométrique Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des problèmes liés à la conception géométrique des installations pour tous les modes de
- [Geometric Design Committee ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/geometric-design-committee/) - Geometric Design Committee This Committee supports the Safety, Design and Operations Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to the geometric design of facilities for all modes of road transportation. It also considers the influence of geometric design on road capacity, operation,
- [Comité de la planification des transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/transportation-planning-committee/) - Comité de la planification des transports Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la mobilité. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national pour l’échange d’information et la résolution d’enjeux liés à l’élaboration et à l’application de pratiques de planification du transport multimodal aux niveaux local, régional et national. Ses
- [Transportation Planning Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/transportation-planning-committee/) - Transportation Planning Committee This committee supports the Mobility Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to multimodal transportation planning practices at local, regional and national levels. Its goals include: Improving tools and techniques for transportation planning analysis and decision making Supporting the
- [Comité de la législation environnementale](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/environmental-legislation-committee/) - Comité de la législation environnementale Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et de résolution des enjeux liés à la législation environnementale. Ses objectifs sont les suivants : Identifier l’évolution de la législation environnementale ayant un
- [Transportation Finance Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/transportation-finance-committee/) - Transportation Finance Committee This committee supports the Mobility Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to transportation financing, funding and related governance issues at local and regional levels. Its goals include: Supporting the development of innovative models, tools and techniques for financing
- [Comité du financement des transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/transportation-finance-committee/) - Comité du financement des transports Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la mobilité. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et de résolution des enjeux liés au financement et à la capitalisation du transport, et des enjeux de gouvernance connexes aux niveaux local et régional. Ses
- [Climate Change Integrated Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/climate-change-integrated-committee/) - Climate Change Integrated Committee This committee supports the Environment and Climate Change Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to greenhouse gas reduction initiatives to mitigate climate change, and adaptation initiatives to promote resilient transportation systems. Its goals include: Identifying and addressing
- [Comité intégré des changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/climate-change-integrated-committee/) - Comité intégré des changements climatiques Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des problèmes liés aux initiatives de réduction des gaz à effet de serre visant à atténuer le
- [Réunions techniques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/conference-meetings/technical-meetings/) - Réunions techniques Les conseils et comités de l’ATC se réunissent deux fois par année aux Réunions techniques du printemps et aux Réunions techniques de l’automne. De nombreux comités tiennent également d’autres réunions en ligne tout au long de l’année. Les Réunions techniques permettent aux spécialistes de contribuer aux progrès réalisés dans le secteur des transports
- [Technical Meetings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/conference-meetings/technical-meetings/) - Technical Meetings TAC’s councils and committees meet twice a year during the Spring Technical Meetings and Fall Technical Meetings. Many committees also hold other meetings online throughout the year. Technical meetings allow practitioners to contribute to and learn from progress in Canada’s transportation sector. They are also essential to the productivity and success of TAC
- [Jeunes professionnels et des étudiants en transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/) - Prix des jeunes professionnels Ces prix qui sont remis chaque année reconnaissent les efforts des spécialistes émergents dans le secteur du transport du Canada. Prix des jeunes professionnels en transports Bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports Bourse pour les jeunes professionnels dans les petites municipalités Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation pour jeunes
- [Young Professional Awards](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/) - Young Professional Awards These annual awards recognize emerging practitioners in Canada’s transportation sector. Young Transportation Professional Award Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation Grant for Young Professionals in Small Municipalities Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant for Young Geotechnical Engineers in Transportation Contact us for more information Key Dates January 30 Deadline for nominations or applications
- [Reconnaissance des bénévoles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/) - Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles Ces prix qui sont remis chaque année soulignent les contributions exceptionnelles de nos bénévoles, qu’ils soient des particuliers ou des groupes. Prix de haute distinction Prix de leadership Prix de contribution individuelle Prix d’excellence des comités Communiquer avec nous pour plus d’informations Dates importantes 30 janvier Date limite de dépôt
- [Volunteer Recognition Awards](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/) - Volunteer Recognition Awards These annual awards highlight the exceptional contributions made by our volunteers, both individuals and groups. Distinguished Service Award Leadership Award Individual Contribution Award Committee Excellence Award Contact us for more information Key Dates January 30 Deadline for nominations May Recipients are announced October Recipients are recognized at the TAC Conference & Exhibition
- [Prix](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/) - Prix Chaque année, les prix de l’ATC reconnaissent les réalisations et les contributions exceptionnelles des organisations et des particuliers. Prix de réalisation technique Pour les organisations membres de l’ATC Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles Pour les bénévoles des conseils et comités de l’ATC Prix des jeunes professionnels en transports Pour les spécialistes émergents en transports
- [Awards](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/) - Awards Each year, TAC awards recognize exceptional achievements and contributions by both organizations and individuals. Technical Achievement Awards For TAC member organizations Volunteer Recognition Awards For volunteers on TAC councils and committees Young Professional Awards For emerging practitioners in transportation Student Paper Prizes For authors of papers accepted for TAC’s annual conference Read about our
- [À propos de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/) - À propos de l’ATC Nous connaître Qu’est-ce que l’ATC et qui servons-nous? Plan stratégique Vision, mission, domaines d’intérêt et priorités stratégiques de l’ATC Notre équipe Membres de notre conseil d’administration et de notre personnel Bilan de l’année (pdf) Faits saillants et rendement de l’exercice écoulé
- [About TAC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/) - About TAC Who We Are What TAC is and who we serve Strategic Plan TAC’s vision, mission, focus areas and strategic priorities Our People Meet our Board members and staff Year in Review (pdf) Highlights and performance from the past fiscal year
- [Annual General Meeting](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/annual-general-meeting/) - Annual General Meeting On behalf of the Board of Directors, this is to advise that TAC’s annual general meeting (AGM) of members will be held online on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 11:00AM-12:00PM (ET). One meeting participant will receive a $250 voucher that can be applied to future TAC products and services! The AGM is
- [Assemblée générale annuelle des membres](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/annual-general-meeting/) - Assemblée générale annuelle des membres Au nom de conseil d’administration, nous vous informons que l’assemblée générale annuelle (AGA) des membres de l’ATC se tiendra en ligne le mercredi 17 septembre 2025 de 11:00 à 12:00 (HE). Un participant à la réunion recevra un bon d’achat de 250 $ à valoir sur les futurs produits et
- [Procuration 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/2025-proxy/) - Procuration 2025 Association des transports du Canada(« l’Organisation ») Le membre votant identifié de la société désigne la personne physique nommée ci-dessous comme mandataire du membre pour assister, agir et voter à l’assemblée des membres de la société qui se tiendra le 17 septembre 2025 à 11h00 (HE), et à tout ajournement, de la même
- [2025 Proxy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/2025-proxy/) - 2025 Proxy Transportation Association of Canada(the “Corporation”) The identified voting member of the Corporation appoints (the individual named below as the proxy of the member to attend, act and vote at the meeting of the members of the Corporation to be held September 17, 2025, at 11:00 am (ET), and at any adjournment or adjournments,
- [Technical Resources Search](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/) - Technical Resources Search Employees of TAC member organizations and individual TAC members must login to their TAC Online account to view and access the Bookstore at member prices. TAC offers publications, webinar recordings and conference papers on a diverse range of topics, including road and highway engineering, public transit, sustainable transportation, traffic management, and much
- [Récipiendaires](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/recipients/) - Récipiendaires Depuis que la Fondation de l’ATC a commencé à verser des bourses d’études en 2005, 661 bourses d’une valeur totale de plus de 2,8 millions $ ont été attribuées à des étudiants de premier cycle et de cycles supérieurs (au niveau collégial et universitaire) ainsi qu’au niveau d’entrée dans des disciplines liées au transport.
- [Recipients](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/recipients/) - Recipients Since the TAC Foundation began awarding scholarships in 2005, 661 scholarships valuing $2.8 million have been provided at the graduate, undergraduate (university and college) and entrance level in transportation-related disciplines. In 2025, 16 scholarships valued at $71,950 were awarded by the Foundation. Congratulations to the 2025 recipients! $6,000 The Esch Foundation Aislinn DresslerBachelor
- [Essais de compréhension de panneaux routiers et de feux de circulation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/comprehension-testing/) - Essais de compréhension de panneaux routiers et de feux de circulation À propos des essais de compréhension L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) conçoit régulièrement de nouveaux dispositifs de signalisation routière destinés aux routes canadiennes. L’ATC met à l’essai de nouveaux panneaux de signalisation et feux de circulation pour s’assurer qu’ils sont compris par les
- [Comprehension Testing for Road Signs and Traffic Signals](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/comprehension-testing/) - Comprehension Testing for Road Signs and Traffic Signals About comprehension testing The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) develops new traffic control devices for use on Canadian roads. TAC tests new signs and traffic signals to make sure they are understood by road users before including them in the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada,
- [TAC Foundation Scholarship Eligibility](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/tac-foundation-scholarship-eligibility/) - TAC Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Form "*" indicates required fields Finalist Information Name* Dr.MissMr.Mrs.Ms.Mx.Prof.Rev. Salutation First Last 2025/26 anticipated educational degree / qualification being pursued* Anticipated date of graduation* Eligibility I will be a full-time student for the full 2025/26 academic year.* Yes No See the eligibility criteria for details. (Proof may be required at a
- [Training Courses - Original Draft](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/training-courses-original-draft/) - Training Courses Training courses help practitioners meet their licensing requirements for continuing professional development. They are also an essential way for organizations to build and maintain a skilled workforce in an ever-changing world. TAC’s training courses are primarily online and are either live (instructor-led) or on-demand (self-directed). Once a course is purchased and paid for,
- [Prix d'excellence des comités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/committee-excellence/) - Prix d'excellence des comités Ce prix reconnaît l’excellence et l’innovation des comités, sous-comités, groupes de travail et comités directeurs de projets bénévoles de l’ATC. Les groupes qui reçoivent ce prix ont contribué à la vision et à la mission de l’ATC par le renforcement des connaissances, le perfectionnement professionnel ou l’engagement des membres. Les candidatures
- [Committee Excellence Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/committee-excellence/) - Committee Excellence Award This award recognizes excellence and innovation by TAC’s volunteer committees, subcommittees, working groups and project steering committees. Recipient groups have contributed to TAC’s vision and mission through knowledge building, professional development, or member engagement. Nominations may be made by any TAC member, and must describe committee activities in one or more of
- [Prix de contribution individuelle](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/individual-contribution/) - Prix de contribution individuelle Ce prix reconnaît les efforts des bénévoles individuels qui ont fait preuve d’un niveau remarquable d’initiative, de créativité, d’effort ou d’excellence technique en contribuant au travail des conseils ou comités de l’ATC au cours des cinq dernières années. Les candidatures peuvent être présentées par n’importe quel membre de l’ATC et doivent
- [Individual Contribution Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/individual-contribution/) - Individual Contribution Award This award recognizes individual volunteers who have exhibited notable levels of initiative, creativity, effort and/or technical excellence in contributing to the work of TAC councils or committees over the preceding five years. Nominations may be made by any TAC member, and must describe the nominee’s recent contributions to TAC (up to 500
- [Prix de haute distinction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/distinguished-service/) - Prix de haute distinction Ce prix est la plus haute distinction de l’ATC. Il reconnaît les efforts des chefs de file qui ont eu un impact tangible et durable sur les progrès de l’Association dans la réalisation de sa vision et de sa mission, et par conséquent sur le secteur des transports du Canada en
- [Distinguished Service Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/distinguished-service/) - Distinguished Service Award This award is TAC’s highest honour. It recognizes leaders who have had a tangible and enduring impact on the association’s progress toward its vision and mission, and thereby on Canada’s transportation sector. Recipients have contributed actively to TAC councils and committees for at least 15 years, among their 25 years or more
- [Prix de leadership](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/leadership/) - Prix de leadership Ce prix reconnaît les efforts des bénévoles individuels qui ont fait preuve d’un leadership continu et efficace pendant 10 ans ou plus de participation active aux conseils et comités de l’ATC. Les lauréats se sont forgé une réputation parmi les autres bénévoles de l’ATC pour leur dévouement, leur collaboration, leurs connaissances et
- [Leadership Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/leadership/) - Leadership Award This award recognizes individual volunteers who have provided continuous, effective leadership during 10 or more years of active participation on TAC councils and committees. Recipients have earned a reputation among other TAC volunteers for their dedication, collaboration, knowledge and integrity. Nominations may be made by any TAC member and must describe the nominee’s
- [Library Services](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/library-services/) - Library Services TAC’s Library is a unique Canadian resource that links TAC members to global research and guidance on roads, highways, and urban transportation. Contact the Library Find and access documents Our Library catalogue offers 18,000 physical and electronic documents from Canadian governments, academia, associations, and businesses, as well as international sources, including the U.S.
- [Services de la bibliothèque](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/library-services/) - Services de la bibliothèque La bibliothèque de l’ATC est une ressource unique au Canada qui offre aux membres de l’ATC un accès à la recherche et aux lignes directrices mondiales sur les routes, les autoroutes et le transport urbain. Communiquer avec la bibliothèque Rechercher et consulter des documents Le catalogue de notre bibliothèque contient 18 000
- [Candidatures au conseil d'administration de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/our-people/board-of-directors/tac-board-nominations/) - Candidatures au conseil d'administration de l'ATC Biographies des candidats Formulaire de nomination pour administrateur dans la catégorie fédèrale/provinciale/territorial Formulaire de nomination pour administrateur dans la catégorie municipale Formulaire de nomination pour administrateur dans la catégorie des membres individuels
- [TAC Board Nominations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/our-people/board-of-directors/tac-board-nominations/) - TAC Board Nominations Candidate Biographies Nomination Form for Director in Federal/Provindial/Territorial Category Nomination Form for Director in Municipal Category Nomination Form for Director in Members-at-large Category
- [Nos Donateurs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/our-donors/) - Nos donateurs Platine Engagements cumulatifs et futurs totalisant 50 000 $ ou plus Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors* AtkinsRéalis* Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators* Colas Canada* EllisDon Corporation, Civil Division* Esch Foundation* Ministry of Transportation, Ontario* Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec* Stantec Consulting Ltd.* Tetra Tech Canada Transport Canada*
- [Our Donors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/our-donors/) - Our Donors Platinum Cumulative and/or future commitments totalling $50,000 or more. Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors* AtkinsRéalis* Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators* Colas Canada* EllisDon Corporation, Civil Division* Esch Foundation* Ministry of Transportation, Ontario* Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec* Stantec Consulting Ltd.* Tetra Tech Canada Transport Canada* Transportation Association
- [Mobility](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/mobility/) - Mobility Mobility means seamlessly moving people and goods where they need to go, using one or more modes of transportation. This is being realized by seeking new and better ways to fund, plan and manage transportation systems. TAC brings its members together to tackle key mobility issues, like urban development, data collection, walking and cycling
- [Comité de la construction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/construction-committee/) - Comité de la construction Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil des infrastructures et de la gestion des actifs. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et de résolution des enjeux liés à la construction des infrastructures de transport. Ses objectifs sont les suivants : Discuter de la complexité de
- [Construction Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/construction-committee/) - Construction Committee This committee supports the Infrastructure and Asset Management Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to transportation infrastructure construction. Its goals include: Discussing project management complexities in transportation infrastructure projects Identifying research needs in construction and project management Developing and
- [Events Calendar](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/events-calendar/) - Events Calendar View in calendar format
- [Technology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/technology/) - Technology Technology is having a profound impact on how we plan, deliver and operate transportation systems. Many innovations—big data, artificial intelligence, ubiquitous connectivity, electric and automated vehicles—are both promising and disruptive. They require new ways of doing things, offer surprising benefits, and could have unexpected impacts. TAC provides a forum for its members to learn,
- [Technologie](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/technology/) - Technologie La technologie a un impact profond sur la façon dont nous planifions, aménageons et exploitons les systèmes de transport. De nombreuses innovations – mégadonnées, intelligence artificielle, connectivité omniprésente, véhicules électriques et automatisés – sont à la fois prometteuses et perturbatrices. Elles nécessitent de nouvelles façons de faire, offrent des avantages surprenants et pourraient avoir
- [TAC Test Page](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/tac-test-page/)
- [Bourses pour étudiants universitaires](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/current-scholarships/university-student-scholarships/) - Bourses d’études universitaires Les bourses suivantes sont offertes aux étudiants du premier cycle ou des cycles supérieurs. En savoir plus sur l’admissibilité et le processus de demande 6 000 $ Fondation Esch Applicabilité Canada Domaines d’études Disciplines liées aux transports Description The Esch Foundation was established in 2004 by Mr. Norman Esch in support of
- [University Student Scholarships](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/current-scholarships/university-student-scholarships/) - University Student Scholarships The following scholarships are available to either undergraduates or graduate students. More about eligibility and applying $6000 Esch Foundation Tenable Canada Study Fields Transportation-related disciplines Description The Esch Foundation was established in 2004 by Mr. Norman Esch in support of his belief that the future of Canada would be well served by
- [Nos commanditaires](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/) - Nos commanditaires Commanditaires premier Commanditaires principal Commanditaires mécène
- [Our Sponsors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/) - Our Sponsors Premier Sponsors Principal Sponsors Patron Sponsors
- [Formulaire d'évaluation des bourses d'études](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/scholarship-reviewer-form/) - Formulaire d'évaluation des bourses d'études Soutenez l’initiative de la Fondation de l’ATC visant à encourager les professionnels du transport de demain en participant bénévolement à l’examen des candidatures. On demande généralement aux bénévoles d’examiner trois ou quatre demandes, ce qui prend une à deux heures. La seule qualification requise est l’intérêt pour la Fondation de
- [Scholarship Reviewer Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/scholarship-reviewer-form/) - Scholarship Reviewer Form Support the TAC Foundation’s initiative to encourage tomorrow’s transportation professionals by being a volunteer reviewer of the applications. Volunteers are typically asked to review three or four applications which takes 1-2 hours. The only qualification you need is an interest in supporting the TAC Foundation, and you’ll be provided with an evaluation
- [FAQs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/faqs/) - FAQ sur les ressources techniques Vous trouverez ci-dessous quelques questions et réponses typiques sur l’achat de publications de la librairie de l’ATC. Si, après avoir lu les questions-réponses ci-dessous, vous avez encore besoin d’aide sur : Des commandes passées, communiquez avec Gilmore au 1-800-795-6661 ou TAC@gilmore.ca Des publications de l’ATC (générales) ou des commandes futures,
- [FAQs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/faqs/) - Technical Resources FAQs Below are some typical questions and answers about buying publications from TAC’s Bookstore. If, after reading the FAQs below, you still need help about: Orders placed; contact Gilmore at 1-800-795-6661 or TAC@gilmore.ca TAC publications (general) or future orders; contact 1-613-736-1350, option 1 or publications@tac-atc.ca Publication contents or technical aspects; contact 1-613-736-1350 x244
- [Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation pour jeunes ingénieurs en géotechnique des transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/allan-widger-grant/) - Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation pour jeunes ingénieurs en géotechnique des transports Ce prix offre un soutien financier pouvant atteindre 4 000 $ à un jeune ingénieur en géotechnique travaillant dans le domaine des transports pour l’aider à participer aux réunions techniques et au congrès annuel de l’ATC. Modalités Les candidats doivent : Être âgés
- [Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant for Young Geotechnical Engineers in Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/allan-widger-grant/) - Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant for Young Geotechnical Engineers in Transportation This award provides an allowance of up to $4,000 to a young geotechnical engineer working in transportation to help them participate in TAC’s technical meetings and annual conference. Terms and Conditions Applicants must: Be not more than 35 years old on December 31 in
- [Test Videos](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/test-videos/)
- [Comité des sols et des matériaux](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/soils-and-materials-committee/) - Comité des sols et des matériaux Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil des infrastructures et de la gestion des actifs. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des défis liés à l’information et à la technologie sur les sols et les
- [Soils and Materials Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/infrastructure-and-asset-management-council/soils-and-materials-committee/) - Soils and Materials Committee This committee supports the Infrastructure & Asset Management Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to soils and materials information and technology. Its goals include: Identifying research needs in the area of soils and materials used in transportation
- [Comité de la gestion de la mobilité](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/mobility-management-committee/) - Comité de la gestion de la mobilité Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la mobilité. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et de résolution des enjeux liés à la prestation de services de mobilité multimodale, principalement dans les villes, mais aussi dans les petites collectivités
- [Mobility Management Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/mobility-council/mobility-management-committee/) - Mobility Management Committee This committee supports the Mobility Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to multimodal mobility services, principally in cities but also in small and rural communities. Its goals include: Improving the quality, availability and integration of travel options in
- [Communications obligatoires aux membres](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/membership/mandatory-membership-communications/) - Communications obligatoires aux membres En tant que représentant (décideur, représentant administratif ou représentant de la facturation) de votre organisation, qui est membre de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC), vous pouvez recevoir des courriels de notre part contenant des mises à jour, des mesures de suivi et des renseignements importants liés aux membres de l’ATC.
- [Mandatory Membership Communications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/membership/mandatory-membership-communications/) - Mandatory Membership Communications As a role holder for your Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) member organization (decision maker, administrative or billing representative), you may receive emails from us containing important updates, information, or action items related to the membership. These communications are critical to ensuring you and your organization are informed and equipped to fully
- [Recherche de ressources techniques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/) - Recherche de ressources techniques **NOUVEAU** – La librairie de l’ATC pour l’achat de publications a été modernisée ! Si vous êtes membre (employé d’une organisation membre de l’ATC ou membre individuel de l’ATC), assurez-vous de vous connecter à votre compte de l’ATC pour voir et acheter des produits au prix des membres. L’ATC offre des publications,
- [Nous connaître](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/who-we-are/) - Nous connaître L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) est un forum neutre pour les organisations qui s’intéressent aux routes, aux autoroutes et aux transports urbains. Les organisations membres comprennent tous les niveaux de gouvernement, des entreprises privées, des institutions académiques et d’autres associations. Par l’intermédiaire de l’ATC, ces organisations et leur personnel partagent des idées
- [Who We Are](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/who-we-are/) - Who We Are The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is a neutral forum for organizations with interests in roads, highways, and urban transportation. Member organizations include all levels of government, private companies, academic institutions, and other associations. Through TAC, those organizations and their staff share ideas and exchange information on technical transportation issues. TAC helps
- [Formulaire de candidature à une bourse de la Fondation de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/tac-foundation-scholarship-application-form/) - Formulaire de candidature à une bourse de la Fondation de l'ATC "*" indicates required fields A quelle catégorie de bourse postulez-vous ? Étudiant de premier cycle Étudiant universitaire de deuxième cycle (par exemple, débutant ou poursuivant des études de deuxième cycle, y compris des programmes de maîtrise ou de doctorat) Collège/CEGEP Nom* Prénom Nom de
- [2025/26 Détails de la prestation de commandite](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/2025-26-sponsorship-benefit-details/) - Détails de la prestation de commandite 2025/26 Les commanditaires Premier et Principal peuvent accéder aux avantages décrits dans le tableau précédent. *Organisez une visite technique Détails : Les visites doivent différer de celles organisées par le comité d’organisation local. Les visites ont lieu le dimanche 5 octobre, de 13 :00 à 16:00. Le transport actif (marche, vélo
- [2025/26 Sponsorship Benefit Details](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/2025-26-sponsorship-benefit-details/) - 2025/26 Sponsorship Benefit Details Premier and Principal sponsors can access the following benefits outlined in the previous table. *Organize a Technical Tour Details: Tours must differ from those organized by the Local Organizing Committee Tours run on Sunday, October 5, 13:00-16:00. Active transportation (walking, biking, or self-guided options) is encouraged Exclusivity: only one sponsor is
- [Donateurs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/) - Donateurs La Fondation de l’ATC est financée par des donateurs de divers organismes et des particuliers œuvrant dans le domaine du transport. Les donateurs reconnaissent l’importance du mandat de la Fondation pour les secteurs des transports et des routes du Canada et ils appuient la vision de la Fondation, « Appuyer l’apprentissage et le perfectionnement
- [Donors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/) - Donors The TAC Foundation is funded by donors from various organizations and individuals involved in transportation. Donors recognize the importance of the Foundation’s mandate to Canada’s transportation and roadways sectors, and support the Foundation’s vision, “Supporting the Education and Development of Tomorrow’s Transportation Professionals”. TAC Foundation donors receive visibility through the TAC Foundation’s Donor Program.
- [Bourses du collège/CÉGEP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/current-scholarships/college-cegep-student-scholarships/) - Bourses d’études aux collèges-cégeps Les bourses suivantes sont offertes aux étudiants des collèges et des cégeps. En savoir plus sur l’admissibilité et le processus de demande 2 725 $ Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited, Future Leaders Scholarship | www.ptsl.com Applicabilité Canada Domaines d’études Disciplines liées aux transports Description Paradigm helps clients solve real-world transportation problems using
- [College / CEGEP Student Scholarships](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/current-scholarships/college-cegep-student-scholarships/) - College / CEGEP Student Scholarships The following scholarships are available to college / CEGEP students. More about eligibility and applying $2725 Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited, Future Leaders Scholarship | www.ptsl.com Tenable Canada Study Fields Transportation-related disciplines Description Paradigm helps clients solve real-world transportation problems using our skills and expertise in community transportation planning, active and
- [TAC Foundation Scholarship Application Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/tac-foundation-scholarship-application-form/) - TAC Foundation Scholarship Application Form "*" indicates required fields To which scholarship category are you applying?* University Undergraduate Student University Graduate Student (e.g., beginning or continuing graduate studies, including master’s or PhD programs) College/CEGEP Name* First Last Email* Telephone* Mailing Address* Street Address City AlbertaBritish ColumbiaManitobaNew BrunswickNewfoundland and LabradorNorthwest TerritoriesNova ScotiaNunavutOntarioPrince Edward IslandQuebecSaskatchewanYukon Province Postal
- [Bourse pour les jeunes professionnels dans les petites municipalités – formulaire](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/grant-for-young-professionals-small-municipalities-application-form/) - Formulaire – Bourse pour les jeunes professionnels des petites municipalités "*" indicates required fields Demande soumise par : Nom* Prénom Nom de famille Titre* Employeur (organisation membre de l'ATC)* Vous ne savez pas si votre organisation est membre de l'ATC ? Consultez la liste des membres : https://tac.in1touch.org/client/roster/clientRosterView.html?language=fr_FR&clientRosterId=538 Téléphone* Courriel* Votre déclaration* Accepted file types:
- [Grant for Young Professionals in Small Municipalities Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/grant-for-young-professionals-small-municipalities-application-form/) - Grant for Young Professionals from Small Municipalities Form "*" indicates required fields Application submitted by: Name* First Last Title* Employer (TAC member organization)* Not sure if your organization is a TAC member? Check the member roster: https://tac.in1touch.org/client/roster/clientRosterView.html?clientRosterId=538 Telephone* Email* Your statement* Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB. Describing your work accomplishments, and
- [Employment Reference Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/employment-reference-form/) - Employment Reference Form The application and reference are due February 28. SUBMITTING THIS FORM IS OPTIONAL. To be completed and submitted by the applicant’s supervisor where he/she is/was employed. The application form must be submitted BEFORE any reference forms. "*" indicates required fields Applicant Information Applicant's first name* Applicant's last name* Employer company / organization*
- [Formulaire de référence d'emploi](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/employment-reference-form/) - Formulaire de référence d'emploi La demande et les références doivent être remises au plus tard le 28 février . LA SOUMISSION DE CE FORMULAIRE EST FACULTATIVE. . Il doit être complété et soumis par le superviseur du candidat dans l’entreprise où il est/était employé. Le formulaire de candidature doit être soumis AVANT tout formulaire de
- [Formulaire de référence académique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/academic-reference-form/) - Formulaire de référence académique La demande et les références doivent être remises au plus tard le 28 février. Le formulaire doit être rempli par un professeur ou un instructeur de l’établissement d’enseignement actuel du candidat qui a eu un nombre raisonnable d’interactions avec le candidat. (Si le candidat est nouveau dans son établissement actuel, il
- [Merci pour votre soumission](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/thank-you-for-your-submission/) - Merci pour votre soumission !
- [Thank you for your submission](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/thank-you-for-your-submission/) - Thank you for your submission.
- [Academic Reference Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/academic-reference-form/) - Academic Reference Form The application and reference are due February 28. To be completed by a professor or an instructor at the applicant’s current educational institution who has had a reasonable amount of interaction with the applicant. (If the applicant is new to his or her current institution, they may ask a professor or instructor
- [Formulaire de demande de bourse pour les étudiants de premier cycle de l'université](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/university-undergraduate-student-scholarship-application-form/)
- [College/CEGEP Student Scholarship Application Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/college-cegep-student-scholarship-application-form/)
- [University Graduate Student Scholarship Application Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/university-graduate-student-scholarship-application-form/)
- [University Undergraduate Student Scholarship Application Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/scholarships/university-undergraduate-student-scholarship-application-form/)
- [Comité intégré des petites municipalités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/small-municipalities-integrated-committee/) - Comité intégré des petites municipalités Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations. C’est un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et un forum national d’échange d’information et de résolution des enjeux actuels et émergents en transports propres aux petites municipalités. Ses objectifs sont les suivants : Encourager
- [Small Municipalities Integrated Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/safety-design-and-operations-council/small-municipalities-integrated-committee/) - Small Municipalities Integrated Committee This committee supports the Safety, Design and Operations Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to transportation in small municipalities. Its goals include: Encouraging the development and dissemination of practical tools and approaches for the planning, design, construction,
- [Comité des questions environnementales](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/environmental-issues-committee/) - Comité des questions environnementales Ce comité vient en appui au Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques. Il s’agit d’un centre d’expertise au sein de l’ATC et d’un forum national pour le partage d’informations et la résolution des problèmes liés à la gestion de l’environnement lors de la planification, de la conception, de la construction,
- [Environmental Issues Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/environment-and-climate-change-council/environmental-issues-committee/) - Environmental Issues Committee This committee supports the Environment and Climate Change Council. It is a centre of expertise within TAC and a national forum for sharing information and addressing challenges related to environmental management during the planning, design, construction, operation and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Its goals include: Gathering information on environmental issues and initiatives
- [Job Board](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/job-board/) - National Job Board Looking? Browse the Job Board for transportation professional, technologist, and similar positions with leading Canadian employers. Hiring? TAC member organizations can post jobs for free. Non-member organizations pay $325 per posting. Click “Post a Job” below to provide details about the position; our staff will follow up regarding payment, if applicable. Allow
- [Procuration 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/2024-proxy/) - Procuration 2024 Association des transports du Canada(« l’Organisation ») Le membre votant identifié de la société désigne la personne physique nommée ci-dessous comme mandataire du membre pour assister, agir et voter à l’assemblée des membres de la société qui se tiendra le 12 septembre 2024 à 10h00 (HE), et à tout ajournement, de la même
- [2024 Proxy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/2024-proxy/) - 2024 Proxy Transportation Association of Canada(the “Corporation”) The identified voting member of the Corporation appoints (the individual named below as the proxy of the member to attend, act and vote at the meeting of the members of the Corporation to be held September 12, 2024, at 10:00 am (ET), and at any adjournment or adjournments,
- [Bulletin d'emploi](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/job-board/) - Bulletin national d'offres d'emploi Cherchez-vous ? Consultez le pour des postes de professionnels du transport, de technologues et d’autres postes similaires auprès d’employeurs canadiens de premier plan. Vous embauchez ? Les organisations membres de l’ATC peuvent publier des offres d’emploi gratuitement. Les organisations non membres paient 325 $ par annonce. Cliquez sur « Soumettez une
- [Comité national canadien de PIARC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/piarc-canadian-national-committee/) - Comité national canadien de PIARC L’Association mondiale de la route (connue sous le nom de l’AIPCR) est une organisation apolitique à but non lucratif qui encourage la coopération internationale et le progrès dans le domaine des routes et du transport routier. L’AIPCR rassemble les administrations routières de 120 gouvernements et a des membres – personnes,
- [Sécurité, conception et opérations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/safety-design-and-operations/) - Sécurité, conception et opérations Les décès et les blessures sur les routes du Canada sont un problème de santé publique dévastateur et coûteux. Les spécialistes qui conçoivent et exploitent nos routes utilisent une approche de système sûr lorsqu’ils développent des solutions d’ingénierie qui facilitent le déplacement des personnes et des marchandises. L’ATC fournit des conseils
- [Calendrier des événements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/events-calendar/) - Calendrier des événements Voir tous les événements à venir
- [Environnement et changement climatique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/environment-and-climate-change/) - Environnement et changements climatiques La protection de l’environnement combinée au déplacement des personnes et des marchandises repose toujours sur la conservation des ressources, la prévention de la pollution et la protection des systèmes naturels. Aujourd’hui, l’atténuation et l’adaptation en matière de changements climatiques font partie de nos défis les plus importants. L’ATC aide ses membres
- [Gestion des infrastructures et des actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/infrastructure-and-asset-management/) - Gestion des infrastructures et des actifs Les Canadiens s’attendent à ce que nos infrastructures de transport soient sécuritaires, robustes et rentables, et à ce qu’elles répondent à nos besoins sociaux et environnementaux. L’ATC aide ses membres à optimiser la gestion des actifs en optimisant leurs matériaux et processus de construction, d’entretien et de restauration. Conseil
- [Mobilité](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/mobility/) - Mobilité La mobilité correspond au déplacement intégré des personnes et des marchandises là où elles doivent aller à l’aide d’un ou de plusieurs modes de transport. La mobilité repose sur l’établissement de nouvelles et de meilleures façons de financer, de planifier et de gérer les systèmes de transport. L’ATC rassemble ses membres pour s’attaquer aux
- [Environment and Climate Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/environment-and-climate-change/) - Environment and Climate Change Protecting the environment while moving people and goods has always meant conserving resources, preventing pollution, and protecting natural systems. Now, mitigating and adapting to climate change are among our most important challenges. TAC helps its members share knowledge and experience with environmental best practices in the realms of both ecology and
- [Actualités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/) - Actualités Recherche par Utilisez des mots-clés et des filtres pour affiner vos résultats. Recherche Catégories Climate Change and Environment Events Membership Happenings People in the News Pooled Fund Projects Publications Road Safety Road Signs Small Municipalities TAC and Transport News TAC Foundation Domaines prioritaires Environment and Climate Change Infrastructure and Asset Management Mobility Safety, Design
- [Conditions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/terms-of-use/) - Conditions En accédant à ce site Web (www.tac-atc.ca) de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC), l’utilisateur souscrit d’emblée aux conditions d’utilisation et aux dispositions du déni de responsabilité décrites ci-après. L’ATC invite les utilisateurs à revoir périodiquement ces conditions et dispositions afin de prendre connaissance de tout changement qui pourrait leur avoir été apporté entre-temps.
- [Terms of Use](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/terms-of-use/) - Terms of Use By accessing this web site (www.tac-atc.ca) of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), you are agreeing to be bound by the terms and conditions of use, as set out below. We encourage you to review them periodically in order to be aware of any changes that we may make. Confidentiality and Security
- [Strategic Plan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/strategic-plan/) - Strategic Plan TAC’s strategic plan guides our work. The Board of Directors reviews the plan regularly to ensure it reflects current priorities for the Association and in the transportation sector. Vision Transportation that makes Canada safe, healthy and prosperous. Mission Working together to share ideas, build knowledge, promote best practices, foster leadership, and encourage bold
- [Safety, Design and Operations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/safety-design-and-operations/) - Safety, Design and Operations Death and injury on Canada’s roads are a devastating and costly public health issue. The practitioners who design and operate our roads use a Safe System Approach when they develop engineering solutions that help move people and goods. TAC provides technical guidance and training to help improve vital transportation outcomes in
- [Fonds des activités étudiantes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/student-activities-fund/) - Fonds des activités étudiantes La Fondation de l’Association des transports du Canada (la Fondation) appuiera les activités des étudiants dans le cadre de leurs études dans des disciplines reliées aux transports dans des établissements canadiens. Si vous, ou votre groupe, avez une activité admissible, Soumettre une demande Les demandes de soutien financier seront examinées par
- [Formulaire de soutien financier des activités étudiantes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/student-activities-fund/student-activities-funding-request-form/) - Formulaire de soutien financier des activités étudiantes La Fondation de l’Association des transports du Canada (la Fondation) appuira les activités des étudiants ayant rapport à leurs études dans des disciplines reliées aux transports dans des établissements canadiens. Les demandes de soutien financier seront examinées par le Comité du Fonds des activités étudiantes de la Fondation.
- [Ce qui se passe](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/) - Ce qui se passe Calendrier des événements Événements en ligne et en personne Actualités Articles sur l’ATC et le secteur des transports Bulletin national d'offres d'emploi Offres d’emploi dans le secteur des transports auprès d’employeurs canadiens de premier plan
- [What's Happening](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/) - What’s Happening Events Calendar Online and in-person happenings News Articles about TAC and the transportation sector National Job Board Transportation job postings from leading Canadian employers
- [News](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/) - News Search by Use keywords and filters to refine your results. Search Categories Climate Change and Environment Events Membership Happenings People in the News Pooled Fund Projects Publications Road Safety Road Signs Small Municipalities TAC and Transport News TAC Foundation Focus areas Environment and Climate Change Infrastructure and Asset Management Mobility Safety, Design and Operations
- [Prix d’excellence des comités de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/committee-excellence/tac-committee-excellence-nomination-form/) - Formulaire – Prix d’excellence des comités de l’ATC "*" indicates required fields Nomination soumis par : Nom Prémon Nom de famille Titre* Employeur (organisation membre de l'ATC)* Téléphone* Courriel* À propos du comité nommé : Nom de comité* Description des activités pertinentes : Voir le profile d'attribution pour les exigences et les critères* Accepted file
- [Formulaire de nomination pour le prix de haute distinction, de leadership et de la contribution individuelle](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/distinguished-service/distinguished-service-leadership-and-individual-contribution-award-nomination-form/) - Formulaire de nomination pour le prix de haute distinction, de leadership et de la contribution individuelle "*" indicates required fields Veuillez indiquer à quel prix cette nomination est destinée :* Prix de haute distinction Prix de leadership Prix de la contribution individuelle Nomination soumis par : Nom* Prénom Nom de famille Titre* Employeur (organisation membre
- [Bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation-application-form/) - Formulaire – Bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports "*" indicates required fields Demande soumise par : Nom* Prénom Nom de famille Titre* Employeur (organisation membre de l'ATC)* Vous ne savez pas si votre organisation est membre de l'ATC ? Consultez la liste des membres : https://tac.in1touch.org/client/roster/clientRosterView.html?language=fr_FR&clientRosterId=538 Téléphone* Courriel* Votre déclaration* Accepted file
- [Prix des jeunes professionnels en transports de l'ATC - Formulaire de mise en candidature](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/young-transportation-professional/tac-young-transportation-professional-award-nomination-form/) - Prix des jeunes professionnels en transports de l'ATC - Formulaire de mise en candidature "*" indicates required fields Nomination soumis par : Nom* Prénom Nom de famille Titre* Employeur (organisation membre de l'ATC)* Téléphone* Courriel* À propos du candidat Nom* Prénom Nom de famille Titre* Employeur (organisation membre de l'ATC)* Téléphone* Courriel* Description des réalisations
- [Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation pour jeunes ingénieurs en géotechnique des transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/allan-widger-grant/allan-widger-consulting-corporation-grant-for-young-geotechnical-engineers-in-transportation-application-form/) - Formulaire – Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation pour jeunes ingénieurs en géotechnique des transports "*" indicates required fields Demande soumise par : Nom* Prénom Nom de famille Titre* Employeur (organisation membre de l'ATC)* Téléphone* Courriel* Voir le profil de la bourse pour les exigences et les critères* Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5
- [Notre communauté](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/) - Notre communauté Adhésion Avantages offerts aux organisations membres et à leur personnel Conseils et comités Se connecter, se renseigner et redonner en faisant partie du réseau de 30 groupes techniques de l’ATC Commandite Positionner les organisations comme chefs de file en soutenant l’ATC et notre travail Prix Reconnaître les réalisations et les contributions des organisations
- [Connect with our Community](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/) - Connect with our Community Membership How organizations and their staff benefit from joining Councils and Committees Connect, learn and give back by being part of TAC’s network of 30 technical groups Sponsorship Positioning organizations as leaders by supporting TAC and our work Awards Recognizing achievements and contributions by organizations and individuals TAC Foundation Scholarships, internships
- [CNC-PIARC Membership](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/piarc-canadian-national-committee/cnc-piarc-membership/) - CNC-PIARC Membership Membership on the Canadian National Committee of the World Road Association (PIARC) is by individual, collective agency or regional authority. Membership fees are established by TAC and invoiced annually. Part of the CNC membership fees are paid to the World Road Association, with the remainder supporting TAC’s operations of the CNC. Apply for
- [PIARC Canadian National Committee](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/piarc-canadian-national-committee/) - PIARC Canadian National Committee The World Road Association (known as PIARC) is a non-political, non-profit organization that encourages international cooperation and progress in roads and road transport. PIARC brings together the road administrations of more than 120 governments and has members – individuals, companies, authorities and organizations – in more than 140 countries. PIARC activities
- [Programme de donateurs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/donor-program/) - Programme des donateurs Les activités de la Fondation de l’ATC sont principalement financées par des engagements de la part d’organismes donateurs et de particuliers. Les donateurs des niveaux Platine, Or, Argent et Bronze sont reconnus au congrès-exposition de l’ATC, sur le site Web de la Fondation de l’ATC et à d’autres occasions pouvant se présenter,
- [Infrastructure and Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/infrastructure-and-asset-management/) - Infrastructure and Asset Management Canadians expect our transportation infrastructure to be safe, robust and cost-effective, as well as to meet our social and environmental needs. TAC helps its members get value for money when managing assets by optimizing their building, maintenance and rehabilitation materials and processes. TAC's Infrastructure and Asset Management Council and its Committees
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy Overview The protection of personal information is very important to the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). TAC is committed to maintaining the accuracy, security and privacy of personal information in accordance with applicable legislation. This TAC Privacy Policy is a statement of principles and guidelines concerning the protection of personal information of our
- [Discontinued Awards](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/discontinued-awards/) - Discontinued Awards TAC’s awards program continues to evolve. While the awards described below are no longer offered, the accomplishments of their recipients continue to be recognized and valued. Honorary Life Membership This award recognized contributions to the development of transportation in Canada. It was given to TAC’s outgoing President, members of the Board of Directors
- [Prix discontinués](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/discontinued-awards/) - Prix discontinué Le programme des prix de l’ATC continue d’évoluer. Bien que les prix décrits ci-dessous ne soient plus offerts, les réalisations de leurs lauréats continuent d’être reconnues et valorisées. Distinction de membre honoraire à vie Ce prix reconnaissait les contributions au développement des transports au Canada. Il était remis au président sortant de
- [Knowledge Centre](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/) - Knowledge Centre Technical Resources Search Publications, webinar recordings and conference papers on a wide range of topics Training Courses Keep skills current in an ever-changing world Technical Projects Projects result in new national guidelines, syntheses of practice and research reports Library Services This unique resource links TAC members to global research and guidance
- [Centre de ressources](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/) - Centre de ressources Recherche de ressources techniques Publications, enregistrements des webinaires et communications du congrès sur un large éventail de sujets Cours de formation Maintenir les compétences à jour dans un monde en constante évolution Projets techniques Les projets donnent lieu à de nouvelles lignes directrices nationales, à des synthèses de pratiques et à
- [Congrès et réunions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/conference-meetings/) - Congrès et réunions Congrès annuel Plus grand congrès national sur les transports au Canada Réunions techniques Les conseils et comités de l’ATC se réunissent en ligne et en personne pour se renseigner, partager de l’information et résoudre des problèmes
- [Exposés écrits d’étudiants](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/student-paper-prizes/) - Prix des exposés écrits d’étudiants Ces prix récompensent les communications présentées par les étudiants au congrès annuel de l’ATC. Tous les exposés écrits d’étudiants acceptés pour le congrès-exposition de l’ATC dans le cadre du processus standard de contribution et d’examen sont éligibles. Lorsqu’un exposé écrit est soumis, il doit clairement indiquer qu’il s’agit d’un exposé
- [Affichez une annonce](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/job-board/create-career/) - Créer carrière "*" indicates required fields Nom de l'organisation* Titre du poste* Job Location* Fonctions Qualités requises Rémunération et avantages sociaux Date d'échéance des demandes Date MM slash DD slash YYYY Modalités de présentation des demandes Commentaires additionnels Coordonnées Les coordonnées de TAC-ATC ne seront pas affichées dans l'offre d'emploi. Votre nom* First Nom de
- [Create Career](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/job-board/create-career/) - Create Career "*" indicates required fields Organization name* Title* Job Location* Duties Qualifications Salary and benefits Deadline for applications Date MM slash DD slash YYYY How to Apply Additional comments Contact Info Contact information is for TAC-ATC purposes only and will not be shown in the job posting. Name First Last Email Phone CAPTCHA
- [Plan stratégique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/about-tac/strategic-plan/) - Plan stratégique Le plan stratégique de l’ATC guide notre travail. Le conseil d’administration revoit régulièrement le plan pour s’assurer qu’il reflète les priorités actuelles de l’association et du secteur des transports. Notre vision Des transports favorisant la sécurité, la santé et la prospérité au Canada. Notre mission Travailler ensemble pour favoriser l’échange d’idées, le développement
- [Endowments and Planned Giving](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/endowments-and-planned-giving/) - Endowments and Planned Giving Endowments Donations to the TAC Foundation Endowment Fund create a permanent capital pool from which interest and dividends support Foundation programs and operations. In the long term, the Foundation is working to build an endowment fund of $2,000,000. Contributions to the Endowment Fund can be made through the regular donation form
- [Fonds de dotation et dons planifiés](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/endowments-and-planned-giving/) - Fonds de dotation et dons planifiés Fonds de dotation Les dons versés au Fonds de dotation de la Fondation de l’ATC créent une réserve dont les intérêts et les dividendes seront utilisés pour appuyer les programmes et activités de la Fondation. À long terme, la Fondation vise l’accumulation d’un fonds de dotation de 2 000
- [Donor Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/donors/donor-program/) - Donor Program The TAC Foundation’s activities are primarily funded by commitments from donor organizations and individuals. Donors at the Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze levels are recognized at the annual TAC Conference & Exhibition, on the TAC Foundation website and in other opportunities that may arise unless the TAC Foundation is instructed otherwise. Donors with
- [Student Activities Fund](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/student-activities-fund/) - Student Activities Fund The Transportation Association of Canada Foundation (the Foundation) will support student activities related to their studies in transportation disciplines at Canadian institutions. If you, or your group, has an eligible activity, Submit an application Applications for financial support will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Student Activities Fund Committee. Funds will be allocated,
- [Protection des renseignements personnels](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/privacy-policy/) - Protection des renseignements personnels Introduction L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) accorde beaucoup d’importance à la protection des renseignements personnels. Elle est déterminée à garantir la précision, la sécurité et la protection de ces renseignements personnels, en conformité avec la législation applicable. La présente politique de l’ATC sur le sujet se veut un énoncé des
- [Accessibility Policy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/accessibility-policy/) - Accessibility Policy Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA) was passed in 2005, affecting private, public and non-for-profit sectors. Under the Act, the Ontario government has developed standards of accessibility in five key areas of daily living, which are now law: customer service, information and communications, employment, transportation
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- [Conference & Meetings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/conference-meetings/) - Conference & Meetings Annual Conference Canada’s largest national transportation conference Technical Meetings TAC councils and committees meet online and in person to learn, share and solve problems
- [TAC Young Transportation Professional Award Nomination Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/young-transportation-professional/tac-young-transportation-professional-award-nomination-form/) - TAC Young Transportation Professional Award Nomination Form "*" indicates required fields Nomination submitted by: Name* First Last Title* Employer (TAC member organization)* Telephone* Email* About the nominee: Name* First Last Title* Employer (TAC member organization)* Telephone* Email* Description of accomplishments Your detailed accomplishments summary should describe your personal accomplishments, industry and professional contributions and leadership.
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- [Distinguished Service, Leadership and Individual Contribution Award Nomination Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/volunteer-recognition/distinguished-service/distinguished-service-leadership-and-individual-contribution-award-nomination-form/) - Distinguished Service, Leadership and Individual Contribution Award Nomination Form "*" indicates required fields Please indicate which award this nomination is for:* Distinguished Service Award Leadership Award Individual Contribution Award Nomination submitted by: Name* First Last Title* Employer (TAC member organization)* Telephone* Email* About the nominee: Name* First Last Title* Employer (TAC member organization)* Telephone* Email*
- [Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation Application Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation-application-form/) - Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation Application Form "*" indicates required fields Application submitted by: Name* First Last Title* Employer (TAC member organization)* Not sure if your organization is a TAC member? Check the member roster: https://tac.in1touch.org/client/roster/clientRosterView.html?clientRosterId=538 Telephone* Email* Your statement* Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB. Describing your work accomplishments, your
- [Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant for Young Geotechnical Engineers in Transportation Application Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/young-professional/allan-widger-grant/allan-widger-consulting-corporation-grant-for-young-geotechnical-engineers-in-transportation-application-form/) - Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant for Young Geotechnical Engineers in Transportation Application Form "*" indicates required fields Application submitted by: Name* First Last Title* Employer (TAC member organization)* Telephone* Email* See grant profile for requirements and criteria* Accepted file types: pdf, Max. file size: 5 MB. 750 words maximum (pdf, doc or docx) Applicant CV*
- [Student Activities Funding Request Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/tac-foundation/student-activities-fund/student-activities-funding-request-form/) - Student Activities Funding Request Form The Transportation Association of Canada Foundation (the Foundation) will support student activities which relate to their studies in transportation disciplines at Canadian institutions. Applications for financial support will be reviewed by the Foundation’s Student Activities Fund Committee. Funds will be allocated, in whole or in part, based on the purpose
- [FR CPD Guidelines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/conference-meetings/cpd-guidelines/)
- [CNC-PIARC Application Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/councils-and-committees/piarc-canadian-national-committee/cnc-piarc-membership/cnc-piarc-application-form/) - CNC-PIARC Application Form "*" indicates required fields Membership and Payment Membership Type* Collective member: $1218.00* Individual member: $179.50* Payment Information* Send an invoice Contact me for credit card information (Visa, Mastercard) Member Information Salutation* Mr. Mrs. Ms. Name* First Last Organization* Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP /
- [Student Paper Prizes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/awards/student-paper-prizes/) - Student Paper Prizes These prizes recognize papers delivered by students at TAC’s annual conference. All student papers accepted for the TAC Conference & Exhibition through the regular submission and review process are eligible. When submitted, a paper must be clearly identified as a student paper, and its principal author must be a registered full-time student
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## Conference Papers

- [Pattullo Bridge Replacement: Surrey Multi-Use Path Structure, Design & Construction Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pattullo-bridge-replacement/) - The Existing Pattullo Bridge over Fraser River in greater Vancouver area was built in 1937 to carry vehicular and pedestrian traffic between the City of Surrey and New Westminster. Over the period, it has become difficult to drive on its existing narrow lanes without median barrier. Moreover, the existing Pattullo Bridge does not meet the
- [Optimizing Geosynthetic Interlayer Systems for Reflective Cracking Mitigation: Mechanical Performance, Economic Analysis, and Environmental Benefits](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/optimizing-geosynthetic-interlayer-systems/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. This study investigates the mechanical performance of various geosynthetic interlayer systems used in asphalt overlays to mitigate reflective cracking under monotonic loading conditions. Through a series of laboratory tests using a Crack Widening Device, the influence
- [Optimizing Geosynthetic Interlayer Systems for Reflective Cracking Mitigation: Mechanical Performance, Economic Analysis, and Environmental Benefits](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/optimizing-geosynthetic-interlayer-systems/) - This study investigates the mechanical performance of various geosynthetic interlayer systems used in asphalt overlays to mitigate reflective cracking under monotonic loading conditions. Through a series of laboratory tests using a Crack Widening Device, the influence of reinforcement type (geotextile and geogrid) and placement depth (one-third, one-half, and two-thirds from the bottom of the specimen)
- [Development of a Novel Lightweight Asphalt Concrete Mixture with Improved Insulation and Strength Characteristics](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/novel-lightweight-asphalt-concrete-mixture/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. This study investigates the effects of substituting 70% of natural aggregate particles with Foamed Glass Synthetic Lightweight Aggregate (FG-SLA) in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), focusing on changes in the mixture’s cracking resistance, tensile strength, resistance to
- [Development of a Novel Lightweight Asphalt Concrete Mixture with Improved Insulation and Strength Characteristics](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/novel-lightweight-asphalt-concrete-mixture/) - This study investigates the effects of substituting 70% of natural aggregate particles with Foamed Glass Synthetic Lightweight Aggregate (FG-SLA) in Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), focusing on changes in the mixture’s cracking resistance, tensile strength, resistance to moisture-induced damage, and thermal conductivity. The results show that the inclusion of FG-SLA significantly reduces thermal conductivity, offering a
- [Effect of Coarse Recycled Aggregates and Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Interlocking Concrete Pavers Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/concrete-pavers-performance/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Reducing waste and conserving natural resources are the main reasons for using recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in concrete pavement. Concrete reuse helps the construction sector reduce its need for virgin aggregate, thereby lessening quarrying operations and
- [Effect of Coarse Recycled Aggregates and Supplementary Cementitious Materials for Interlocking Concrete Pavers Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/concrete-pavers-performance/) - Reducing waste and conserving natural resources are the main reasons for using recycled concrete aggregate (RCA) in concrete pavement. Concrete reuse helps the construction sector reduce its need for virgin aggregate, thereby lessening quarrying operations and the related environmental impacts, such as dust production and habitat destruction. Supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) significantly reduce CO2 emissions
- [A Simulation-Based Methodology for Road Freight Network Abstraction: Case Study in the Canadian Prairie Region](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/road-freight-network-abstraction/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Efficient planning and design of road freight networks require an understanding of their spatial characteristics and demand patterns. However, the large scale and dense interconnections of these networks pose challenges in accurately representing and analyzing freight
- [A Simulation-Based Methodology for Road Freight Network Abstraction: Case Study in the Canadian Prairie Region](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/road-freight-network-abstraction/) - Efficient planning and design of road freight networks require an understanding of their spatial characteristics and demand patterns. However, the large scale and dense interconnections of these networks pose challenges in accurately representing and analyzing freight movement while ensuring computational efficiency. Public agencies also face difficulties in traffic monitoring, safety analysis, and asset management on
- [Les verrous et leviers d'acceptabilité des projets de rues conviviales au Québec et en Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/verrous-et-leviers-dacceptabilite/) - The written papers from the conference were published in the language in which they were submitted to TAC. Cette recherche, issue d'un partenariat entre l'Observatoire de l'espace public urbain du CERIU et la Chaire de recherche sur les usages et pratiques de la ville intelligente (UQAM), vise à analyser les défis et les facteurs de
- [Les verrous et leviers d'acceptabilité des projets de rues conviviales au Québec et en Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/verrous-et-leviers-dacceptabilite/) - Cette recherche, issue d'un partenariat entre l'Observatoire de l'espace public urbain du CERIU et la Chaire de recherche sur les usages et pratiques de la ville intelligente (UQAM), vise à analyser les défis et les facteurs de succès liés à la mise en oeuvre de projets de rues conviviales (RC) au Québec et en Ontario.
- [Analysis and design of steel buried bridges in high seismic zone - CHBDC vs. non-linear time history analysis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/analysis-and-design-of-steel-buried-bridges/) - Long-span, deep-corrugated structural plate bridges have proven effective over the past three decades, with spans reaching up to 32.4 m. While seismic analysis of these structures has historically relied on simplified methods across all seismic zones, CSA S6-19 and S6-25 introduced more rigorous requirements for high seismic zones, including the racking method and non-linear time
- [Analysis and design of steel buried bridges in high seismic zone - CHBDC vs. non-linear time history analysis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/analysis-and-design-of-steel-buried-bridges/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Long-span, deep-corrugated structural plate bridges have proven effective over the past three decades, with spans reaching up to 32.4 m. While seismic analysis of these structures has historically relied on simplified methods across all seismic zones,
- [Practical Retaining Wall and Girder Design for Constrained Areas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/practical-retaining-wall/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. A transit maintenance yard has been designed to facilitate the expansion of the publictransportation system in Metro Vancouver. The project involves several key yard structures,including a single-span road overpass, retaining walls, and a guideway embankment thathave
- [Practical Retaining Wall and Girder Design for Constrained Areas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/practical-retaining-wall/) - A transit maintenance yard has been designed to facilitate the expansion of the publictransportation system in Metro Vancouver. The project involves several key yard structures,including a single-span road overpass, retaining walls, and a guideway embankment thathave been designed to address and resolve numerous site constraints. The paper willdiscuss these constraints and their successful resolution, including
- [Two Galloping Goose Trail Pedestrian Bridges - Designed with Active Transportation Users in Mind](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/two-galloping-goose-trail-pedestrian-bridges/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The Galloping Goose Trail is a popular 55 km long Active Transportation path running along a re-purposed former railway right-of-way from Victoria to Sooke, BC. Its beautiful, picturesque route crosses urban infrastructure at various locations. Stantec
- [Two Galloping Goose Trail Pedestrian Bridges - Designed with Active Transportation Users in Mind](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/two-galloping-goose-trail-pedestrian-bridges/) - The Galloping Goose Trail is a popular 55 km long Active Transportation path running along a re-purposed former railway right-of-way from Victoria to Sooke, BC. Its beautiful, picturesque route crosses urban infrastructure at various locations. Stantec is currently working on two separate projects to safely allow users to cross busy streets via grade-separated pedestrian bridges.
- [The Challenges of Replacing Existing Pot-Bearings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/replacing-existing-pot-bearings/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Pot bearings are commonly used in post-tensioned superstructures due to their ability to support heavy loads, control articulation with guides, and offer a longer service life compared to conventional elastomeric bearings. However, longer post-tensioned structures often
- [The Challenges of Replacing Existing Pot-Bearings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/replacing-existing-pot-bearings/) - Pot bearings are commonly used in post-tensioned superstructures due to their ability to support heavy loads, control articulation with guides, and offer a longer service life compared to conventional elastomeric bearings. However, longer post-tensioned structures often face issues with insufficient sliding surface length. Original designs have not always accommodated the time-dependent effects of creep and
- [Le nouveau pont Jacques Bizard situé à Montréal, une conception durable, axée sur l'intégration avec son milieu](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/le-nouveau-pont-jacques-bizard/) - Le pont Jacques Bizard est un ouvrage construit en 1966 qui enjambe la rivière des Prairies sur une longueur de 231,6 mètres. Il est constitué de 5 travées continues reposant sur 4 piles en rivière et 2 culées. Tous les éléments des fondations sont en béton armé. Le tablier est supporté par une charpente d’acier
- [Le nouveau pont Jacques Bizard situé à Montréal, une conception durable, axée sur l'intégration avec son milieu](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/le-nouveau-pont-jacques-bizard/) - The written papers from the conference were published in the language in which they were submitted to TAC. Le pont Jacques Bizard est un ouvrage construit en 1966 qui enjambe la rivière des Prairies sur une longueur de 231,6 mètres. Il est constitué de 5 travées continues reposant sur 4 piles en rivière et 2
- [Corrosion Evaluation of Bonded Post-Tensioning](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/bonded-post-tensioning/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Corrosion of bonded post-tensioning (PT) can proceed with no externally visible signs of concrete deterioration until significant section-loss has occurred, which can seriously affect the structural capacity of the element. PT corrosion is typically caused by
- [Corrosion Evaluation of Bonded Post-Tensioning](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bonded-post-tensioning/) - Corrosion of bonded post-tensioning (PT) can proceed with no externally visible signs of concrete deterioration until significant section-loss has occurred, which can seriously affect the structural capacity of the element. PT corrosion is typically caused by grouting defects, such as voids and soft grout. Grouting defects cannot be detected through normal bridge inspection methods like
- [Combination of Impressed Current and Galvanic Cathodic Protection System for Bridge Deck Corrosion Mitigation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/bridge-deck-corrosion-mitigation/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The Fifth Street Bridge located in Courtenay, British Columbia was constructed in the 1960s and consists of a steel truss frame and reinforced deck supported by steel girders and two abutments. The deck reinforcement was corroding
- [Combination of Impressed Current and Galvanic Cathodic Protection System for Bridge Deck Corrosion Mitigation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bridge-deck-corrosion-mitigation/) - The Fifth Street Bridge located in Courtenay, British Columbia was constructed in the 1960s and consists of a steel truss frame and reinforced deck supported by steel girders and two abutments. The deck reinforcement was corroding due to exposure to deicing salts. However, it could not be easily replaced as the top flanges of the
- [Optimal Approach for Addressing Reinforcement Corrosion for Bridge Decks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/reinforcement-corrosion-for-bridge-decks/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. This paper addresses the design of bridge decks with various types of reinforcement. It is intended to show that cast-in-place decks can be cost effectively designed with corrosion resistant high strength reinforcement if current options in
- [Optimal Approach for Addressing Reinforcement Corrosion for Bridge Decks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reinforcement-corrosion-for-bridge-decks/) - This paper addresses the design of bridge decks with various types of reinforcement. It is intended to show that cast-in-place decks can be cost effectively designed with corrosion resistant high strength reinforcement if current options in the AASHTO LRFD BDS are utilized. It will be shown that the analytical “strip” method can be an effective
- [Performance Comparison Steel Rebar vs GFRP in Reinforced Concrete Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-comparison/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The paper outlines the history of innovative ASTM specification for corrosion resistant steel and GFRP bars for concrete reinforcement. A review of the mechanical properties of steel vs GFRP rebars will be presented along with the
- [Performance Comparison Steel Rebar vs GFRP in Reinforced Concrete Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-comparison/) - The paper outlines the history of innovative ASTM specification for corrosion resistant steel and GFRP bars for concrete reinforcement. A review of the mechanical properties of steel vs GFRP rebars will be presented along with the design codes and tools that are available for engineers. Extensive design examples utilizing the ACI and AASHTO codes will
- [Demolition Orchestra: Removing a bridge in a weekend](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/demolition-removing-a-bridge/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Demolishing a major piece of infrastructure can be as significant as constructing it. Reverse engineering each stage of the unbuilding of a major piece of infrastructure is required to have a controlled demolition process. Effective traffic
- [Demolition Orchestra: Removing a bridge in a weekend](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/demolition-removing-a-bridge/) - Demolishing a major piece of infrastructure can be as significant as constructing it. Reverse engineering each stage of the unbuilding of a major piece of infrastructure is required to have a controlled demolition process. Effective traffic management and work zone coordination is critical to ensure safety for all involved workers and roadway users. As part
- [Influence of Temperature on the Accuracy of Dynamic Bridge Weigh-In-Motion Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/bridge-weigh-in-motion-systems/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Increasing traffic loads along with aging bridge degradation are resulting in oversized and overweight vehicles becoming a regular challenge for bridge structures worldwide. It is therefore essential to monitor the movement of heavy trucks on a
- [Influence of Temperature on the Accuracy of Dynamic Bridge Weigh-In-Motion Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bridge-weigh-in-motion-systems/) - Increasing traffic loads along with aging bridge degradation are resulting in oversized and overweight vehicles becoming a regular challenge for bridge structures worldwide. It is therefore essential to monitor the movement of heavy trucks on a bridge network for planning and maintenance. This has led to increased development of monitoring solutions to determine the prevalence
- [Early Deterioration of a Critical Highway Asset: Assessment and Monitoring of a Large Cast-in-Place Box Culvert Beneath 25m of Fill on a Key New Brunswick Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/early-deterioration/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Culverts are critical assets within Canadian highway networks, and a significant portion of public expenditure is directed towards culvert maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement programs to ensure that transportation networks operate at an acceptable level of service.
- [Early Deterioration of a Critical Highway Asset: Assessment and Monitoring of a Large Cast-in-Place Box Culvert Beneath 25m of Fill on a Key New Brunswick Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/early-deterioration/) - Culverts are critical assets within Canadian highway networks, and a significant portion of public expenditure is directed towards culvert maintenance, rehabilitation, and replacement programs to ensure that transportation networks operate at an acceptable level of service. Much of this budgetary allocation is directed towards large bridge-sized culvert structures due to their importance and complexity; as
- [Design of a new movable transfer bridge at the Souris Ferry Terminal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/movable-transfer-bridge/) - Parsons, as prime consultant and lead structural designer with subconsultants Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), Baird, and GEMTEC, was selected to provide engineering services to Public Services and Procurement Canada to design a new Movable Transfer Bridge (MTB) at the Souris Ferry Terminal in Prince Edward Island. The replacement of the existing MTB was required
- [Design of a new movable transfer bridge at the Souris Ferry Terminal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/movable-transfer-bridge/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Parsons, as prime consultant and lead structural designer with subconsultants Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates (WJE), Baird, and GEMTEC, was selected to provide engineering services to Public Services and Procurement Canada to design a new Movable Transfer
- [Pattullo Bridge Replacement: Rehabilitation of Royal Avenue Underpass](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/rehabilitation-of-royal-avenue-underpass/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The Royal Avenue Underpass rehabilitation was part of the City of New Westminster roadwork and structure improvements portion of the overall design-build Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project.Originally designed and constructed in 1956, the structure had exceeded its
- [Pattullo Bridge Replacement: Rehabilitation of Royal Avenue Underpass](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rehabilitation-of-royal-avenue-underpass/) - The Royal Avenue Underpass rehabilitation was part of the City of New Westminster roadwork and structure improvements portion of the overall design-build Pattullo Bridge Replacement Project.Originally designed and constructed in 1956, the structure had exceeded its design life and did not meet the current seismic design requirements – but was essential infrastructure for the drivers
- [Rapid Bridge Replacement of Concrete Rigid Frame Bridges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rapid-bridge-replacement/) - A rapid bridge replacement (RBR) method was designed and utilized for the replacement of five overpasses along Highway 417 at Rochester Street, Booth Street, Percy Street, Preston Street, and Bronson Avenue in Ottawa. The current paper focuses on the replacement of the overpass at Bronson Avenue which involved the replacement of two rigid frame structures,
- [Rapid Bridge Replacement of Concrete Rigid Frame Bridges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/rapid-bridge-replacement/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. A rapid bridge replacement (RBR) method was designed and utilized for the replacement of five overpasses along Highway 417 at Rochester Street, Booth Street, Percy Street, Preston Street, and Bronson Avenue in Ottawa. The current paper
- [Gardiner Expressway Strategic Sustainable Substructure Rehabilitation using Galvanic Protection](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/gardiner-expressway-galvanic-protection/) - Due to aging, heavy daily usage, weather and de-icing-salt induced corrosion, the City of Toronto decided to undertake a major multi-year, multi-phased rehabilitation of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to keep it operational for the future. The expressway was built between 1955 and 1966 across several areas of the City, including established neighbourhoods, two river mouths
- [Gardiner Expressway Strategic Sustainable Substructure Rehabilitation using Galvanic Protection](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/gardiner-expressway-galvanic-protection/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Due to aging, heavy daily usage, weather and de-icing-salt induced corrosion, the City of Toronto decided to undertake a major multi-year, multi-phased rehabilitation of the F.G. Gardiner Expressway to keep it operational for the future. The
- [Tire Derived Aggregate Embankment Design and Construction for Saskatchewan Highway 39](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/tire-derived-aggregate-embankment-design/) - Saskatchewan recycles all tires, including passenger car and light truck tires, agricultural tires, and semi tires. It is environmentally and socially acceptable to recycle tires, and agencies in North America have been doing so for years. Recycling tires is important because scrap tires take up landfill space, pose a risk of fire when stockpiled incorrectly,
- [Tire Derived Aggregate Embankment Design and Construction for Saskatchewan Highway 39](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/tire-derived-aggregate-embankment-design/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Saskatchewan recycles all tires, including passenger car and light truck tires, agricultural tires, and semi tires. It is environmentally and socially acceptable to recycle tires, and agencies in North America have been doing so for years.
- [Mechanical and Durability Properties of Concrete Mixes Containing Coarse Recycled Aggregates and Supplementary Cementations Materials for Interlocking Concrete Pavers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mechanical-and-durability-properties-of-concrete-mixes-containing-coarse-recycled-aggregates-and-supplementary-cementations-materials-for-interlocking-concrete-pavers/) - The use of coarse recycled concrete aggregates (CRCA) in concrete as a substitute for natural aggregate (NA) has lately sparked a lot of attention. As more study into its performance has been undertaken, the usage of CRCA is gaining acceptability. In the same way, including supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) in concrete mixes helps to reduce
- [Mechanical Response of Road Embankments Built on Permafrost located at Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/response-of-road-embankments/) - Road construction on permafrost typically involves using thick granular embankments to provide thermal and mechanical protection for the subgrade. A proper structural design is one of the most important factors to minimize the mechanical impact of roads on permafrost. Additionally, seasonal variability plays a vital role in this regard. This study was conducted as a
- [Mechanical Response of Road Embankments Built on Permafrost located at Inuvik-Tuktoyaktuk Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/response-of-road-embankments/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Road construction on permafrost typically involves using thick granular embankments to provide thermal and mechanical protection for the subgrade. A proper structural design is one of the most important factors to minimize the mechanical impact of
- [Use of Spray-Applied Geopolymer Mortar for Rehabilitation of Corrugated Steel Pipe Culverts: State-of-Art Review](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/spray-applied-geopolymer-mortar/) - Corrugated metal pipe culverts have commonly been used in construction practice across North America. However, such structures are prone to deterioration. A significant number of existing corrugated metal culverts are approaching the end of their service life and are in need of rehabilitation or replacement. The traditional excavate-and-replace approach involves considerable construction costs, traffic disruptions,
- [Case Study on the Use and Performance of Concrete Roundabouts in the County of Essex](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-of-concrete-roundabouts/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. This paper presents a case study on the implementation and performance of concrete roundabouts in Essex County, southern Ontario. The introduction discusses why municipalities are increasingly choosing roundabouts, outlining their key features, benefits, and potential challenges.
- [Case Study on the Use and Performance of Concrete Roundabouts in the County of Essex](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-of-concrete-roundabouts/) - This paper presents a case study on the implementation and performance of concrete roundabouts in Essex County, southern Ontario. The introduction discusses why municipalities are increasingly choosing roundabouts, outlining their key features, benefits, and potential challenges. It also references the TAC Canadian Roundabout Design Guide, emphasizing its importance in the design process. The background section
- [Sustainable Low Impact Design (SLID) in Playground Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/slid-in-playground-pavement/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Playground surfaces are crucial to child safety, public health, and urban environmental quality. This review explores the application of SLID principles in playground pavements, integrating civil engineering, environmental health, and urban planning to overcome the limitations
- [Sustainable Low Impact Design (SLID) in Playground Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/slid-in-playground-pavement/) - Playground surfaces are crucial to child safety, public health, and urban environmental quality. This review explores the application of SLID principles in playground pavements, integrating civil engineering, environmental health, and urban planning to overcome the limitations of conventional materials. While traditional rubberized and synthetic surfaces meet impact standards, they often pose risks from toxic emissions,
- [Significance of dynamic modulus of geocell for reinforcing rail embankments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/reinforcing-rail-embankments/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Railways have been an integral mode of reliable transport for freight and people for centuries. The design of railway embankments is essential in ensuring their stability and performance, particularly their resiliency and safety. Geosynthetics are widely
- [Significance of dynamic modulus of geocell for reinforcing rail embankments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reinforcing-rail-embankments/) - Railways have been an integral mode of reliable transport for freight and people for centuries. The design of railway embankments is essential in ensuring their stability and performance, particularly their resiliency and safety. Geosynthetics are widely used in rail embankments to optimize embankment thickness and maintain necessary layer separation. Cellular confinement systems (CCS), commonly known
- [Assessing the risks and mitigating the impact of Mid-Winter Thaws on Canadian Winter Weight Policies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-mid-winter-thaws/) - With climate change, shorter milder winters are expected to increase over the next decade causing logistical disruptions and increasing costs for Canadian heavy truck-based industries. Seasonal weight programs are anticipated to experience sometimes dramatic changes through the curtailment of winter weight periods and spring load restrictions starting sooner. The objective of this paper is to
- [Assessing the risks and mitigating the impact of Mid-Winter Thaws on Canadian Winter Weight Policies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/impact-of-mid-winter-thaws/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. With climate change, shorter milder winters are expected to increase over the next decade causing logistical disruptions and increasing costs for Canadian heavy truck-based industries. Seasonal weight programs are anticipated to experience sometimes dramatic changes through
- [Evaluating Variations of Strains in Geocell under Freeze-Thaw Cycles Using Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluating-variations-of-strains/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. In cold climates, cyclic freeze-thaw (F-T) action poses significant challenges to the mechanical stability of geocell-reinforced earth structures. Limited studies have evaluated the F-T responses of the geocell-reinforced earth structures; however, no research has reported the
- [Evaluating Variations of Strains in Geocell under Freeze-Thaw Cycles Using Distributed Fiber Optic Sensors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluating-variations-of-strains/) - In cold climates, cyclic freeze-thaw (F-T) action poses significant challenges to the mechanical stability of geocell-reinforced earth structures. Limited studies have evaluated the F-T responses of the geocell-reinforced earth structures; however, no research has reported the performance of geocell itself under F-T cycles. To fill this research gap, this study investigated the strain of novel
- [An Investigation of the Benefits of Recycled Glass Powder as a SCM and GUL Cement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/an-investigation-of-the-benefits-of-recycled-glass-powder-as-a-scm-and-gul-cement/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. A limited number of studies evaluated the suitability of recycled glass powder (GP) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in portland cement concrete (PCC) mixes, and there is a limited use of GP in PCC mixes
- [An Investigation of the Benefits of Recycled Glass Powder as a SCM and GUL Cement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-investigation-of-the-benefits-of-recycled-glass-powder-as-a-scm-and-gul-cement/) - A limited number of studies evaluated the suitability of recycled glass powder (GP) as a supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in portland cement concrete (PCC) mixes, and there is a limited use of GP in PCC mixes in Canada. With a motivation to reduce waste, a laboratory testing program was undertaken by Manitoba in 2023-2024 constituting
- [Risk-Based Methodology Development and Implementation to Identify Critical Sections along the Trans Canada Trail](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/identify-critical-sections-along-the-trans-canada-trail/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The Trans Canada Trail (Trail) is a cross-Canada network of greenways, waterways and roadways consisting of more than 29,000 kilometres (km) of multi-use trails, making it the world’s longest network of recreational trails. Trans Canada Trail
- [Risk-Based Methodology Development and Implementation to Identify Critical Sections along the Trans Canada Trail](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/identify-critical-sections-along-the-trans-canada-trail/) - The Trans Canada Trail (Trail) is a cross-Canada network of greenways, waterways and roadways consisting of more than 29,000 kilometres (km) of multi-use trails, making it the world’s longest network of recreational trails. Trans Canada Trail (TCT) is a not-for-profit organization that works with corporate and individual donors, partners, government and volunteers to raise funds
- [Safe roads for all road users - insights from the German "bicycle capital"](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/safe-roads-for-all/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. In previous years, the traffic accident statistics of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia repeatedly showed a very poor accident record for Münster. This led to an urgent and comprehensive need for action at various levels. To
- [Safe roads for all road users - insights from the German "bicycle capital"](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/safe-roads-for-all/) - In previous years, the traffic accident statistics of the state of North Rhine-Westphalia repeatedly showed a very poor accident record for Münster. This led to an urgent and comprehensive need for action at various levels. To achieve improvements as quickly and efficiently as possible, several analyses and surveys have been conducted to improve road safety.
- [Keep Those Buses Moving, Safely!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/keep-those-buses-moving-safely/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Large scale construction projects can often create major traffic impacts, and in Vancouver, BC, the Broadway Subway Project (BSP) has been no exception. Five new stations are being built along Broadway, a major throughfare that is
- [Keep Those Buses Moving, Safely!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/keep-those-buses-moving-safely/) - Large scale construction projects can often create major traffic impacts, and in Vancouver, BC, the Broadway Subway Project (BSP) has been no exception. Five new stations are being built along Broadway, a major throughfare that is also used by Canada’s busiest bus route, the 99 B-Line. This express bus route saw 17.791 million annual boardings
- [Non-Traditional Safety Measures on Highway construction site](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/non-traditional-safety-measures-on-highway-construction-site/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. This technical paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of non-traditional safety measures implemented during the construction of a reserved lane on Highway 15 in Quebec, specifically between Blainville and Mirabel. The study focuses on the innovative use
- [Non-Traditional Safety Measures on Highway construction site](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/non-traditional-safety-measures-on-highway-construction-site/) - This technical paper presents a comprehensive evaluation of non-traditional safety measures implemented during the construction of a reserved lane on Highway 15 in Quebec, specifically between Blainville and Mirabel. The study focuses on the innovative use of painted shield pavement markings as a visual aid to enhance driver navigation and safety during the relocation of
- [Analyzing the relationship between on-street parking demand and illegal parking](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/on-street-parking-demand-and-illegal-parking/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Promoting road safety in urban environments requires an understanding of the factors that create hazardous road conditions. Illegal parking can cause a wide range of safety concerns, from blocking driver sightlines at crosswalks to obstructing bike
- [Analyzing the relationship between on-street parking demand and illegal parking](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/on-street-parking-demand-and-illegal-parking/) - Promoting road safety in urban environments requires an understanding of the factors that create hazardous road conditions. Illegal parking can cause a wide range of safety concerns, from blocking driver sightlines at crosswalks to obstructing bike lanes causing cyclists to enter vehicle traffic. Some of the causes of illegal parking have been studied before but
- [Analysis of Climatic Loading Parameters of Environment and Climate Change Canada for Climate-Resilient Pavement Design across Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/analysis-of-climatic-loading-parameters/) - Climate change has introduced significant challenges to the performance and durability of flexible pavements due to variations in temperature, precipitation, and freeze-thaw cycles. To address these challenges, it is essential to understand the influence of climate change on the key environmental parameters on pavement design. The Climate Adaptation and Asphalt Selection Tool (CAAST) was employed
- [Analysis of Climatic Loading Parameters of Environment and Climate Change Canada for Climate-Resilient Pavement Design across Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/analysis-of-climatic-loading-parameters/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Climate change has introduced significant challenges to the performance and durability of flexible pavements due to variations in temperature, precipitation, and freeze-thaw cycles. To address these challenges, it is essential to understand the influence of climate
- [Révision des modèles d'estimation du soulèvement au gel utilisés au Québec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/soulevement-au-gel/) - L’estimation du potentiel de ségrégation (SP) est l’un des problèmes majeurs rencontrés lors de la conception des chaussées dans les régions froides. Ce paramètre peut être quantifié directement en laboratoire, par des mesures in situ ou indirectement en utilisant les modèles simplifiés de la littérature. Plusieurs modèles ont été proposés ces dernières années pour évaluer
- [Révision des modèles d'estimation du soulèvement au gel utilisés au Québec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/soulevement-au-gel/) - The written papers from the conference were published in the language in which they were submitted to TAC. Estimating segregation potential (SP) is one of the challenging problems in pavement design in cold regions. This parameter can be quantified directly in the laboratory, in-situ measurements or indirectly using the simplified literature models. Several models have
- [Calculation of the condition development of urban roads using measurement data to improve asset management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/condition-development-of-urban-roads/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The aim of asset management of urban roads is to find the optimum balance between minimum financial investment and maximum service life of the infrastructure. To make this possible, it is necessary to be able to
- [Calculation of the condition development of urban roads using measurement data to improve asset management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/condition-development-of-urban-roads/) - The aim of asset management of urban roads is to find the optimum balance between minimum financial investment and maximum service life of the infrastructure. To make this possible, it is necessary to be able to forecast their condition and condition development as precisely as possible. One possible solution is offered by the German regulations
- [Calibration of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Performance Prediction Models for flexible Pavements in Québec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/calibration-of-aashtoware/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The common practice for designing asphalt pavement structures in Quebec has been based on the AASHTO 93 method for over twenty years. This approach was developed to determine the components of a pavement structure to ensure,
- [Calibration of AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design Performance Prediction Models for flexible Pavements in Québec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/calibration-of-aashtoware/) - The common practice for designing asphalt pavement structures in Quebec has been based on the AASHTO 93 method for over twenty years. This approach was developed to determine the components of a pavement structure to ensure, from a structural standpoint, adequate performance throughout the pavement's expected life. Validating and calibrating a mechanistic-empirical (ME) method would
- [Skid resistance of pavement surface aggregates in Quebec: effect of polishing time, wear mechanisms, and aggregates properties](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/skid-resistance-of-pavement/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The MTMD LC 21-102 test method is an accelerated polishing by projection test, used in Quebec (Canada) to simulate the wear of coarse aggregates used in pavement surface layers, regarding skid resistance. Their suitability for use
- [Skid resistance of pavement surface aggregates in Quebec: effect of polishing time, wear mechanisms, and aggregates properties](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/skid-resistance-of-pavement/) - The MTMD LC 21-102 test method is an accelerated polishing by projection test, used in Quebec (Canada) to simulate the wear of coarse aggregates used in pavement surface layers, regarding skid resistance. Their suitability for use in construction is then evaluated by measuring their residual friction coefficient using a British pendulum. This study aims to
- [The Impact of Heat Waves on Predicted Ontario Pavement Performance using Pavement Mechanistic Empirical Design Software](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/impact-of-heat-waves/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The consequences of climate change have begun to manifest globally, with noticeable impacts in Canada. An increase in frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as floods, wildfires, and heat waves, has been prominent in
- [The Impact of Heat Waves on Predicted Ontario Pavement Performance using Pavement Mechanistic Empirical Design Software](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-heat-waves/) - The consequences of climate change have begun to manifest globally, with noticeable impacts in Canada. An increase in frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as floods, wildfires, and heat waves, has been prominent in the recent Canadian landscape. Canadian infrastructure may be compromised under these extreme weather events, if not properly designed and
- [Preliminary Insights from Multi-Year State-Level Pavement Friction Management Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/friction-management-data/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. As a proven, cross-cutting safety countermeasure for reducing the frequency and severity of vehicle crashes, Pavement Friction Management (PFM) provides road agencies with a powerful tool for balancing the existing roadway friction with that required by
- [Preliminary Insights from Multi-Year State-Level Pavement Friction Management Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/friction-management-data/) - As a proven, cross-cutting safety countermeasure for reducing the frequency and severity of vehicle crashes, Pavement Friction Management (PFM) provides road agencies with a powerful tool for balancing the existing roadway friction with that required by vehicles to navigate the road network. Between 2020 and 2024, several US states embarked on ambitious efforts to collect
- [Impact of Asphalt Binder Grades on PMED Software Predicted Distresses in New Flexible Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/impact-of-asphalt-binder-grades/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software is a comprehensive design and analysis tool, which can predict different types of distresses in pavements for various design inputs. Asphalt binder grades or properties is one of the
- [Impact of Asphalt Binder Grades on PMED Software Predicted Distresses in New Flexible Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-asphalt-binder-grades/) - The AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software is a comprehensive design and analysis tool, which can predict different types of distresses in pavements for various design inputs. Asphalt binder grades or properties is one of the key inputs into software for the design and analysis of flexible pavements. The TAC ME Pavement Design Subcommittee conducted
- [An Investigation of the Impact of Asphalt Mix Types on Predicted Distresses Using the PMED Software](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/impact-of-asphalt-mix-types/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The specifications for asphalt concrete (AC) mixes and resulting mix designs vary among and within highway jurisdictions. The performance of each mix type depends on materials composition and quality, traffic loads, climatic exposures, etc. The AASHTOWare
- [An Investigation of the Impact of Asphalt Mix Types on Predicted Distresses Using the PMED Software](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-asphalt-mix-types/) - The specifications for asphalt concrete (AC) mixes and resulting mix designs vary among and within highway jurisdictions. The performance of each mix type depends on materials composition and quality, traffic loads, climatic exposures, etc. The AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software is a comprehensive tool for the design and analysis of pavement structures incorporating various
- [A Comparative Analysis of PMED Software Predicted Distresses Using Level 1 and Level 3 Inputs of Asphalt Mix Properties](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/predicted-distresses-of-asphalt-mix-properties/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. There are three quality levels (Levels 1 to 3) of design inputs in the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software for asphalt concrete (AC) mixes. Level 1 inputs, obtained through comprehensive laboratory tests, are recommended for
- [A Comparative Analysis of PMED Software Predicted Distresses Using Level 1 and Level 3 Inputs of Asphalt Mix Properties](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/predicted-distresses-of-asphalt-mix-properties/) - There are three quality levels (Levels 1 to 3) of design inputs in the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software for asphalt concrete (AC) mixes. Level 1 inputs, obtained through comprehensive laboratory tests, are recommended for the most reliable outcomes. Level 2 inputs, derived from a limited number of laboratory tests, provide less reliable outcomes
- [Evaluation of Elastic Modulus Evolution of Cold In-place Recycling during early curing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluation-of-elastic-modulus-evolution/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Cold in-place recycling (CIR) presents environmental and technical benefits by reusing existing asphalt pavement, reducing the use of virgin aggregates, and minimizing emissions during rehabilitation. Despite these advantages, aspects such as stiffness development, spatial variability, and
- [Evaluation of Elastic Modulus Evolution of Cold In-place Recycling during early curing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-elastic-modulus-evolution/) - Cold in-place recycling (CIR) presents environmental and technical benefits by reusing existing asphalt pavement, reducing the use of virgin aggregates, and minimizing emissions during rehabilitation. Despite these advantages, aspects such as stiffness development, spatial variability, and temperature effects remain under-implemented in routine CIR quality control. This study evaluates the evolution of the elastic modulus in
- [Improving Design Criteria of Jughandles for Cyclists on High-Speed Free-Flow Ramps](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/improving-design-criteria-of-jughandles-for-cyclists-on-high-speed-free-flow-ramps/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Since most roads lack dedicated cycling facilities, cyclists inevitably have to share the road with motorists. This situation is particularly prevalent outside urban centres, where the transportation network is less dense. In this context, roads with
- [Improving Design Criteria of Jughandles for Cyclists on High-Speed Free-Flow Ramps](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/improving-design-criteria-of-jughandles-for-cyclists-on-high-speed-free-flow-ramps/) - Since most roads lack dedicated cycling facilities, cyclists inevitably have to share the road with motorists. This situation is particularly prevalent outside urban centres, where the transportation network is less dense. In this context, roads with posted speed limits of more than 50 km/h may be considered by cyclists more practical than their alternatives, where
- [50 Street Widening and Grade Separation of CPKC Railway Overpass Construction in an Urban Environment - Challenges with Utility Conflicts, Relocations, and Coordination](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/50-street-grade-separation-project-_utilities-work/) - 50 Street is a key north/south arterial road in Edmonton that functions as both a major goods movement and commuter corridor. The existing at-grade Canadian Pacifi c Kansas City Limited (CPKC) railway crossing presented a major bottleneck to traffi c movements, with an average of 25 daily back-and-forth train movements resulting in an average delay
- [50 Street Widening and Grade Separation of CPKC Railway Overpass Construction in an Urban Environment - Challenges with Utility Conflicts, Relocations, and Coordination](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/50-street-grade-separation-project-_utilities-work/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. 50 Street is a key north/south arterial road in Edmonton that functions as both a major goods movement and commuter corridor. The existing at-grade Canadian Pacifi c Kansas City Limited (CPKC) railway crossing presented a major
- [Development of Road Cut Degradation Fees for City of Mississauga](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-road-cut-degradation-fees-for-city-of-mississauga/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Utility cuts are an inevitable aspect of modern cities urban development; however, they significantly impact the long-term performance and serviceability of pavement infrastructure. Repeated excavations weaken pavement structures, accelerate deterioration, and increase the frequency and cost
- [Development of Road Cut Degradation Fees for City of Mississauga](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-road-cut-degradation-fees-for-city-of-mississauga/) - Utility cuts are an inevitable aspect of modern cities urban development; however, they significantly impact the long-term performance and serviceability of pavement infrastructure. Repeated excavations weaken pavement structures, accelerate deterioration, and increase the frequency and cost of maintenance and rehabilitation. Accurately estimating the economic costs associated with these impacts is crucial for developing effective mitigation
- [The stress resilient membrane (SRM bit) for concrete, paved and asphalt surfaces](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-stress-resilient-membrane-srm-bit-for-concrete-paved-and-asphalt-surfaces/) - The functionality of infrastructure and roads has an impact on road safety, the economy and people's quality of life. The poor condition of roads in some places is due to a number of factors, including the high volume of traffic, ageing, lack of investment and extreme weather conditions in some places. However, particularly in the
- [The stress resilient membrane (SRM bit) for concrete, paved and asphalt surfaces](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-stress-resilient-membrane-srm-bit-for-concrete-paved-and-asphalt-surfaces/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The functionality of infrastructure and roads has an impact on road safety, the economy and people's quality of life. The poor condition of roads in some places is due to a number of factors, including the
- [Transforming Bridge and Railway Asset Management: A Case Study of the Rideau River Railway Bridge Inspection, Using Advanced Drone Technology and AI](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/transforming-bridge-and-railway/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The Rideau River Railway Bridge is a railway plate girder bridge that spans the Rideau River in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. Currently owned by the Canadian National Railway (the successor to the Canadian Northern Ontario Railway),
- [Transforming Bridge and Railway Asset Management: A Case Study of the Rideau River Railway Bridge Inspection, Using Advanced Drone Technology and AI](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transforming-bridge-and-railway/) - The Rideau River Railway Bridge is a railway plate girder bridge that spans the Rideau River in Smiths Falls, Ontario, Canada. Currently owned by the Canadian National Railway (the successor to the Canadian Northern Ontario Railway), the bridge supports various rail services, including the Via Rail Toronto–Ottawa Corridor passenger trains. Niricson conducted the first of
- [Pattullo Bridge Replacement: Surrey Multi-Use Path Structure, Design & Construction Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/pattullo-bridge-replacement/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The Existing Pattullo Bridge over Fraser River in greater Vancouver area was built in 1937 to carry vehicular and pedestrian traffic between the City of Surrey and New Westminster. Over the period, it has become difficult
- [Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) Pilot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rectangular-rapid-flashing-beacons-rrfb-pilot-project/) - Pedestrians are some of the most vulnerable road users of transportation systems. Accommodation of pedestrians at crosswalks in a safe and interactive manner has always been a great challenge to transportation professionals. In 2012, the City of Calgary decided to pilot Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFB) at 8 locations to evaluate motorists’ yielding behavior to
- [Use of Spray-Applied Geopolymer Mortar for Rehabilitation of Corrugated Steel Pipe Culverts: State-of-Art Review](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/spray-applied-geopolymer-mortar/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Corrugated metal pipe culverts have commonly been used in construction practice across North America. However, such structures are prone to deterioration. A significant number of existing corrugated metal culverts are approaching the end of their service
- [Tracking GHG Emissions Across the Life Cycle of Asphalt Pavements under Climate Change Considering Quasi-Level 1 Inputs for PMED](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/tracking-ghg-emissions/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. As climate change intensifies, developing sustainable and resilient asphalt pavements is crucial to enhance infrastructure durability while reducing their carbon footprint. This study evaluated two asphalt mixes using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design under future climate scenarios:
- [Tracking GHG Emissions Across the Life Cycle of Asphalt Pavements under Climate Change Considering Quasi-Level 1 Inputs for PMED](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/tracking-ghg-emissions/) - As climate change intensifies, developing sustainable and resilient asphalt pavements is crucial to enhance infrastructure durability while reducing their carbon footprint. This study evaluated two asphalt mixes using AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design under future climate scenarios: a standard mix with an unmodified binder and a mix with a polymer-modified binder (PMB). Dynamic modulus testing provided
- [How an Intelligent Lighting System Transformed the Coexistence of Motorists, Pedestrians, and Cyclists in a Tunnel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/intelligent-lighting-system/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. The Cody Tunnel, located in Wyoming, serves as the state’s only road access to Yellowstone National Park. In recent years, the increasing number of pedestrians and cyclists using this narrow tunnel has posed significant safety challenges,
- [How an Intelligent Lighting System Transformed the Coexistence of Motorists, Pedestrians, and Cyclists in a Tunnel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/intelligent-lighting-system/) - The Cody Tunnel, located in Wyoming, serves as the state’s only road access to Yellowstone National Park. In recent years, the increasing number of pedestrians and cyclists using this narrow tunnel has posed significant safety challenges, particularly in ensuring smooth coexistence with motorists. When the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) decided to upgrade the tunnel’s
- [Incorporating Climate Change Risk Assessment into Pavement Asset Management Plans: A Case Study for York Region](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/climate-change-risk-assessment/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Climate change impacts, especially in terms of rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns, have been noted in several regions across Canada over the past two decades. From a pavement/asset management perspective, such changes raise concerns
- [Incorporating Climate Change Risk Assessment into Pavement Asset Management Plans: A Case Study for York Region](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/climate-change-risk-assessment/) - Climate change impacts, especially in terms of rising temperatures and changes in precipitation patterns, have been noted in several regions across Canada over the past two decades. From a pavement/asset management perspective, such changes raise concerns about pavement serviceability and sustainability since both temperature and excess precipitation can affect the pavement material properties. A risk
- [Leveraging BWIM System Traffic Data for Long-Term Structural Health Monitoring of Highway Bridges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bwim-system-traffic-data/) - This study investigates utilizing raw strain measurements from Bridge Weigh-In-Motion (BWIM) systems for long-term structural health monitoring of highway bridges. Using one year of continuous traffic data collected from an instrumented bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway in New Brunswick, the research demonstrates that select classes of vehicles can serve as consistent probes of bridge response,
- [Leveraging BWIM System Traffic Data for Long-Term Structural Health Monitoring of Highway Bridges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/bwim-system-traffic-data/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. This study investigates utilizing raw strain measurements from Bridge Weigh-In-Motion (BWIM) systems for long-term structural health monitoring of highway bridges. Using one year of continuous traffic data collected from an instrumented bridge on the Trans-Canada Highway
- [Asset information management as part of resource protection](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/asset-information-management/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. As part of its sustainability strategy, the City of Münster's Office for Mobility and Civil Engineering (AMT) is pursuing the goal of systematically integrating ecological, economic and technical requirements into municipal asset management (AM). This article
- [Asset information management as part of resource protection](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/asset-information-management/) - As part of its sustainability strategy, the City of Münster's Office for Mobility and Civil Engineering (AMT) is pursuing the goal of systematically integrating ecological, economic and technical requirements into municipal asset management (AM). This article focuses on the implementation of an environmental program that combines strategic and operational objectives with concrete measures. Special attention
- [Investigation of Mechanical Performance for Railway Tracks Elastic Components in Extreme weather Conditions: A Literature Review](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/mechanical-performance-for-railway-tracks/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Extreme weather conditions present unique challenges to the mechanical behavior of elastic materials under railway dynamic loading. For designers, operators, and maintenance teams in railway projects, understanding how temperature variations impact material performance is crucial throughout
- [Investigation of Mechanical Performance for Railway Tracks Elastic Components in Extreme weather Conditions: A Literature Review](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mechanical-performance-for-railway-tracks/) - Extreme weather conditions present unique challenges to the mechanical behavior of elastic materials under railway dynamic loading. For designers, operators, and maintenance teams in railway projects, understanding how temperature variations impact material performance is crucial throughout a project’s lifecycle. Deviations from specified temperature limits can compromise system integrity, potentially leading to failures and catastrophic events
- [Decarbonizing Australia's Rolling Stock: Insights for the Canadian Railway Sector](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/decarbonizing-australias-rolling-stock/) - Drawing on a review of national and subnational policy documents, technical reports, and case studies, the paper presents a comprehensive overview of Australia's approaches, including the adoption of electric and hydrogen-powered trains, investments in renewable energy infrastructure, and the role of government-industry partnerships. The analysis highlights both achievements and barriers faced by Australian stakeholders in
- [Decarbonizing Australia's Rolling Stock: Insights for the Canadian Railway Sector](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/decarbonizing-australias-rolling-stock/) - Les exposés écrits du congrès ont été publiés dans la langue dans laquelle ils ont été soumis à l’ATC. Drawing on a review of national and subnational policy documents, technical reports, and case studies, the paper presents a comprehensive overview of Australia's approaches, including the adoption of electric and hydrogen-powered trains, investments in renewable energy
- [SHEDDING EXCESS WIDTH: ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE SUITABILITY OF CANDIDATE ROAD DIET PROJECTS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/shedding-excess-width-establishing-criteria-for-the-suitability-of-candidate-road-diet-projects/) - A road diet is a reallocation of road space involving a reduction in the number of travel lanes. Remaining existing road space can be used for parking, landscaping, bicycle lanes, pedestrian facilities, or any combination of these. Road dieting generally creates a reduction in vehicle speeds and collisions, and encourages sustainable travel modes. In determining
- [Bringing Pavement Management Back to PEI](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bringing-pavement-management-back-to-pei/) - Prince Edward Island (PEI) was Stantec’s first implementation of its pavement management software, Highway Pavement Management Application (HPMA), in the late 1970s. Unfortunately, like many other transportation agencies, the system wasn’t regularly updated or maintained over time and became obsolete. As part of the PEI Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal (TIR) Strategic Plan 2012-2015, the department
- [School Area Transportation Safety Guidelines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/school-area-transportation-safety-guidelines/) - Schools across Canada need to consider transportation safety, both on-site and in the surrounding community. More children are being driven to school today than in the past. As a result, transportation facilities at and around schools may not be operating as safely as originally planned, and current practices in school site designs may not be
- [Culvert Inspection to Asset Management: Climate-Change Informed Capital Works Program for Alaska Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/culvert-inspection-to-asset-management-climate-change-informed-capital-works-program-for-alaska-highway/) - The paper outlines a comprehensive approach utilizing culvert inventory and condition data collected based on the AASHTO Culvert and Storm Drain System Inspection Guide (2020) to develop a condition, and climate-informed risk-based twenty-year capital works program for 2,200 culverts on Alaska Highway. The paper goes on to explain the methodology for establishing monetized life-cycle failure
- [Streamlining Culvert Inspection: A Tablet-based Comprehensive Inventory and Condition Inspection System for Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/streamlining-culvert-inspection-a-tablet-based-comprehensive-inventory-and-condition-inspection-system-for-asset-management/) - This paper presents a tablet-based inventory and condition inspection procedure for culvert assets using the data collection criteria outlined in the Culvert and Storm Drain System Inspection Manual (AASHTO, 2020). The procedure streamlines the inspection process by allowing for the digitization of data collection and real-time reporting, resulting in significant time and cost savings, improved
- [Pavement Crack Image Generation and Data Balancing Using Deep Adversarial Generative Networks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-crack-image-generation-and-data-balancing-using-deep-adversarial-generative-networks/) - Deep learning methods have significant potential in facilitating fully automated pavement crack detection for highway maintenance projects. One of the biggest challenges to adopting these methods is the lack of a high-quality balanced training datasets (i.e. images of labelled cracks). Data imbalance is one of the biggest causes of detection bias and overfitting in trained
- [Limited Roadside Visibility: Analysis & Effects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/limited-roadside-visibility-analysis-effects/) - Run-off-road collisions are going unnoticed, obscured from the view of passersby due to factors such as steep roadside slopes, bodies of water, and dense foliage. Consequently, road-users are disappearing, perishing, and first responders are being misplaced or are unable to act. Current literature does not address the hazard of concealability of ROR collisions within limited
- [South Shore Access Project: At-Grade Road Reconfiguration and Improvements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/south-shore-access-project-at-grade-road-reconfiguration-and-improvements/) - The South Shore Access Project reduces Port of Vancouver traffic congestion via the construction of amulti-span overpass for truck vehicles that provides a direct access to the Centerm Container Terminaland segregates the major traffic from existing at-grade rail crossings. The existing road including theportion below the new overpass was re-purposed to a 1.95 km long
- [Prioritizing road segments for crosswalk improvements in Saint John, NB](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/prioritizing-road-segments-for-crosswalk-improvements-in-saint-john-nb/) - The City of Saint John, NB, much like most cities, is crisscrossed by a network of collector and arterial roads that were built to help move people through the City by car. While very efficient at moving vehicles, these roadways often create barriers to the movement of pedestrians due to high traffic volumes, high speeds,
- [Seamless Integration of Traffic and Transit Assignment with Activity-Travel Scheduling in An Agent-Based Modelling Framework](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/seamless-integration-of-traffic-and-transit-assignment-with-activity-travel-scheduling-in-an-agent-based-modelling-framework/) - A behaviorally sound activity-based travel demand model would enable a realistic analysis of emerging mobility options and their integration into the complex transportation system. Available regional travel demand models in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) use aggregate, static, and deterministic user equilibrium-based network models (e.g., the GTA and GGH models). No operational demand
- [A success story, Eight-year pavement performance assessment for Highway 407, East Extension phase 1 in Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-success-story-eight-year-pavement-performance-assessment-for-highway-407-east-extension-phase-1-in-ontario/) - The pavement performance refers to its serviceability to support the traffic and to meet the expectations of the design over time. It depends on various factors, such as traffic loading, environment, pavement structure design, material properties, and maintenance strategies. Pavement performance indicators include functional and structural characteristics, such as roughness, skid resistance, surface distress, rutting
- [Field Performance of Aramid Fibre Reinforced Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/field-performance-of-aramid-fibre-reinforced-pavements/) - The asphalt industry has a well-established track record of using new technologies and innovative materials such as polymers, fibres, recycled asphalt pavement (RAP), recycled asphalt singles (RAS) recycled tire rubber (RTR), and warm mix asphalt (WMA) with the objective of improving the performance and/or sustainability of the materials. The practice of using synthetic fibres to
- [An Evaluation of Suitability of the Pavement ME Design Software for Flexible Pavement Overlay Design](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-evaluation-of-suitability-of-the-pavement-me-design-software-for-flexible-pavement-overlay-design/) - Flexible pavements, surfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA), are the prevalent pavement structures inCanada and elsewhere. HMA, also called asphalt concrete (AC), overlays are the common treatments toextend their lifecycle. Commonly used AC overlay design methods, e.g., AASHTO 1993, have beenproviding reasonable trends of design outcomes. However, there are still some concerns related to theoutcomes
- [Continuous Pavement Friction Measurements: A Technology that Can Save Lives and Work Towards Zero Deaths](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/continuous-pavement-friction-measurements-a-technology-that-can-save-lives-and-work-towards-zero-deaths/) - The friction provided by a roadway surface affects how vehicles interact with the roadway. Measuring, monitoring, and maintaining pavement friction can prevent many roadway departures and intersection related crashes, which account for approximately 75 percent of traffic fatalities across the United States. Both wet-pavement and dry-pavement crashes can be mitigated by improving pavement friction and
- [Streamlined pavement assessment for high-efficiency log truck implementation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/streamlined-pavement-assessment-for-high-efficiency-log-truck-implementation/) - FPInnovations, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO), and a local forest company, are collaborating on the introduction of a new high-efficiency truck configuration to a permitted haul corridor in north-west Ontario. Prior to permitting any new truck configuration the MTO requires a formal assessment to quantify truck impacts to corridor infrastructure and pavements. The impact
- [Challenges and Approaches to Assess the Impacts of Utility Cuts with Limited Pavement Condition Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/challenges-and-approaches-to-assess-the-impacts-of-utility-cuts-with-limitedpavement-condition-data/) - Municipal agencies are faced with the challenge of managing utility cut installations on their roadwaynetworks. Recent studies have indicated that the impacts of utility cuts can be quantified, and that theassociated reduction in roadway asset value and pavement serviceability can be calculated. In 2023, the City of Whitehorse (the City) with the assistance of Tetra
- [How to Drain Stormwater Without Ditches or Stormsewer and Catchbasins](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/how-to-drain-stormwater-without-ditches-or-stormsewer-and-catchbasins/) - Range Line Road is a two-lane road located in a residential area in the Town of Ajax, Ontario. Under existing conditions, it has a rural cross section on the west portion and an urbanized cross section on the east. Stormwater runoff drains toward Lake Ontario carried by ditches and culverts in the rural west portion,
- [Highway 3 – Next Generation Concrete Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/highway-3-next-generation-concrete-pavement/) - This paper presents a case study on a concrete pavement constructed in 2023 on Highway 3 in the Windsor Essex area of Ontario. The background section provides detailed information about this Design Build project. It then explores the new concrete durability requirements introduced by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) aimed at enhancing the
- [Assessing Pavement Traffic-Induced Responses by Integrating Data from an Instrumented Test Section and Numerical Modeling](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/assessing-pavement-traffic-induced-responses-by-integrating-data-from-an-instrumented-test-section-and-numerical-modeling/) - Since July 2023, a significant amount of in-situ pavement responses has been collected and analyzed from a new instrumented section built in the access road to the Edmonton Waste Management Center (EWMC), located in the Northeast of the city of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The data has been continuously recorded and stored locally, and afterwards processed.
- [Effect of HMA Density, VMA and AC Content on PMED Software Predicted Distresses in Flexible Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/effect-of-hma-density-vma-and-ac-content-on-pmed-software-predicted-distresses-in-flexible-pavement/) - An empirical pavement design method such as the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) 1993 pavement design guide uses structural layer coefficient (ai) value to determine thickness of each layer material or to convert a selected layer thickness to structural number (SN). Any change in material composition and properties will affect the
- [Life Cycle Cost Analyses Comparing Segmental (Interlocking Concrete) Pavements to Other Pavement Structures using a Detailed Project Example](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/life-cycle-cost-analyses-comparing-segmental-interlocking-concrete-pavements-to-other-pavement-structures-using-a-detailed-project-example/) - Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is an important tool to evaluate the overall long-term economic efficiency between competing alternative investment options. The LCCA can assist transportation agencies and officials in their decision-making process to select a pavement type fora certain location. In a literature review only, a few studies were found to incorporate a systematic
- [A Novel Forensic Study of Dowel Bar Alignment using Non-Destructive Methods](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-novel-forensic-study-of-dowel-bar-alignment-using-non-destructive-methods/) - Dowel bars are used in the construction of jointed concrete pavements to provide load transfer across transverse joints, which is a vital factor in achieving good long-term performance. Misaligned or improperly placed dowels may cause poor joint performance, which can lead to the development of distresses, such as cracking, spalling or faulting. Many agencies include
- [Examining the Effect of Binder Types on Moisture Damage Resistance of HMA Mixtures Incorporating Recycled Concrete Aggregate](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/examining-the-effect-of-binder-types-on-moisture-damage-resistance-of-hma-mixtures-incorporating-recycled-concrete-aggregate/) - Moisture damage refers to the reduction in stiffness and strength in asphalt mixtures due to moisture exposure, compounded by the mechanical stress from traffic load, leading to a condition commonly known as stripping. Moisture damage, which causes a decline in the structural integrity of asphalt pavement, is a major factor in the emergence of various
- [Application of polymeric geocell reinforcement in pavements subject to freeze-thaw cycles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/application-of-polymeric-geocell-reinforcement-in-pavements-subject-to-freeze-thaw-cycles/) - Extreme weather events and shifting precipitation patterns pose a significant threat to the longevity and performance of traditional pavement structures. As climate change continues to exert its influence on infrastructure, the design and maintenance of pavements face unprecedented challenges. With irregular changes in temperature, the pavement layers, including the subbase, tend to lose strength faster.
- [A Case Study Featuring the Design and Validation of 26 km of Geogrid Stabilized Pavement for a Utah Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-case-study-featuring-the-design-and-validation-of-26-km-of-geogrid-stabilized-pavement-for-a-utah-highway/) - The West Davis Corridor is a 4-lane divided, state highway project North of Salk Lake City, Utah. It connects Interstate highway 15 to Legacy Parkway in Farmington addressing the growing population and transportation needs of the area. The project was a $500 million dollar design build project where the engineering team and the contractor collaborated
- [Nationwide Recycled Aggregates Volunteer Registry | Scaling the Ontario Example](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/nationwide-recycled-aggregates-volunteer-registry-scaling-the-ontario-example/) - Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) and Recycled Concrete Aggregates (RCA) hold significant promise for advancing sustainable road construction practices through waste reduction and resource conservation. However, the lack of a standardized data collection method for assessing the quantities and geographic distribution of recycled aggregate resources has impeded the development of effective policies and informed decision-making in
- [Restoring the Lifespan of Road Pavement in Durham Region in Ontario, Canada, through Innovative Quality Assurance Testing of Recovered Asphalt Binder](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/restoring-the-lifespan-of-road-pavement-in-durham-region-in-ontario-canada-through-innovative-quality-assurance-testing-of-recovered-asphalt-binder/) - One of the best ways to manage the performance lifespan of asphalt road surfaces is to test recovered binder for acceptance during construction. In the late 1990s, acceptance specifications advanced from using empirical methods, such as penetration and viscosity on unaged binder in the Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) specification of 1990 to Superpave™ rheology-based
- [Road Infrastructure in the Hudson Bay Lowlands: Solutions for the Northern Road Link](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/road-infrastructure-in-the-hudson-bay-lowlandssolutions-for-the-northern-road-link/) - The Northern Road Link (NRL) project aims to enhance transportation infrastructure in the Hudson Bay Lowlands, connecting remote communities and improving access to resources while spanning 165 kilometers. This road will traverse the ecologically sensitive Hudson Bay Lowlands in Northern Ontario, raising concerns about impacts on Treaty 9 communities, local flora, fauna, and extensive peatlands.
- [Back to Basics: How Fundamental Material Testing Affects Plant-Produced Asphalt Mixes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/back-to-basics-how-fundamental-material-testing-affects-plant-produced-asphalt-mixes/) - The primary objective of developing laboratory-produced asphalt mix designs is to establish conditions that as best as practicable replicate plant production, field operations, and quality processes. The ability to replicate these conditions provides confidence that the asphalt mixture will demonstrate similar material qualities in both the laboratory and field and will provide the selected performance
- [Strategic Drainage Reconfiguration to Remediate a Landslide Affecting Saskatchewan's Highway 914](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/strategic-drainage-reconfiguration-to-remediate-a-landslide-affectingsaskatchewans-highway-914/) - Saskatchewan’s river valleys contain numerous unstable slopes subject to landslides, across whichroads, railways, pipelines and other infrastructure are aligned. An erosional failure at a river bend alongthe Haultain River valley slope was posing a hazard to the highway integrity. Through the SaskatchewanMinistry of Highway’s Geohazard Risk Management Program (GRMP), the site was evaluated andassigned a
- [A Review of High-Performance Cold Mix Asphalt (HPCMA): Benefits and Challenges for Implementation in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-review-of-high-performance-cold-mix-asphalt-hpcma-benefits-and-challenges-for-implementation-in-canada/) - Road infrastructure, vital for a nation's socio-economic progress, has traditionally relied on resource and energy-intensive methods. The demand for sustainable solutions, particularly in urban areas, with greater resistance to increasing traffic loads, lower moisture sensitivity, and suitability for cold regions, is evident. Cold Mix Asphalt (CMA), benefiting from recent technological advancements, emerges as a promising
- [Early Pavement Life Cracking Performance of Asphalt Concrete Overlays in Saskatchewan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/early-pavement-life-cracking-performance-of-asphalt-concrete-overlays-in-saskatchewan/) - Based on network level asset management data, cracking is the most prevalent asphalt pavement distress observed on Saskatchewan’s provincial highway network. Thermal transverse cracks typically reflect through new paved asphalt mats within two years of repaving, and in some cases as early as after the first winter. Applying preservation treatments on newly rehabilitated asphalt pavements
- [Evaluation of the Rutting Performance of Asphalt Binders and Mixes Modified with Asphaltenes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-the-rutting-performance-of-asphalt-binders-and-mixes-modified-with-asphaltenes/) - Asphalt binders’ property play a crucial role in enhancing the performance and durability of asphalt pavements, making their properties a subject of continual research and development. Asphaltenes, known for its complex molecular structures, have been identified as key components influencing the performance of asphalt binders. This study explored asphaltenes, sourced from Alberta oil sands, as
- [Evaluating the Influence of Reclaimed Asphalt Shingles as Alternatives for Granular Base Course Materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluating-the-influence-of-reclaimed-asphalt-shingles-as-alternatives-for-granular-base-course-materials/) - Recycled asphalt shingles (RAS) constitute a widely generated material with significant potential to reduce construction costs and contribute to environmentally friendly practices by diverting waste from landfills, thereby promoting greener construction. Many researchers have underscored the importance of considering both negative and positive impacts of incorporating RAS into pavement structures. This approach offers sustainability, cost-effectiveness,
- [Optimizing Municipal Structures Inspections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/optimizing-municipal-structures-inspections/) - The majority of Ontario’s municipal bridges and culverts built in the 1950s and 1960s are quicklyapproaching the end of their design life. Without the necessary funding, the declining condition of theseassets can result in structures with compromised safety and increased maintenance and rehabilitationcosts. Municipalities of all sizes are affected by this underinvestment and are required
- [Robert Street Bridge Rehabilitation – Digital Twin and AI](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/robert-street-bridge-rehabilitation-digital-twin-and-ai/) - Owners and operators who are responsible for managing, inspecting, and repairing bridge infrastructure are currently faced with an increasingly difficult task. Bridge inspection can be a tedious, often dangerous, and time-consuming effort. Inspectors need to meticulously survey every inch of the asset, often in high-traffic areas or in hard-to-reach environments. Regardless of these challenges, bridge
- [St Vital Bridge Riverbank Pier Stabilization](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/st-vital-bridge-riverbank-pier-stabilization/) - The St. Vital Bridge over the Red River in Winnipeg, Manitoba, built in 1964 and rehabilitated in 1988, is a vital link within the City of Winnipeg’s transportation network, supporting the conveyance of approximately 44,000 vehicles per day. The nine-span continuous steel plate girder structure is 280 m long and supports two carriageways, each consisting
- [Constructability as Design Objective](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/constructability-as-design-objective/) - Bridge construction is a challenging engineering discipline which requires a good understanding oftechnology and structural behaviour. Generally, superstructure type, material, weight, availability ofequipment, technical know-how, local conditions, schedule, and much more influence the means andmethods of bridge construction. Especially for major and complex bridges, the choice of a cost-effectiveand reliable erection method as well as
- [Deconstruction of the original Champlain bridge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/deconstruction-of-the-original-champlain-bridge/) - Built in 1962, the original Champlain Bridge was a vital economic link for Canada-US trade, and one ofCanada’s busiest bridges with approximately 50 million vehicle crossings per year. This bridge, spanning atotal length of 3.4 km, comprised prestressed concrete girders and decks at the approach spans and steeltrusses over the seaway. The extensive use of
- [Use of ASTM A1035-CS Uncoated Corrosion Resistant Reinforcing Steel In The Edmonton Valley Line LRT Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/use-of-astm-a1035-cs-uncoated-corrosion-resistant-reinforcing-steel-in-the-edmonton-valley-line-lrt-project/) - The Valley Line Light Rail Transportation (LRT) is a 27 km low-floor, urban line that will operate between Mill Woods in the southeastern neighborhood of the City of Edmonton and Lewis Farms in west Edmonton, Alberta. The project is being built in 2 stages: Valley Line Southeast and Valley Line West. Valley Line LRT is
- [Use of ASTM A1094 Continuous Galvanized Reinforcement In The Carolina Crossroads Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/use-of-astm-a1094-continuous-galvanized-reinforcement-in-the-carolina-crossroads-project/) - The Carolina Crossroads project is a state infrastructure design-build project that will cost US$2.08 billion and span several years. It involves renovating 14 miles of I-20, I-26, and I-126, also known as "Malfunction Junction." This project is part of the South Carolina Department of Transportation’s (SCDOT) 10-Year Plan, which consists of five phases. The first
- [Making Connections: Design of Airfield Bridges at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/making-connections-design-of-airfield-bridges-at-phoenix-sky-harbor-international-airport/) - Bridges supporting taxiways carrying commercial aircraft remain relatively rare. Due to increased air traveldemand, combined with increased development limiting airport expansion, the necessity of these bridgesis increasing. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, which services over 400,000 takeoffs and landingseach year, is in the midst of a vital project to expand access between the north and
- [Approach Channel Bridge Rehabilitation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/approach-channel-bridge-rehabilitation/) - Constructed in 1967 as part of the Mactaquac Hydroelectric Dam near Fredericton, New Brunswick; theApproach Channel bridge carries two lanes of traffic over the Saint John River adjacent the dam’s intakestructure. The NB Power owned diversion sluiceway forms the south abutment while the remaining bridgeis owned by the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure.
- [Red Lillooet River Bridge Deck Renewal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/red-lillooet-river-bridge-deck-renewal/) - The Red Lillooet River Bridge is located east of Village of Pemberton in the province of British Columbia. It is along Highway 99 (Sea-to-Sky Highway), which is a popular tourism route connected to the Whistler ski resort and popular provincial parks. The bridge crosses the Lillooet River and connects Pemberton to the Lil’wat Nation and
- [Twinning of Stoney Trail over the Bow River in NW Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/twinning-of-stoney-trail-over-the-bow-river-in-nw-calgary/) - Calgary’s growing population led the Government of Alberta and the City of Calgary to begin planningfor the Calgary Ring Road (Stoney/Tsuut’ina Trail) in the 1970s to improve community access to Calgary'sroadway network. The recent opening of the last section of the Ring Road creates a 101km-long freeflowcircuit around Calgary that reduces traffic congestion and improves
- [Sikanni Bridge Fire - Triaging an Emergency Response](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sikanni-bridge-fire-triaging-an-emergency-response/) - n August 2022, a transport tanker carrying a highly flammable liquid crashed into the south approach barriers at the Sikanni Chief River Bridge resulting in a full closure of the Alaska Highway (Highway 97) in northern BC. The fire generated intense heat that resulted in extensive structural damage and brought forward severe concerns for weakening
- [Revitalizing Heritage Infrastructure: Preserving the Touchette Bridge's 70-Year Legacy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/revitalizing-heritage-infrastructure-preserving-the-touchette-bridges70-year-legacy/) - Egis (formerly Mcintosh Perry) was tasked with extending the service life of the 74-year-old Touchette Bridge over the South Nation River near Casselman, Ontario. The bridge was a 73 m long single-span Parker through truss bridge with a timber deck on steel stringers supported by steel floor beams. The bridge was in poor condition with
- [Assessment of Aged Bridge Bearings: Use of Automated Monitoring Equipment to Complement Traditional Inspection Techniques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/assessment-of-aged-bridge-bearings-use-of-automated-monitoring-equipment-to-complement-traditional-inspection-techniques/) - Bridges are key components of public transportation networks. Bridge owners need to ensure that proper maintenance programs are executed to maximize the lifespan of their assets safely, while ensuring that fiscal year expenditures are managed efficiently. Detailed structural assessments are typically performed as bridges approach the end of their design service life. The assessment of
- [Evaluation of Buried Bridges/Structures – Updates to the CSA S6-25](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-buried-bridges-structures-updates-to-the-csa-s6-25/) - With Canada’s aging infrastructure, rising interest rates, and rising cost of materials, assetmanagement is at the forefront of transportation agencies priorities across Canada. Owners ofwater and transportation buried structures crossings are faced with decisions to rehabilitatethe structure, remove and replace or keep as-is. An integral part of the assessment of theexisting crossing is load rating
- [Corrision Protection for La Fontaine Tunnel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/corrision-protection-for-la-fontaine-tunnel/) - The Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine tunnel-bridge complex, as its name implies, is divided into two sections: the tunnel part of a length of 1.4 kilometer, linking the Island of Montreal to Île- Charron, and the bridge part that connects Île-Charron to Longueuil over a length of 457 meters. The Tunnel is considered a very important submerged tunnel
- [NBDTI Implementation of a Culvert Rehabilitation Program to Address a Deteriorating Inventory](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/nbdti-implementation-of-a-culvert-rehabilitation-program-to-address-a-deteriorating-inventory/) - The New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI) highway network contains over 3400 culverts greater than 1.2 m in diameter. This inventory exhibits similar condition issues to the rest of North America, possibly more urgent due to harsh water conditions, multiple freeze thaw cycles and relatively low maintenance budgets. Recent analysis has suggested that
- [Assessing the Impact of Polyethylene Terephthalate Fibre Length and Asphalt Binder Source on Low-Temperature Properties of High-Performance Asphalt Concrete](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/assessing-the-impact-of-polyethylene-terephthalate-fibre-length-and-asphalt-binder-source-on-low-temperature-properties-of-high-performance-asphalt-concrete/) - This study aims to enhance the low-temperature performance to create a high-performance asphalt concrete (HPAC) mix for use in a pavement’s base course in cold regions. This is achieved by incorporating polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibres of different lengths and enriching the asphalt binders (from two different sources) with asphaltenes, a by-product derived from the Alberta
- [Applications of Radar Traffic Counter Systems for Evidence Based Decision-Making in Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/applications-of-radar-traffic-counter-systems-for-evidence-based-decision-making-in-transportation/) - Public service organizations have a responsibility to ensure that their decision-making processes will select policy pursuits that provide the greatest possible value to their constituents. This is particularly true for decisions regarding transportation, as, in addition to wasted public funds, improper decision-making can create safety risks to road users and pedestrians, adversely affecting the local
- [Sensing-based Structural Health Monitoring and Novel Data-driven Approach for Bridges Using Ambient Vibration Testing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sensing-based-structural-health-monitoring-and-novel-data-driven-approach-for-bridges-using-ambient-vibration-testing/) - Existing integrity evaluation approaches for bridges mostly depend on visual inspections and assumption based theoretical models. In more recent years, structural health monitoring systems (SHM) have beenpermanently installed on a few landmark bridges in North America. Due to several shortcomings including frequent maintenance, wired systems, difficulties in installation, and low levels or non-existent data analysis,
- [The Old Skeena River Bridge Rehabilitation and Recoating of a 100-Year-Old Steel Truss](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-old-skeena-river-bridge-rehabilitation-and-recoating-of-a-100-year-old-steel-truss/) - The Old Skeena River Bridge is a 9-span, 341 m long, single lane bridge consisting of 3 steel stringer approach spans, 5 steel deck truss spans and a steel through truss span, crossing over the Skeena River in Terrace, BC. The structure opened on July 21, 1925, was realigned to accommodate a parallel railway bridge
- [Wildlife Accident Reporting: A fundamental element in B.C.’s mitigation efforts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/wildlife-accident-reporting-a-fundamental-element-in-b-c-s-mitigation-efforts/) - Wildlife-related motor vehicle accidents are becoming an increasingly significant environmental and public relations problem for transportation agencies. Nationally, growing public expectations for motorist safety and the protection of endangered species, as well as the increasing political influence of wildlife advocacy organizations, are forcing transportation officials to address the wildlife accident situation. Without fundamental, long-term information
- [Using GIS to Analyse Road Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) Data for Roadway Settlement and Asset Detection](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/using-gis-to-analyse-road-light-detection-and-ranging-lidar-data-for-roadway-settlement-and-asset-detection/)
- [Assessing the Impacts of Work-from-home and E-learning Using Agent-based Transport Simulation Model](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/assessing-the-impacts-of-work-from-home-and-e-learning-using-agent-based-transport-simulation-model/) - COVID-19 imposed travel restrictions have induced significant changes to our travel behaviour and daily life, such as work-from-home and online learning. The long-lasting nature of this pandemic might trigger a longer-term change in our behaviour after the pandemic, such as continued preference for work-from-home and e-learning. Such changes in work and learning arrangements do not
- [Assessing the Impacts of Work-from-home and E-learning Using Agent-based Transport Simulation Model](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/assessing-the-impacts-of-work-from-home-and-e-learning-using-agent-based-transport-simulation-model/) - COVID-19 imposed travel restrictions have induced significant changes to our travel behaviour and daily life, such as work-from-home and online learning. The long-lasting nature of this pandemic might trigger a longer-term change in our behaviour after the pandemic, such as continued preference for work-from-home and e-learning. Such changes in work and learning arrangements do not
- [Ontario’s Multimodal Province-Wide Model: Validation, Challenges and Data Gaps](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/ontarios-multimodal-province-wide-model-validation-challenges-and-data-gaps/) - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) uses an integrated, multimodal passenger and freight forecasting model for the province in long-range planning and to support various applications such as corridor-level highway planning and design, highway project prioritization and modal studies. This model – termed Transport and Regional Economic Simulation of Ontario, TRESO – is a multimodal
- [Microscopic Analysis of Work Zone Delay using Big Data and Logistic Regression](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/microscopic-analysis-of-work-zone-delay-using-big-data-and-logistic-regression/) - Work zone traffic management poses a significant challenge due to the need to minimize traffic delays while maintaining a safe environment for workers. In order to effectively manage traffic through work zones, it is necessary to understand how delays are affected by both internal and external factors, such as the work zone's design characteristics, road
- [Ontario’s Multimodal Province-Wide Model: Validation, Challenges and Data Gaps](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ontarios-multimodal-province-wide-model-validation-challenges-and-data-gaps/) - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) uses an integrated, multimodal passenger and freight forecasting model for the province in long-range planning and to support various applications such as corridor-level highway planning and design, highway project prioritization and modal studies. This model – termed Transport and Regional Economic Simulation of Ontario, TRESO – is a multimodal
- [Microscopic Analysis of Work Zone Delay using Big Data and Logistic Regression](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/microscopic-analysis-of-work-zone-delay-using-big-data-and-logistic-regression/) - Work zone traffic management poses a significant challenge due to the need to minimize traffic delays while maintaining a safe environment for workers. In order to effectively manage traffic through work zones, it is necessary to understand how delays are affected by both internal and external factors, such as the work zone's design characteristics, road
- [Limites de vitesse en milieu urbain : une nouvelle approche](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/limites-de-vitesse-en-milieu-urbain-une-nouvelle-approche/) - Le ministère des Transports du Québec et la Table québécoise de la sécurité routière ont publié au printemps 2015 un nouveau Guide de gestion de la vitesse sur le réseau routier municipal en milieu urbain. Il vise à faciliter les décisions des municipalités en matière de gestion de la vitesse, sur le réseau routier en
- [Performance Evaluation of Fibre Modified Asphalt Mixes in Cold Regions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-evaluation-of-fibre-modified-asphalt-mixes-in-cold-regions/) - In cold regions such as Canada, pavement structures are subject to extremely low air temperatures and seasonal freeze-thaw cycles over the life cycle of the roadway, resulting in pavement distress, deterioration, and decreased service life. Each year, billions of dollars are spent in Canada on rehabilitation and new construction of asphalt pavements. Hence, prevention of
- [Promoting Sustainability in Infrastructure Through Quantifying Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement - An Ontario Municipal Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/promoting-sustainability-in-infrastructure-through-quantifying-reclaimed-asphalt-pavement-an-ontario-municipal-case-study/) - More than 6.5 million tonnes of asphalt is used annually in the maintenance and construction of new roads in Ontario municipalities. The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) in road construction, has been proven to provide sustainable structures without affecting the integrity of virgin materials. Currently in Ontario, only two thirds of municipalities allow the
- [Protecting the Trans-Canada Highway at Souris with Inter-tidal Reefs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/protecting-the-trans-canada-highway-at-souris-with-inter-tidal-reefs/) - Shoreline erosion and relative sea level rise are increasing the risk of flooding and storm damage to Highway 2 as it approaches the Town of Souris. Climate change with the associated rising sea levels, reduced ice cover and changing storm patterns threatens to exacerbate this problem. In order to improve protection of Highway 2,
- [Research and Implementation of a GIS Based Sidewalk Assessment System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/research-and-implementation-of-a-gis-based-sidewalk-assessment-system/) - Although sidewalks and trails act as the foundation infrastructure for active modes, they are often secondary concerns to many municipalities in terms of maintenance. With limited budgets and resources, there is often greater emphasis to focus investment towards primary infrastructure (such as roadways and bridges) which typically are backed by greater operational information and condition
- [Research on Intelligent Recognition Technology of  Loose Asphalt Mixture Aggregate Based on Image Processing Technology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/research-on-intelligent-recognition-technology-of-loose-asphalt-mixture-aggregate-based-on-image-processing-technology/) - Accurate acquisition of aggregate characteristics (shape, size and spatial position) is the basis for in-depth analysis of asphalt mixture grading, uniformity and surface texture. This paper proposes a modified recognition algorithm for loose asphalt mixtures based on digital image processing. The process first converts a True Color RGB image into a binary image during pre-processing.
- [Review of Current Asphalt Cement Performance Grade Temperature Requirements in the Maritime Provinces](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/review-of-current-asphalt-cement-performance-grade-temperature-requirements-in-the-maritime-provinces/) - Performance graded asphalt binders are selected under the Superpave system to provide superior performance according to the climate in which the pavement will serve. Rutting and fatigue resistance are provided at selected reliability levels by meeting various physical properties at corresponding site-specific high and low design pavement temperatures. These design temperatures have been previously determined
- [St. Jacques-Pullman MSE Walls – Lessons Learned](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/st-jacques-pullman-mse-walls-lessons-learned/) - The St. Jacques-Pullman MSE walls were part of an early works package ahead of the larger Turcot Interchange redevelopment in Montreal. The walls comprise a six-tiered MSE wall configuration 30 m high constructed into an existing escarpment with global and compound stability challenges. The project included complex construction staging with tie-ins to an existing bridge
- [The Bayview Corridor Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-bayview-corridor-project/) - Bayview Avenue is a major north‐south arterial corridor under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of York (York Region). Located in the Town of Richmond Hill, Ontario, the lower segment of the project corridor contains a principal tributary of the Rouge River that is fed, at this location, through significant steady state groundwater upwellings from
- [The Effect of Tire Under Inflation and Tire Anomaly on Pavement Structural Layers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-effect-of-tire-under-inflation-and-tire-anomaly-on-pavement-structural-layers/) - Truck loading is an important factor in pavement design and road asset preservation. In addition to load weight spectra, roads are often subjected to uneven axle loading, lateral lane position wander, variable tire pressures and variable tire types. An important consideration in determining load impact is how the load traction state is distributed within a
- [The World’s Largest Metal Buried Bridge, Developed and Tested in Halifax Nova Scotia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-worlds-largest-metal-buried-bridge-developed-and-tested-in-halifax-nova-scotia/) - With the continuous increase in infrastructure needs and the existing constrained public budgets there is an increased emphasis on cost effective innovative solutions to build Canadian infrastructure. Flexible buried bridges have been an integral part of the Canadian infrastructure for decades. Flexible buried bridges, also known as buried structures, are comprised of a corrugated metal
- [Towards a Flood Resilient Pavement System in Canada - A Rigid Pavement Design Approach](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/towards-a-flood-resilient-pavement-system-in-canada-a-rigid-pavement-design-approach/) - As climate change continues to threaten pavement infrastructural performance across the World, the need for sustainable solutions for pavement adaptation cannot be overstated. In Canada, flooding is a prominent climate hazard common to most Canadian provinces and adaptation of pavements to this hazard is desired. Based on previous investigations, concrete pavements are recorded as sustainable,
- [Traffic Calming Achieved Using Street Beautification in the Village of Alton Streetscaping Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/traffic-calming-achieved-using-street-beautification-in-the-village-of-alton-streetscaping-project/) - Queen Street and Main Street in the Village of Alton, in the Town of Caledon, ON serves two distinctly different purposes. For locals and tourists, Main Street and Queen Street serve as the main thoroughfares in a picturesque, historic village. Lined with shops, restaurants, schools, churches, bed and breakfasts, spas and other small businesses;
- [Truck Platooning: Future of the Freight Industry](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/truck-platooning-future-of-the-freight-industry/) - As the name implies “Truck Platooning” is the formation of a platoon of trucks on highways following each other at established close distances by communicating with each other through smart automated vehicle technologies, with capabilities to brake and stop as the situation and road conditions warrant. The truck in the front acts a platoon leader and
- [Use of gINT Databases to Analyze 3D Spatial Slope Stability](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/use-of-gint-databases-to-analyze-3d-spatial-slope-stability/) - The use of database applications such as gINT to manage site borehole data in geotechnical consulting practice has become common. Such databases reduce the potential cost of future site investigations and allow valuable borehole information to be managed on a broader scale between multiple offices. Such data provides a valuable source for building lithology for
- [Utility Trench Restoration: Strategies and Performance in Low-Volume Urban Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/utility-trench-restoration-strategies-and-performance-in-low-volume-urban-roads/) - Trenching through existing asphalt pavements is a necessity for the installation and maintenance of utilities in most urban areas. This paper will outline expected and observed performance from differing trench methodologies, and provide strategies for decreasing wasted material and improving standards for trench restoration to minimize ground disturbance in residential areas. Drawing on historical information
- [New Standards for Electric Vehicle Charging Station (EVCS) Construction Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/new-standards-for-electric-vehicle-charging-station-evcs-construction-projects/) - Morrison Hershfield has developed all-new standards for electric vehicle charging station (EVCS) construction projects for the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) for use in public parking lots. These standard drawings and specifications have been designed with the intent to one day become Ontario Provincial Standard Drawings (OPSDs) and Ontario Provincial Standard Specifications (OPSSes). Ontario has
- [Development of a Real-Time Internet-of-Things (IoT) Device to Prevent First Responders' Injuries involves with Collisions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-a-real-time-internet-of-things-iot-device-to-prevent-first-responders-injuries-involves-with-collisions/) - During the last decade in North America, there has been a significant of number of collisions involving first responders (e.g., field police officers) attending roadway emergencies. Extensive research has investigated in-vehicle collision avoidance systems (e.g., automatic braking systems) designed to protect drivers/passengers and pedestrians in the case of an emergency, but few studies have investigated
- [Advanced Rail Infrastructure Mapping Technologies for Train Derailment Mitigation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/advanced-rail-infrastructure-mapping-technologies-for-train-derailment-mitigation/) - In Canada alone, railway systems cover 60,000 km of main track-line, and transport 75 million people as well as $250 billion worth of goods each year. With such a high number of commuters relying on rail transit, it is evident that safety is a top priority in organizing public transportation systems. Train accidents cause damage
- [Development of a Computer-Vision Based Real-Time Pedestrian Comfort Estimation System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-a-computer-vision-based-real-time-pedestrian-comfort-estimation-system/) - This study develops a new method to estimate real-time pedestrian comfort, i.e., Pedestrian Level of Service (PLOS). Interest in pedestrian comfort in urban spaces has been increasing. Many studies have focused on investigating the key factors that define and affect PLOS. Definitions of PLOS vary. Some studies used the concept of vehicular LOS to define
- [VISSIM Microsimulation Analysis of Truck Signal Priority](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/vissim-microsimulation-analysis-of-truck-signal-priority/) - Freight transportation is an important element supporting the Canadian economy. For example, the Region of Peel in Ontario generates more than 48% of all industrial and commercial taxes from transportation and logistics industries. These goods are transported by approximately 68,000 trucks in the region every day. It is estimated that these truck trips will grow
- [LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE COMPARISON OF ASPHALT OVERLAYS ON PCC PAVEMENTS IN WET-FREEZE REGIONS OF CANADA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/life-cycle-cost-analysis-and-performance-comparison-of-asphalt-overlays-on-pcc-pavements-in-wet-freeze-regions-of-canada-2/) - Long term pavement performance studies and continuous evaluations can help inform better rehabilitation strategies, thus suggesting more innovative rehabilitation designs. This research sought to answer questions on which overlay type would perform better overtime in wet-freeze regions, and what are the major factors influencing their performances. This paper addressed the performance of asphalt concrete over
- [Improving Trip Generation Estimates for Canadian Sites using Aggregation and Extraction Techniques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/improving-trip-generation-estimates-for-canadian-sites-using-aggregation-and-extraction-techniques/) - Trip generation analysis plays a vital role in determining the impact of new land use developments. Trips are generally estimated using regionally established trip rates from trip generation data collected over the period of time at specific land uses. However, some regions, which do not have their own data, usually rely on trip generation data
- [Street Light Radar Traffic Detection and Counting - Validation and Application to Sustainable CommunitiesStreet Light Radar Traffic Detection and Counting - Validation and Application to Sustainable Communities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/street-light-radar-traffic-detection-and-counting-validation-and-application-to-sustainable-communitiesstreet-light-radar-traffic-detection-and-counting-validation-and-application-to-sustainable-c/) - Street lights in urban areas represent a convenient distributed network for collecting data to inform smart community planning. Radar motion detection of people and vehicles, using street lights as a platform, has the potential to provide great benefits in energy management, traffic control, and community planning. Nova Scotia Community College has conducted validation tests of
- [THE CITY OF ST ALBERT'S ITS STRATEGIC PLAN - A SMART CITY ROADMAP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-city-of-st-alberts-its-strategic-plan-a-smart-city-roadmap/) - The City of St Albert in Alberta, a community of 65,000, has an abundance of amenities that attract businesses and residents that seek the “small town” environment, yet offers activities common to larger cities. Stepping into St Albert, these amenities are visible to all. Arts and cultural activities are plentiful. St Albert is called the
- [Parking Classification and Supply Modelling for Inter-Regional Truck Trips](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/parking-classification-and-supply-modelling-for-inter-regional-truck-trips/) - Collisions involving trucks are more likely to be fatal compared to those involving only passenger vehicles. These fatal collisions also account for a higher number of deaths on the road per unit distance. To combat these safety concerns, hours-of-service (HOS) laws exist with the intent of reducing fatalities where fatigue is a contributing factor. Electronic
- [Comparison between Light Weight Deflectometer and Nuclear Density Gauge to Assess Compaction Quality of Base Layers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/comparison-between-light-weight-deflectometer-and-nuclear-density-gauge-to-assess-compaction-quality-of-base-layers/) - Compaction quality of base and subbase layers has a major effect on the overall performance of pavement structures. Therefore, it is important to insure that base and subbase layers are compacted properly during construction by using non-destructive testing methods. Nuclear density gauge is one of the most commonly used methods to measure density (stiffness) of
- [Design of Efficient Deep Learning models for Determining Road Surface Condition from Roadside Camera Images and Weather Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/design-of-efficient-deep-learning-models-for-determining-road-surface-condition-from-roadside-camera-images-and-weather-data/) - Road maintenance during the Winter season is a safety critical and resource demanding operation. One of its key activities is determining road surface condition (RSC) in order to prioritize roads and allocate cleaning efforts such as plowing or salting. Two conventional approaches for determining RSC are: visual examination of roadside camera images by trained personnel
- [Design and Construction of a Four Span Rail Bridge as Part of the Waverley Underpass Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/design-and-construction-of-a-four-span-rail-bridge-as-part-of-the-waverley-underpass-project/) - The Waverley Street Underpass Structure is a four-span (18m-18m-22.5m-18m) simply-supported rail bridge that carries both the north and south Canadian National Railway (CNR) mainline over Waverley Street (Waverley) in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The Underpass replaces an at-grade crossing where over forty trains cross a day along with 30,000 vehicles, which is a safety concern and caused
- [Design of large diameter single drilled shafts supporting the 650-span structure for the REM project in Montreal using axial and lateral static load tests](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/design-of-large-diameter-single-drilled-shafts-supporting-the-650-span-structure-for-the-rem-project-in-montreal-using-axial-and-lateral-static-load-tests/) - In 2018, the Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec (CDPQ) awarded a $6.3 Billion Design-Build contract to the Joint Venture (JV) team NouvlR (led by SNC-Lavalin) for the design and construction of the Réseau express metropolitain (REM) in Montreal which will be one of the largest automated transportation system in the world. Out of
- [Design of Road Embankments Constructed Over Existing Underground Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/design-of-road-embankments-constructed-over-existing-underground-structures/) - Due to the development of new highways in metropolitan areas, construction of the road embankments over existing underground structures is inevitable. Since most of these buried structures are old and assessing the structural integrity is not simple, most project agreements allow no additional stresses on the existing underground structures. In this situation, precise stress and
- [Development of an Urban Transport Network and Emission Model for the Port City of Halifax, Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-an-urban-transport-network-and-emission-model-for-the-port-city-of-halifax-canada/) - This study develops a framework for regional transport network and emission modelling for the port city of Halifax, Canada. The proposed modelling framework generates, distributes and assigns commercial vehicles along with passenger car in the network, and estimates the resulting vehicular emissions. First, a four-stage travel demand forecasting model is developed for passenger car and
- [Discussion on the Development and Jurisdictional Implementation of Overhead Sign Support Structure Designs and Codes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/discussion-on-the-development-and-jurisdictional-implementation-of-overhead-sign-support-structure-designs-and-codes/) - Overhead sign support structures (OHSSs) are a significant infrastructure item with 231 in service in Winnipeg and an additional 105 under the jurisdiction of the Province of Manitoba as of 2016. Proper design of these structures is paramount because of their proximity to roadways and the risk to commuter safety should they fail. This paper
- [Dynamic Modulus of Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Using Small-Scale Specimens](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/dynamic-modulus-of-asphalt-concrete-mixtures-using-small-scale-specimens/) - The dynamic modulus of asphalt concrete (AC) mix is a primary engineering property that relates to the performance of AC pavements. This parameter is commonly measured using a cylindrical specimen having a 150mm height and a 100mm diameter (full-size specimens). This geometry is easy to obtain when a specimen is extracted from a laboratory-prepared gyratory
- [Evaluation of Warm Mix Asphalt Technology for Pavement Rehabilitation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluation-of-warm-mix-asphalt-technology-for-pavement-rehabilitation/) - Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technology has the capability of lowering the temperature at which the asphalt is mixed and compacted by 30°C or more while also improving the pavement performance. Reduction in production temperature comes with other positive impacts both economically and environmentally. The reduced difference between asphalt mix and ambient temperature results to a
- [Examining the Effect of Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate on Moisture Damage Resistance of HMA Mixtures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/examining-the-effect-of-coarse-recycled-concrete-aggregate-on-moisture-damage-resistance-of-hma-mixtures/) - Moisture damage in asphalt mixtures has become a widely discussed topic due to its high influence on asphalt mixture behavior. Moisture damage is a phenomenon that relates to the loss of stiffness and strength of asphalt mixtures because of exposure to moisture under the influence of mechanical loading of traffic, which results in what is
- [Fermor Avenue & Kingsclear First Nation Pedestrian-Cyclist Underpasses -Case Studies on Improved Safety for VRUs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/fermor-avenue-kingsclear-first-nation-pedestrian-cyclist-underpasses-case-studies-on-improved-safety-for-vrus/) - This paper and presentation presents studies of two recently completed pedestrian-cyclist underpasses projects in Canada – the Fermor Avenue underpass located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and the Kingsclear First Nation (KFN) underpass located in KFN, New Brunswick. These projects are evidence that pedestrian-cyclist underpasses can be successfully implemented, despite their generally negative reputations, provided that user
- [Field compaction of thick recycled material layers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/field-compaction-of-thick-recycled-material-layers/) - Full-depth reclamation techniques present numerous advantages in pavement rehabilitation. Typically, a thick layer of stabilized or unstabilized reclaimed materials is left behind the recycling machine, which is used as the base layer consisting of these latter recycled asphalt pavement material (RAP). The compaction of the thick layer, especially when unstabilized, is particularly critical for adequate
- [Fleet Weather Map - A Project to Integrate Weather into the Field of Autonomous Driving](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/fleet-weather-map-a-project-to-integrate-weather-into-the-field-of-autonomous-driving/) - To ensure safe and predictive autonomous driving it is crucial to capture and to map a vehicles surroundings as precisely and reliable as possible. While the major tasks are arguably the detection of other road users, infrastructure and obstacles, (road-) weather as an influencing factor is mostly understudied in this field. Nonetheless, the reliable detection
- [Forensic Evaluation - Southwest Anthony Henday Drive's Portland Cement Concrete Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/forensic-evaluation-southwest-anthony-henday-drives-portland-cement-concrete-pavement/) - A 14-kilometre long section of Southwest Anthony Henday Drive (SWAHD) in Edmonton, Alberta which consists of a Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavement was opened to traffic in 2006. Since opening, the roadway has experienced a significant increase in traffic volumes. The PCC pavement consists of a dowel jointed plain concrete and presently the performance of
- [Geocell-Reinforced Pavement Structure State Of Practice in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/geocell-reinforced-pavement-structure-state-of-practice-in-canada/) - Geocell reinforcement at the base and subbase courses of the pavement structures is one of the latest development in the field of geosynthetics soil reinforcement. Geocells are honey-combed shaped 3-dimensional material usually made from polymeric alloys and HDPE. Geocells improve the modulus and strength of the reinforced composite and durability of the road structure providing
- [Goods Movement in Ottawa: Transitioning to a Sustainable Future](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/goods-movement-in-ottawa-transitioning-to-a-sustainable-future/) - Most Canadian urban areas promote a more sustainable future in their long-range transportation master plans (TMPs). This applies to all urban travel, but most TMPs consider goods movement at a high level, if at all. To address this gap, the City of Ottawa commissioned a study of goods movement. The study will inform Ottawa’s upcoming
- [High Tension Cable Barrier (HTCB): The Next Generation of Highway Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/high-tension-cable-barrier-htcb-the-next-generation-of-highway-safety/) - As more jurisdictions look for innovative ways and products to enhance median and roadside safety, High Tension Cable Barrier (HTCB) stands out as the latest product that delivers on safety, cost, and maintenance. HTCB is unique in that it can accommodate hits from either side, making it an attractive choice for transportation agencies in order
- [Highway Traffic Characteristics Estimation using Deep Convolutional Neural Network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/highway-traffic-characteristics-estimation-using-deep-convolutional-neural-network/) - Recent watershed advancements in computer vision and machine learning has allowed for the possibility of classifying traffic characteristics from camera image data in real time. Information from traffic images can supplement data from other sensors such as loop detectors, Bluetooth and WiFi sensors and Dedicated Short Range communications (DSRC) roadside units. In this paper, we
- [Innovative Strain Based Bridge Weigh-In-Motion System for Truss Bridges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/innovative-strain-based-bridge-weigh-in-motion-system-for-truss-bridges/) - Efficient management of bridge structures requires a thorough understanding of the traffic using a bridge. In this paper an innovative static strain-based remote Bridge-Weigh-In-Motion (BWIM) system is deployed on a truss bridge in rural New Brunswick, Canada. The analysis methods are briefly outlined, and the system is successfully validated with a truck of known weight
- [Leading Innovation Timeline as an Enabler for Traffic Management Roadmaps](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/leading-innovation-timeline-as-an-enabler-for-traffic-management-roadmaps/) - Traffic management is changing fast. The future is ‘connected systems’ and ‘connected people’. In order to make the right choices concerning smart mobility, it is important for road operators to monitor ITS developments relevant for traffic management. Road operators have to shape the future, whereas at the same time they have to do the daily
- [Lightweight Cellular Concrete as a Subbase Alternative in Pavements: Instrumentation plan, Installation and Preliminary Results](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/lightweight-cellular-concrete-as-a-subbase-alternative-in-pavements-instrumentation-plan-installation-and-preliminary-results/) - The use of lightweight materials in the pavement structure could be a potential solution to reduce the burden of the pavement on the roadbed, especially over weak soils, hence alleviating potential rutting and other forms of distresses. Evaluating the feasibility of such materials to perform compared with traditional materials is necessary. This will involve both
- [Misbehaviour Detection in V2X Communications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/misbehaviour-detection-in-v2x-communications/) - Misbehaviour detection is critical to the implementation of a secure and reliable V2X communications system. Vehicle or roadside unit misbehaviour is a potential threat to every vehicle and pedestrian using V2X communications, as misbehaviour could induce dangerous actions by other components within the V2X network. The Misbehaviour Authority has been identified as a necessary component in
- [Nares River (Naataase Heen) Bridge Replacement, Carcross, Yukon](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/nares-river-naataase-heen-bridge-replacement-carcross-yukon/) - Nares River Bridge is located at km 105.2 on the Klondike Highway #2, Yukon, in the village of Carcross, and approximately 75 km south of Whitehorse. The existing Nares River Bridge was constructed in 1970 and consists of 17 trestle spans with a total span of 129 m. The bridge carries two traffic lanes of
- [New Brunswick Field Study on Optimization of Tack Coat Rate to Enhance Interface Bonding of Asphalt Layers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/new-brunswick-field-study-on-optimization-of-tack-coat-rate-to-enhance-interface-bonding-of-asphalt-layers/) - Tack coats are thin applications of emulsified asphalt used to create an adhesive bond between asphalt layers, to allow for creation of a monolithic structure as per pavement design requirements. The result is a “non-slip” or fully-bonded pavement layers to distribute the traffic loads in an acceptable stress level to the subgrade. However, fully-bonded conditions
- [Pavement Response to Superheavy Load Movement Review](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/pavement-response-to-superheavy-load-movement-review/) - With rapid growth and development of urban cities, rural areas have become primary focus for setting up industrial plants. Depending on the type of facility, major components may be fabricated at a fabrication plant in the City and then moved to the plant location. Occasionally, these components are considered to be superheavy and organizing a
- [Prédire la circulation à l'aide de l'apprentissage machine](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/predire-la-circulation-a-laide-de-lapprentissage-machine/) - Plusieurs systèmes simples et complexes existent actuellement afin de gérer dynamiquement les feux de circulation. Par exemple des systèmes adaptifs. Évidemment les systèmes complexes sont performants, mais également plus dispendieux à l’achat, au déploiement et en frais de maintenance. Ils nécessitent habituellement de déployer des équipements de détection à toutes les approches d’une intersection à
- [Limites de vitesse de 30 km/h et la zone 30 : la différence entre ces deux concepts et état de la situation au Québec et au Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/limites-de-vitesse-de-30-km-h-et-la-zone-30-la-difference-entre-ces-deux-concepts-et-etat-de-la-situation-au-quebec-et-au-canada/) - Les municipalités peuvent modifier les limites de vitesse des rues collectrices et locales à 40 km/h, et à 30 km/h aux abords des établissements scolaires et des parcs (contre les 50 km/h ). Depuis quelques années, plusieurs municipalités ont entrepris une réflexion, à l’échelle de leur territoire, et abaissé la limite de vitesse à 40
- [50 Street / Canadian Pacific Rail Grade Separation in Edmonton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/50-street-canadian-pacific-rail-grade-separation-in-edmonton/) - 50 Street is an important goods movement and commuter corridor in the City of Edmonton (City), providing access to adjacent developing industrial areas and functioning as a major north-south commuter route. Currently, the at-grade Canadian Pacific Railway (CP) crossing along 50 Street north of Sherwood Park Freeway ranks as the top priority location for grade
- [A Secure V2X Connected Vehicle Transponder System for Vehicle Prioritization](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/a-secure-v2x-connected-vehicle-transponder-system-for-vehicle-prioritization/) - V2X is an essential enabler for safer roads and future autonomous vehicle technology, but it can also be used for vehicle prioritization applications to help improve the movement of public transit, emergency vehicles, and freight. V2X can enable the roadside infrastructure to automatically recognize the unique properties of a vehicle and take optimal action. In
- [Advanced Geopolymer Mortar System for the Structural Rehabilitation of Large Diameter Culvert and Sewer Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/advanced-geopolymer-mortar-system-for-the-structural-rehabilitation-of-large-diameter-culvert-and-sewer-infrastructure/) - Transportation asset owners and engineers throughout Canada and the United States have been in search of cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions that serve infrastructure repair and rehabilitation issues. Geopolymers have long been known to provide enhanced physical performance to traditional cementitious binders with the added advantages of significantly increased service life, reduced environmental impact and
- [Advanced Pavement Technology – A Must for Airport Pavements – Case Studies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/advanced-pavement-technology-a-must-for-airport-pavements-case-studies/) - The aircraft traffic loading continuously increases at Canadian airports. Climate change also has an adverse impact on pavement performance. Temperature increases may cause premature pavement deformations and shear failures. Pavement friction is another aspect that must be addressed. Conventional pavement technology is often not sufficient to meet the increasing quality demands for airfield pavements. Pavement
- [An Experimental Study to Investigate the Effect on Tensile strength and Dynamic modulus of the addition of Portland cement to Cold In-Place Recycled Asphalt Using Indirect Tensile and Dynamic Modulus Tests](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/an-experimental-study-to-investigate-the-effect-on-tensile-strength-and-dynamic-modulus-of-the-addition-of-portland-cement-to-cold-in-place-recycled-asphalt-using-indirect-tensile-and-dynamic-modulus/) - Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) is an established pavement rehabilitation technique that involves using an existing asphalt pavement. The process generally utilizes 100% Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) that mixed with emulsified asphalt. In this study, which is a project in partnership with Ontario ministry of Transportation and various industry partners in Ontario, CIR mixes with a
- [Life-Cycle Cost Analysis and Performance Comparison of Asphalt Overlays on PCC Pavements in Wet-Freeze Regions of Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/life-cycle-cost-analysis-and-performance-comparison-of-asphalt-overlays-on-pcc-pavements-in-wet-freeze-regions-of-canada/) - Long term pavement performance studies and continuous evaluations can help inform better rehabilitation strategies, thus suggesting more innovative rehabilitation designs. This research sought to answer questions on which overlay type would perform better overtime in wet-freeze regions, and what are the major factors influencing their performances. This paper addressed the performance of asphalt concrete over
- [Analysis of trucks with non-conventional axle configurations based on dissipated energy approach](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/analysis-of-trucks-with-non-conventional-axle-configurations-based-on-dissipated-energy-approach/) - Trucks with non-conventional axle configurations are required to transport special loads. Criteria for the analysis of the effect of this type of vehicle in pavement structures are framed in the same principles of traditional vehicles. However, conditions that must be considered, such as higher loads levels, a greater number of wheels, possible overlapping of stresses,
- [Application of Nano-clay Materials in Asphalt Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/application-of-nano-clay-materials-in-asphalt-pavements/) - In flexible pavements, both heavy vehicle loads and seasonal temperature changes can influence rheological and mechanical properties of asphalt mixtures. Pavements designed and constructed for heavy-duty traffic under extreme weather conditions generally require engineered asphalt cement modification. Depending on the required types of improvement, proper modifier(s) should be introduced to improve properties. Recently, nano-materials with
- [Assessment of mechanical and thermal properties of foam glass aggregates for use in pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/assessment-of-mechanical-and-thermal-properties-of-foam-glass-aggregates-for-use-in-pavements/) - In cold regions, differential winter heaving and bearing capacity loss during spring, induced by seasonal temperature variations, lead to several types of damages on the road networks. Deterioration of the ride quality, cracking of the asphalt concrete layer and increasing rutting and pothole's formation are likely to occur. In prevention, the use of thermal insulation
- [B-ITS (Bicycles and ITS)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/b-its-bicycles-and-its/) - Increased use of the bicycle is one of the best ways to combat the negative impacts of other persona. According to Fietsberaad (2010), a 10% increase in cycling relieves congestion by 11-15% and according to ECF the total amount of CO2 emission per km per bike is 21gr compared to 271gr by the average car. Given the above, a
- [Climate Change Impacts on Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement Structures across Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/climate-change-impacts-on-jointed-plain-concrete-pavement-structures-across-canada/) - Canadian pavement infrastructures, now more than ever, face risks associated with the potential impacts of climate and extreme weather events. Canada has experienced and continues to experience a number of changes to environmental variables affecting the performance of pavements, including temperature, precipitation, sea level rise, flooding, and extreme weather events. Therefore, road agencies and public
- [Comparing Mathematical Optimization, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA), and Ranking Solutions for Application to Pavement Preservation Programs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/comparing-mathematical-optimization-multi-criteria-decision-analysis-mcda-and-ranking-solutions-for-application-to-pavement-preservation-programs/) - Pavement preservation is “the application of engineering and fiscal management using cost-effective treatments and existing funds to control the future condition of pavement networks” (NCPP, 2019). The implementation of an effective pavement preservation program at a network level requires a comprehensive process comprising a detailed network inventory, up-to-date pavement condition data, a catalogue of available
- [Multi-Criteria Risk-Informed Capital Renewal Planning: A Pavement Management Application](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/multi-criteria-risk-informed-capital-renewal-planning-a-pavement-management-application/) - Developing a risk-informed decision making framework is crucial to address two major aspects of managing road networks. The first is the development of deterioration models to capture physical deterioration trends based on various road attribute combinations. The second is the development of an optimization process for capital planning that integrates lifecycle cost analysis, risk analysis,
- [Mechanical and Durability Performance of an Innovative In-Situ Concrete Pavement Repair Patch](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/mechanical-and-durability-performance-of-an-innovative-in-situ-concrete-pavement-repair-patch/) - Concrete roads crack and deteriorate due to severe service loadings, de-icing materials, freeze-thaw cycles, etc. The replacement cost of existing deficient concrete roads is expensive. Moreover, the design of maintenance materials requires the use of energy-efficient materials with a low environmental impact. Facca Incorporated, in collaboration with Dura Concrete Canada Inc., located in Ontario has
- [Impact of Road Geometry and Thickness on Pavement Behaviour using PSIPave 3D™](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/impact-of-road-geometry-and-thickness-on-pavement-behaviour-using-psipave-3d/) - Roads allow for the transportation of people and goods, thus fostering economic growth and acting as an integral piece of infrastructure in any community. The design of the pavement structure and geometry of a road has a contribution to the long-term performance of the road. The primary objective is to distribute the stresses from traffic
- [Add Traffic Signal Head Phasing Diagram to Reduce Connection Errors and to Improve Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/add-traffic-signal-head-phasing-diagram-to-reduce-connection-errors-and-to-improve-safety/) - Traffic signals are becoming more and more complicated nowadays. Traditionally traffic engineers will design the intersection based on traffic count data, field observation, and accident history and warrant analysis. Then drafters will draw the phasing diagram/construction/Traffic Signals for this intersection. Technologists will then implement timing plans and databases based on the drafts. Then the timing
- [Railway Cybersecurity: capabilities, challenges, and prospects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/railway-cybersecurity-capabilities-challenges-and-prospects/) - Rail transportation systems are increasingly relying on information and communications technologies. Modern industrial control systems which are based on the new communications technologies have replaced the traditional mainframes and obscure protocols which were formerly the backbone of the industry. The cited evolution, however, has enabled a new level of vulnerability through external connectivity, which introduces
- [Design and Construction of Extradosed Bridges in Cold Temperature and Seismic Zones](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/design-and-construction-of-extradosed-bridges-in-cold-temperature-and-seismic-zones/) - Extradosed bridges are often described as a cross of a conventional prestressed concrete bridge a+G32nd a traditional cable-stayed bridge because most extradosed bridges built combine a prestressed concrete superstructure with stay-cable technologies. However, this simple definition does not capture the various possible structural systems and different materials that can be found and used for extradosed
- [Alternative Reinforcement Products in the Design of Concrete Structures -Durability Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/alternative-reinforcement-products-in-the-design-of-concrete-structures-durability-performance/) - The presented work focuses on performance evaluation of concrete beams reinforced in flexure with several different types of rebars. This research takes a holistic approach and is intended to assist engineers, designers, and asset owners with making informed decisions when selecting appropriate reinforcement in a variety of concrete structure applications. Selection of a suitable type
- [Assessment of the Accuracy of Bridge Evaluation Methods Outlined by CHBDC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/assessment-of-the-accuracy-of-bridge-evaluation-methods-outlined-by-chbdc/) - This paper presents a study investigating the accuracy of the two evaluation methods for the assessment of live load capacity factors of bridges as outlined in section 14 of the Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (CHBDC). The accuracy of the two methods are evaluated, compared, and their shortcomings and strengths are discussed in detail. The
- [Response of Portland Limestone Cement Concrete to High Concentration of Chloride-Based Salts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/response-of-portland-limestone-cement-concrete-to-high-concentration-of-chloride-based-salts/) - Portland limestone cement (PLC) is now permitted in the production of all classes of concrete in Canada. Their contribution to reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable construction is the main driving force for their development globally. However, there has been dearth of information on the effect of PLC on performance of concrete exposed to
- [Changes in Asphalt Binder Grade Due to Climate Change in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/changes-in-asphalt-binder-grade-due-to-climate-change-in-canada/) - In recent years, average temperatures in Canada have been continuously increasing, owing to changes in the global climate. This can be attributed to a surge in the concentration of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Climate scientists predict the trend to further aggravate in the near future. Pavement performance models show that changing climate will result
- [Moisture Damage in Asphalt Concrete Mixtures: State of the Art and Critical Review of the Test Methods](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/moisture-damage-in-asphalt-concrete-mixtures-state-of-the-art-and-critical-review-of-the-test-methods/) - Moisture-induced damage is among the four prevalent causes of premature failure of flexible pavements in Canada. Research on moisture damage evaluation of asphalt concrete mixtures dates back to approximately one century ago. However, relating the field performance of mixes to their associated properties, capture through laboratory test methods, is not fully developed yet. Several test
- [Geotechnical Evaluation of Alternative Configurations of Integral Abutment Bridge Approach Slabs for Mitigation of Asphalt Distress](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/geotechnical-evaluation-of-alternative-configurations-of-integral-abutment-bridge-approach-slabs-for-mitigation-of-asphalt-distress/) - The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is considering alternative approach slab configurations to reduce the frequency and severity of pavement surface distress that are commonly observed at the end of approach slabs of bridges with integral abutments. The MTO uses a standard approach slab that comprises a 6 m-long RC slab set near road
- [Specification Improvement to Deliver Safe and Durable Concrete Pavement in Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/specification-improvement-to-deliver-safe-and-durable-concrete-pavement-in-ontario/) - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation strives to provide a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system to the travelling public. Constructing safe and durable pavement is critical to achieve this mandate. Ontario contains a significant amount of concrete pavement, which includes 849 lane-km of exposed concrete pavement and 2,187 lane-km of composite pavement. In 2018, a
- [Climate Change and Asphalt Binder Selection: Resilient Roads of the Future](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/climate-change-and-asphalt-binder-selection-resilient-roads-of-the-future/) - Adapting flexible pavements systems to the impact of climate change is a challenge in Canada. It is well-known that increasing temperatures and more frequent extreme heat events represent risks for the flexible pavements. These vulnerabilities may put additional pressure on Canadian transportation infrastructure and economy, as weather begins to deviate more and more from historic
- [Evaluation of Modified H-Piles Subject to Lateral Loading for Sound Wall Applications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluation-of-modified-h-piles-subject-to-lateral-loading-for-sound-wall-applications/) - Sound walls are utilized for mitigating ambient noise caused by traffic or industrial and commercial activities. Sound wall foundations are typically subject to large lateral load and bending moment produced by wind. Drilled shafts are conventionally used as foundations for sound walls, which can be constructed to provide significant lateral resistance. Using H-piles as an
- [Cohesive Clays for Construction and Stabilization of Unpaved Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/cohesive-clays-for-construction-and-stabilization-of-unpaved-roads/) - Cohesive clays and organic catalysts are tested and used for the construction and stabilization of the wearing surface of unpaved haulage and high-maintenance municipal roads in Manitoba. The process requires a typical A-base aggregate with good particle size distribution and a very high (>25%) fines and clay content. For this application, the inherent electronic bonding
- [Temporary Concrete and Steel Barriers on Ontario Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/temporary-concrete-and-steel-barriers-on-ontario-highways/) - Over recent years, several Temporary Steel Barrier systems have been successfully crash tested in accordance with the AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware and have demonstrated equivalent and in some cases superior performance toTemporary Concrete Barriers which have been traditionally used in Ontario. Temporary Steel Barriers have gained acceptance in Europe, Australia and other areas
- [Off-Road Cycling Facilities - Sight Triangle Requirements at Stop Controlled Driveway and Side Road Crossings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/off-road-cycling-facilities-sight-triangle-requirements-at-stop-controlled-driveway-and-side-road-crossings/) - Increasingly local and regional municipalities are constructing bicycle facilities within the boulevard, whether they be dedicated bicycle lanes or multi-use pathways (MUP’s). In addition, cyclists also often use sidewalks. Cyclists can travel up to 20 km/h and where these cycling facilities cross non-signalized driveways and local roads there is a significant potential for conflict between cyclists
- [Development of Collision Adjustment Factors for the Canadian Traffic Signal Warrant Matrix Procedure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-collision-adjustment-factors-for-the-canadian-traffic-signal-warrant-matrix-procedure/) - Traffic signal warrants (TSWs) are important tools for traffic engineers because they provide an objective shorthand means of identifying whether a net benefit would result from signalizing an intersection. This decision can impact numerous operational facets; consequently, most TSW systems consider several factors when estimating an overall impact. The Canadian Traffic Signal Warrant Matrix Procedure,
- [Dowel Bar Alignment in Concrete Pavements - 21st Century Standards and Methods](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/dowel-bar-alignment-in-concrete-pavements-21st-century-standards-and-methods/) - Dowel bars are used in the construction of jointed concrete pavements to provide load transfer, which is vital to long performance. Misaligned or improperly placed dowels may cause poor joint performance that would lead to pavement distresses, such as cracking, spalling or faulting. Dowel bar misalignment can be categorized into five generalized categories: horizontal translation,
- [Climate Change Implications for Pervious Concrete Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/climate-change-implications-for-pervious-concrete-pavement/) - Future changes in precipitation and extreme flood events represent risks for urban infrastructures in Canada. Pervious concrete pavements (PCP) are normally designed to reduce the runoff water and avoid urban flooding as a stormwater management solution. As a result, it is important to adapt PCP design to changing climate by considering site-specific projected storm intensities
- [Development of a methodology to estimate ESALs for Widebase Steering Tires](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-a-methodology-to-estimate-esals-for-widebase-steering-tires/) - British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (TRAN), and other Canadian regulators, utilize the ESAL concept for vehicle impact evaluations and(or) pavement design. TAC's ESAL equations originally were developed in RTAC's Heavy Vehicle Weights and Dimensions Study (1986) and are widely accepted by the Canadian transportation industry. Unfortunately, TAC's ESAL equations do not account for
- [Investigating the Freeze-Thaw Damage in Asphalt Concrete Using Imaging Techniques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/investigating-the-freeze-thaw-damage-in-asphalt-concrete-using-imaging-techniques/) - In cold regions, asphalt concrete (AC) pavements experience freeze-thaw (F-T) cycles. F-T cycles can cause damage and disintegration of AC mixtures, which cause significant operational problems and a reduction in the service life of AC pavements. The evolution of the internal structure of an AC mix due to exposure to F-T cycles should be explored
- [The importance of quality control in the data processing of automated pavement condition surveys in municipal networks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-importance-of-quality-control-in-the-data-processing-of-automated-pavement-condition-surveys-in-municipal-networks/) - Automated pavement condition surveys have progressed in the past few years. Mainly developed for superior road network needs, such as highway pavements, they are now very often used in the context of surveys and analysis for municipal network pavements. At this level, quality control of the data is of primary importance to obtain accurate and
- [Performance evaluation of Porous Rubber Pavement (PRP) in the Canadian climate](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-evaluation-of-porous-rubber-pavement-prp-in-the-canadian-climate/) - Permeable pavements are becoming popular in North America especially in the last decade. Permeable pavements are considered as a low impact design and beneficial for best stormwater management practice. Porous Rubber Pavement (PRP) is a comparatively new addition to this type of pavements. PRPs are currently utilized on low traffic roads and pedestrian walkways as
- [A Finite Element Approach to the Design of Flexible Pavements in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/a-finite-element-approach-to-the-design-of-flexible-pavements-in-canada/) - The design of cost-effective, long-lasting pavements is of high importance in Canada, where daily and seasonal temperature varies significantly. Moreover, the abrupt changes in the global climate and its inverse impacts on transport infrastructures over the last decade require planning for necessary adaptations to mitigate those effects. More research should be conducted to address the
- [Quantifying the Impacts of Utility Cuts on Roadway Pavements in the City of Saskatoon](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/quantifying-the-impacts-of-utility-cuts-on-roadway-pavements-in-the-city-of-saskatoon/) - It is with increasing frequency that agencies are faced with the impact utility cut installations have on their roadway networks. Utility cut installation often results in increased pavement roughness, pavement weakening, and accelerated deterioration. Agencies recognize these performance issues associated with utility cut installations and are aware of the impact they have on pavement asset
- [Cracking and Rutting Performance Evaluation of Asphalt Mixes for Moving Towards a Balanced Mix Design - A Pilot Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/cracking-and-rutting-performance-evaluation-of-asphalt-mixes-for-moving-towards-a-balanced-mix-design-a-pilot-study/) - Traditionally, asphalt mix designs have been selected based on the volumetric properties of mixes without considering the actual field performance parameters such as resistance to cracking and rutting. The balanced mix design approach, which considers a matrix of volumetric properties and cracking as well as rutting performance, in the selection of asphalt mix constituents is
- [BC Highway Maintenance Contract Training Course](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/bc-highway-maintenance-contract-training-course/) - A training team, consisting of BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MoTI) subject matter experts (SMEs) and a certified adult educator, worked closely to design, develop and deliver two days of in-class training to support MoTI staff and maintenance contractors to implement new 10-year provincial highway maintenance contracts. These contracts represent more than $400 million
- [B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's Engineer and Geoscientist-In-Training Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/b-c-ministry-of-transportation-and-infrastructures-engineer-and-geoscientist-in-training-program/) - Since the 1960s, our Engineer-in-Training (EIT) Program has been bringing top-quality engineers into the BC Public Service. This succession planning and employee development program strategically considers forecasted vacancies and attrition within the engineering field and provides a detailed comprehensive training plan to develop qualified engineers. EITs are hired into permanent positions and are under-implemented until
- [Improving the Efficacy of Learning Bridge Inspection & Maintenance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/improving-the-efficacy-of-learning-bridge-inspection-maintenance/) - It’s well known that using a variety of instructional methods increases participants’ retention of the content and their enjoyment of the course. Videos are a good way to appeal to visual and auditory learners, with the added appeal that the content is always consistently delivered as intended. After 25 years of using the same Bridge
- [Going Green by Seeing the Greens](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/going-green-by-seeing-the-greens/) - The City of Ottawa "EcoDrive II" pilot project investigated the potential environmental and fuel efficiency benefits of giving City fleet drivers advanced signal information across the entire 1,200 traffic signal system. Known as Green Light Optimal Speed Advisory (GLOSA), drivers were equipped with a mobile app that provided real-time information about the current signal status
- [Invisible Trace Evidence: Using Environmental DNA (eDNA) to Detect Species in Aquatic Ecosystems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/invisible-trace-evidence-using-environmental-dna-edna-to-detect-species-in-aquatic-ecosystems/) - Environmental DNA is an innovative method to collect accurate data is needed to predict presence of species at risk and other species that use aquatic habitats for impact assessment, meet regulatory requirements and identify specific mitigation to address potential adverse effects. This method is particularly suited to linear transportation projects which typically cross or impact
- [The Wildlife Program of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BCMOTI)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-wildlife-program-of-the-british-columbia-ministry-of-transportation-and-infrastructure-bcmoti/) - The Wildlife Program of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BCMOTI) is the cornerstone of wildlife protection on British Columbia highways. The standalone program is the point of contact for all BCMOTI’s wildlife-related issues. The program has five main components: (1)monitoring, analysis and evaluation, (2) mitigation, (3) policy and design standards development, (4)
- [Market Parkade, City of Guelph](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/market-parkade-city-of-guelph/) - The City of Guelph has opened an industry leading new parking garage powered entirely by renewable energy sources, making it Guelph’s first energy self-sufficient and self-sustaining parking facility. Supporting the City of Guelph’s commitment to its corporate 100RE target through which all City facilities and operations will use 100 per cent renewable energy by 2050,
- [Designing Neighbourhood Collector Streets](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/designing-neighbourhood-collector-streets/) - In 2019, Ottawa’s City Council approved the new 'Designing Neighbourhood Collector Streets' document. These up-to date technical guidelines show designers how to balance space within typical street rights-of-way to provide enhanced space for walking and cycling, transit amenities, large trees, and low-impact stormwater management features - all while integrating low vehicle speed design. The guide
- [Elgin Street Road Safety Improvements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/elgin-street-road-safety-improvements/) - Elgin Street is a historically busy thoroughfare in central Ottawa that is currently being reconstructed to support a 30km/h operating speed, along with fewer vehicle lanes and an enhanced pedestrian realm. The new design aligns with the City’s Road Safety Action Plan and is expected to reduce the number of collisions while significantly improving the
- [St. Peters Road Intersection: An Innovative Design Approach](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/st-peters-road-intersection-an-innovative-design-approach/) - This project involves the analysis and design of a partial Displaced-Left-Turn (DLT) intersection to address road safety and operational concerns at the St. Peters Road intersection on the Trans-Canada Highway in Charlottetown, PEI. As part of this work, PEI Department of Transportation, Infrastructure and Energy analysed numerous intersection improvement and grade separation alternatives, and concluded
- [Virtual Road Weather Information Stations (RWIS) Enhancing Road Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/virtual-road-weather-information-stations-rwis-enhancing-road-safety/) - Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) provide valuable weather and pavement data used to produce pavement forecasts. Pavement forecasts facilitate efficient winter maintenance operations enabling the right product to be applied at the right time and in the right location, enhancing public safety and minimizing the environmental impact. RWIS stations are expensive to build (~$100,000), forecast,
- [Road Weather Information Systems/Variable Message Sign Integration](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/road-weather-information-systems-variable-message-sign-integration/) - The Province of British Columbia is committed to eliminating serious injuries and fatalities. One way to reach this goal is through increased use of intelligent transportation technologies. The Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) combined with variable message signs (VMS) are an innovative safety tool that is being rolled out in British Columbia in areas that
- [Governance Participation Strategies for Mobility as a Service](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/governance-participation-strategies-for-mobility-as-a-service/) - New and smart mobility are transforming the transportation landscape globally. As the landscape evolves, it will become increasingly viable for travellers to meet their mobility needs by purchasing rides or seats instead of vehicles or other transportation assets. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is an emerging framework that unites public and private transportation services through
- [County Road 20 One-Way Cycle Track](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/county-road-20-one-way-cycle-track/) - Working together with local municipalities and community groups, the County of Essex has spearheaded a project to improve conditions for pedestrians and cyclists in this rural Southwestern Ontario region to help more people recognize active transportation as a way to move from place to place. The County Wide Active Transportation Study (CWATS) focuses on reducing
- [British Columbia Active Transportation Design Guide](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/british-columbia-active-transportation-design-guide/) - As part of the Province’s CleanBC plan to build a better future for all British Columbians, the British Columbia Active Transportation Design Guide helps transform how we get around in a way that preserves dignity, reduces pollution and leads to better health outcomes, while making communities cleaner and more liveable. The Design Guide is the
- [Traffic Calming Design Guidelines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/traffic-calming-design-guidelines/) - The City of Ottawa Traffic Calming Design Guidelines inform the planning and design of safer community streets, fulfilling the City’s complete streets policies. Previously, traffic calming design in Ottawa was approached from scratch, on a case-by-case basis, reacting to traffic concerns as they arose through retrofits. Today, these guidelines apply not only to retrofits, but
- [Nanaimo Goes Dutch: Adopting Raised Local Intersections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/nanaimo-goes-dutch-adopting-raised-local-intersections/) - Nanaimo has been developing its Complete Street Design Guideline while in parallel putting it into practice on the Metral Drive corridor, showcasing sustainable urban transportation design in the City. The guidelines set a high bar for all future street design, reallocating the right-of-way in an equitable manner and managing conflicts safely. The immediate implementation of
- [Link Slabs in Highway 17 over Battle River Bridge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/link-slabs-in-highway-17-over-battle-river-bridge/) - Project achievements were: Eliminating all four expansion joints using innovative link slab and semi-integral abutment details. To our knowledge the link slabs are the first that used hooked steel fibres in an exposed concrete deck in Saskatchewan/Alberta. The link slabs are performing well after 3 years in-service; The service life of the 56-year old structure
- [Saskatchewan RAP Optimization Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/saskatchewan-rap-optimization-study/) - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SMHI) recently commissioned a Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) Management and Application Study to identify and optimize areas of use for RAP materials. With depleting aggregate sources across areas of the province, RAP is considered a valuable recycled material with surplus quantities generated from construction and maintenance activities across
- [Ice cover reinforcement in support of winter roads -  A summary of previous operations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/ice-cover-reinforcement-in-support-of-winter-roads-a-summary-of-previous-operations/) - Winter roads are seasonal routes that only exist in the winter – they run over land and over frozen water surfaces (lakes, rivers). The over-ice segments are particularly vulnerable to a warming climate. Ice reinforcement for the purpose of sustaining higher loads, and/or for a longer duration, may be seen as an effective means to
- [Our Efforts to Understand Roadway Assets Conditions and Management Techniques in Small Communities of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/our-efforts-to-understand-roadway-assets-conditions-and-management-techniques-in-small-communities-of-newfoundland-and-labrador-canada/) - Two factors may assist in deciding whether or not a municipality should expect to have a roadway management guideline, these being population size and road network size. A large population size tends to contribute more vehicles to the roads, which leads to frequent maintenance needs and therefore would benefit from a road management guideline. Similarly,
- [Implications of Future Climatic Data for Transportation Infrastructure Design](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/implications-of-future-climatic-data-for-transportation-infrastructure-design/) - The design and evaluation of infrastructure, including transportation systems, is based on climatic loads, such as wind, snow, rain, ice accretion and temperature. Currently, the climatic parameters in the codes and guidelines that are used for design, operation, and maintenance of transportation infrastructure systems are based on historical observations of climatic parameters. These climatic design
- [Jurisdictional Approaches to Transportation Planning as a Climate Change Mitigation Tool](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/jurisdictional-approaches-to-transportation-planning-as-a-climate-change-mitigation-tool/) - This paper presents how transportation planning concepts are utilized in provincial and municipal climate mitigation action plans across Canada. There is currently a gap in the understanding of how different jurisdictions are addressing climate adaptions, and the findings of this study contribute to the understanding of climate change mitigation for practitioners, policy makers, and academics.
- [Cross Slope and Climate Change: Implications for Highway Design and Road Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/cross-slope-and-climate-change-implications-for-highway-design-and-road-safety/) - This paper examines the implications of climate change on cross slope with respect to geometric design and road safety. The importance of risk to the highway infrastructure due to climate change has been recognized nationally by the Public Infrastructure Engineering Vulnerability Committee (PIEVC) Engineering Protocol and internationally by the ISO 31000 Risk Management standard. Uncertainty
- [Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR): Using Radio Waves to Detect Salt on Asphalt Overlaid Bridge Decks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/ground-penetrating-radar-gpr-using-radio-waves-to-detect-salt-on-asphalt-overlaid-bridge-decks/) - As part of bridge maintenance, evaluating deterioration in asphalt overlaid concrete bridge decks is crucial in determining the timing and nature of any maintenance. Chloride contamination caused by de-icing salt is one of the primary contributors to bridge deck deterioration. Early detection can trigger proactive maintenance rather than more expensive, reactive rehabilitation. Ground Penetrating Radar
- [De-icing Operations for Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements (PICP)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/de-icing-operations-for-permeable-interlocking-concrete-pavements-picp/) - Permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP) allow stormwater to infiltrate directly through aggregate-filled joints. Best practices for the winter operation of PICP is poorly understood. Unlike conventional impervious pavements, melted snow and ice infiltrates directly through the PICP joints to underlying aggregate layers, underdrains or native soils. The University of Toronto conducted this study at a
- [Maintenance Equipment Testing on Accelerated Clogged Permeable Interlocking Concrete Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/maintenance-equipment-testing-on-accelerated-clogged-permeable-interlocking-concrete-pavements/) - Permeable interlocking concrete pavements (PICP) allow stormwater to infiltrate directly through aggregate-filled joints. The lack of proven, cost-effective, practical approaches for permeability restoration prevents the wide-spread adoption of PICP systems in Canada (and North America). The University of Toronto conducted a study at a PICP test pad, constructed in 2017, located at the Toronto and
- [Assessing the Impacts of Proposed High-efficiency Log Truck Configurations on Ontario Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/assessing-the-impacts-of-proposed-high-efficiency-log-truck-configurations-on-ontario-pavements/) - Although Ontario has among the most generous and flexible commercial truck weight and dimension regulations, its truck-based industries must compete with those in other Canadian provinces that have instituted designated route or corridor-type transportation programs. Notably, British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan permit B-train trucks with 70.5-88.0 tonnes GCVW under these programs. FPInnovations, on behalf of
- [Volumetric Strain Reliability Analysis Modeling of Canadian Pavement Structures under Multi-Lane Loading](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/volumetric-strain-reliability-analysis-modeling-of-canadian-pavement-structures-under-multi-lane-loading/) - Engineers have traditionally used strain calculations to estimate structural thickness design and life cycle performance of flexible pavements. The two primary strain calculations used for flexible pavement engineering are peak tensile horizontal orthogonal strain at the bottom of the hot mix and vertical compressive orthogonal strain at top of subgrade. These orthogonal strains have been
- [Finite Element Modeling of Airfield Aluminum Matting System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/finite-element-modeling-of-airfield-aluminum-matting-system/) - Airfield aluminum matting systems are prefabricated panels that are compact and easily transportable. They have been mainly used for expedient construction of temporary airfields, rapid airfield repair or to provide maneuvering support for military aircraft, and it has rarely been used in civil aviation, due to lack of design and construction specifications. Because of the
- [Using PMS Data to Identify Premature Cracking in Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/using-pms-data-to-identify-premature-cracking-in-pavement/) - A roadway system is often the single largest financial investment for a public agency. Pavement is one of the most important assets in the infrastructure asset system. It is crucial to maintain pavement in good performing condition to ensure optimal and sustainable performance however, accelerated pavement deterioration has been of great concern to many stakeholders
- [Adaptation Strategies on Flexible Pavement Design Practices Due to Climate Change in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/adaptation-strategies-on-flexible-pavement-design-practices-due-to-climate-change-in-canada/) - It has been shown that Canada’s climate is warming at more than double the global rate (CCCR2019), therefore, Canadian road infrastructure could be at risk if adaptation strategies are neglected. Key climatic parameters that govern the design and performance of flexible pavement may alter in the future, leading to different climatic loads on road structures,
- [Best Practices in Measuring Rutting and Shoving on Asphalt Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/best-practices-in-measuring-rutting-and-shoving-on-asphalt-pavements/) - Superpave mix design method developed by the Strategic Highway Research Program (SHRP) was implemented to create a mix design system, performance-based asphalt binder specifications, and performance-based asphalt mix specifications. SHRP was successful with the implementation of the first and the second of the objectives. However, the third objective, i.e. performance-based asphalt mix specifications, was not
- [Achieving Better Performance from Concrete Pavements by a Focus on Construction Best Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/achieving-better-performance-from-concrete-pavements-by-a-focus-on-construction-best-practice/) - Properly designed and constructed concrete pavements should provide a serviceable life of 50 years or more without the need for major rehabilitation and with only minimal maintenance interventions required. The main challenge to achieving this outcome is construction quality. We frequently see recently constructed concrete pavements develop cracking that can eliminate the economic benefit of
- [Development of Traffic Inputs for PavementME Using Weigh-In-Motion Data in Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-traffic-inputs-for-pavementme-using-weigh-in-motion-data-in-alberta/) - Traffic characterization to develop appropriate traffic inputs for pavement design using Mechanistic Empirical Pavement Design procedure (PavementME) is a crucial and challenging task. The purpose of this study was to develop traffic inputs such as vehicle class distributions for different axle configurations, growth factor, monthly adjustment factors, number of axles per truck, monthly and hourly
- [Using Artificial Neural Network (ANN) for Prediction of Climate Change Impacts on Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/using-artificial-neural-network-ann-for-prediction-of-climate-change-impacts-on-jointed-plain-concrete-pavement/) - Driven by human influence, Canada's climate has warmed and will warm further at a rate of double the global average. Climate change phenomenon, commonly known as global warming has caused and will continue to cause irreversible temperature rise as well as other environmental anomalies that will affect transportation infrastructures. Hence, with continued growth in greenhouse
- [Investigating the Relationship between Speed Variability Measures and Road Safety: A Case Study of Residential Urban Streets in the City of Saskatoon](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/investigating-the-relationship-between-speed-variability-measures-and-road-safety-a-case-study-of-residential-urban-streets-in-the-city-of-saskatoon/) - The relationship between vehicle operating speed levels and road safety (i.e., collision frequency) has been the focus of several research studies in recent years. However, more research is needed to understand the relationship between speed variability measures and safety. It is, in fact, important to understand whether vehicles travelling slower or faster than the mean
- [High Strain Asphalt Interlayers Using Aramid Polymer Fibres to Mitigate Reflective Cracking in Asphalt Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/high-strain-asphalt-interlayers-using-aramid-polymer-fibres-to-mitigate-reflective-cracking-in-asphalt-pavements/) - Reflective cracking continues to be a concern for pavement materials and design practitioners for overlays on asphalt and primarily concrete pavements. Over the years, various materials and techniques have been used to mitigate reflective cracks to varying degree of success. Stress Absorbing Membrane Interlayers (SAMI’S) have been used as a practical method to retard reflective
- [Development of a Lignin-modified Bitumen for Canadian Asphalt Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-a-lignin-modified-bitumen-for-canadian-asphalt-pavements/) - Climate change concerns and continuously increasing costs of bituminous pavement materials are an ongoing challenge for the pavement industry and road owners. Reduced demand for paper is an ongoing challenge for the forest industry. To help overcome these challenges, FPInnovations, with partners and collaborators involved with in the production and use of asphaltic concrete pavements,
- [Geotechnical Design and Construction Challenges of Samuel de Champlain Bridge in Montreal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/geotechnical-design-and-construction-challenges-of-samuel-de-champlain-bridge-in-montreal/) - In 2015, the Canadian government awarded a $4.3 Billion Design-Build contract to the Joint Venture (JV) team Signature on the Saint Lawrence (led by SNC-Lavalin) for the design and construction of one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America, Samuel de Champlain Bridge over Saint-Laurence River in Montreal. In addition to the new 3.5
- [Impact of Cement or Asphaltenes on Low-temperature Performance of Asphalt Emulsion Stabilized Base Courses](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/impact-of-cement-or-asphaltenes-on-low-temperature-performance-of-asphalt-emulsion-stabilized-base-courses/) - A pavement’s structure gradually deteriorates due to repeated traffic load and environmental effects. These effects lead to distresses such as permanent deformation, fatigue cracking and thermal cracking. Granular base course stabilization using asphalt emulsion is one the most popular techniques to enhance the layer performance in order to achieve sufficient bearing capacity and resistance to
- [Impact of Asphaltenes on Permanent Deformation of Stabilized Base Course Using Asphalt Emulsion](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/impact-of-asphaltenes-on-permanent-deformation-of-stabilized-base-course-using-asphalt-emulsion/) - The pavement base course has a significant impact on pavement long-term performance. One of the methods to improve pavement strength is stabilization of the base course with asphalt emulsion for an adequate response to traffic loading and weather condition. Regardless of the advantages of this method, asphalt emulsion stabilized materials usually suffer from low resistance
- [Evaluation of consolidation settlement in soft soils under highway embankment: comparative study on the autoroute 50](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluation-of-consolidation-settlement-in-soft-soils-under-highway-embankment-comparative-study-on-the-autoroute-50/) - Assessment of consolidation settlement under a highway embankment requires particular consideration regarding the variability in fill heights as well as the thickness and proprieties of underlying clayey soils. Settlement calculation based on one-dimensional consolidation theory often relies on the evaluation of the critical section and assumes the applied load to be infinite in the x and
- [Evaluating the Quality of Asphalt Binders and Plant Produced Asphalt Mixes through Recovered Asphalt Testing and other Mix Properties](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluating-the-quality-of-asphalt-binders-and-plant-produced-asphalt-mixes-through-recovered-asphalt-testing-and-other-mix-properties/) - Paving-grade asphalt binders are specified based on their properties in an original state following a specification such as the Performance Graded (PG) Asphalt Binder Specification. However, there has always been an interest in determining the properties of in-place asphalt mixtures for research or forensic investigation purposes. With the increased use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP), many
- [Evaluation of In-Place Asphalt Mixture Density Using Pavescan RDM](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluation-of-in-place-asphalt-mixture-density-using-pavescan-rdm/) - Dielectric profiling systems developed under the US Federal Highways Administration Strategic Highway Research Program 2 (SHRP2) Solutions program provide a means to estimate the in-place compaction of asphalt concrete by correlation to the relative dielectric constant of the near-surface materials. The Pavescan™ system, a ground penetrating radar-based surface dielectric profiling system produced by Geophysical Survey
- [Determination of Critical Stripping Temperatures for Typical Asphalt Concrete Mixtures Used in Nova Scotia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/determination-of-critical-stripping-temperatures-for-typical-asphalt-concrete-mixtures-used-in-nova-scotia/) - The Hamburg Wheel Tracking Test (HWTT) per AASHTO T324 has been widely used to evaluate rutting resistance and moisture susceptibility of asphalt mixtures and is tested at various temperatures by different agencies. Research has shown that there is a Critical Stripping Temperature (CST) above which visco-plastic rutting and moisture damage occur during HWTT, while tests
- [Means Protection Barrier - Burgoyne Bridge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/means-protection-barrier-burgoyne-bridge/) - High-level and landmark type bridges have been found to pose as an opportunity for the vulnerable in society to die by falling which can have a significant impact on roadway users and the general public who witness such events. Typical bridge railings and parapets, while providing protection to the general public as users of bridges,
- [Design Challenges to Accommodate Operations, Maintenance, Rehabilitation, and Construction Considerations of the Neptune Cargill Overpass Extension Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/design-challenges-to-accommodate-operations-maintenance-rehabilitation-and-construction-considerations-of-the-neptune-cargill-overpass-extension-project/) - The Neptune Bulk Terminals in North Vancouver plays an integral role in connecting the Canadian economy with oversea markets by transporting 30 million tonnes of products annually. As part of the approx. $24 million Neptune Cargill Overpass Extension Project to improve access to a growing port terminal in the North Shore Trade Area, Stantec provided
- [Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge Rehabilitation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/senator-sid-buckwold-bridge-rehabilitation/) - Senator Sid Buckwold Bridge, also known as Idylwyld Freeway Bridge, was built in 1966. This 3-Span reinforced concrete bridge connects one of the main arterial roads to the heart of the City of Saskatoon, serving more than 45,000 vehicles per day. By crossing the South Saskatchewan River, the bridge also connects Highway No. 11, one
- [Concrete Petrography: An Essential Component of Cost-effective Decision Making for Infrastructure Renewal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/concrete-petrography-an-essential-component-of-cost-effective-decision-making-for-infrastructure-renewal/) - With provincial and municipal infrastructure budgets as stretched as ever, and greater accountability demanded with respect to sustainability in rehabilitation programs, the salvage value of existing infrastructure is of critical importance. From a sustainable development perspective, there is an imperative to utilize as much as possible of existing infrastructure, and to minimize waste generation when
- [Examining the Impacts of COVID-19 on Retail Industry and E-shopping](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/examining-the-impacts-of-covid-19-on-retail-industry-and-e-shopping/) - One of the many sectors that has been highly affected by COVID-19 is retail industry. Fearful of contracting the virus, people are seen to avoid traditional bricks and mortar trades, which led to rapid diffusion of various online businesses. People are found to be more comfortable in online shopping than going to shopping malls physically
- [Dangerous Goods Route and Truck Route Establishment in Lloydminster](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/dangerous-goods-route-and-truck-route-establishment-in-lloydminster/) - The City of Lloydminster is centered along the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 16) and straddles the Alberta/Saskatchewan interprovincial border along Highway 17. As an economic centre along major highways, the City attracts, and is impacted by, the movement and transport of goods and dangerous goods. The City of Lloydminster, along with ISL, completed a study of
- [Modelling GTHA Post-Secondary School Location Choice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/modelling-gtha-post-secondary-school-location-choice/) - Post-secondary (PS) student travel represents a significant travel market in many urban regions. Despite this, PS student travel behaviour has generally not been extensively studied and is typically poorly modelled in operational travel demand models. This paper presents an investigation into issues and alternatives for modelling PS school location choice. The Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA)
- [Benefits of Mathematical Optimization and Machine Learning-Based Deterioration Modeling: A City of Calgary Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/benefits-of-mathematical-optimization-and-machine-learning-based-deterioration-modeling-a-city-of-calgary-case-study/) - Calgary’s road network constitutes a major investment over many generations and plays a crucial role in the City’s well-being by guaranteeing its citizens with full accessibility, ensuring safe travel, and providing a strong business competitiveness through an efficient movement of goods and services. This study identifies key limitations in current pavement network life cycle cost
- [Alberta Transportation Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) Framework Development, GAM Planner Application and Pilot Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/alberta-transportation-geotechnical-asset-management-gam-framework-development-gam-planner-application-and-pilot-study/) - Tetra Tech Canada Inc. was retained by Alberta Transportation (AT) to assist in the development of a risk-based Geotechnical Asset Management (GAM) framework and pilot study, with the vision of transforming AT’s current Geohazard Risk Management Program (GRMP) into a GAM program. The main objectives of the study were to develop a GAM framework for
- [Alaska Highway Infrastructure Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Due to Changing Climate and Extreme Weather Events](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/alaska-highway-infrastructure-vulnerability-and-risk-assessment-due-to-changing-climate-and-extreme-weather-events/) - This paper describes the methodology used to conduct the Study on the Infrastructure Vulnerability and Risk due to a Changing Climate and Extreme Weather Events along the Alaska Highway. The Study was carried out using the methodology documented under the Vulnerability Assessment and Adaptation Framework (FHWA, 2017). The Framework provides a structured process for conducting
- [Sealed Granular Pavements for Low Volume Airports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/sealed-granular-pavements-for-low-volume-airports/) - Canadian national standards for airport surfaces define the allowable runway surface types as paved or unpaved. Prior to recent changes implemented because of the work described in this paper, paved runways were defined as asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete pavements. Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways (MoH) partnered with Transport Canada to create new technical guidance
- [Towards Developing a National Guidelines in Design, Implementation, and Maintenance of Pavement Instrumentation Systems in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/towards-developing-a-national-guidelines-in-design-implementation-and-maintenance-of-pavement-instrumentation-systems-in-canada/) - With the recent evolutions of Mechanistic-Empirical (M-E) pavement design methods in Canada, there is an ever-increasing demand for measuring and monitoring of key structural and environmental parameters using turnkey pavement instrumentation solutions. However, the effectiveness of such experiments can be challenged if appropriate and reliable systems are not used. This paper presents a summary
- [Sensitivity of the Pavement ME Design Software Predicted Distresses in Flexible Pavements to Granular Base Materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/sensitivity-of-the-pavement-me-design-software-predicted-distresses-in-flexible-pavements-to-granular-base-materials/) - Granular base materials constitute a considerable portion of flexible pavement structures. In empirical design methods, 1 mm of asphalt concrete (AC) thickness generally equates to 3-4 mm of granular base thickness with no concern related to pavement performance. Experience has also shown that an increased base layer thickness and a stiffer base material can significantly
- [Sensitivity of the Pavement ME Design Software Predicted Distresses in Flexible Pavements to Subgrade Soils and Granular Subbase Materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/sensitivity-of-the-pavement-me-design-software-predicted-distresses-in-flexible-pavements-to-subgrade-soils-and-granular-subbase-materials/) - Subgrade is the foundation of a pavement structure and ultimately bears the stress from the applied traffic load. Based on the historical design methods and agency experiences, subgrade soils including granular fills and their stiffness have significant impact on the design and construction of pavements. Alternatively, granular subbase and base material constitute significant portions of
- [Manitoba's New Models for Correcting FWD Deflections to Standard Temperature for Pavement Design and Analysis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/manitobas-new-models-for-correcting-fwd-deflections-to-standard-temperature-for-pavement-design-and-analysis/) - The load carrying capacities, relative strengths and the required overlays of existing pavements are generally determined using the measured surface deflection values. The Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) is the most common device for measuring pavement surface deflections. In all general pavement design and analysis, the measured deflection values are corrected to a standard effective pavement
- [Technical process of transportation policy change and implementation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/technical-process-of-transportation-policy-change-and-implementation/) - Canadian resources, such as forest products, are generally transported to mills by trucks using road sections that are under the jurisdiction of provincial governments. Trucks, therefore, must comply with weight & dimension regulations governed by these administrations. While there are interprovincial conventions, each province has its own regulations, restrictions, and trucking programs. There is a
- [Investigating the Effect of Construction Activities on Lightweight Cellular Concrete Subbase Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/investigating-the-effect-of-construction-activities-on-lightweight-cellular-concrete-subbase-pavements/) - Lightweight Cellular Concrete (LCC) is gaining popularity for its use in various construction projects. The feasibility of incorporating LCC into pavement construction has recently been investigated. This study analysed construction activities' effects on three LCC densities and granular A material to examine further the viability of employing LCC as a subbase alternative to unbound aggregate.
- [Addressing Highway Pavement Resilience to Climate Change: A Review of Major Vulnerability Issues and Adaptation Strategies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/addressing-highway-pavement-resilience-to-climate-change-a-review-of-major-vulnerability-issues-and-adaptation-strategies/) - Anthropogenic climate change is among the greatest challenges we face, given the threat it poses to the natural and built environments. This paper addresses resilience of pavements in the context of climate change by reviewing the major vulnerabilities and adaptation measures. First, the basic concepts relevant to this topic, such as sources of climate information
- [New ASTM Standard E3303, "Practice for Generating Pavement Surface Cracking Indices from Digital Images"](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/application-of-the-pavement-surface-cracking-metric-to-quantify-distresses-from-digital-images/) - The advancement of new laser technologies in recent years has changed the resolution of pavement data captured during collection, creating the opportunity for a fully automated approach to condition evaluation. Inspired by the Universal Cracking Indicator proposed by William Paterson in 1994, and developed by the ASTM E17 working group, this paper will present the
- [Harmonization of Pavement Condition Evaluation for Enhanced Pavement Management: An Ontario Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/harmonization-of-pavement-condition-evaluation-for-enhanced-pavement-management-an-ontario-case-study/) - Currently, pavement condition analysis use by Ontario municipalities utilize at least six different pavement evaluation strategies, namely, Inventory Manual Methodology (IMM), Overall Condition Index (OCI), Pavement Condition Index (PCI), Pavement Quality Index (PQI), Structural Adequacy Index (SAI), and Surface Condition Index (SCI). Also, many municipalities and consultants use modified versions of existing evaluation methodologies (adding/removing
- [Traffic Tuesday: Changing the Culture of Traffic Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/traffic-tuesday-changing-the-culture-of-traffic-safety/) - Introduction Traffic safety and safe driving habits are typically not topics of discussion that are exciting or fun to discuss. While they may not be topics that are actively avoided, there is little desire to breach these topics unless an incident occurs that prompts the discussion (i.e. car accidents, tickets, etc.). The result is commonly
- [Field Trial of Spray-Applied Geopolymer Mortar Used to Repair Large Diameter Corrugated Steel Culverts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/field-trial-of-spray-applied-geopolymer-mortar-used-to-repair-large-diameter-corrugated-steel-culverts/)
- [Reusing Settlement Sensitive and Reclaimed Soils for Roadway Embankment Construction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/reusing-settlement-sensitive-and-reclaimed-soils-for-roadway-embankment-construction/) - This paper documents the construction and settlement monitoring of an 18 m high roadway embankment that was constructed over two gravel quarry wash ponds for James Walker Trail located in Cochrane, Alberta. The primary objective of the work was to ensure that embankment settlement would not adversely affect the performance of the future roadway/pavement
- [An Assessment of The City of Calgary's First WMA Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/an-assessment-of-the-city-of-calgarys-first-wma-project/)
- [Effect of High Temperature on the Behaviour of Geopolymer Modified Asphalt Binders](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/effect-of-high-temperature-on-the-behaviour-of-geopolymer-modified-asphalt-binders/) - The asphalt binder is a viscoelastic substance that exhibits both viscous and elastic behaviour. Asphalt binder is an effective adhesive material for use in the pavement, however it is a difficult material to understand and describe due to the wide variety of its behaviour. This research aimed to investigate the impact of polymer modification on
- [Rapid Assessment of High RAP Mix with Bio-based Rejuvenators Using Ultrasonic Pulse Velocity Testing and Hamburg Wheel Tracking Testing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/rapid-assessment-of-high-rap-mix-with-bio-based-rejuvenators-using-ultrasonic-pulse-velocity-testing-and-hamburg-wheel-tracking-testing/) - Ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) is a popular non-destructive testing (NDT) technique for the rapid assessment of materials and infrastructure conditions without causing any damage. UPV is less time-consuming and labour-intensive than conventional inspection techniques commonly applied to the field- and lab-produced asphalt concrete specimens. In this study, different asphalt mix specimens were produced with 50%
- [Investigation of Laboratory Aging Effects on Nanoclay-Modified Asphalt Binders](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/investigation-of-laboratory-aging-effects-on-nanoclay-modified-asphalt-binders/) - Asphalt binder aging is recognized as a complex phenomenon that can significantly reduce the serviceability of flexible pavements. To address this issue, the aging behaviour and rheological properties of asphalt binders can be improved through asphalt binder modification. In this regard, the use of nanotechnology and nanomaterials are among the promising approaches for this purpose.
- [Improving Roadway Safety and Rider Comfort by Implementing Various Design and Construction Solutions - South Fraser Perimeter Road Experience](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/improving-roadway-safety-and-rider-comfort-by-implementing-various-design-and-construction-solutions-south-fraser-perimeter-road-experience/)
- [Performance Evaluation of In-situ and Laboratory Prepared Asphalt Materials: Considerations for Sample Preparation and Testing Methodology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-evaluation-of-in-situ-and-laboratory-prepared-asphalt-materials-practical-considerations-for-sample-preparation-and-testing-methodology/) - Research and implementation of Performance Engineered Pavements (PEP) have been gaining momentum, especially during the past two decades. Several factors including but not limited to the sample preparation methods, specimen dimensions, compaction level, performance testing method, variability of results, minimum and maximum thresholds, and sensitivity to materials sources can be named among other major contributors
- [Evaluation of City of Edmonton Microsurfacing Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-city-of-edmonton-micro-surfacing-program-a-30-year-successful-pavement-preservation-program/) - The City of Edmonton has used micro-surfacing (MSF), as a pavement preservation program, for 30 years. Every year, the City uses MSF to resurface several neighborhoods, minor collectors, and some industrial roads. This paper provides the latest in the City of Edmonton’s MSF applications and practices and compares it with other surface treatments such as
- [Six Years Performance Evaluation of A Geogrid Reinforced Test Section on an Alberta Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/six-years-of-performance-monitoring-of-a-geogrid-reinforced-test-section-on-an-alberta-highway/) - Many studies indicate that geosynthetic reinforcement can help prolong the service life of a flexible pavement by reducing the required structural number of the pavement, and improving rutting resistance and subgrade capacity. However, not enough long-term geosynthetic field performance studies are available to help understand the benefits of reinforcing a pavement on a reasonably good
- [Climate Focused Infrastructure Design and Construction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/infrastructure-improvements-within-challenging-soils/) - In many areas of Western Canada, infrastructure construction occurs in areas of undesirable native materials. Concerns such as yielding or friable soils, differential consolidation, subsurface wetland charging, intense freeze thaw cycles, and variable subsurface water levels create substantial challenges for construction. Undeniable changes in the climate are also creating concerns that affect the performance of
- [Evaluation of Cracking Resistance and Permanent Deformation of Control and Fibre Modified Plant Produced Hot Mix Asphalt](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/evaluation-of-cracking-resistance-and-permanent-deformation-of-control-and-fibre-modified-plant-produced-hot-mix-asphalt/) - The addition of elastomeric polymers to asphalt mixtures is a common practice for preventing premature distresses in asphalt pavements. Polymer enhances the asphalt binder to improve its rutting and cracking resistance. In cold temperatures, thermal stress in asphalt pavement builds up to the point that it can exceed the pavement’s tensile strength, causing cracks on
- [Staged Road Construction in Very Weak Subgrade Using Polymeric Geocell](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/staged-road-construction-in-very-weak-subgrade-using-polymeric-geocell/) - The ongoing development of the energy industry in Canada, especially for pipeline-related structures, demands innovative ways of access construction. Most of these are at remote locations and under difficult geotechnical conditions making access a challenge. A 4.1km long unpaved access road leading to a proposed compressor station in Blainville, Quebec was planned for the construction
- [The effect of truck loading factor on a major trucking route in Québec and on GHG emissions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-effect-of-truck-loading-factor-on-a-major-trucking-route-in-quebec-and-on-ghg-emissions/) - In this paper, we hypothesized that it is possible to reduce trucking greenhouse gas emissions in a relatively short time horizon by improving efficiency. As a matter of fact, improving truck efficiency by increasing their loading factor, in other words, maximizing the time when trucks are fully loaded and minimizing when they run without a
- [Jurisdictional Scan of Sidewalk Management Practices from North American Municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/jurisdictional-scan-of-sidewalk-management-practices-from-north-american-municipalities/) - Sidewalks generally receive lower attention than primary infrastructure, such as roadways and bridges. Lawsuits incurred from sidewalk hazards can be costly for jurisdictions and detrimental to public perception of safety and mobility. Many municipalities recognize the importance of maintaining sidewalk assets systematically, from condition evaluation to treatment selection. However, limited resources for sidewalk assets, such
- [Cracking and Rutting Performance of Asphalt Mixtures Incorporating RAP and RAS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/cracking-and-rutting-performance-of-asphalt-mixtures-incorporating-rap-and-ras/) - The use of recycled materials in hot-mix asphalt (HMA) has been encouraged by transportation agencies across Canada and elsewhere to save construction costs, preserve natural resources and reduce impact on the natural environment. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) has now become feasible source of acceptable quality and cost-effective recycled material in pavement construction that contributes to
- [Development of Climate Adaptation and Asphalt Selection Tool (CAAST)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/development-of-climate-adaptation-and-asphalt-selection-tool-caast/) - This paper introduces the Climate Adaptation and Asphalt Selection Tool (CAAST), which is a new computer software used to select climate resilient Performance Grade (PG) of asphalt binder for Superior Performing Asphalt Pavements (Superpave) based on extreme high and low pavement temperatures. Developed by National Research Council Canada (NRC), CAAST uses projected climate change temperature
- [Effect of GU vs. GUL Cement on AAR Testing of Concrete Aggregates](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/effect-of-gu-vs-gul-cement-on-aar-testing-of-concrete-aggregates/) - Alkali-Aggregate Reaction (AAR) is a severe deterioration affecting concrete infrastructures worldwide. AAR occurs when the aggregates react with the alkalis in cement used for the concrete, thereby producing pressure within the concrete that causes expansion, deterioration and cracking. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) evaluates the reactivity of concrete aggregates using the MTO laboratory methods, Accelerated
- [Recycling Pavement for Highway 401 Expansion Project from Mississauga to Milton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/recycling-pavement-for-highway-401-expansion-project-from-mississauga-to-milton/) - West Corridor Constructors (WCC) was selected to design and build the Highway 401 Expansion Project. The project widened 18km of Highway 401 from Credit River in Mississauga to Regional Road 25 in Milton, from the 3 lanes in each direction, to 5 lane sections and 6 lane (collector/express) sections. Highway 401 is the busiest and
- [MTO Reference Materials for Control, Calibration and Development of Soil and Aggregate Test Methods](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/mto-reference-materials-for-control-calibration-and-development-of-soil-and-aggregate-test-methods/) - The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has been actively involved in developing and establishing reference materials for soil and aggregate test method development, as well as test method control and calibration for over 35 years. The primary function of these materials is test method control and calibration for the critical purpose of ensuring the
- [Reducing the Global Warming Potential of Structural Reinforced Concrete: A Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/reducing-the-global-warming-potential-of-structural-reinforced-concrete-a-case-study/) - Overall, roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions are associated with the production of structural materials. Among those, approximately 7% are linked to the production of cement, which is one of the key ingredients in concrete, although it only counts for 10% of the concrete mix. Over the last 50 years, the worldwide production
- [The effect of antifreeze additives on concrete performance with and without nano-silica at sub-zero temperature](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-effect-of-antifreeze-additives-on-concrete-performance-with-and-without-nano-silica-at-sub-zero-temperature/) - The addition of antifreeze agents in concrete has been introduced as a practical solution to mitigate the noxious effects of cold weather on concrete. In this study, the effect of two types of economical and commercially available antifreeze additives: calcium nitrate-based (CN) and urea, on the performance of concrete with and without nano-silica cast and
- [Debris Flow Mitigation at the East Gate Landslide](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/debris-flow-mitigation-at-the-east-gate-landslide/) - This case study presents an alternative approach to debris flow mitigation at the East Gate Landslide. The site is in Glacier National Park, three and a half hours west of Calgary along the Trans-Canada Highway. The East Gate Landslide reactivated as a 2,000,000 m3 rock slump in 1997 above the highway and debris flows occur
- [Design And Construction of A 9-Meter-High Embankment Over Champlain Sea Clay](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/design-and-construction-of-a-9-meter-high-embankment-over-champlain-sea-clay/) - Construction bearing on normally, or minimally over-consolidated, sensitive clays of the Champlain Sea deposit in Eastern Canada has traditionally forced the implementation of diverse engineered solutions. The present paper reflects on a case study where a 9-meter-high embankment required a comprehensive geotechnical investigation campaign, and the ensuing engineered solutions. The embankment, located in the Canadian
- [A New Approach in Estimating the Overall Condition of Asphalt Pavements Using a Combined Index: An Iranian Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/a-new-approach-in-estimating-the-overall-condition-of-asphalt-pavements-using-a-combined-index-an-iranian-case-study/) - Maintenance activities are of the utmost importance during the pavement lifecycle. Pavement assessment methods can be implemented to discover the leading cause of deterioration and select a proper maintenance activity. Agencies use economical and rapid pavement condition assessment approaches to address maintenance needs. It is understood that recruiting pavement engineers or technicians for field surveys
- [Assessment of Load Bans for the City of Calgary using the TAC Guide to Load Management for Weak Pavement Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/assessment-of-load-bans-for-the-city-of-calgary-using-the-tac-guide-to-load-management-for-weak-pavement-structures/) - Tetra Tech was retained by the City of Calgary (The City) to complete pavement data collection and analysis of the roadway segments subjected to spring load bans and year-round load bans imposed by The City. The load ban assessment effort comprised of pavement structure determination (using Ground Penetrating Road Radar testing and asphalt pavement coring),
- [Automated Assessment of Pavement Rutting Using Mobile LiDAR Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/automated-assessment-of-pavement-rutting-using-mobile-lidar-data/) - Pavement rutting is a common but critical form of deterioration in road surfaces that result in an uncomfortable ride for drivers while exposing them to potential safety risks including hydroplaning and loss of skid resistance. Transportation agencies periodically inspect and monitor road conditions for pavement distresses and plan rehabilitation procedures accordingly, but this routine process
- [A Clustering Approach to Linking Pavement Mix Design and Safety Outcomes for Pavement Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/a-clustering-approach-to-linking-pavement-mix-design-and-safety-outcomes-for-pavement-management/) - The goal of this ongoing research is to develop tools and techniques to design, deliver, and manage pavements for safety using continuous friction and macrotexture data. The technique outlined in this paper identifies and groups road segments by factors corresponding to the aggregate ingredient proportions of various pavement mix designs. The results of the analysis
- [Effect of Portland cement Concrete Mix Properties, Thickness, Joint Layout and Traffic Loading on the PMED Software Predicted Distresses in Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/effect-of-portland-cement-concrete-mix-properties-thickness-joint-layout-and-traffic-loading-on-the-pmed-software-predicted-distresses-in-jointed-plain-concrete-pavement/) - Between September 2022 and March 2023, Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Mechanistic Empirical (ME) Pavement Design Subcommittee completed five sets of design trials using the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software to assess the effects of portland cement concrete (PCC) mix properties, coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), slab thickness, dowel diameter, joint spacing and traffic
- [Effect of Subgrade, Subbase and Base Materials on the PMED Software Predicted Distresses in Jointed Plain Concrete Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/effect-of-subgrade-subbase-and-base-materials-on-the-pmed-software-predicted-distresses-in-jointed-plain-concrete-pavement/) - Between May 2022 and August 2022, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Mechanistic Empirical (ME) Pavement Design Subcommittee has completed a number of design trials to assess the effect on the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (PMED) software predicted distresses in jointed plain concrete pavement (JPCP) due to varying subgrade and subbase and base materials. These
- [Heating Longitudinal Joints with Infrared Heaters to Improve Performance The City of Calgary’s Joint Density Specification](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/heating-longitudinal-joints-with-infrared-heaters-to-improve-performance-the-city-of-calgarys-joint-density-specification/) - Premature longitudinal joint failures due to low density, water intrusion, cracking, and ravelling is a common and significant issue in asphalt roadways. Joints often fail first despite the rest of the mat being constructed properly with suitable mixes. Premature joint deterioration reduces the pavement's life cycle and requires increased maintenance, wastes time, budget, environmental and
- [Longitudinal Joint Specification, Construction, and Performance for Flexible Pavements in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/longitudinal-joint-specification-construction-and-performance-for-flexible-pavements-in-canada/) - Longitudinal joints are the long seams between paving lanes made by subsequent passes of the paver to cover the surface being paved. Longitudinal joints are often the weakest area of asphalt pavements and are susceptible to early deterioration. Deterioration starts when air, water, and contaminants find their way into the joint through areas of segregation,
- [The Minimum Thickness of Asphalt Concrete Layer for the Design of Flexible Pavement on Low Volume Roads Using the PMED Software](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-minimum-thickness-of-asphalt-concrete-layer-for-the-design-of-flexible-pavement-on-low-volume-roads-using-the-pmed-software/) - A large portion of Canada’s highway network is low traffic volume roads with thin pavement structures. Currently, no generally accepted design method is available for these roads. As such, pavement design and/or construction methods vary widely among the jurisdictions. The AASHTO 1993 guide recommends the same design approach for thin asphalt (0.98) were observed between
- [Monitoring the post Construction Structural and Environmental behaviours of an Instrumented Smart Pavement Section](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/monitoring-the-post-construction-structural-and-environmental-behaviours-of-an-instrumented-smart-pavement-section/) - Pavement infrastructure worldwide is pivotal to successful economic growth. However, like all infrastructure, it requires proper Maintenance and Rehabilitation (M&R) strategies and evidence-based Pavement Management Systems (PMS) to ensure that the pavement condition can meet the desired level of service under the impact of traffic loads and given climatic loading parameters. With the improvement of
- [Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Quiet Pavement Studies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/ministry-of-transportation-of-ontario-quiet-pavement-studies/) - In 2009, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) initiated a study on the effectiveness of using different asphalt mix types in reducing noise arising from the tire-pavement interaction at the source. Five trial asphalt sections were constructed in October 2009 on Highway 405 in the Niagara Region. In 2015, MTO Eastern Region also conducted a
- [Ontario’s Reduced Load Period (RLP) Onset and Removal Prediction Model](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/ontarios-reduced-load-period-rlp-onset-and-removal-prediction-model/) - In the spring, the frost formed in the pavement subsurface structure starts thawing and pavement becomes weaker. Heavy loads on the weakened roads can cause substantial damage and lead to pavement life reduction or road failure. To ensure the integrity of roadway structures during spring-thaw season, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) and municipalities in
- [An Investigation on Corrosivity of Road Salt and Alternatives on Steel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/an-investigation-on-corrosivity-of-road-salt-and-alternatives-on-steel/) - Road salts are commonly applied for controlling snow and ice on the roads for safe and efficient operation of transportation systems. The application of rock salts, mostly used deicer, induces infrastructure problems and corrosion is a major one. Transportation agencies of cold countries spend millions of dollars annually fixing infrastructure, more specially corrosion related problems
- [A novel framework for determining optimum fibre content in high-performance asphalt concrete mixes for low temperature applications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/a-novel-framework-for-determining-optimum-fibre-content-in-high-performance-asphalt-concrete-mixes-for-low-temperature-applications/) - The use of fibres in asphalt concrete mixes has become popular for many applications including inhibiting premature distresses in asphalt pavements, enhancing fatigue and rutting resistance, and lowering life cycle costs. Specific to cold temperatures and increasing vehicular loads, thermal failure is a widespread phenomenon that manifests as a series of transverse cracks extending across
- [Performance-Based Specifications for Heavy-Duty Asphalt Mixes for Use in Southern Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-based-specifications-for-heavy-duty-asphalt-mixes-for-use-in-southern-ontario/) - Typically, a homogeneous pavement design is employed when constructing a road section. However, segments such as the approach intersection in a road section are subject to more severe loading due to the presence of static, accelerating, and decelerating traffic compared to the rest of the road section. The increase in traffic loading has negatively impacted
- [Performance Comparison of CIR and CIREAM in Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-comparison-of-cir-and-ciream-in-ontario/) - In 2003, the first trial of Cold In-Place Recycled Expanded Asphalt Mix (CIREAM) was constructed adjacent to a Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) mix on Highway 7, east of Perth, Ontario. The major difference between the two processes is that CIR uses emulsion and CIREAM uses foamed asphalt as binding agent. From this successful trial, CIR
- [Performance of Aged Asphalt Mastic Combining Active and Inert Filler Materials in Terms of Creep Recovery](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/performance-of-aged-asphalt-mastic-combining-active-and-inert-filler-materials-in-terms-of-creep-recovery/) - Mastic is the main component of an asphalt structure that deforms when stress is applied. Substantial research has been done on the deformation and creep and recovery characteristics of asphalt mastic with varying filler proportions to develop a rheological parameter. Few research, however, has examined the combined impact of active and inert fillers. This study
- [The Impact of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Fibres on the Cracking Resistance of High-Performance Asphalt Concrete (HPAC)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/the-impact-of-polyethylene-terephthalate-pet-fibres-on-the-cracking-resistance-of-high-performance-asphalt-concrete-hpac/) - The safety of a road network highly influences its overall productivity and efficiency. High-performance asphalt concrete (HPAC) is an innovative paving mixture in the design and construction of high-traffic roads in North America, which has high strength, good fatigue life, and excellent rutting resistance. However, the HPAC application is limited in colder regions because of
- [Toward Performance-Based Acceptance of Asphalt Mixtures in Ontario: Industry (O-MAP) Preliminary Findings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/toward-performance-based-acceptance-of-asphalt-mixtures-in-ontario-industry-o-map-preliminary-findings/) - Research efforts are being undertaken in North America, to improve methodology for designing asphalt mixes through incorporating reliable laboratory tests and procedures into material specifications. Some of these efforts have further demonstrated that implementing performance tests can improve the longevity of asphalt pavements and reduce risk of premature pavement deterioration. The Ontario Asphalt Pavement Council
- [Reality Capture of Hydraulics Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/reality-capture-of-hydraulics-infrastructure/) - Topographic surveys of large culvert infrastructure have typically required significant financial investments, complicated logistics, and extensive data processing, all carried out by highly trained staff. More recently, technologies such as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) – which measures the distance from a sensor using the Time-of-Flight of a light pulse - and multi-camera smartphones have
- [Ontario's Tow Zone Pilot: Safer and Faster Clearance of Highway Incidents](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/ontarios-tow-zone-pilot-safer-and-faster-clearance-of-highway-incidents/) - Collisions and breakdowns along major freeways can result in partial or full closures for extended periods of time. This creates significant queues and delays that often contribute to secondary collisions and impacts to the movement of people and goods. As noted in the 2023 Ontario Budget: Building a Strong Ontario, congestion in the Greater Toronto
- [Analysis of Drivers’ Behaviour at Different Road Safety Treatments in the City of Ottawa](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/analysis-of-drivers-behaviour-at-different-road-safety-treatments-in-the-city-of-ottawa/) - Investigation of the effectiveness of different road safety treatments is essential to maximize the returns on road safety initiatives and expenditures. An investigation based on collision data alone would not provide the complete picture of the effectiveness of such treatments as collisions are known to be random and rare events. Therefore, such an investigation should
- [Examining Perceptions of Autonomous Transit from the Perspective of Multi-Use Path Users](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/examining-perceptions-of-autonomous-transit-from-the-perspective-of-multi-use-path-users/) - The emerging technology of autonomous vehicles has a multitude of ways in which it can drastically affect urban transportation. Given its improving ability of precise operation, one such way is the potential for driverless public transport to be implemented along narrow corridors with other road users. The purpose of this study is to investigate the
- [Modelling the Impacts of Rebalancing Strategies on Bike Share Toronto](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/modelling-the-impacts-of-rebalancing-strategies-on-bike-share-toronto/) - Bike Share Toronto is a docked bike share system (“System”) that operates within the City of Toronto. It began operating in 2011 and has expanded to include 625 stations as of June 2022. This paper uses a microsimulation model of the System to examine the operational challenge of rebalancing bike share networks. Using simulations of
- [Who uses shared mobility services?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/who-uses-shared-mobility-services/) - Shared mobility services such as bike sharing, scooter sharing, car sharing, and ride-hailing can act as a catalyst to improve the quality of urban transportation services. This includes making them more accessible, sustainable, and equitable. With proper regulations and planning, shared mobility can enable cost savings, provide convenience, and reduce vehicle ownership. For this to
- [Large Culvert Renewal in New Brunswick](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/large-culvert-renewal-in-new-brunswick/) - The New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI) faces numerous challenges in maintaining and renewing their aging culvert infrastructure. While bridge-sized culverts (3000 mm diameter and larger) have historically been given significant focus, an effort to better manage Large Culverts (over 1200 mm to under 3000 mm diameter) only began in 2008. Despite this
- [Transformation of an Arterial Highway Bridge to an Operational Bridge Weigh in Motion](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/transformation-of-an-arterial-highway-bridge-to-an-operational-bridge-weigh-in-motion/) - As highway infrastructure ages and degrades, the ratio of traffic demand to capacity is increasing, making oversized and overweight vehicles a common concern worldwide. Overweight vehicles can cause significant damage to bridge structures, accelerate degradation, shorten the service life, and ultimately lead to a collapse in some instances. This has resulted in a growing interest
- [Re-evaluating Integral Abutment Bridge Design Practices after Three Decades of Standards in Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/re-evaluating-integral-abutment-bridge-design-practices-after-three-decades-of-standards-in-ontario/) - In 1993, the Ministry of Transportation in Ontario (MTO) released ‘Integral Abutment Bridges’, a report which documented 16 bridges constructed with integral abutments in Ontario. The report explained the theory of their design and proposed standard details. This document and the 1996 update which followed, set the stage for over 300 integral abutment bridges (hereafter
- [Replacement of the Chehalis Bridge – Design, Construction, and Demolition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/replacement-of-the-chehalis-bridge-design-construction-and-demolition/) - The Chehalis Bridge serves the Morris Valley Road to cross the Chehalis River, 6 km North of HWY 7 and around 17 km West of Agassiz. The bridge is the only connection between the communities on both sides of the river and an important local link for the Sasquatch Mountain Resort and many campgrounds in
- [Ultra-High Performance Fibre Reinforced Concrete (UHPFRC) Applications and Best Practices](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/ultra-high-performance-fibre-reinforced-concrete-uhpfrc-applications-and-best-practices/) - Since the development of ultra-high performance fibre reinforced concrete (UHPFRC) in the late 1990s, the use of this type of concrete has grown significantly. This is due to the superior mechanical and durability characteristics of UHPFRC compared to regular concrete. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) utilizes UHPFRC in field-cast joint applications between precast concrete
- [Using Sensing Technology for Pavement Performance Monitoring in Edmonton, Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/using-sensing-technology-for-pavement-performance-monitoring-in-edmonton-alberta/) - Pavements in cold regions are continuously under the influence of extreme climates, in addition to variable and ever-increasing traffic loads. Consequently, various types of structural failures can occur depending on specific circumstances and construction features. Thus, a well-planned pavement maintenance strategy must take place throughout the years to reach the designed service life and even
- [Culvert Inspection to Asset Management: Climate-Change Informed Capital Works Program for Alaska Highway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/culvert-inspection-to-asset-management-climate-change-informed-capital-works-program-for-alaska-highway/) - The paper outlines a comprehensive approach utilizing culvert inventory and condition data collected based on the AASHTO Culvert and Storm Drain System Inspection Guide (2020) to develop a condition, and climate-informed risk-based twenty-year capital works program for 2,200 culverts on Alaska Highway. The paper goes on to explain the methodology for establishing monetized life-cycle failure
- [Streamlining Culvert Inspection: A Tablet-based Comprehensive Inventory and Condition Inspection System for Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/exposes-ecrits-du-congres/streamlining-culvert-inspection-a-tablet-based-comprehensive-inventory-and-condition-inspection-system-for-asset-management/) - This paper presents a tablet-based inventory and condition inspection procedure for culvert assets using the data collection criteria outlined in the Culvert and Storm Drain System Inspection Manual (AASHTO, 2020). The procedure streamlines the inspection process by allowing for the digitization of data collection and real-time reporting, resulting in significant time and cost savings, improved
- [Application of Passive Infrared Thermography for the Detection of Defects in Concrete Bridge Elements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/application-of-passive-infrared-thermography-for-the-detection-of-defects-in-concrete-bridge-elements/) - The premature deterioration of concrete bridges is one of the most serious problems currently facing several highway authorities. The detection of subsurface fracture planes, or delaminations, is necessary when prioritizing bridges for repair. Delaminations are commonly detected by manual methods, such as a sounding rod or a chain drag, which are subjective, tedious and require
- [Waverley West Arterial Roads Project Kenaston Overpass](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/waverley-west-arterial-roads-project-kenaston-overpass/) - Kenaston Boulevard was designated a primary economic route within the City of Winnipeg, Capital Region and the Province of Manitoba due to the linkage it provides between major industrial/commercial sites and national/international trade routes. The Waverley West Arterial Roads Project (WWARP) extends Kenaston Boulevard to the Perimeter Highway and handles a large volume of truck
- [Simulating the Impacts of RFID Enabled Lanes at the Canada-Us Border: An Application to the Ambassador Bridge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/simulating-the-impacts-of-rfid-enabled-lanes-at-the-canada-us-border-an-application-to-the-ambassador-bridge/) - The use of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology at border crossing facilities is believed to improve the performance and throughput of these facilities. However, the benefits of implementing RFID technology are highly dependent on the proportion of passenger vehicles and commercial carries that are able to take advantage of the RFID equipped lanes and as
- [Slip Characteristics of Combined Metallized/Galvanized Faying Surfaces in Slip-Critical Bolted Connections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/slip-characteristics-of-combined-metallized-galvanized-faying-surfaces-in-slip-critical-bolted-connections/) - Steel bridge elements may be exposed to aggressive conditions from ambient environment and human activities such as the spread of de-icing salt on roadways. In order to increase the service life of these members and reduce maintenance costs, two coating solutions - metallizing and galvanizing – have evolved as effective and widely used in providing
- [Strategic Directions and New Actions for Goods Movement in the GTHA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/strategic-directions-and-new-actions-for-goods-movement-in-the-gtha/) - Metrolinx, an agency of the Province of Ontario, is responsible for developing and maintaining a Regional Transportation Plan and investment strategy for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). In 2008, its Board of Directors approved The Big Move, its first Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP is currently undergoing a legislated review. An updated
- [HDPE Geogrid on the Low Level Road Project for the City of North Vancouver and Port Metro Vancouver](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/hdpe-geogrid-on-the-low-level-road-project-for-the-city-of-north-vancouver-and-port-metro-vancouver/) - This paper will focus on the diversity of retaining walls, steepened slopes, and wall transition sections as utilized on this 2.6 km road realignment project. With retaining heights rising to 14 metres, this project was a significant undertaking for both the City of North Vancouver (CNV) and Port Metro Vancouver (PMV). For this project, the
- [Developing and Operationalizing Integrated Cross-Asset Investment Planning for Public Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/developing-and-operationalizing-integrated-cross-asset-investment-planning-for-public-infrastructure/) - Faced with a record quantity of built infrastructure to manage, agencies are under growing pressure to implement processes that will allow them to do so in an increasingly efficient and effective manner. For the purposes of this paper, the infrastructure asset management field is assumed to be the primary force driving the development and implementation
- [Cross Asset Management – the Alaska Highway Corridor](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cross-asset-management-the-alaska-highway-corridor/) - In 2013 Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) retained a consultant to develop a comprehensive cross asset management plan (AMP) to inform the development of 50 years of capital projects and the long term management of the 800 km portion of the Alaska Highway through British Columbia. This paper highlights the key features of
- [Les solutions de logistique urbaine et leur applicabilité dans le contexte d'une métropole nord-américaine : Le cas de Montréal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/les-solutions-de-logistique-urbaine-et-leur-applicabilite-dans-le-contexte-dune-metropole-nord-americaine-le-cas-de-montreal/)
- [Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Warm Mix Technologies to Improve Moisture Susceptibility of Asphalt Mixes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-the-effectiveness-of-different-warm-mix-technologies-to-improve-moisture-susceptibility-of-asphalt-mixes/) - The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has implemented the use of Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technology on Ontario’s highways and roads since 2008. Many Types of WMA technologies have been successfully used to produce and place close to one million tonnes of WMA in Ontario with proven environmental, economical and safety benefits. However, reduction
- [Testing and Evaluation of Reclaimed Materials as Aggregate for OPSS Granular B Type II](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/testing-and-evaluation-of-reclaimed-materials-as-aggregate-for-opss-granular-b-type-ii/) - In urbanized regions of Ontario, the road construction industry faces a number of challenges due to the growing scarcity of locally-sourced natural aggregate materials and increased restrictions on the approval and development of new aggregate extraction sites. In an effort to maintain sustainable, efficient and economical sources of construction aggregates, companies are increasingly seeking to
- [Planning for Extreme Weather and Climate Change: Advancing Resiliency and Adaptation Across Metrolinx](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/planning-for-extreme-weather-and-climate-change-advancing-resiliency-and-adaptation-across-metrolinx/) - In the 2015-2020 Five Year Strategy, Metrolinx stated its commitment to establish a Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan covering facilities, practices and protocols by 2018. The urgency for its development was partly driven by a record precipitation and flood event that occurred on July 8th, 2013, when an intense storm caused extensive flooding to key transportation
- [Effect of Different Treatment Methods on the Interfacial Transition Zone Microstructure to Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/effect-of-different-treatment-methods-on-the-interfacial-transition-zone-microstructure-to-coarse-recycled-concrete-aggregate/) - Sustainability and awareness of the environment are increasingly becoming important for transportation agencies worldwide. In Canada, many agencies are interested in maximizing the use of recycled materials into roads. The main objective of this investigation study is to examine the effect of different treatment methods on Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate (CRCA) for usage in roads.
- [Utilizing a Different Technique for Improving Micro and Macro Characteristics of Coarse Recycled Concrete Aggregate](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/utilizing-a-different-technique-for-improving-micro-and-macro-characteristics-of-coarse-recycled-concrete-aggregate/) - Sustainable development has significance for obvious and relevant reasons in all areas of civil transportation infrastructure. In the asphalt highway industry, a large number of innovative materials and technologies are explored in order to evaluate their suitability in the design, construction and maintenance of pavements. The utilization of Recycled Concrete Aggregate (RCA) is becoming a
- [How to Deal Under Budget Constraints with Pavements on Melting Permafrost at Northern Airports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/how-to-deal-under-budget-constraints-with-pavements-on-melting-permafrost-at-northern-airports/) - Numerous airports pavements built in the North 50 or 60 years ago were constructed on permafrost. When the active layer that thaws and freezes again under the pavement was relatively shallow, the permafrost provided good support and the pavements performed well. However, due to climate change/global warming, the depth of the active layer became larger
- [Developing Corrosion Maps of RC Bridge Elements Based on Automated Visual Image Analysis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/developing-corrosion-maps-of-rc-bridge-elements-based-on-automated-visual-image-analysis/) - Reinforced Concrete (RC) bridge elements scanned by Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) are widely analyzed by utilizing numerical analysis approach. Typically, this involves picking ampli-tude values at rebar location manually or automatically after applying depth correction and sub-sequently, utilizing these values to develop corrosion maps. However, the results obtained from this approach have proven to be
- [Bulk-haul Traffic Highway Maintenance and Rehabilitation Impact Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bulk-haul-traffic-highway-maintenance-and-rehabilitation-impact-study/) - Yukon Government maintains a 4,800 km highway network. Bulk haul for mining impacts highway maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) budget demand. A proportion of the network traverses permafrost which amplifies the climate change impact on M&R costs with respect to the sustainability of the Yukon highway network. The purpose of this study was to develop a
- [Influence of Pavement Maintenance Strategy on Road Traffic Social and Environmental Impacts and Associated Costs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/influence-of-pavement-maintenance-strategy-on-road-traffic-social-and-environmental-impacts-and-associated-costs/) - To achieve sustainable road networks, long-term social and environmental costs and benefits related to traffic emissions should be recognized and considered in the decisionmaking process of pavement management units. PEIM, a new tool designed to monetize and incorporate social and environmental impacts in decision-making processes, was used to assess the life cycle social and environmental
- [Impact of Climate Change in the Implementation of the Seasonal Weights in Manitoba](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-climate-change-in-the-implementation-of-the-seasonal-weights-in-manitoba/) - Seasonal weights are implemented in Manitoba to minimize the pavement damage due to traffic loading in spring and to improve the productivity of the trucking industry during the winter. This paper presents the implication of early or late start and end of seasonal weights to the pavement’s service life. Several scenarios that could impact the
- [Non-destructive Evaluation Techniques for Steel Bridges Inspection](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/non-destructive-evaluation-techniques-for-steel-bridges-inspection/) - Bridges, roadways, transit, water and sewer networks are main components of a civil infrastructure system. Billions of dollars are invested annually on infrastructure assets in Canada and the United States to cope up with growing population and to maintain serviceability and safety. Civil infrastructure systems contribute to social and economic welfare through serving large number
- [Adoption of Statistical Analysis to Evaluate the Permanent Deformation of Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Modified Asphalt Mixtures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/adoption-of-statistical-analysis-to-evaluate-the-permanent-deformation-of-polyethylene-terephthalate-pet-modified-asphalt-mixtures/) - Permanent deformation (rutting) is one of the most common distress modes in flexible pavement. Rutting performance of asphalt mixture is very susceptible to environmental and loading conditions. In this paper, effects of applied stress and temperature on the permanent deformation of unmodified and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) modified asphalt mixtures (0%, 0.5% and 1% of PET
- [Observation of Asphalt Binder Microstructure with ESEM](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/observation-of-asphalt-binder-microstructure-with-esem/) - While there have been a several studies observing asphalt binder microstructure using the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) and Environmental Scanning Electron Microscope (ESEM), these have been few and far between. Thus, a procedure for the induction and identification of the microstructure has yet to be established. A suitable heat-sampling asphalt binder sample preparation method was
- [Comparative Analysis of Performance of Different De-Icing Materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/comparative-analysis-of-performance-of-different-de-icing-materials/) - The relative performance of different snow-clearing materials and conditions under which they can be effective are examined using field Data. The efficiency of four different de-icing treatments (dry salt, pre-wetted salt, and pre-treated salt) was examined in four test areas across Ontario. A large quantity of data was collected using different mobile and fixed measuring
- [Rehabilitation and Maintenance of Reinforced Concrete Bridge Decks using Cathodic Protection System- A 30-year old Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rehabilitation-and-maintenance-of-reinforced-concrete-bridge-decks-using-cathodic-protection-system-a-30-year-old-case-study/) - The Arthur Laing Bridge connects the City of Vancouver with the Vancouver International Airport, and was opened in 1976. After only about six years in service the bridge began to develop symptoms of deterioration due to corrosion of the deck reinforcement. A major rehabilitation program was implemented in 1987, which included the installation of an
- [Assessment of Subgrade Soils for Pavement Design for Highway 407, East Extension Pickering to Oshawa, Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/assessment-of-subgrade-soils-for-pavement-design-for-highway-407-east-extension-pickering-to-oshawa-ontario/) - Although a variety of different input is required for roadway design, subsoil characteristics are one of the key inputs. In Phase 1 of the extension of Highway 407 eastbound (Pickering-Whitby-Oshawa) and the connection to Highway 401 (West Durham Link), the subgrade soil was observed, described and sampled in nearly 500 exploratory drill holes, evenly spaced
- [Sketch Model for Estimating Station Level Ridership for LRT](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sketch-model-for-estimating-station-level-ridership-for-lrt/) - The City of Edmonton aims to undertake an evidence-based approach to prioritize its 2047 unfunded LRT network for implementation. The Regional Travel Model (RTM) developed by the City does not explicitly model LRT as a separate mode and in general, like other regional-scaled models, is limited in its ability to accurately reflect station-level patterns. On the
- [Performance-Based Hydraulic Conductivity Models for Unbound Granular Materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-based-hydraulic-conductivity-models-for-unbound-granular-materials/) - Specifications for unbound granular materials (UGM) must be based on the function of the unbound layer (drainable layer, high stiffness, or both). Using performance-based specifications that are based on laboratory performance of UGM (resilient modulus, permanent deformation, and permeability) provides durable and longer lasting unbound layers. This paper investigates the effect of fines content variation
- [Investigation of Ontario’s Fine Aggregate Sources for use in Exposed Concrete Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/investigation-of-ontarios-fine-aggregate-sources-for-use-in-exposed-concrete-pavements/) - Pavement friction is an integral component in the design process of large volume, high speed roads. Research has shown that the fine aggregate of exposed Portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements is a significant contributor to pavement friction for these types of wearing surfaces. Acid insoluble residue (IR) testing that restricts the carbonate content of fine
- [The Phibbs Bus Exchange Redesign: From Concrete and Asphalt to Raingardens and Bridges!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-phibbs-bus-exchange-redesign-from-concrete-and-asphalt-to-raingardens-and-bridges/) - The Phibbs Exchange is a major bus Exchange located at the northern foot of the Second Narrows Bridge on the TransCanada Highway in the District of North Vancouver (DoNV). It serves 18 bus routes and 15,700 daily passenger trips. The Exchange provides connections between buses running to East Vancouver and Burnaby, and across the North
- [Establishing the Minimum Ground Clearances for the TAC Design Vehicles Based on the Desirable Grades and the Maximum Grade Changes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/establishing-the-minimum-ground-clearances-for-the-tac-design-vehicles-based-on-the-desirable-grades-and-the-maximum-grade-changes/) - The TAC Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDGCD) 1999 describes the turning characteristics of design vehicles using turning templates. Vehicle turning templates play an integral role in controlling the horizontal aspects of the geometric design of intersections. As to the vertical aspect of a design, design vehicles are ignored primarily because no information is
- [Decision Sight Distance for Freeway Exit Ramps – a Road Safety Perspective](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/decision-sight-distance-for-freeway-exit-ramps-a-road-safety-perspective/) - Design guidelines/standards and subsequent project design criteria generally stipulate that Decision Sight Distance (DSD) be provided at freeway exit terminals. In most such guidelines the DSD is to be measured to a low point on the highway at the bullnose. However, achieving DSD for exit ramps is not always realistic. Vertical and horizontal curves, the presence of retaining walls, cut slopes and other structures and fixtures present challenges that may require major design modifications (and therefore costs). This paper examines the theoretical foundation used to derive the DSD, and reflects, from a safety perspective, on whether the DSD, as defined in current design standards is appropriate and considers the implications of deviating from those standards. The paper covers a literature review of relevant design guidelines and reviews human factor parame ters used to derive the DSD and positive guidance principles. The paper also examines the concept of nominal and substantive safety, which is fundamental to the topic of “departure from standards”. On that basis, the paper concludes whether the DSD to an exit ramp, as currently defined, is truly relevant in all cases to driver’s decision­making process. Improvements and modifications to the current DSD requirements are recommended.
- [The Cone Zone Experience](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-cone-zone-experience/) - Launched in 2013, the Cone Zone Kart Track was an initiative developed to reach a wide spectrum of road user audiences in an interactive way to communicate the dangers associated with roadside safety while leveraging an industry-led safety awareness public education campaign titled “Cone Zone”. Since conception, the project has turned into an immersive and
- [Freight-Supportive Guidelines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/freight-supportive-guidelines/) - As communities grow and change it has become increasingly important to understand, plan and design for the movement of freight in order to maintain goods movement efficiency and the economic competitiveness of communities, while integrating and balancing the needs of other transportation system users and the compatibility of surrounding land uses. There is broad agreement
- [Transportation Planning Website](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transportation-planning-website/) - The initiative is my personal website www.transportation-planning.com. In our day to day life we come across all sorts of information useful to our work and the end goal of promoting sustainable transportation. From reading books, to visiting other places, I felt there was benefit in sharing this with the public. I started the website at
- [Port Mann Highway 1 (PMH1) Improvement Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/port-mann-highway-1-pmh1-improvement-project/)
- [Wildlife Watch App for Improved Road Safety in Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/wildlife-watch-app-for-improved-road-safety-in-alberta/) - Alberta Transportation (AT) is enhancing roadway safety by twinning Highway 63 from Atmore to Fort McMurray (240 km study area), one of Alberta’s most important transportation corridors. As part of this commitment to safety, AT recognizes the opportunity to better understand wildlife-vehicle collisions to help address the resultant property damage and risk to human life.
- [Municipal Asset Management Certification Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/municipal-asset-management-certification-program/) - OGRA’s Municipal Asset Management certification program represents a refreshing departure from other asset management training programs. One of the strengths of this program is its holistic approach, which considers individual categories of public assets within the broader context of other assets competing for the same taxpayer dollar. The instructional methodology in each week-long course is
- [Vancouver Cycling Safety Study and Action Plan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/vancouver-cycling-safety-study-and-action-plan/)
- [City of Toronto - Curb Radii Design Guidelines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/city-of-toronto-curb-radii-design-guidelines/) - Roadway design engineers in Canada have historically relied on design guides as the basis for engineering roadways. However, most traditional guidelines were developed decades ago, have not been substantially revisited, are limited in guidance on urban conditions, and have not always fully considered all modes of transportation. To respond to the needs of all road
- [Active Transportation in Schools: Bicycle Parking Pilot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/active-transportation-in-schools-bicycle-parking-pilot-project/) - The Region of Peel approved its first Active Transportation Plan in 2012, outlining a strategy to improve active transportation infrastructure, and initiate targeted programming to encourage walking and cycling. The benefits of achieving a higher share of active transportation trips are well established. In addition to the reduction of vehicle emissions, the increase in physical
- [TransLink's Bike Parkade Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/translinks-bike-parkade-program/) - TransLink, Metro Vancouver’s transportation authority’s, Bike Parkade Program will provide secure bike parking at transit stations throughout Metro Vancouver. The program was launched in 2014 with the opening of a bike parkade at the newly renovated Main Street – Science World SkyTrain Station. In 2015, a second bike parkade opened at the southern terminus of
- [Transforming the Way Toronto Moves](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transforming-the-way-toronto-moves/) - Enhancing Toronto’s Urban Transportation System Union Pearson Express (UP Express) is Toronto’s long-awaited answer to a fast and efficient connection between downtown and Toronto Pearson International Airport (Toronto Pearson). Operating on a 15-minute schedule, 19 ½ hours a day, 7 days a week, UP Express is a convenient and reliable choice to bridge the 25
- [A Review of Guidelines on Ice Roads in Canada: Determination of Bearing Capacity](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-review-of-guidelines-on-ice-roads-in-canada-determination-of-bearing-capacity/) - An ice road is a winter road that runs mostly on frozen water expanses. A significant number of guidelines (best practices, design codes, handbooks and manuals) currently exist for the construction, maintenance and usage of these structures. They are typically published by provincial jurisdictions, the private sector and some research organizations. They are also found
- [Safe Journeys to School: A St. Albert Community Initiative](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/safe-journeys-to-school-a-st-albert-community-initiative/) - In 2013, a young boy was fatally injured while traveling to school. The St. Albert community came together in mourning and was galvanized around the issue of school traffic safety. The City Council, rather than reacting hastily to the incident, took a thoughtful step back and decided to take a substantial look at school traffic
- [Wanted Good Asset Managers Who Can Tell a Good Story](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/wanted-good-asset-managers-who-can-tell-a-good-story/) - If you have ever been required to convince decision makers of the need to invest in asset management, chances are that you have been met with demand for further proof. In many cases, these decision makers have varying professional backgrounds across multiple disciplines while the asset managers, with their engineering/operations roots have traditionally approached the
- [Performance based Evaluation of overall Pavement Condition Indices for Ontario Highway Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-based-evaluation-of-overall-pavement-condition-indices-for-ontario-highway-systems/) - An effective PMS requires selection of efficient pavement key performance indices (KPIs) and precise prediction of actual pavement condition. A cost-effective PMS is possible only when maintenance requirements are identified at right time with the realistic prediction of overall pavement condition. Generally, KPI models are developed as the dependent variable are expressed as a function
- [A Survey of Utility Coordination Practices in the Toronto Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-survey-of-utility-coordination-practices-in-the-toronto-area/) - Due to the many uses and the resulting lack of space within a municipally owned right-of-way, utility companies are often required to accommodate requests to relocate their assets. These requests come from external agencies such as the City of Toronto, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, Metrolinx, as well as private developers, to name a few. Relocation
- [92 Avenue (Edmonton) Arterial Roundabouts: Collaborative Concept Development](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/92-avenue-edmonton-arterial-roundabouts-collaborative-concept-development/) - This paper describes the process, challenges, lessons learned, and cooperation required between the Developer, City and Consultant to develop an innovative and context sensitive concept plan for a developer-initiated 1.6km arterial road in a new growth area in west Edmonton (Secord and Rosenthal Neighbourhoods). The approved plan includes five roundabout intersections, reduced lanes and right-of-way
- [Making Winter Driving Safer – Establishing Performance Standards for Winter Maintenance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/making-winter-driving-safer-establishing-performance-standards-for-winter-maintenance/) - In a series of collaborative trial projects that started in the winter of 2013/14, Alberta Transportation and the province's highway maintenance contractors developed and tested performance standards for winter highway maintenance. Drivers will benefit from the introduction of performance standards for winter maintenance through anticipating, and experiencing, more consistent driving conditions during the winter. Performance
- [Warden Avenue Road Widening between 16th Avenue and Major Mackenzie Drive in the City of Markham – A York Region Reconstruction Project in an Environmentally Sensitive Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/warden-avenue-road-widening-between-16th-avenue-and-major-mackenzie-drive-in-the-city-of-markham-a-york-region-reconstruction-project-in-an-environmentally-sensitive-area/)
- [Peel Goods Movement Strategic Plan - Outreach Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/peel-goods-movement-strategic-plan-outreach-program/) - The Peel Goods Movement Strategic Plan (The Plan) (Appendix 1) is an innovative project and amongst the first of its kind in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). The Peel goods movement program has been leading the way for educating, gaining support and recognition of the importance of goods movement to economies in Peel
- [Project Management Boot Camps](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/project-management-boot-camps-2/) - Project management is a fundamental part of what Stantec offers in its engineering, design and planning work for the transportation sector, as well as other sectors around the world. If Stantec’s Quality Management System is the brain that analyzes and provides feedback on our performance in project management, our 10-Point Project Management Framework is the
- [Pavement markings at the Ministère des Transports du Québec Innovative Measures to Improve Environmental Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-markings-at-the-ministere-des-transports-du-quebec-innovative-measures-to-improve-environmental-performance/)
- [Massasauga Site Fidelity and Translocation Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/massasauga-site-fidelity-and-translocation-study/) - The Massasauga rattlesnake has been assessed as Threatened by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) due to a historical population decline, continued habitat fragmentation and loss, and human persecution. It is listed as Threatened on Schedule 1 of the Species at Risk Act (SARA), and Threatened provincially in Ontario under
- [Geotechnical Challenges During the Construction of Denison Road East Railway Grade Separation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/geotechnical-challenges-during-the-construction-of-denison-road-east-railway-grade-separation/) - The Denison Road East (Denison) Railway Grade Separation, located in the Weston neighbourhood of Toronto, Ontario, is an integral component of Metrolinx’s Air Rail Link Improvements which provides express commuter service between Union Station and Pearson Airport in Toronto, Ontario. The project includes a new underpass comprising of two reinforced concrete railway bridges, tieback retaining
- [Winnipeg Richardson International Airport Elevated Roadway – Departures Level Bridge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/winnipeg-richardson-international-airport-elevated-roadway-departures-level-bridge/) - The Winnipeg Richardson International Airport is Manitoba’s gateway to the world, and on October 30, 2011 the Winnipeg Airports Authority (WAA) officially welcomed travelers through Canada’s newest and greenest airport. The approximately $585 Million Airport Site Redevelopment program was completed under three major projects, the Terminal Building and Parkade, the Groundside Site Development (GSD) and
- [Low Level Road Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/low-level-road-project/)
- [102 Avenue Corridor Review for the City of Edmonton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/102-avenue-corridor-review-for-the-city-of-edmonton/)
- [7th Street SW Cycle Track: Calgary’s First Centre City Cycle Track](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/7th-street-sw-cycle-track-calgarys-first-centre-city-cycle-track/) - The City of Calgary opened its first physically separated cycle track in the Centre City in July 2013 along 7th Street SW between 1st Avenue and 8th Avenue. This cycle track connects many businesses, residences and office towers in west downtown to the popular Bow River Pathway, Peace Bridge and the LRT station along 7th
- [Region of Peel's Freight Transportation Demand Management Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/region-of-peels-freight-transportation-demand-management-study/)
- [ICBC Road Improvement Program: 25 Years On](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/icbc-road-improvement-program-25-years-on/)
- [The Turbo Roundabout - A First in North America](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-turbo-roundabout-a-first-in-north-america/)
- [Research to Identify Advanced Asphalt Technology to Address Shear Distresses on Airside Facilities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/research-to-identify-advanced-asphalt-technology-to-address-shear-distresses-on-airside-facilities/) - Taking in to account the widespread application of asphalt pavements for airside infrastructure and the very high shear forces at airport pavements, it is critical that these forces and their affect are carefully considered during the design and construction phase of asphalt materials. This paper describes an ongoing research on shear distresses at airside facilities
- [Operational Ranking of Intersections: A Novel Prioritization Methodology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/operational-ranking-of-intersections-a-novel-prioritization-methodology/) - Many road agencies have incorporated network screening for identification of sites with potential for safety improvements as part of their annual safety programs. The Highway Safety Manual includes well established approaches for conducting network screening from safety perspectives. The final result of a road safety network screening is ranked lists of intersections or road sections
- [2014 Manitoba Southwest Region Bridge Flood Response and Recovery](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/2014-manitoba-southwest-region-bridge-flood-response-and-recovery/) - In July 2014, the southwest corner of Manitoba experienced an unprecedented high water level event due to near record precipitation that occurred at the end of June. This rain event caused bridge collapses, major culvert failures and road closures, impacting over 100 bridge structures owned by Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation (MIT), crippling local access and transportation in the
- [The University Bridge Arch Assessment = A New Approach](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-university-bridge-arch-assessment-a-new-approach/) - The University Bridge in Saskatoon is a multi-span concrete arch bridge with a service life that began in 1916. Rehabilitation of the bridge deck is currently underway and expected to be completed during the summer of 2015 with rehabilitation of the bridge arches and piers planned to occur in 10 to 15 years. This manuscript
- [102 Avenue – Multi-Modal Safety Analysis, Best Practices, and Results](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/102-avenue-multi-modal-safety-analysis-best-practices-and-results/)
- [Ontario Provincial Enforcement Reporting System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ontario-provincial-enforcement-reporting-system/) - This document outlines Ontario Provincial Enforcement Reporting System (PERS) project in Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to provide the updated and improved intelligent reporting capability to MTO Regional Operations and Carrier Safety Enforcement Branch. The Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard is implemented for improved road user safety reporting. All of the vehicle inspections, impounds, and any applicable
- [Improving Safety in Canada’s Oil Sands with Temporary Signal Lights](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/improving-safety-in-canadas-oil-sands-with-temporary-signal-lights/) - Supporting transportation infrastructure for Canada’s oil sands operations is a challenging task at the best of times, where items such as extraordinarily large equipment, atypical modal splits and non-standard peak period travel patterns ensures that any transportation design requires special consideration. Continued growth and production at a major oil sands site in northern Alberta has
- [Vulnerabilities and Design Considerations for Pavement Infrastructure in Light of Climate Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/vulnerabilities-and-design-considerations-for-pavement-infrastructure-in-light-of-climate-change/) - Although climate is directly linked to infrastructure deterioration, there is little research on potential impacts of climate change. Canadian estimates suggest increases in temperature of 2oC to 5oC and up to 10% precipitation over the next 45 years. Relatively little research has been completed to investigate the potential engineering impacts of climate change on infrastructure,
- [Waverley West Arterial Roads Project (WWARP) Part 3 – From Paper to Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/waverley-west-arterial-roads-project-wwarp-part-3-from-paper-to-pavement/) - The Waverley West Arterial Roads Project (WWARP) extends Kenaston Boulevard to the Perimeter Highway, relieving congestion on adjacent arterial routes, servicing the new Waverley West neighbourhoods, and creating a new north-south arterial route in southwest Winnipeg. Kenaston Boulevard was designated an economic route within the City of Winnipeg, Capital, Region and Province of Manitoba. It
- [Geometric Design Strategies for Improving Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility at Signalized Intersections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/geometric-design-strategies-for-improving-pedestrian-safety-and-accessibility-at-signalized-intersections/) - The City of Winnipeg has one of the highest modes shares of pedestrians in the prairies (Statistics Canada, 2011 National Household Survey), and continually investigates new methods for improving the safety of pedestrians at signalized intersections through geometric design improvements. Our design approach is typically through the lens of people with a range of disabilities
- [Highway and Rail Network Planning and Design for Inland Ports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/highway-and-rail-network-planning-and-design-for-inland-ports/) - Many North American jurisdictions have developed inland ports in response to rising demand for freight transportation and the need for fluid multimodal freight transportation networks and accompanying administrative systems. In response to this demand, inland ports have been developed over the last decade in Winnipeg (CentrePort Canada), Regina (Global Transportation Hub), and Calgary (Calgary Region
- [Geotechnical Considerations from the June 2013 Southern Alberta Flood](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/geotechnical-considerations-from-the-june-2013-southern-alberta-flood/) - Climate change has the potential to create a cascade of impacts on interrelated and integrated systems. The capacity of natural systems and society to adapt to new extremes and vulnerabilities and to mitigate appropriately are being studied by scientists, policy makers, industry and others. With respect to highways or linear corridors, and more specifically, the
- [Performance Evaluation of Non-Intrusive Methods for Traffic Data Collection](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-evaluation-of-non-intrusive-methods-for-traffic-data-collection/) - For a long period of time, intrusive data collection methods like detector loops have been the solution for accurate and reliable traffic data collection. However; with technological advancements, new alternative non-intrusive traffic data collection methods and devices have emerged. Technologies such as radar devices and video analytics software have gained popularity with transportation agencies around
- [Using Enhanced Data Collection for the Optimization of Pavement Design and Asset Management for P3 DBFO Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/using-enhanced-data-collection-for-the-optimization-of-pavement-design-and-asset-management-for-p3-dbfo-projects/)
- [Investigation of Thermal-Induced Strains in Flexible Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/investigation-of-thermal-induced-strains-in-flexible-pavements/) - Thermal fatigue cracking occurs when the daily temperature cycles cause reoccurring tensile stress at the bottom of the Hot Mixed Asphalt (HMA) layer. Hence, daily temperature variations are considered to be a direct impact of environmental factors on flexible pavements. These stresses may not exceed the tensile strength of the asphalt but, when repeated over
- [Moisture Susceptibility of Warm-Mix-Asphalt in a Changing Climate: Incorporating Top-down Cracking and Fracture Mechanics Approach](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/moisture-susceptibility-of-warm-mix-asphalt-in-a-changing-climate-incorporating-top-down-cracking-and-fracture-mechanics-approach/) - Over the next decade, climate changes may cause an increase in precipitation in some areas of Canada, including Ontario. In such areas, moisture damage can be one of the major causes of premature degradation of asphalt pavements. Failure of asphalt pavements due to moisture damage causes a considerable expenditure of funds for repair and rehabilitation
- [Vulnerability and Adaptation of Transportation Infrastructure to Climate Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/vulnerability-and-adaptation-of-transportation-infrastructure-to-climate-change/) - It is clear that climate change represents a significant risk to the performance of engineered systems and to public safety in Canada. As such, engineers, asset managers and decision-makers must address climate change adaptation as part of their primary mandate – the protection of the public interest, which includes life, health, property, economic interests and
- [Supporting Infrastructure with HDPE Geogrid on the South Fraser Perimeter Road Project with MSE/RSS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/supporting-infrastructure-with-hdpe-geogrid-on-the-south-fraser-perimeter-road-project-with-mse-rss/) - This paper will focus on the array of retaining walls and slope systems utilized on this recent 40 km section of new four-lane expressway along the Fraser River in the Province of British Columbia. The author intends to visually share the diverse applications where the unique advantages of high-density polyethylene (HDPE) have been utilized specific
- [Google Glass In-Service Road Safety Review Pilot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/google-glass-in-service-road-safety-review-pilot-project/) - This paper outlines the results of a pilot program for using Google Glass technology to support efficiency and effectiveness in road safety audits, or in-service road safety reviews. Phase 1 of the pilot program involves safety reviews at over 30 sites in 6 jurisdictions and runs from February to June 2015. Google Glass is a
- [Speed Limits in Urban Areas: A New Approach](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/speed-limits-in-urban-areas-a-new-approach/) - In spring 2015, the Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) and the Table québécoise de la sécurité routière (Québec Road Safety Task Force, TQSR) published a new guide entitled Guide de gestion de la vitesse sur le réseau routier municipal en milieu urbain (Manual for managing speed on municipal road networks in urban areas). The
- [The Quarters Downtown – Transforming Edmonton’s Downtown Core](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-quarters-downtown-transforming-edmontons-downtown-core/) - The Quarters Downtown is an urban redevelopment initiative located in Edmonton, Alberta on the east side of the downtown core. The Quarters Downtown has been in the development and planning stages since 2005 and the focal point of the development is a four block custom streetscape known as the Armature. The streetscape has public realm space for pedestrians,
- [Get me to the track on time! – Traffic management for the 2015 PanAm/ParaPanAm Games in the Greater Toronto Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/get-me-to-the-track-on-time-traffic-management-for-the-2015-panam-parapanam-games-in-the-greater-toronto-area/) - The 2015 PanAm/ParaPanAm Games are scheduled for July and August 2015 in the Greater Toronto Area. Due to the overall level of congestion on area highways and the fact that the Games venues are distributed across a wide area, with the Athlete’s Village being located on the Toronto Waterfront, travel time reliability for athletes and
- [Implementation of a “Next Generation” Activity-Based Travel Demand Model: The Toronto Case](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/implementation-of-a-next-generation-activity-based-travel-demand-model-the-toronto-case/) - Disaggregate, activity-based travel demand models have been promoted for several decades as being more behaviourally sound and, as a result, more policy sensitive demand forecasting tools than conventional aggregate, trip-based, “four-step” procedures. In the past decade numerous operational models have been implemented in a number of US metropolitan regions as well as in Europe. This
- [An Innovative Process for Winter Construction of Concrete Sidewalks The City of Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-innovative-process-for-winter-construction-of-concrete-sidewalks-the-city-of-calgary/) - In 2012, after negotiations with multiple stakeholders, the revised City of Calgary (The City) Standard Specifications for Roads Construction were implemented. The summer construction season in Calgary is short and winter conditions can occur as early as September. The specifications for Concrete Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter define cold weather air temperature and the curing requirements
- [Innovative Traffic Management Strategies during Bridge Replacement: Overcoming Constraints and Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovative-traffic-management-strategies-during-bridge-replacement-overcoming-constraints-and-challenges/) - A 370m long bridge structure spanning a major provincial highway, a creek and its associated valley lands needed to be replaced. This 100 year old high-level bridge, a key link in the city’s transportation network, connects the city centre with the adjacent residential areas. Considering the critical location of this bridge, traffic and pedestrians flow
- [Getting Simulation "Over the Hump" as an Operational Analysis Tool](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/getting-simulation-over-the-hump-as-an-operational-analysis-tool/) - Traffic simulation has been around in various forms for several decades but penetration into the traffic planning and operational analysis mainstream is still relatively limited. Despite the analytical power that simulation provides, many traffic planning and engineering practitioners have not embraced this methodology. One reason for this lack of “penetration” is the perception of micro-simulation
- [Travelling Safely into the Future](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/travelling-safely-into-the-future/) - 80 percent of the 269 fatalities recorded by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia in 2013 were attributed to speeding, impairment or distraction. While not explicit, that leaves just 20% that could be attributed to driver error, road design, weather or other accidental causes. These fatalities however, do not tell the whole story, there were
- [Mobile Weigh Scales Project for the BC Ministry of Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mobile-weigh-scales-project-for-the-bc-ministry-of-transportation/) - The Province of British Columbia’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) branch recently developed a new enforcement strategy consisting of the use of mobile weigh scales. Consequently, the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) initiated a project to construct mobile weigh scale sites throughout the Lower Mainland. At each site, CVSE officers will enforce transportation laws that govern
- [Traffic Signals or Roundabout at This Unusual Intersection?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/traffic-signals-or-roundabout-at-this-unusual-intersection/)
- [A Vehicle Terrain Analysis on the Maximum Desirable Grades for the Residential Driveway Profiles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-vehicle-terrain-analysis-on-the-maximum-desirable-grades-for-the-residential-driveway-profiles/) - Driveways, serving as the junction points between public roadway and private sites, play an important role in the safety and operational performance of roadways. The geometric design of the residential driveways, comprising of the horizontal alignment, vertical profile, and cross sections must accommodate the selected design vehicles in order to avoid any vehicle-terrain conflicts. These
- [Roadside Safety Study: Inventory and Condition and Risk Assessment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roadside-safety-study-inventory-and-condition-and-risk-assessment/) - Road authorities are often concerned with roadside safety and their understanding of the condition of their existing roadside safety systems and the identification of potentially hazardous roadside elements or objects. These roadside elements or objects fall under two generic categories: existing but deficient roadside safety systems and/or unprotected roadside hazards including, but not limited to,
- [Green Asphalt Pavement Technologies Are Sustainable Only if They Deliver Acceptable Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/green-asphalt-pavement-technologies-are-sustainable-only-if-they-deliver-acceptable-performance/) - Green pavement technologies include innovative pavement materials as well as pavement rehabilitation methodologies. Some of materials such as the use of RAP and RAS and crumb rubber in HMA are included in this paper. On the pavement rehabilitation side green technologies have included pavement recycling such as hot in-place recycling, cold in-place recycling, full depth
- [A Phased Approach to Prioritize Road Authority Resources to Comply with the New Canadian Grade Crossings Regulations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-phased-approach-to-prioritize-road-authority-resources-to-comply-with-the-new-canadian-grade-crossings-regulations/) - On December 17th, 2014, the Canada Gazette published the new Grade Crossings Regulations (Statutory Order and Regulations 2014-275) pursuant to the Railway Safety Act. The intended purpose of the new Regulations is to address gaps within the existing voluntary standards and regulations to improve safety performance of grade crossings of all federally regulated railroads and
- [Human Factors Analysis of Real-Time Rail Crossing Information Signs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/human-factors-analysis-of-real-time-rail-crossing-information-signs/) - The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor (RBRC) is a vital east-west link for the movement of goods by rail to the west coast ports and terminals as well as eastern destinations. The RBRC travels through several at-grade crossings in the City of Langley, the City of Surrey, and the Township of Langley where motor vehicle traffic
- [Improving Safety in a Historic Downtown Area of Winnipeg Through Infrastructure Renewal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/improving-safety-in-a-historic-downtown-area-of-winnipeg-through-infrastructure-renewal/) - The North East Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg includes part of the Exchange District National Historic Site, a nationally recognized area with numerous warehousing, financing, and grain trade buildings dating from 1880 to 1913. Several of these buildings have been converted from traditional warehouses to loft style residential units over the past 30 years and
- [Mechanical Response of Superpave Recycled Hot Mixtures in Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mechanical-response-of-superpave-recycled-hot-mixtures-in-ontario/) - The use of reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) for surface course layers is still conservative and even restricted in some instances. The main concern is related to the uncertainty of the long-term performance and effect of RAP in the stiffness of the mix. To counteract this effect, softer virgin asphalt is incorporated in the mix. A
- [Safe Journeys to School: A St. Albert Community Initiative](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/safe-journeys-to-school-a-st-albert-community-initiative-2/) - In 2014, the City of St. Albert launched the Safe Journeys to School Initiative. This consisted of the formtion of a Joint Public Steering Committee to oversee the review of traffic safety at all of its 26 existing and two planned schools. The Steering Committee included representation from the City, the four School Boards, the
- [The Irreplacement Role of Parents in Teaching Chiuldren to Walk Safety to School](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-irreplacement-role-of-parents-in-teaching-chiuldren-to-walk-safety-to-school/)
- [Survey on Current Practices for Evaluating Warm Mix Asphalt Moisture Susceptibility](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/survey-on-current-practices-for-evaluating-warm-mix-asphalt-moisture-susceptibility/) - Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) technology is becoming more commonly used by transportation agencies. This is due to the pressures from environmental acts and agencies to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions generated by production and placement of paving mixtures. However, WMA technology has certain functional considerations, namely moisture susceptibility that need to be addressed in
- [Performance Evaluation of Cold In-place Recycling (CIR) Mixes for Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-evaluation-of-cold-in-place-recycling-cir-mixes-for-ontario/)
- [School Zone Safety: Are We Pandering to Parents?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/school-zone-safety-are-we-pandering-to-parents/) - An important facet of road safety research is the improvement of school zones given the concentration of young pedestrians and cyclists who are particularly vulnerable. Road authorities are under increasing pressure from school representatives and parents to install newer technologies such as radar-based speed display signs, rectangular flashing beacons, and LED enhanced signs based on
- [An Evaluation of Pavement ME Design Dynamic Modulus Prediction Model for Asphalt Mixes Containing RAP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-evaluation-of-pavement-me-design-dynamic-modulus-prediction-model-for-asphalt-mixes-containing-rap/) - Dynamic modulus is a measure of stiffness of an asphalt concrete (AC) mix when subjected to cyclic sinusoidal compressive stresses. In the AASHTOWare Pavement ME Design (ME Design) program, dynamic modulus (E*) value is an essential parameter for the prediction of asphalt pavement distresses such as rutting and fatigue cracking. Several empirical models have been
- [Flood Recovery Stampede Pathway Along Elbow River](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/flood-recovery-stampede-pathway-along-elbow-river/)
- [Initial Results of Pavement Texture Testing in the FHWA-LTPP Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/initial-results-of-pavement-texture-testing-in-the-fhwa-ltpp-program/) - Texture data is an important measure of a pavement's surface, which ultimately affects the safety of every commuter. The resulting statistic, Mean Profile Depth (MPD), is useful in the prediction of the high speed dependence of wet pavement friction. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Long-Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) program is the largest pavement performance research
- [Evaluation of Existing Spring Load Restriction Models Based on Experimental Field Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-existing-spring-load-restriction-models-based-on-experimental-field-data/) - A large number of road structures are subjected to seasonal freezing and thawing in Canada. Low volume (secondary) roads in frost-prone regions are susceptible to loss of structural capacity during thaw season. During freezing season, ice lenses form in the subgrade soil. Melting of these ice lenses during thawing season is deemed to be the
- [Evaluating the Potential for Centreline Rumble Strips on Arterial Two-lane Highways of Rural New Brunswick](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluating-the-potential-for-centreline-rumble-strips-on-arterial-two-lane-highways-of-rural-new-brunswick/) - This study represents a digital mapping approach to identify the potential for establishing centreline rumble strips on arterial two-lane highways in rural New Brunswick. Right-hand side rumble strips are employed on four-lane highways in New Brunswick, but the province currently does not employ any centreline rumble strips on its arterial two-lane network. This project employed
- [Evaluating the Safety Impacts of Countermeasures for Winter Weather Collisions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluating-the-safety-impacts-of-countermeasures-for-winter-weather-collisions/) - In Canada, winter weather is a fact of life, and one unfortunate consequence of our sometimes-snowy climes is weather related collisions. Based on geography and associate microclimate, certain highway corridors are particularly susceptible to weather conditions that complicate winter driving, and the result is a higher-than-expected concentration of winter-weather-related collisions. One such location is the
- [Engaging Communities in the Functional Planning and Geometric Design Process](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/engaging-communities-in-the-functional-planning-and-geometric-design-process/) - The planning stage of a roadway project is the forerunner to the design and construction stages. In various jurisdictions the planning stage can be broken down into several components including General Location Planning, Preliminary Engineering Review, Detailed Functional Planning and Detailed Location Reporting. Each component is vital to establishing the parameters that will be used
- [Enhancing Pedestrian Safety- Lessons Learned from Calgary’s RRFB Pilot](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/enhancing-pedestrian-safety-lessons-learned-from-calgarys-rrfb-pilot/) - Pedestrians are the most vulnerable road users in transportation system. In 2013, Calgary witnessed 348 casualty (fatal and injury) collisions involving pedestrians. Accommodation of pedestrians at crosswalks in a safe and interactive manner has always been a great challenge. Amid the growing use of Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) in the United States after FHWA
- [Estimating Base Layers and Subgrade Modulii for ME Pavement Design in Manitoba](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/estimating-base-layers-and-subgrade-modulii-for-me-pavement-design-in-manitoba/) - The assessment of the structural adequacy of an existing pavement scheduled for rehabilitation is an important aspect of pavement rehabilitation design. Non-destructive testing (NDT) has been widely used to determine the design inputs for existing pavement layers in rehabilitation design. The Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) is used by different agencies for the non-destructive evaluation of
- [11 years of Performance of Alberta Transportation’s First Bonded Concrete Overlay](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/11-years-of-performance-of-alberta-transportations-first-bonded-concrete-overlay/) - In 2004, Alberta Transportation constructed its first bonded concrete overlay in the City of Lethbridge. The bonded concrete overlay was constructed to address a chronic rutting problem in one of the left turn bays at the signalized intersection of highways 3 and 4. Because the rutting was requiring yearly maintenance resources, the department was seeking a more sustainable
- [A Discussion of Road Safety Issues at Airport Terminal Pick-up and Drop-off Areas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-discussion-of-road-safety-issues-at-airport-terminal-pick-up-and-drop-off-areas/) - With a natural resource rich economy, Calgary has experienced unprecedented growth over recent years. The economic growth of the region is reflected in air travel through the Calgary International Airport (YYC) which is estimated to have handled over 15 million passengers in 2014. The current airport terminal, which handles all scheduled passenger flights, was first
- [Doing Away with Police Surveillance?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/doing-away-with-police-surveillance/)
- [The Effect of Insulation Layers on Subgrade Strength during Thaw Season](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-effect-of-insulation-layers-on-subgrade-strength-during-thaw-season/) - A well-known strategy for minimizing the negative effects of prolonged low temperatures on frostsusceptible subgrade is using insulation layers. It helps to mitigate the formation of ice lenses and frost heave in the subgrade and subsequently reduce the associated damage despite the presence of a shallow water table. Using insulation layers aids with the drainage of the excess
- [Effect of Wide Specialty Tires on Flexible Pavement Damage](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/effect-of-wide-specialty-tires-on-flexible-pavement-damage/)
- [Developing a Travel Demand Management (TDM) Assessment Tool for Office-Based TDM Strategies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/developing-a-travel-demand-management-tdm-assessment-tool-for-office-based-tdm-strategies/)
- [Development of an At-grade Rail Crossing Information System Prototype](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-an-at-grade-rail-crossing-information-system-prototype/) - The success of an emergency response is often measured in minutes or even seconds. Small delays to fire, paramedic, and police en-route to emergencies can be catastrophic and even fatal. Train crossing delays can represent a significant source of delay and can frequently last more than several minutes. Although the number of emergency vehicles being
- [Development of the Detectable Warning Surface Tiles Standard Specification for the City of Winnipeg](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-the-detectable-warning-surface-tiles-standard-specification-for-the-city-of-winnipeg/) - The City of Winnipeg has developed a Standard Construction Specification for the application, material specification, design and installation of Detectable Warning Surface Tiles (DWST). The utilization of these tiles has proven to be an invaluable mechanism for supporting the City of Winnipeg’s Universal Design Policy and making our streets safer for pedestrians of all ages
- [Design and Construction of Derry Road and Canadian National Rail Grade Separation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-and-construction-of-derry-road-and-canadian-national-rail-grade-separation/) - The Derry Road (Regional Road 7) grade separation was identified as part of the 2006 Class Environmental Assessment for Derry Road Transportation corridor conducted by the Regional Municipality of Halton. The report was initiated out of Halton’s 2004 Transportation Master Plan and recommended an underpass at the Canadian National Railway Crossing of Derry Road between
- [Design Consistency and Multi-modal Safety in Urban Areas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-consistency-and-multi-modal-safety-in-urban-areas/) - An important component of road safety is the compatibility between intended operations of a facility and how drivers actually interpret and react to in-field geometric and traffic control characteristics. Individual design elements may meet or exceed minimum standards, but safety issues may still exist if the geometric characteristics are not fully consistent with signage and
- [Construction of Highway Embankment Using Controlled Modulus Columns](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/construction-of-highway-embankment-using-controlled-modulus-columns/) - The new Autoroute 30 project consists of the completion of the western portion of A-30 over a distance of 42 kilometers between Chateauguay and Vaudreuil-Dorion (QC). The road alignment crosses over the St. Lawrence River and the St. Lawrence Seaway at Beauharnois. Due to poor soil conditions at the eastern approach of the Beauharnois Canal Bridge, Controlled Modulus
- [Current State of the Art Practice of Use of Glass in Pavement Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/current-state-of-the-art-practice-of-use-of-glass-in-pavement-structures/) - The ever increasing volume of waste materials, the shortage of landfill space and the limitation of natural resources motivate researchers to find innovative ways for recycling and reusing materials like waste glass. Using glass as an aggregate in the pavement structure is an innovative method of recycling, and helps to reduce landfill. However, insufficient knowledge
- [#CycleON Action Plan 1.0; Ontario’s Cycling Strategy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cycleon-action-plan-1-0-ontarios-cycling-strategy/) - The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) released #CycleON: Ontario’s Cycling Strategy (Strategy) in 2013. The Strategy provides a 20 year vision to encourage the growth of cycling and improve the safety of people who cycle in Ontario. The Strategy establishes ambitions aspirational goals and commits MTO to develop a series of detailed Action Plans and
- [Relationship Between Asphalt Lift Thickness and Pavement Smoothness – A Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/relationship-between-asphalt-lift-thickness-and-pavement-smoothness-a-case-study/)
- [Preventative Maintenance Success in the Regional Municipality of York](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/preventative-maintenance-success-in-the-regional-municipality-of-york/)
- [Utilizing Weigh-In-Motion for Integrated Average Speed and Weight Enforcement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/utilizing-weigh-in-motion-for-integrated-average-speed-and-weight-enforcement/)
- [Evaluation of Milling-surfacing Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-milling-surfacing-performance/)
- [Evaluation of Signalized Intersections Using Transit Vehicle’s AVL/APC Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-signalized-intersections-using-transit-vehicles-avl-apc-data/)
- [Establishing a Scientific Approach for Identifying Hotspots in Montana](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/establishing-a-scientific-approach-for-identifying-hotspots-in-montana/)
- [Quick Analysis Technique to Estimate GHG Emissions Based on Neighbourhood Built Form](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/quick-analysis-technique-to-estimate-ghg-emissions-based-on-neighbourhood-built-form/) - There is growing awareness of climate change and its potential impacts. In response, many municipalities and provinces have set greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets. The transportation sector is one of the largest contributors to Canadian GHGs. As such, it will increasingly be called upon to help achieve GHG emission reductions. In the past few
- [Communicating the Infrastructure Protection Plan for Saskatchewan Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/communicating-the-infrastructure-protection-plan-for-saskatchewan-pavements/) - This paper shares the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SMHI) experience with new tools for communicating pavement preservation needs to senior management. New performance measures were created and put into practice for development of the 2016-20 pavement preservation strategy. These high level performance measures quantify what the investment strategy will mean for road users
- [Computational Multi-Scaling for Use as a Flexible Pavement Design Tool](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/computational-multi-scaling-for-use-as-a-flexible-pavement-design-tool/) - Pavement design is a formidable challenge due to significant variations in roadway design constraints, locally available materials, environmental conditions, and cost considerations. For these reasons, the design of roadways has until recently been performed empirically by relying on performance statistics from previously constructed roadways. However, with the rise of the high-speed computer, semi-empirical methods have
- [Comparison Study on the Urban Transportation Fuel Consumption and GHG Emission Using Real-world vs. MOBILE6 and MOVES Estimations for Gasoline and Hybrid Electric Vehicles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/comparison-study-on-the-urban-transportation-fuel-consumption-and-ghg-emission-using-real-world-vs-mobile6-and-moves-estimations-for-gasoline-and-hybrid-electric-vehicles/) - This work presents a methodology to compare vehicle fuel consumption and GHG emissions from real-world in-use testing with EPA MOBILE 6 and MOVES (MOtor Vehicle Emission Simulator) estimations. For this study, fuel consumption data in real-world driving conditions from a sample of 74 instrumented vehicles is used, 21 of which are HEVs. Fuel consumption from
- [A Complete Streets Approach To Shellard Lane Reconstruction City of Brantford](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-complete-streets-approach-to-shellard-lane-reconstruction-city-of-brantford/)
- [Comprehensive Airport Pavement Surface Profile Collection and Analysis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/comprehensive-airport-pavement-surface-profile-collection-and-analysis/) - The Iqaluit International Airport, located in Iqaluit, Nunavut is a facility constructed in a region of pervasive permafrost. In recent years, Runway 16-34 has developed significant pavement surface distortions of possible concern to aircraft operations. These distortions present increasing more complex maintenance and planning challenges for the facility pavements. In order to assess the Runway
- [Cold 2014 Winter and Early Asphalt Pavement Cracking Observed in Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cold-2014-winter-and-early-asphalt-pavement-cracking-observed-in-ontario/) - Properly designed and constructed new asphalt pavements should provide good service for about 20 years they need major rehabilitation. The life of pavement that went through major rehabilitation should be about 15 years. In Zone 3 in Southeastern Ontario the standard asphalt cement grade is PG 58-28. It is typically bumped to PG 64-28 for
- [Challenges of Effective Management of Pavements for Highway Concession](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/challenges-of-effective-management-of-pavements-for-highway-concession/) - The number of highway concession contracts in North America is increasing rapidly with many agencies turning to the public/private/partnership model to develop and build much needed highway infrastructure. As agencies build on the PPP model, they transfer more risk to the private sector including the risks associated with the operation, maintenance and rehabilitation of the
- [Churchill Avenue Cycle Tracks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/churchill-avenue-cycle-tracks/) - Ottawa’s first raised cycle tracks were implemented in 2014 on Churchill Avenue and are worthy of the TAC 2015 Sustainable Urban Transportation Award because of the “Complete Street” approach to encourage sustainable and active travel. This $21.4 million integrated road, sewer and water rehabilitation project also included improved (LED) street lighting, traffic control signals, traffic
- [City of Vancouver: Seaside Greenway Completion Project - Burrard Bridge to Jericho Beach](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/city-of-vancouver-seaside-greenway-completion-project-burrard-bridge-to-jericho-beach/)
- [Challenges in Utility Coordination and Implementation of Pavement Degradation Fees](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/challenges-in-utility-coordination-and-implementation-of-pavement-degradation-fees/) - The City of Calgary (The City) has a road network of nearly 16,000 lane-kilometres with an asset value of about $11 Billion. On an extensive roadway network like this which is further growing it can be very expensive and disruptive to carry out maintenance activities on sections affected by utility cuts. A forensic investigation was
- [Building Balanced Roadway Networks - A Multi-modal Methodology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/building-balanced-roadway-networks-a-multi-modal-methodology/) - The traditional approach to roadway network planning has been to undertake a travel demand model analysis, identify the links that are predicted to experience congestion, and widen them to increase their capacity. While this may improve the operation of the section of road that is being widened, the release of that bottleneck frequently attracts more
- [Bump Determination at Bridge Approach Transitions Using Inertial Profilers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bump-determination-at-bridge-approach-transitions-using-inertial-profilers/) - The bump at the start and end of a bridge has long been studied for highways and railways, yet experts from across the transportation industry continue to identify it as one of the most prevalent substructure factors affecting bridge performance. Often, rideability is a subjective measurement used by transportation agencies to define the presence of
- [Challenges and Innovative Solutions for Bridge Foundation Repairs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/challenges-and-innovative-solutions-for-bridge-foundation-repairs/) - The Province of Manitoba experienced a record flood in the spring of 2011 and a record heavy rainfall event in the summer of 2014. The flooding occurred on major and minor rivers, including the Assiniboine River, Souris River, and Portage Diversion channel. These unprecedented floods produced higher than normal water levels, flows and velocities, reaching
- [Challenges in Ensuring Worker Safety in Active Roadway Work Zones](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/challenges-in-ensuring-worker-safety-in-active-roadway-work-zones/) - With highway infrastructure getting older and requiring regular maintenance, temporary work zones are a necessary part of upgrading our aging transportation infrastructure to meet today's needs. Effective work zone management involves carefully balancing safety and mobility. It is necessary to ensure that the detrimental impacts on traffic flows are minimized and unnecessary congestion is avoided,
- [Build a Safe Bridge over Worked Coal Mines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/build-a-safe-bridge-over-worked-coal-mines/) - Northeast Anthony Henday Drive (NEAHD) is the last quadrant of Edmonton Ring Road. It was tendered as a public private partnership (P3) project in 2012. It consists of 39 km highway, 12 interchanges, and 47 bridges, out of which nine bridges were potentially influenced by coal mines that ceased operation in 1952. History of the
- [Arterial Road Speed Reduction Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/arterial-road-speed-reduction-program/) - Springfield Road in Kelowna, BC by 2011 had become one of the community’s highest collision frequency corridors over the past decade. Analysis of the types of collisions occurring at the corridor intersections indicated an over-representation of collision types associated with excessive speed. Speed studies were conducted that identified an 85 percentile speed of 71 km/h
- [Assessment and Effective Management of Pavement Surface Friction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/assessment-and-effective-management-of-pavement-surface-friction/) - Pavement friction and its contribution to driver safety is complex. Vehicle collisions on a roadway are typically the result of many contributing factors including roadway design details, pavement surface characteristics, traffic levels, vehicle operating parameters, tire properties, environmental conditions, e.g. rain/snow and driver experience and visual distractions. Contributions of the pavement surface to accidents may
- [Adapting BC's Pavement Management System to Keep Pace with Data Collection Technology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/adapting-bcs-pavement-management-system-to-keep-pace-with-data-collection-technology/) - Over the last two decades, the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BCMoT) has kept pace with advancements in technology to collect pavement condition data for managing its 53,000 lane-km of paved highways. When the Roadway Pavement Management System (RPMS) program was first initiated in the early 1990’s, data collection was based on best
- [Adoption of a Management System Approach to Geometric Design Process for Better and Safer Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/adoption-of-a-management-system-approach-to-geometric-design-process-for-better-and-safer-roads/) - Transportation agencies are moving toward the development of enterprise-wide transportation infrastructure system (TIMS) or Transportation Asset Management System (TAMS). This is an opportune time to include geometric design and safety-based applications within the overall TIMS development. Alberta Transportation commenced the development of TIMS in 1996. As part of TIMS development, Network Expansion System Support (NESS)
- [Parsons Interchange - Efficient Transportation - Managing Demand](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/parsons-interchange-efficient-transportation-managing-demand/) - Up until the most recent collapse in oil prices Fort Mac Murray was one of the fastest growing communities in Alberta. This rapid growth created challenges in providing new areas for residential development and overtaxed transportation infrastructure. Highway 63 is the main artery to and through the City providing access from residential areas to downtown
- [From Mile Zero to Target Zero – the Dawson Creek Case Study Raheem Dilgir, President, TranSafe Consulting Ltd. and Kevin Henderson, Manager](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/from-mile-zero-to-target-zero-the-dawson-creek-case-study-raheem-dilgir-president-transafe-consulting-ltd-and-kevin-henderson-manager/) - Dawson Creek is a city in northeastern British Columbia with a population of 11,583 in 2011. It is centrally located in the Peace Region and is served by several highways. The city maintains 88 km (55 mi) of paved and 11 km (7 mi) of unpaved roads. The City is famous for its “Mile Zero”
- [There is Complexity in Beauty; Engineering Toronto’s New Waterfront Boulevard](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/there-is-complexity-in-beauty-engineering-torontos-new-waterfront-boulevard/) - Queens Quay is Toronto’s main waterfront street. In 2006, Waterfront Toronto hosted a design competition to transform and revitalize the street into a major destination. The winning concept proposed four parallel linear systems, one for each mode, within the same right-ofway. The concept included, from south to north, a grand new pedestrian promenade, an extension
- [Making a Case for Microsimulation as a Concept Development Tool: Case Studies of Innovative Design Concepts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/making-a-case-for-microsimulation-as-a-concept-development-tool-case-studies-of-innovative-design-concepts/) - As congestion increases and space & resources become more constrained in the United States, transportation professionals seek new and innovative solutions through their design concepts. As such, more designs are becoming highly complex and unique to specific sites with specific constraints. This complexity introduces new challenges in evaluating the effectiveness of these designs. A shift
- [Speed Feedback Signs as a Tool to Manage Demand for Lower Residential Speeds](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/speed-feedback-signs-as-a-tool-to-manage-demand-for-lower-residential-speeds/) - Citizens frequently express concerns regarding unsafe speed and look for ways to improve speed compliance. Speeding is a subjective term since a vehicle may be driving within the posted speed limit but may still be inappropriate for the road conditions. In an urban environment, speeding in residential areas, schools and playgrounds is a common concern.
- [Design Considerations for Updating Toronto’s Transportation Operation Centre (TOC)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-considerations-for-updating-torontos-transportation-operation-centre-toc/) - The City of Toronto’s Transportation Operation Centre (TOC) has been in place since January 1994. There were no major upgrades to the facilities over the past 20 years. The utilities and equipment were aging and required replacement and upgrade in order to improve work efficiency, capacity and productivity, and bring cost savings through reduction of
- [Traffic data Collection Using Thermal Camera under Varying Lighting and Temperature Conditions in Multimodal Environments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/traffic-data-collection-using-thermal-camera-under-varying-lighting-and-temperature-conditions-in-multimodal-environments/) - Vision-based monitoring systems using visible-spectrum (regular) video cameras can complement or substitute conventional sensors and provide rich positional and classification data. Recently, new camera technologies, including thermal video sensors, have become available and may improve the performance of digital video-based sensors. However, the performance of thermal cameras under various lighting and temperature conditions has rarely
- [An Investigation of Intersection Traffic State Classification Using Vehicle Delay Information](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-investigation-of-intersection-traffic-state-classification-using-vehicle-delay-information/) - The rapid technology evolution in the past decade promises new methods of road traffic data collection with enhanced quantity and quality. These advances are coupled with the development of cost effective platforms to establish sensor and controller networks providing the opportunity to integrate heterogeneous traffic data sources. With these advances and the prospect of big
- [Measuring Congestion Using Large-Scale Smartphone-Collected GPS Data in an Urban Road Network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/measuring-congestion-using-large-scale-smartphone-collected-gps-data-in-an-urban-road-network/) - Although travel time is an important performance measure for transportation professionals, congestion is perhaps a more important consideration for road users. Congestion is a dynamic phenomenon with variation across both space and time making it a promising application of smartphone-collected GPS data. The purpose of this study is to utilize GPS data collected using a
- [Helping Autonomous Vehicles at Signalized Intersections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/helping-autonomous-vehicles-at-signalized-intersections/) - The conventional way of operating vehicles is being revolutionized. In the coming years, driverless “self-driving” vehicles will be traveling on roadways alongside human-driven vehicles. Self-driving vehicles are currently at several stages of development. This development could range from a stage where the driver completely controls the vehicle at all times to a stage where the
- [Développement de la gestion des actifs géotechniques au Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des Transports du Québec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/developpement-de-la-gestion-des-actifs-geotechniques-au-ministere-des-transports-de-la-mobilite-durable-et-de-lelectrification-des-transports-du-quebec/) - Depuis la fin des années 1990, la gestion des actifs en transport au Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des Transports du Québec (MTMDET) (chaussées, ouvrages d’art et ponceaux) a apporté des bénéfices considérables à la connaissance et au suivi de l’état des actifs routiers, à la planification des interventions annuelles,
- [Pavement Structural Assessment using Finite Element Modeling and Mechanistic Geotechnical Tools](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-structural-assessment-using-finite-element-modeling-and-mechanistic-geotechnical-tools/) - In road construction, the in situ material properties, roadway design and construction practices all have impact on its final quality and its life cycle performance. To better understand performance risk of roadways, numerical modeling of pavements can be used. This paper presents the results of a project that involved taking borehole core samples of the
- [Ground Improvement for Embankment Design and Construction – A Case Study on Highway 15 and Crosby Creek in Eastern Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ground-improvement-for-embankment-design-and-construction-a-case-study-on-highway-15-and-crosby-creek-in-eastern-ontario/) - Operational improvements to an approximate 27 km stretch of Highway 15 between Seeley’s Bay and Crosby Creek in Eastern Ontario included a new bridge. As part of those improvements, the existing 12 m long single span bridge over Crosby Creek, founded on timber piles, had reached its usable life span and was replaced with a
- [Innovative Materials for Road Insulation in Cold Climates: Foam Glass Aggregates.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovative-materials-for-road-insulation-in-cold-climates-foam-glass-aggregates/) - Freezing and thawing cycles cause road network damages associated to differential heaving and bearing capacity loss during spring. As a result, deterioration of the ride quality, cracking of the asphalt concrete layer and finally, increased rutting and pothole formation are likely to occur. This leads to increased maintenance and higher rehabilitation costs. In order to improve the durability
- [Application of Mechanically Stabilized Earth Wall with Geo-synthetic Strap Soil Reinforcement for False Abutment Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/application-of-mechanically-stabilized-earth-wall-with-geo-synthetic-strap-soil-reinforcement-for-false-abutment-structures/) - This case study highlights a Light Rail Transit (LRT) structure in Ottawa, ON which has utilized Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls in conjunction with a false abutment. While MSE walls are very commonly associated with this type of structure, some unique features have differentiated this project from others of similar scope. Specifications for this project
- [Settlement Mitigation by Using Cellular Concrete at Nepewassi River Bridge, Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/settlement-mitigation-by-using-cellular-concrete-at-nepewassi-river-bridge-ontario/) - The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) trialled the use of cellular concrete to control the ongoing settlements of approach embankments at a bridge located in northern Ontario. The bridge carries Highway 535 over the Nepewassi River, 3.5 km south of Highway 17, in the Township of Dunnet. Historical and recent monitoring data confirmed the
- [Development of a Mortar Abrasion Test for Fine Aggregates and Wear Resistance of Concrete Pavements - Paper](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-mortar-abrasion-test-for-fine-aggregates-and-wear-resistance-of-concrete-pavements-paper/) - The cost-effective design of a rigid pavement with exposed Portland cement concrete (PCC) must take into consideration the on-going life cycle costs of maintaining adequate macrotexture and microtexture characteristics, which are essential in providing surface friction. The longevity and durability of the pavement’s surface texture depends on the ability of the selected aggregates to resist
- [Modeling Car Sharing and Its Impact on Auto Ownership: Evidence from Vancouver and Seattle](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/modeling-car-sharing-and-its-impact-on-auto-ownership-evidence-from-vancouver-and-seattle/) - Car sharing is a relatively recent phenomenon but an increasingly important phenomenon in understanding urban household travel behavior. TransLink, the agency responsible for carrying out regional transportation planning for metropolitan Vancouver, British Columbia, and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) the MPO for metropolitan Seattle, have started investigating this issue. Their recent travel surveys asked
- [Development of A Multi-Level Roadway Segmentation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-multi-level-roadway-segmentation/) - The reliability and applicability of traffic operation and roadway safety analysis depend on their ability to integrate relevant input from disparate databases in a seamless and automated manner. These inputs include information on road geometry, traffic composition, accident profiles, and spatial referencing. These databases are collected by different agencies for essentially different purposes. As a
- [Development of a Mortar Abrasion Test for Fine Aggregates and Wear Resistance of Concrete Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-mortar-abrasion-test-for-fine-aggregates-and-wear-resistance-of-concrete-pavements/)
- [Big Data Analysis to Measure Delays of Long-haul Truck Trips](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/big-data-analysis-to-measure-delays-of-long-haul-truck-trips/) - Transportation delays are a commonplace occurrence for road users where congestion can cause substantial stress and loss in time for passenger car users. On the other hand, delays have a direct impact on a region’s economic performance due to the added costs incurred by firms. This burden is amplified when delays are unpredictable, resulting in
- [Delayed Ettringite Formation (DEF) in Precast Concrete Fear, Facts and Risks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/delayed-ettringite-formation-def-in-precast-concrete-fear-facts-and-risks/) - Precast structural concrete units are commonly used in bridge construction. The quality of concrete used in the production of girders, deck elements and other bridge elements is expected to be high given that a service life of greater than 75 years is specified for most of bridge structures. During production the internal temperature of large
- [Application of Soil Reinforced Structures as Urban Transportation System solutions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/application-of-soil-reinforced-structures-as-urban-transportation-system-solutions/) - This paper will outline different applications of Mechanical Stabilized Earth (MSE) walls as infrastructure solutions for Urban Transportation Systems such as Light Rail Transit (LRT), Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Subways. The constant demographic growth in cities has led to serious traffic congestion and pollution issues; this has increasingly lowered the quality of life for citizens. Therefore, city
- [Utility Coordination Guidelines in Strathcona County’s Industrial Heartland Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/utility-coordination-guidelines-in-strathcona-countys-industrial-heartland-area/) - Strathcona County (County), with a population of about 95,600 (2015 census), is the fourth largest municipality in the Province of Alberta. Set in the centre of Alberta’s energy and agricultural heartland, and situated immediately adjacent to the central eastern part of the City of Edmonton, the County is a thriving, successful and vibrant community. The
- [Development of an Unplanned Road Closure Protocol for the New Brunswick Provincial Highway System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-an-unplanned-road-closure-protocol-for-the-new-brunswick-provincial-highway-system/) - A formalized road closure protocol is an important operational directive used by provincial departments of transportation to address closures to traffic for severe weather conditions and other unplanned events. It ensures coordinated and effective action by the response agencies to control a required highway closure and ensure a safe, successful outcome. Recent winter events demonstrate
- [Non-Destructive Testing of Bridge Deck Using Passive Infrared Thermography and Ground Penetrating Radar](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/non-destructive-testing-of-bridge-deck-using-passive-infrared-thermography-and-ground-penetrating-radar/) - Bridge decks in Canada are deteriorating rapidly due to exposure to various degradation mechanisms. Exposure to freezing and thawing cycles coupled with the ingress of chloride ions from de-icing salts used during winter seasons typically damage bridge decks at a higher rate than other bridge components. Recently, there has been an increase in the use
- [Use of FWD, GPR and IP in Combination on Complex Pavement Projects – Including Case Studies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/use-of-fwd-gpr-and-ip-in-combination-on-complex-pavement-projects-including-case-studies/) - The pavement structure may include variable materials (type, thickness and condition). Conventional borehole investigation and pavement inspection may not be enough for more complex cases. The FWD/GPR/IP data combined with the results of borehole investigation, laboratory testing and pavement inspection provides powerful information about the existing pavement. It allows to explain the behaviour of the
- [Coloured Asphalt Bus Rapid Transit Lanes in The Regional Municipality of York: Integrating Laboratory Performance Testing into Sustainable Pavement Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/coloured-asphalt-bus-rapid-transit-lanes-in-the-regional-municipality-of-york-integrating-laboratory-performance-testing-into-sustainable-pavement-asset-management/) - Located north of Toronto, Ontario, The Regional Municipality of York, the sixth largest municipality in Canada, is a thriving community and home to a well-established service sector. York Region’s population is expected to grow from 1.1 million in 2013 to 1.8 million in 2041. With more people coming to the Region every year, rapid transit
- [Pan Am Games, Traffic Network Monitoring and Post-Processing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pan-am-games-traffic-network-monitoring-and-post-processing/) - The 2015 Pan Am and ParaPan Am Games were held in July and August, respectively, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). The games involved 7,700 athletes from 41 countries. The venues were distributed across a geographic area of 1,810 km2 while the athletes’ village was located in the Toronto waterfront area. One of the requirements
- [Mechanistic-Empirical Design of Unpaved Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mechanistic-empirical-design-of-unpaved-roads/) - Unpaved roads generally undergo heavy loads. In that context, a rigorous design method for that kind of roads is desirable, based on mechanistic-empirical principles and on subgrades mechanical behaviors. A mechanistic design approach, combined with empirical damage laws, allows to optimize unpaved roads structures and to reduce maintenance and construction costs. Therefore, the goal of
- [Automated Vehicles -­ Virtue or Vice?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/automated-vehicles-virtue-or-vice/) - Two distinct markets are developing for vehicle automation: semi-automated vehicles for personal/household ownership and fully automated vehicles for shared and public service use as robo-shuttles and robo-taxis. These two markets will compete for consumers (car-buyers vs ride-buyers), as household vehicles and public transit do now. As these markets develop, the competition between them will complicate
- [Local Calibration of Cracking Models in MEPDG for Ontario’s Flexible Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/local-calibration-of-cracking-models-in-mepdg-for-ontarios-flexible-pavement/) - The AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) introduces a pavement design method which uses both the mechanistic analyses and empirical models to predict pavement distresses and performance. Due to the significant differences between the global and the local conditions, the empirical distress models need to be calibrated for local environments and local design practices based
- [Pavement Design for Large Element Paving Slabs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-design-for-large-element-paving-slabs/) - Segmental paving slabs are seeing increased use in the U.S. and Canada in municipal, commercial and residential vehicular applications. Currently, there are no structural design guidelines in North America for such applications. In addition, there are no structural guidelines for precast concrete ‘planks’ (long, thin units), thin paving units (sometimes called tile pavers), or large‐format
- [Modelling Pavement Response to Superheavy Load Movement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/modelling-pavement-response-to-superheavy-load-movement/) - With continuous development and expansion of industrial plants in rural areas, the movement of superheavy loads has become a necessity. Over the years, researchers have attempted to develop structural response models to predict pavement damage from superheavy loads with mixed degrees of success. To date, specific structural analysis guidelines/methodologies to predict pavement damage have yet
- [Evolution of Pavement Performance Specifications Integration of Risk and Pavement Asset Management Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evolution-of-pavement-performance-specifications-integration-of-risk-and-pavement-asset-management-data/) - Conventional quality control and quality assurance (QC/QA) specifications typically define the as-built requirements for pavement rehabilitation and construction activities but have limited direct linkage with the in-service performance of the treatments. The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) is moving to develop and implement a category of performance specifications which provide a direct relation to
- [Transition from Manual to Automated Pavement Distress Data Collection and Performance Modelling in the Pavement Management System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transition-from-manual-to-automated-pavement-distress-data-collection-and-performance-modelling-in-the-pavement-management-system/) - Since 2013, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) has been making the transition from manual to fully automated network pavement condition data collection, detection and distress characterization using a new generation of Automated Road Analyzer (ARAN) equipped with Laser Crack Measurement Systems (LCMS) and associated software. The ARAN’s subsystems are configured to measure, record and
- [Performance of a Perpetual Pavement on Highway 406 in Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-of-a-perpetual-pavement-on-highway-406-in-ontario/) - The Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) constructed its first perpetual pavement in 2007. Pavement monitoring was conducted to determine not only the long term performance but the potential of perpetual pavements to be classified as a sustainable pavement strategy. The use of perpetual pavements is intended to reduce major rehabilitation works and the associated greenhouse
- [Investigating Life Cycle Cost Analysis to Identify a Sustainable Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Strategy: A Case Study on Ontario Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/investigating-life-cycle-cost-analysis-to-identify-a-sustainable-pavement-maintenance-and-rehabilitation-strategy-a-case-study-on-ontario-highways/) - Pavement maintenance and rehabilitation (M&R) are the most critical and expensive components of infrastructure asset management. Increasing traffic load, climate change, and resource limitations for road maintenance accelerate pavement deterioration and eventually increase the need for future maintenance. Consequently, pavement management programs are becoming increasingly complex. The complexities are attributed to the realistic prediction of
- [A Systematic Approach to the Planning of a Region-Wide RWIS Network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-systematic-approach-to-the-planning-of-a-region-wide-rwis-network/)
- [Review of Milled Rumble Strips on Alberta Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/review-of-milled-rumble-strips-on-alberta-roads/) - A reduction in collision numbers coupled with relatively low cost of installation makes rumble strips an effective safety measure to prevent run-off-road and left-of-center collisions, and is considered highly cost effective based on the overall benefits to society that accrue over the life span of rumble strips. A study on design and construction of milled
- [The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway "A Parkway in a Prairie"](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-rt-hon-herb-gray-parkway-a-parkway-in-a-prairie/) - The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway (the Parkway) is the access road portion of a new end-toend border transportation system between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan; Canada’s busiest land border crossing, which carries nearly one third of the trade between Canada and the United States. Identified under the Detroit River International Crossing (DRIC) Environmental Assessment
- [Life Cycle Environmental Assessment Using Athena Pavement LCA Tool: A Manitoba Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/life-cycle-environmental-assessment-using-athena-pavement-lca-tool-a-manitoba-case-study/) - Environmental sustainability is one of the four strategic priorities of the Department of Manitoba Infrastructure. Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) is acknowledged as one of the most comprehensive ways to evaluate the environmental impacts of different strategies associated with a physical feature. The Athena Pavement LCA software for highways is a tool that can be used
- [Can We Give Up Vehicle Lanes in Downtown Ottawa?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/can-we-give-up-vehicle-lanes-in-downtown-ottawa/) - The paper examines the feasibility of reallocating roadway space from vehicular use to other uses in the Ottawa downtown area with the purpose of achieving long term land use, transportation, and urban design objectives. The analysis is based on a review of historic travel trends to Ottawa’s downtown area and anticipated future changes in travel
- [Lake Ice Cover Deflection Induced by Moving Vehicles: Comparing Theoretical Results with Satellite Observations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/lake-ice-cover-deflection-induced-by-moving-vehicles-comparing-theoretical-results-with-satellite-observations/) - Ice roads are essential to the livelihood of several communities and the operations of several industries in Canada’s North. Safe yet maximized exploitation of such roads is paramount to all stakeholders. Through a state-of-the-art remote sensing technology, ice road deformations because of transportation activities over a lake in the Northwest Territories, Canada have been recently measured. In the
- [Turning a Conventional Suburban Arterial Widening into a Complete Streets Showcase](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/turning-a-conventional-suburban-arterial-widening-into-a-complete-streets-showcase/) - The Gore Road is an apparently conventional suburban four-lane arterial serving recently-developed residential communities in the east part of Brampton, Ontario. Anticipating significant additional urbanization in and around the study area, the Region of Peel initiated the planning process to widen a four-kilometre segment of the road to six lanes, per its Long Range Transportation Master Plan. However, corridor-specific
- [Outil d’aide à l’exploration des changements dans les comportements de mobilité des montréalais](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/outil-daide-a-lexploration-des-changements-dans-les-comportements-de-mobilite-des-montrealais/) - Peu importe le type de modèle utilisé, la prévision de la demande de transport s’appuie souvent sur une analyse détaillée des grandes tendances. La fiabilité des prévisions est donc étroitement liée à la capacité de faire ressortir les tendances importantes observées dans ces enquêtes ainsi qu’à la possibilité d’en expliquer les orientations possibles. Dans la
- [Leveraging System Intelligence from Massive Smart Card Database to Support Operational and Strategic Objectives of a Transit Agency](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/leveraging-system-intelligence-from-massive-smart-card-database-to-support-operational-and-strategic-objectives-of-a-transit-agency/) - Transit agencies have long been operating in data-poor environments. They have been relying on labourintensive and project-specific data collection, which are often sparse and costly. Recently, the adoption of technologies that generate passive data streams has become increasingly common. One of such technologies is the smart card automatic fare collection (AFC) system which provides a massive database containing detailed
- [Data Requirements for a Province-wide Travel Demand Model](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/data-requirements-for-a-province-wide-travel-demand-model/) - Saskatchewan is in the midst of a population and economic boom, driven by resources such as oil and gas. At the same time, the distribution of other industries, such as agriculture, is changing, as the consolidation of rail transfer points forces farmers to truck their wheat longer distance; and the catchment areas of the Province's
- [So You’re Considering a Red Light Camera Program ? Lessons and Insights from Over a Decade of Camera Operation in South and Central Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/so-youre-considering-a-red-light-camera-program-lessons-and-insights-from-over-a-decade-of-camera-operation-in-south-and-central-ontario/) - Red light cameras are a form of automated enforcement that has been used world-wide. Six municipalities in the province of Ontario have had a program in place since November of 2000. These municipalities, in co-operation with the Ministries of the Attorney General and Transportation and the office of the Information and Privacy Commissioner, have jointly
- [Meeting Canada’s New Grade Crossing Regulations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/meeting-canadas-new-grade-crossing-regulations/) - In order to evaluate the effects of the proposed changes to the Railway Safety Act, the City of Vancouver (City) asked MMM Group to use the Rupert Street grade crossing to evaluate the effects and challenges of meeting these new Grade Crossing Regulations (Regulations) at all City grade crossings. The proposed Grade Crossing Regulations require
- [A Unique Pavement Rehabilitation Treatment for 6th Avenue SE Calgary – Concrete Overlay](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-unique-pavement-rehabilitation-treatment-for-6th-avenue-se-calgary-concrete-overlay/) - Maintenance and rehabilitation strategies are critical components of a pavement management system. Effective rehabilitation improves the pavement performance and prolongs the service life of an existing pavement. Strategies for rehabilitation of flexible pavements in Calgary traditionally included mill and overlay or reconstruction. Less common is partial depth in-place recycling and full depth in-place recycling. While
- [13 Hours to Replace a Superstructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/13-hours-to-replace-a-superstructure/)
- [Safe System Intersection Application for the Edmonton Capital Region– Pilot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/safe-system-intersection-application-for-the-edmonton-capital-region-pilot-project/) - The Capital Region Intersection Safety Partnership (CRISP) conducted a pilot project on engineering applications of the Safe System approach. CRISP retained the Monash University Accident Research Centre (MUARC) in Melbourne, Australia to lead the project and apply the Safe System road safety philosophy to selected ‘poorly performing’ intersections in the City of Edmonton, Strathcona County and City of St.
- [Accelerated Intersection Improvements Enhance Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/accelerated-intersection-improvements-enhance-safety/) - In 2007, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) established a goal to reduce fatalities on South Carolina roads to fewer than 784 by 2010 – a 25 percent reduction from 2004. Following an extensive, five-year analysis of traffic crash data, intersections were among the nine identified target areas within
- [The Impact of Traffic Control Devices on Dangerous Pedestrian Crossings and Violations at Signalized Intersections: A Case Study in Montreal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-impact-of-traffic-control-devices-on-dangerous-pedestrian-crossings-and-violations-at-signalized-intersections-a-case-study-in-montreal/)
- [Performance Evaluation and Error Segregation of Video-Collected Traffic Speed Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-evaluation-and-error-segregation-of-video-collected-traffic-speed-data/) - Validating the accuracy of sensors and methods is an essential step in the collection of traffic speed data. The accuracy of automated speed data has been evaluated in both small- and in large-scale testing efforts using multiple technologies and methods, as documented in existing literature. In these studies, an important challenge is the creation of
- [Calgary's Airport Trail Tunnel - a Project Management Success Story](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/calgarys-airport-trail-tunnel-a-project-management-success-story/) - The Airport Trail Tunnel (ATT) is a 620-metre (m)-long, two-cell roadway tunnel constructed underneath the Calgary International Airport’s new runway and three taxiways that are currently under construction. Part of a 1.3-kilometre (km) section of roadway being constructed to provide better network connectivity around the airport, the ATT has three lanes in each direction. The
- [Traffic Sign Luminance Requirements of Nighttime Drivers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/traffic-sign-luminance-requirements-of-nighttime-drivers/)
- [Pedestrian Safety at Crosswalks – Examining Driver Yielding Behavior at Crosswalks with GM1 and OF Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pedestrian-safety-at-crosswalks-examining-driver-yielding-behavior-at-crosswalks-with-gm1-and-of-systems/) - Pedestrian crossing control is one of the most critical elements in providing a safe pedestrian network. This paper evaluates and compares the safety of pedestrians at crosswalks with side-mounted passive signs (GM1 systems) and crosswalks with overhead flashing devices (OF systems) by examining driver yielding behavior in Winnipeg. Past research indicates that driver yielding at
- [Evaluation of Speed Management Strategies: A Before and After Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-speed-management-strategies-a-before-and-after-study/) - In recent years there has been a considerable amount of interest on the part of road authorities and their residents in stopping the progressive erosion of residential quality of life caused by street traffic. High traffic volumes and speeds, especially on local streets, potentially impact residents in terms of safety, noise, and pollution. Road authorities have expressed interest
- [Road Safety Benefits of British Columbia’s High Risk Corridor Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/road-safety-benefits-of-british-columbias-high-risk-corridor-program/)
- [LEGO Videos for Educating Road Users About Bicycle Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/lego-videos-for-educating-road-users-about-bicycle-infrastructure/)
- [Road Safety in Saint-Laurent: Putting Citizens First!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/road-safety-in-saint-laurent-putting-citizens-first/) - For a number of years now, the Borough of Saint-Laurent has aimed at becoming families' choice location for their home environment. This objective is reflected in its Family Policy, its Local Transportation Plan, and its its Local Sustainable Development Plan for 2011-2015. The actions it has taken over the past few years have proven successful,
- [Campagne de prévention et de sensibilisation pour la sécurité en véhicules hors route au Nunavik (Québec)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/campagne-de-prevention-et-de-sensibilisation-pour-la-securite-en-vehicules-hors-route-au-nunavik-quebec/)
- [Rehabilitation Works for Pinawa Bridge over Winnipeg River](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rehabilitation-works-for-pinawa-bridge-over-winnipeg-river/) - The Pinawa Bridge over Winnipeg River near Pinawa, Manitoba, built in 1961, is a vital link to the community of Pinawa, the Manitoba Hydro Pointe du Bois Generating Station, and AECL’s Whiteshell Laboratories. The structure accommodates two traffic lanes on four 42.7m main spans and two 30.5m approach spans. The bridge superstructure comprising of five
- [Development of a Decision Support Tool for Arterial Roads Rehabilitation in Hamilton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-decision-support-tool-for-arterial-roads-rehabilitation-in-hamilton/) - The City of Hamilton is in the process of developing an asset management system in an effort to bring city’s infrastructure to grade B+ over ten years period. As one of the city’s most valuable assets, the road network demands that the city uses a proactive management approach to maintain the network in a safe
- [Effect of Utility Cuts on Serviceability of Pavement Assets – A Case Study from The City of Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/effect-of-utility-cuts-on-serviceability-of-pavement-assets-a-case-study-from-the-city-of-calgary/) - The City of Calgary has a road network of nearly 16,000 lane-kilometres with an asset value of about $10.0B. With such an extensive roadway network, it can be very expensive and disruptive to carry out maintenance activities on sections affected by utility cuts. Pavement engineers generally agree that utility cuts negatively impact the integrity of pavement structure and
- [A Performance-Based Pavement Management System for the Road Network of Montreal City – a Conceptual Framework](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-performance-based-pavement-management-system-for-the-road-network-of-montreal-city-a-conceptual-framework/) - Arterial roads of Montreal city, mostly constructed in 1950’s, are at an advanced state of deterioration and need major rehabilitation, upgrading, or even reconstruction. City of Montreal has allocated over $1.6 billion for road infrastructure in its 2012-2014 Three-year Capital Work Program. This investment can be wasted without proper infrastructure asset management system. The current
- [Use of EPS as a Lightweight Fill Material on the Port Mann / Highway 1 Improvement Project, Vancouver to Langley, BC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/use-of-eps-as-a-lightweight-fill-material-on-the-port-mann-highway-1-improvement-project-vancouver-to-langley-bc/) - As part of the design-build Port Mann / Highway 1 (PMH1) Improvement Project, 25 lightweight bridge embankments were designed and constructed using expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam. EPS embankments are typically used as an alternative to mineral fill embankments where the ground is soft and would require lengthy preloading to control post-construction settlements. This has made EPS embankments particularly
- [Finite Element Analysis of Structural Steel Impact Damage and Heat Straightening](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/finite-element-analysis-of-structural-steel-impact-damage-and-heat-straightening/) - Damage to overpassing bridges commonly occurs due to corrosion, fatigue, and vehicle impact. Unlike corrosion and fatigue, where damage develops slowly over time, impact damage due to over‐height vehicles is sudden and unpredictable. This paper briefly introduces the heat straightening process and reviews cases where heat straightening for bridge remediation after vehicle impact was found to be cost‐effective. In
- [Hamilton’s Bike Share Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/hamiltons-bike-share-program/) - The City of Hamilton, in partnership with Hamilton Bike Share and Social Bicycles Inc., implemented a bike share program in 2015. The new system utilizes smart-bike technology developed by Social Bicycles Inc., and the innovative design gives users greater flexibility compared to traditional dock-based systems. The full fleet of 750 bikes and 116 hubs, spanning
- [Des mesures d’aménagement du territoire pour favoriser la sécurité routière](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/des-mesures-damenagement-du-territoire-pour-favoriser-la-securite-routiere/) - Les victimes de la route sont de moins en moins nombreuses au Québec, malgré l’augmentation du nombre de véhicules en circulation et de titulaires de permis de conduire. Cependant on compte encore, en 2015, 361 décès, 1580 blessés graves (hôpital) et 35 400 blessés légers. Les efforts doivent donc se poursuivre pour améliorer le bilan.
- [Land Use Planning Measures Promoting Road Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/land-use-planning-measures-promoting-road-safety/) - The number of road victims is decreasing in Québec, despite the increase in the number of vehicles in operation and in the number of driver’s licence holders. However, in 2015, there were still 361 fatalities, 1580 serious injuries and 35 400 minor injuries. Further efforts are thus necessary to improve the road safety record. In
- [Pavement Management System Development for the P3 Concession of the South Fraser Perimeter Road](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-management-system-development-for-the-p3-concession-of-the-south-fraser-perimeter-road/) - In recent years provincial and federal transportation agencies across Canada have turned to the Public-Private-Partnership (P3) procurement model to fund and deliver roadway corridor improvement projects. The P3 environment poses several differences to the more traditional Design-Bid-Build or Design Build project model. One of these changes is a fundamental shift towards a performance-based design approach.
- [2nd Concession Widening and Infrastructure Servicing Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/2nd-concession-widening-and-infrastructure-servicing-project/) - The 2nd Concession Widening and Servicing Infrastructure project aims to improve mobility for all corridor users while providing servicing infrastructure to support a growing community. The project provides a context sensitive design in a cost effective manner that minimizes impacts to stakeholders. The project’s success is attributed in part to early and consistent stakeholder consultation.
- [King Road/CN Rail Grade Separation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/king-road-cn-rail-grade-separation/)
- [South Fraser Perimeter Road Approaches to Creating Land-use Compatibility](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/south-fraser-perimeter-road-approaches-to-creating-land-use-compatibility/) - The South Fraser Perimeter Road (SFPR) is a four-lane, 40 kilometre route travelling along the south side of the Fraser River extending from Deltaport Way (Corporation of Delta) to 176th Street and 104th Avenue (City of Surrey). Advanced by the BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) with approximately $365 million of federal (Transport Canada)
- [Rétablissement de la connectivité des populations de poissons dans le contexte d’un chantier routier, Tingwick, Québec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/retablissement-de-la-connectivite-des-populations-de-poissons-dans-le-contexte-dun-chantier-routier-tingwick-quebec/)
- [Terry Fox Drive, March Road to Kanata Avenue](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/terry-fox-drive-march-road-to-kanata-avenue/) - The 5.4 kilometre extension of Terry Fox Drive was designed and constructed as a four-lane modified urban cross-sectional roadway with signalized intersections including a two-lane portion of the ultimate four-lane crosssection through virgin forest, connecting two arterial roadways, which replaced the aging two-lane roadway. The extension passes through the rocky ridges of the South March
- [Bilan environnemental et l’état des connaissances des produits de marquage routier au ministère des Transports du Québec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bilan-environnemental-et-letat-des-connaissances-des-produits-de-marquage-routier-au-ministere-des-transports-du-quebec/) - Dans un contexte de développement durable, le Ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) s’est engagé à améliorer son bilan environnemental en utilisant de nouveaux produits, en adoptant de nouvelles façons de faire et en modifiant ses normes sur les produits de marquage routier. Par ses actions, le Ministère est devenu un précurseur de nouvelles pratiques
- [Quand l’environnement et le génie routier s’associent – Réaménagement de la route 352 à Saint-Adelphe](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/quand-lenvironnement-et-le-genie-routier-sassocient-reamenagement-de-la-route-352-a-saint-adelphe/) - En 2013, la Direction de la Mauricie─Centre-du-Québec du ministère des Transports a réalisé un projet visant l’amélioration de la sécurité routière sur la route 352 à Saint-Adelphe, une municipalité située à 60 km au nord de Trois-Rivières. Ce projet, évalué à 3,9 M$, consistait principalement à modifier une portion de route de 1,9 km afin
- [La laboratoire hydraulic environnemental de Québec (LHE) de la chaire de recherche en ingénierie côtièreet fluviales de l'INRS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/la-laboratoire-hydraulic-environnemental-de-quebec-lhe-de-la-chaire-de-recherche-en-ingenierie-cotiereet-fluviales-de-linrs/)
- [Vers une prise en compte des changements climatiques dans la gestion de l’érosion côtière aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/vers-une-prise-en-compte-des-changements-climatiques-dans-la-gestion-de-lerosion-cotiere-aux-iles-de-la-madeleine/)
- [Exposition des infrastructures routières de l’Est du Québec à l’érosion et à la submersion côtière dans un contexte de changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/exposition-des-infrastructures-routieres-de-lest-du-quebec-a-lerosion-et-a-la-submersion-cotiere-dans-un-contexte-de-changements-climatiques/)
- [Modélisation des vagues du golfe et de l’estuaire du SaintLaurent dans un contexte de changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/modelisation-des-vagues-du-golfe-et-de-lestuaire-du-saintlaurent-dans-un-contexte-de-changements-climatiques/)
- [Évaluation du climat de vagues du golfe du St-Laurent à l'aide d'un modèle de vagues paramétrique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-du-climat-de-vagues-du-golfe-du-st-laurent-a-laide-dun-modele-de-vagues-parametrique/)
- [Modélisation des glaces dans l'estuaire et le golfe du Saint-Laurent en fonction des changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/modelisation-des-glaces-dans-lestuaire-et-le-golfe-du-saint-laurent-en-fonction-des-changements-climatiques/)
- [Impact du couvert de glace sur le régime de vagues du Saint-Laurent](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-du-couvert-de-glace-sur-le-regime-de-vagues-du-saint-laurent/)
- [Étude de la variation des glaces de rive au Nunavik en fonction des changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/etude-de-la-variation-des-glaces-de-rive-au-nunavik-en-fonction-des-changements-climatiques/)
- [Integration of Alternative Highway Drainage Pipe Selection and Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/integration-of-alternative-highway-drainage-pipe-selection-and-asset-management/)
- [Un pont pour 100 ans : Intégration de la durabilité et de la conception des structures / One Bridge to Span 100 Years: Integrating Durability and Structural Design](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/un-pont-pour-100-ans-integration-de-la-durabilite-et-de-la-conception-des-structures-one-bridge-to-span-100-years-integrating-durability-and-structural-design/)
- [Performance Guidelines for Buried Aluminum Structural Plate Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/performance-guidelines-for-buried-aluminum-structural-plate-structures/)
- [Projet Bonaventure : Une grande initiative Montrélaise](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/projet-bonaventure-une-grande-initiative-montrelaise/)
- [Reliability Based Preservation for Neptune Terminal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reliability-based-preservation-for-neptune-terminal/)
- [What Do I Have and Where is it Located? Quantifying Ontario’s Municipal Lane Kilometres](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/what-do-i-have-and-where-is-it-located-quantifying-ontarios-municipal-lane-kilometres/) - An essential requirement of a good asset management plan is data. There are many benefits to having good data: trust, reduced liability, improved asset knowledge, improved budgeting, and improved customer service. Without this, it is impossible to make strategic asset management decisions. In 1995, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario ended the Conditional Grant Program
- [New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure’s Strategic Multi-Criteria Analysis Model for Capital Infrastructure Investments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/new-brunswick-department-of-transportation-and-infrastructures-strategic-multi-criteria-analysis-model-for-capital-infrastructure-investments/) - This paper describes a multi-criteria analysis (MCA) model and methodology developed for the New Brunswick Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (NBDTI) for prioritizing new capital investments in its transportation infrastructure. The methodology and MCA model for transportation projects, including a user guide for its application, were developed by Opus International (Canada) Ltd. (Opus) in 2013.
- [Using Cloud-Computing to Promote Asset Management Best Practices – A Ministry of Transportation Ontario Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/using-cloud-computing-to-promote-asset-management-best-practices-a-ministry-of-transportation-ontario-case-study/) - For many years, transportation agencies across Canada have been collecting roadway asset inventory and asset condition datasets across their networks with the aim of facilitating best practice in maintaining these assets at the highest levels of service and within budget. However these extensive datasets are often managed by only a few individuals responsible for developing
- [Transportation Education Provides a Foundation and a Legacy for Advancing Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transportation-education-provides-a-foundation-and-a-legacy-for-advancing-asset-management/) - The Transportation Association of Canada Centennial Celebration in 2014 includes a Monograph on the Evolution and Legacy of Transportation Education in Canada. Based on the Monograph the underlying theme of this paper is that transportation education and training is a vital element to creating a base of knowledge and human resource assets. Transportation education at
- [Development Practices for Municipal Pavement Management Systems Application](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-practices-for-municipal-pavement-management-systems-application/) - Pavement Management Systems (PMS) are widely used by transportation agencies to maintain safe, durable and economic road networks. There are many PMS software packages that have been developed over the past decades for provincial/state road agencies. However, sometimes due to lack of budget and experience, adopting the existing PMS for a road agency is not
- [Understanding the Past and Preparing for the Future: A Look at the City of Hamilton’s Road Condition/Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/understanding-the-past-and-preparing-for-the-future-a-look-at-the-city-of-hamiltons-road-condition-performance/) - As part of their ongoing asset management initiative, the City of Hamilton has been reviewing and updating their roads “numbers” for the State of the Infrastructure Report. This paper includes a 10-year review of the City’s road performance, as well as, a 10- year projection of road performance based on different funding levels. The City
- [Acquisition de données océanographiques aux Îles-de-la-Madeleine our l'analyse de solutions de protection de la route 199, secteurs de la baie de Plaisance et de Pointe-aux-Loups](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/acquisition-de-donnees-oceanographiques-aux-iles-de-la-madeleine-our-lanalyse-de-solutions-de-protection-de-la-route-199-secteurs-de-la-baie-de-plaisance-et-de-pointe-aux-loups/)
- [Integrated Roadway Asset Management (IRAM)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/integrated-roadway-asset-management-iram/) - In 2007, for the first time in history, global urban population surpassed 50 % of the total. Movement of goods and service accessibility is essential for sustainability of the post-industrial society. Roadway networks remain an essential means of achieving economic growth. Aging infrastructure and increasing traffic loading pose a challenge to roadway managing agencies. Long
- [Evolution of Interchange Design in North America](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evolution-of-interchange-design-in-north-america/) - There has been a significant evolution in interchange forms and interchange geometric design criteria since the first interchange (cloverleaf) was constructed in Woodbridge, NJ in 1928. The first cloverleaf interchange in Canada was the Port Credit interchange completed in 1937 on the QEW between Toronto and Niagara Falls which was the first freeway in Canada.
- [Geometric Design Guide in Canada – The First 100 Years](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/geometric-design-guide-in-canada-the-first-100-years/) - This paper will be a historical treatise on the evolution of highway design standards in Canada. The author will examine the various documents from the first letters associated with geometric design in the 1920’s to the most recent versions of the TAC Geometric Design Guide. The elements of design and their evolution will be examined
- [The Evolution of Urban Roadway Design Approaches](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-evolution-of-urban-roadway-design-approaches/) - The approach and practice of urban roadway design in North America has evolved on the basis of research and experiences for higher speed rural style highways that form part of a national or regional transportation system. The various design guidelines that have been developed over past decades evolved out of a need to develop efficient,
- [Evolution of an Innovative Fish Ladder Design to Address Issues of Perched Culverts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evolution-of-an-innovative-fish-ladder-design-to-address-issues-of-perched-culverts/) - This study evaluates the design of a new fish ladder for impassable perched culverts. The fish ladder and associated baffles were evaluated through the use of a 3-dimensional computational fluid dynamics model (Flow-3D). The new design termed the Duguay-Hannaford baffle consists of a lower and a higher passageway to accommodate fish passage over a wide range of seasonal
- [Reducing Wildlife Collisions: What is working in Northeastern Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reducing-wildlife-collisions-what-is-working-in-northeastern-ontario/) - Wildlife/vehicle collisions pose a serious safety risk for motorists across Canada, and they are increasing annually. In Ontario alone, there are approximately 14 000 wildlife/vehicle collisions reported each year, with many more unreported. In Northeastern Ontario, wildlife collisions are even more frequent, and can account for as high as 50% of the total number of
- [Lessons Learned: Terry Fox Drive Wildlife Guide System intended to reduce road kills and aid the conservation of Blanding’s Turtle (Emydoidea blandingii)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/lessons-learned-terry-fox-drive-wildlife-guide-system-intended-to-reduce-road-kills-and-aid-the-conservation-of-blandings-turtle-emydoidea-blandingii/) - To mitigate the effects of a new roadway through sensitive forests and wetlands of the South March Highlands in Ottawa, a series of four wildlife‐only culverts were installed along with another six hydraulic culverts carrying watercourses. Terry Fox Drive is a four‐lane arterial road that fragments wildlife habitat and created a physical barrier to existing wildlife movements between
- [Solutions to Driver Errors at Multi-Lane Roundabouts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/solutions-to-driver-errors-at-multi-lane-roundabouts/)
- [Évaluation des sols d’infrastructure pour la conception des chaussées aéroportuaires en béton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-des-sols-dinfrastructure-pour-la-conception-des-chaussees-aeroportuaires-en-beton/)
- [Fast Track Precast Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Pilot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/fast-track-precast-concrete-pavement-rehabilitation-pilot-project/) - As Ontario’s highway network expands and is subjected to increasing traffic volumes, the Ministry of Transportation Ontario (MTO) is challenged to look for new and innovative solutions to preserve and maintain the highway system. The ministry has identified a few high truck traffic sections having Average Annual Daily Truck Traffic (AADTT) greater than 25,000 that
- [Automated Assessment of Sight Distance on Highways Using Mobile LiDAR Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/automated-assessment-of-sight-distance-on-highways-using-mobile-lidar-data/) - One of the most important elements in highway design is the sight distance available to road users. Sight distance is the visible distance required by a driver to complete a certain maneuver (e.g. coming to a complete stop). If the available sight distance is less than design requirements, the likelihood of a driver safely completing
- [Design and Implementation of the Manitoba Constrained-Width Tall Wall Barrier](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-and-implementation-of-the-manitoba-constrained-width-tall-wall-barrier/) - Manitoba Infrastructure (MI) desired a new, tall concrete median barrier capable of satisfying the Test Level 5 (TL-5) safety requirements of the Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH). It needed to fit within the footprint of an existing F-shape median barrier located in a narrow median. It also was required to address headlight glare from
- [Surrogate Safety and Network Screening: Modelling Crash Frequency Using GPS Data and Latent Gaussian Models](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/surrogate-safety-and-network-screening-modelling-crash-frequency-using-gps-data-and-latent-gaussian-models/) - Improving road safety requires two steps of network screening and site diagnosis, which both require safety to be objectively quantified. In the screening phase, sites are identified and prioritized to maximize the efficiency of implemented countermeasures. Network screening methods commonly adopt regression techniques to estimate the expected number of crashes at sites across the network.
- [Case Studies and Innovative Uses of GPR for Pavement Engineering Applications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/case-studies-and-innovative-uses-of-gpr-for-pavement-engineering-applications/) - Over the past few decades, advances in technology has allowed electronics and computers in general to become more portable and to be able to store more data than ever before. Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) is a non-destructive technology that is typically associated with archaeological studies, but has recently become more prevalent in civil engineering field
- [Concrete Sidewalk Design Analysis and Optimization for Improved Life Cycle and Sustainability](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/concrete-sidewalk-design-analysis-and-optimization-for-improved-life-cycle-and-sustainability/) - The City of Calgary (The City) has a multimillion-dollar sidewalk replacement backlog. The condition-based preventive maintenance and the corrective maintenance are faced with challenges with limited manpower to conduct condition assessments and funding for sidewalk maintenance. A survey of the current sidewalk designs specified across major municipalities in Canada confirmed that the sidewalk structure
- [Effectiveness and Benefits of Calcium Chloride Stabilized Road Base: A Township of Woolwich Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/effectiveness-and-benefits-of-calcium-chloride-stabilized-road-base-a-township-of-woolwich-study/) - Different additives (cementitious, bituminous, chemical, mechanical, biological, and proprietary blends) are routinely used to improve material properties of poor soils and aggregates ranging from highly expansive clays to more granular materials. Whereas the benefits of some of these additives are accounted for in pavement design and lifecycle processes; the benefits of Calcium Chloride (CaCl2) –
- [Ten Years of Edmonton’s North East Roads Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ten-years-of-edmontons-north-east-roads-program/) - In 1999 roadways in four north east Edmonton neighbourhoods began to show significant structural failures earlier than expected. As a result of continued roadway failures a study was carried out by the City of Edmonton Geotechnical Section of Engineering Services in August 2002 to identify the issue and its extent. The original study and a
- [Application of Probabilistic Approach for Predicting Pavement Maintenance Requirement: A Case Study on Ontario Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/application-of-probabilistic-approach-for-predicting-pavement-maintenance-requirement-a-case-study-on-ontario-highways/) - In pavement management system (PMS), the time to maintenance is generally estimated based on the predicted condition of the pavement. A deterministic approach is applied in the PMS to estimate the time to maintenance by following the deterioration equation of performance index. However, the probabilistic approach will further estimate the probability of failure over the
- [Meeting the Unique Challenges of Pavements Engineering in the Urban Context, City of Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/meeting-the-unique-challenges-of-pavements-engineering-in-the-urban-context-city-of-calgary/) - Pavements engineering for urban applications is unique and differs in many aspects to that of rural or highway applications. This represents a challenge for major municipal agencies in maintaining the desired level of serviceability of pavements in the most cost effective manner. Over the past decade, the City of Calgary has initiated a number of
- [Potential of road roughness data from smartphones as an input to spring weight restriction decision-making](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/potential-of-road-roughness-data-from-smartphones-as-an-input-to-spring-weight-restriction-decision-making/) - One challenge facing transportation agencies employing Spring Weight Restrictions (SWR) is the ability to broadly monitor the road network for critical real time changes in road strength. Some agencies employ a subjective assessment of road roughness changes as a proxy to changes in strength and the need for further weight restrictions, though the geographic scope
- [Integrating Laser Crack Measuring System into the Saskatchewan Pavement Management System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/integrating-laser-crack-measuring-system-into-the-saskatchewan-pavement-management-system/) - Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SMHI) has replaced the visual assessment method for collecting pavement condition information with data measured using the Laser Crack Measuring System (LCMS). Pavement bleeding, stone pick outs, ravelling, wheel path rutting, bumps & dips and all types of pavement cracking have been incorporated into the Saskatchewan pavement asset management
- [Incorporating a new wicking geotextile in northern, low volume highways to mitigate pavement edge cracking](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/incorporating-a-new-wicking-geotextile-in-northern-low-volume-highways-to-mitigate-pavement-edge-cracking/) - Longitudinal edge cracking is a widespread and costly safety concern for northern regulators, such as Yukon Highways and Public Works. The exact cause of longitudinal edge cracking in northern, low volume highways is not well understood. There are many factors that may be linked to cracking such as weak materials under the side slope toe,
- [Innovative Geotechnical Investigation and Construction Procedures for the Foundations of the New Champlain Bridge, Montreal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovative-geotechnical-investigation-and-construction-procedures-for-the-foundations-of-the-new-champlain-bridge-montreal/) - The replacement of the actual Champlain Bridge crossing the Saint-Lawrence River at the height of Montréal and Brossard in the province of Quebec, Canada was tendered as a PPP project. The design of the new bridge required extensive geotechnical investigations in order to use construction techniques adapted to the timeline specified in the contract.
- [New Advances in Novel Polymeric Alloy Geocell-Reinforced Base Course for Paved Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/new-advances-in-novel-polymeric-alloy-geocell-reinforced-base-course-for-paved-roads/) - Seventh Street in Nisku industrial hub of Alberta was in very poor serviceability condition for the heavy traffic of the industrial area. In 2012, the County of Leduc decided to rehabilitate the road structure with asphalt pavement on cement treated base (CTB). Typical to most of the roads in cold climatic regions the conventionally designed
- [Interesting Solutions for a Culvert Rehabilitation Project in a Sensitive Urban Watershed](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/interesting-solutions-for-a-culvert-rehabilitation-project-in-a-sensitive-urban-watershed/) - Bovaird Drive is a key east-west arterial in the Region of Peel, with traffic volumes of approximately 5500 AADT. Just west of Heritage Road, a tributary to the Credit River crosses Bovaird Drive through a 14m deep culvert with three distinct segments, including a 20m long 75 year +/- old masonry structure, and two newer
- [The Evolution of Roundabouts in Newfoundland](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-evolution-of-roundabouts-in-newfoundland/) - Roundabouts have become increasingly common on Canada’s roads since the 1990’s, however, Newfoundland and Labrador has been slower to adopt roundabouts as a means of intersection control. Today, roundabouts remain fairly new and somewhat controversial to Newfoundlanders. Major news was made in 2014 when a traffic calming circle was removed on Old Topsail Road in
- [Initiatives by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario to Reduce the Delay Cost Associated with Major Highway Incidents](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/initiatives-by-the-ministry-of-transportation-of-ontario-to-reduce-the-delay-cost-associated-with-major-highway-incidents/) - A major incident on a 400-series highway in the Greater Toronto Area has the potential to result in significant costs related to delay with respect to both passenger and commercial travel. Such incidents might involve collisions requiring police investigation or truck roll-overs, fires, or major spills, and could result in partial or full highway closures
- [Effective Application of Complete Streets Design Principles for Enhancing Pedestrian Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/effective-application-of-complete-streets-design-principles-for-enhancing-pedestrian-safety/) - The Complete Street is rapidly being accepted and implemented in municipalities throughout the world to create a more inclusive and safe environment for all road users. The inability of many existing corridors to safely transport vulnerable road users to and from significant generators, while ensuring a road is also seen as a destination in and
- [Remote Monitoring System PTH 83 Shell River Landslide Russell, Manitoba](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/remote-monitoring-system-pth-83-shell-river-landslide-russell-manitoba/) - Provincial Trunk Highway (PTH) 83 crosses a former landslide along the south slope of the Shell River Valley between Russell and Roblin, MB. To keep the highway open department maintenance staff have had to repair dips in the road caused by relatively slow but ongoing movements of the landslide since it was constructed in 1961.
- [Moving Forward with Winnipeg's Downtown Protected Cycling Network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/moving-forward-with-winnipegs-downtown-protected-cycling-network/) - Winnipeg City Council adopted the Pedestrian and Cycling Strategies in 2015 which provides a vision and long-range policy framework for walking and cycling in Winnipeg over the next 20 years. The City immediately began a series of projects to implement the strategies identified in the approved plan, one of these was a downtown corridor study
- [Development of Cross-Asset Comparative LOS Condition Index](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-cross-asset-comparative-los-condition-index/) - Comparing Level of Service (LOS) across infrastructure asset classes is difficult because of a lack of a common asset condition indicator. Some expert practitioners have suggested various types of asset value index as a common measure for comparing asset health but such an index, on its own, might mask the underlying level of service. In
- [Some Recent Environmental Pavement Technologies – Fact or Fiction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/some-recent-environmental-pavement-technologies-fact-or-fiction/) - The roadbuilding industry has been working towards environmental stewardship in many aspects of pavement construction. As an example, almost 100% of reclaimed asphalt pavement is recycled and used in pavement construction. In fact the amount of recycled asphalt pavement used exceeds that of glass, paper, aluminum and plastic combined. Warm mix asphalt represents another advancement
- [Pavement Geometry in Microscale Urban Heat Islands](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-geometry-in-microscale-urban-heat-islands/) - The Urban Heat Island (UHI) phenomenon has been observed in hundreds of cities across the world, which have been shown to be warmer than adjacent rural areas. Within a city however, the heterogeneity and large number of variables acting simultaneously can make it difficult to understand how UHI develops at a microscale. Urban roads can
- [Fundamentals of Sustainable and Resilient Buried Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/fundamentals-of-sustainable-and-resilient-buried-structures/) - This paper’s objective is to introduce a design approach which improves the performance and value of buried structures. This approach involves widening the design lens to more systematically consider sustainable and resilience aspects. Owners desire sustainable transportation networks which regenerate the environment, support society, and minimize financial cost. For a transportation network to be sustainable it
- [A Comprehensive Business Case Framework for Evaluating Transit Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-comprehensive-business-case-framework-for-evaluating-transit-projects/) - Metrolinx is developing an evidence-based evaluation framework for business cases to inform investment decisions for transit projects. The Business Case Framework ensures that effective evaluation of options is conducted as a project advances through planning, design, delivery, and operation. The business case supports a systematic process of identifying, quantifying, and comparing expected benefits and costs
- [This is a Plug: TAC’S Electric Vehicle Sign Package](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/this-is-a-plug-tacs-electric-vehicle-sign-package/) - Due to the proMoTIion of sustainable transportation by various government agencies and the private sector, many electric vehicle (EV) signage initiatives were taken in the last few years. One unintended consequence of these good intentions is the design of traffic control devices aimed at EV drivers, but executed without proper consideration to the best practices
- [Experimental assessment of flexible pavement behaviour under freezing conditions and winter weight premiums](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/experimental-assessment-of-flexible-pavement-behaviour-under-freezing-conditions-and-winter-weight-premiums/) - As it is well documented, structural behaviour of flexibles pavements in cold regions is significantly affected by environmental factors and traffic loads. When it comes to pavement damage, the action of freeze and thaw is one of the most important inputs to consider. During thaw, the loss of bearing capacity is addressed by the seasonal
- [Survey of Current Asphalt Binder Extraction and Recovery Practices](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/survey-of-current-asphalt-binder-extraction-and-recovery-practices/) - In the context of a literature study for the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, a survey was conducted on asphalt binder extraction and recovery, with government agencies and research laboratories in the United States, Canada and Europe participating, receiving 40 responses. Respondents from United States Departments of Transportation (DOTs) comprised the majority of responses. The
- [Roughness degradation models of flexible pavements subjected to seasonal frost action](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roughness-degradation-models-of-flexible-pavements-subjected-to-seasonal-frost-action/) - In cold regions, flexible pavements are constantly submitted to the effects of repeated traffic loads combined with the climate effect. The frost heave of the subgrade soils due to formation of ice segregation is among the main mechanism involved in the high deterioration rate of flexible pavement. This paper presents developments of flexible pavement damage
- [Automated Inventory of Overhead Assets on Highways using Mobile LiDAR Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/automated-inventory-of-overhead-assets-on-highways-using-mobile-lidar-data/) - Assessment of vertical clearance on highways is an integral step to ensuring that design standards are met throughout the service life of the highway. The assessment enables timely intervention, in case clearance requirements are not met, thereby extending the service life of structures and avoiding prohibitive maintenance costs due to damage which could occur to
- [Calgary Airport Trail Tunnel Monitoring Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/calgary-airport-trail-tunnel-monitoring-program/) - The Calgary Airport Trail Tunnel is a cut-and-cover, two-cell roadway tunnel constructed under the Calgary International Airport’s runway and three associated taxiways. It is owned by The City of Calgary (The City) and is on land leased from the Calgary Airport Authority (YYC). The structure is a cast-in-place, conventionally reinforced concrete rigid frame on spread
- [Deltaport Causeway Overpass: How to Construct a Complex Bridge Overpass on a Narrow Causeway in Challenging Soil Conditions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/deltaport-causeway-overpass-how-to-construct-a-complex-bridge-overpass-on-a-narrow-causeway-in-challenging-soil-conditions/) - The Deltaport Causeway Overpass in Vancouver B.C. was the centerpiece of a $45 million upgrade of the transportation infrastructure at Canada’s busiest container port terminal. The project included the design and construction of a curved overpass located on a narrow causeway in an area of highly sensitive soils. The aim of the project was to
- [Mechanistic-empirical flexible pavement design using i3C-me](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mechanistic-empirical-flexible-pavement-design-using-i3c-me/) - Mechanistic-empirical (ME) flexible pavement design is now the recommended practice in Canada. Yet, the complexity and the costs associated with the integration of the recent American design method may limit the integration of this approach. The NSERC Research Chair i3C undertook the development of a ME flexible pavement design software as part of its activities.
- [Development, Construction and Operations of a new Traffic Calming Tool](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-construction-and-operations-of-a-new-traffic-calming-tool/) - Traffic calming measures continue to be effective ways of re-designing our roads to reduce speeds, increase yielding, and improve safety in our urban areas. The processes to implement traffic calming, however, can be long and arduous due to the many obstacles to permanent construction. In many cases the obstacles to implementation of traffic calming result
- [Life Cycle Cost Analysis Considerations in Pavement Type Selection in Red Deer and Construction Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/life-cycle-cost-analysis-considerations-in-pavement-type-selection-in-red-deer-and-construction-challenges/) - In 2016 The City of Red Deer issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to complete intersection/roadway improvements and upgrading of the 67 Street and Johnstone Drive intersection and the 66 Street and Orr Drive intersection. The RFP contained alternative bid options for asphalt concrete and Portland cement concrete (PCC). Pavement type selection is one of
- [Reconstructing Edmonton’s Neighbourhoods](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reconstructing-edmontons-neighbourhoods/) - As part of Edmonton’s Neighbourhood Renewal Program, the City balances a variety of work including preventative maintenance, overlays and reconstructions. Of the City’s 300 neighbourhoods, approximately 100 require full reconstruction. A long term plan to address these neighbourhoods has been established which is the focus of this paper. This program is unique to Edmonton and
- [Winnipeg’s Southwest Transitway – Navigating the P3 Procurement Process](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/winnipegs-southwest-transitway-navigating-the-p3-procurement-process/) - Stage 1 of the Southwest Transitway, the initial phase of the City of Winnipeg’s rapid transit network, opened for service in April 2012 providing fast, frequent, reliable service without transfer for most passengers travelling between the southwest part of the City and downtown. The City’s next rapid transit project, Stage 2 of the Southwest Transitway,
- [An Innovative Funding Mechanism for Roadway Construction in Strathcona County’s Industrial Heartland Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-innovative-funding-mechanism-for-roadway-construction-in-strathcona-countys-industrial-heartland-area-2/) - Investing in an efficient transportation system is crucial to a country's economy. While federal and provincial governments in Canada have access to income and consumption taxes, municipal governments typically rely upon property taxes, fees, and transfers from senior levels of government to fund transportation infrastructure. With modern fuel-efficient cars, alternative energy sources, and advanced technologies
- [Optimize Pre-Wetting for Sustainable Winter Road Maintenance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/optimize-pre-wetting-for-sustainable-winter-road-maintenance/) - This research presents the findings from a field study aiming at comparing the performance of different pre wet ratios using salt for their impacts on snow melting performance/friction of road surfaces under different weather conditions. The research was motivated by the question, whether or not more sustainability can be achieved by using higher ratios of
- [A Review and Recommendations for Canadian LCCA Guidelines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-review-and-recommendations-for-canadian-lcca-guidelines/) - Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) is an engineering tool that is used to facilitate sound investment decision-making in the management of infrastructure. Transportation agencies can use LCCA in the selection of cost-effective pavement designs, and evaluation of future maintenance, rehabilitation, and/or reconstruction strategies. Using LCCA can also increase transparency in the project selection process, ensuring
- [A Stated Preference Survey for Passenger Sensitivities to Travel Costs in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-stated-preference-survey-for-passenger-sensitivities-to-travel-costs-in-the-greater-toronto-hamilton-area/) - Metrolinx conducted a stated preference survey on passenger sensitivity to transit fare, cost, and other service factors in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA). This project is the largest fare sensitivity survey conducted within the GTHA (3,500+ responses collected from September to October, 2016), and the first fare sensitivity study completed in the region in
- [Willingness-to-Pay Survey and Modelling for High Occupancy Toll Lanes: Case Study Highway 427, Toronto, Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/willingness-to-pay-survey-and-modelling-for-high-occupancy-toll-lanes-case-study-highway-427-toronto-ontario/) - High Occupancy Toll (HOT) lanes are considered as one of the traffic management strategies to efficiently utilize the available roadway capacity. In order to understand drivers’ reactions to the planned HOT lane along the Highway 427 corridor in the City of Toronto and estimate the value of time (VOT) and value of reliability (VOR), a
- [Creation of the Bonshaw Hills Provincial Park and Protection of Provincially Owned Land](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/creation-of-the-bonshaw-hills-provincial-park-and-protection-of-provincially-owned-land/) - The Bonshaw Hills Public Lands Committee, is a multi-stakeholder committee, comprised of government and non-government individuals, representing organizations from the Transportation, Tourism, Conservation, Education, Trail Building and Cycling communities. This Committee, through its work which began in January, 2013 has successfully protected more than 600 acres of public land under the Natural Areas Protection Act, constructed more
- [Mistissini Wooden Bridge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mistissini-wooden-bridge/) - The Cree Nation of Mistissini wanted a new bridge to help them cross the Uupaachikus Pass and reach the land west of the village. Two objectives lay behind the construction of such a structure: access to a larger territory in response to the Cree Community’s population growth, and access to a large gravel pit in
- [Conservation Dogs to Detect Blanding’s Turtle Nests prior to Road Rehabilitation Activities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/conservation-dogs-to-detect-blandings-turtle-nests-prior-to-road-rehabilitation-activities/) - Blanding’s Turtles nest in the granular shoulders of roadways, burying eggs beneath the ground surface. Visual detection of nests is not possible. Highway rehabilitation can damage or destroy eggs from May 21 to October 31. Detection dogs were trained in Ontario to locate Blanding’s Turtles nests, a federally and provincially listed Species at Risk, along roadways. This
- [Comparison between AASHTO and CHBDC Design Methods for MSE Retaining Wall and its Implications on Transportation Agencies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/comparison-between-aashto-and-chbdc-design-methods-for-mse-retaining-wall-and-its-implications-on-transportation-agencies/) - Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE) structures have been used in their current form since the early 1970s. MSE structures have become the solution of choice over traditional retaining wall systems due to their reduced material costs, ease of installation, and improved performance. This results in a retaining wall system that has a reduced carbon footprint when
- [Calibration of Alberta Fatigue Truck](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/calibration-of-alberta-fatigue-truck/) - The Province of Alberta uses one of the heaviest design trucks in Canada for the design of its highway bridges. Despite the use of a CL‐800 design truck, most of the fatigue damage is caused by the more frequent trucks rather than the heaviest trucks used for design at the ultimate limit states level. The Canadian Highway Bridge
- [Rising to the Challenge: From Concept through Construction Repairs of the Existing Taylor Rd. (Callender Hamilton Through Truss Type) Bridge Grand Falls-Windsor, NL](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rising-to-the-challenge-from-concept-through-construction-repairs-of-the-existing-taylor-rd-callender-hamilton-through-truss-type-bridge-grand-falls-windsor-nl/) - The Callender Hamilton through truss bridge crosses the Exploits River in Grand Falls-Windsor, NL, and serves as a vital link for both industry and the public in the area. In January 2016, a heavy vehicle struck the bridge’s south portal strut and caused severe damage to several non-redundant truss top chord and diagonal members along
- [Clean Roads to Clean Air Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/clean-roads-to-clean-air-program/)
- [Investigating the Effect of Warm Mix Additive on the Performance of Asphalt Mixtures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/investigating-the-effect-of-warm-mix-additive-on-the-performance-of-asphalt-mixtures/) - Warm mix asphalt (WMA) is a technology that has seen widespread growth in Canada since its introduction to North America in 2002. Since this technology is relatively new, there are still concerns about how these asphalt mixtures will perform over long-term, especially regarding resistance to moisture damage. Moisture damage is the primary driver for the
- [Design & Implementation of Channelized Right Turn Improvements in the City of Edmonton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-implementation-of-channelized-right-turn-improvements-in-the-city-of-edmonton/) - The City of Edmonton has committed to the long term goal of zero traffic fatalities and serious injuries. Moving towards that goal, the City of Edmonton has allocated funding for a multi-year traffic safety improvement program. One of the applications of the program is to apply engineering improvements to existing right turn geometries to increase
- [Manitoba Infrastructure Maintenance Career Training Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/manitoba-infrastructure-maintenance-career-training-program/)
- [Project Management Boot Camps](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/project-management-boot-camps/) - Project management is a fundamental part of what Stantec offers in its engineering, design and planning work for the transportation sector, as well as other sectors around the world. If Stantec’s Quality Management System is the brain that analyzes and provides feedback on our performance in project management, our 10-Point Project Management Framework is the
- [Preventative Rehabilitation of the Fairfield CTS to allow undermining for the Eglinton Crosstown LRT](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/preventative-rehabilitation-of-the-fairfield-cts-to-allow-undermining-for-the-eglinton-crosstown-lrt/) - Metrolinx, a Government of Ontario Agency, is currently undertaking construction for the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rail Transit (ECLRT) project which is, in total, 19 km long, 10 km of which are constructed in tunnels. Eglinton Avenue, a major arterial road in Toronto, accommodates four (4) lanes of traffic. The area has been developed approximately 100
- [Design and Construction of the Sir Ambrose Shea Vertical Lift Bridge Placentia, Newfoundland and Labrador](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-and-construction-of-the-sir-ambrose-shea-vertical-lift-bridge-placentia-newfoundland-and-labrador/) - On September 23, 2016, the new Sir Ambrose Shea Vertical Lift Bridge located in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador on the east coast of Canada opened to traffic. It was built as a replacement to an existing structure constructed in 1961 that had reached the end of its useful life. It is comprised of
- [Impact of Asphalt Concrete Temperature and Traffic Loading Speed on Structural Behavior of Flexible Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-asphalt-concrete-temperature-and-traffic-loading-speed-on-structural-behavior-of-flexible-pavement/) - Monitoring the temperature gradient of pavement structure layers and its effect on the structural behaviour helped to establish a fundamental understanding of the magnitude and impact of these variations on the pavement response to different loading conditions. The performance of pavements clearly reveals the need to properly measure the distribution of stresses and strains within
- [Ontario's Local Calibration of the MEPDG Distress and Performance Models for Flexible Roads: A Summary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ontarios-local-calibration-of-the-mepdg-distress-and-performance-models-for-flexible-roads-a-summary/) - This paper summarizes the research outcomes from the multiple research projects devoted to local calibration of the distress and performance models of the AASHTO Mechanistic-Empirical Pavement Design Guide (MEPDG) for Ontario’s flexible highway pavements. The study started with development of a local calibration database, which was later enhanced with a focus on Superpave sections. The
- [Investing in Road Construction: Using a Design-Build Approach to Build Canada's Economy in Saskatchewan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/investing-in-road-construction-using-a-design-build-approach-to-build-canadas-economy-in-saskatchewan/) - Despite the current economic downturn throughout Western Canada, the Province of Saskatchewan has been growing at an unprecedented rate, and the bedroom-community cities of Warman and Martensville, north of Saskatoon have mirrored that growth. As a result, Highway 11 and 12 corridors travelling adjacent to these cities have been the subject of several planning studies
- [Reimagining Yonge Street - Class Environmental Assessment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reimagining-yonge-street-class-environmental-assessment/)
- [20 Avenue Street Lab Party](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/20-avenue-street-lab-party/)
- [Variable Speed Limit Pilot Project in BC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/variable-speed-limit-pilot-project-in-bc/)
- [High Occupancy Toll (HOT) Lanes Pilot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/high-occupancy-toll-hot-lanes-pilot-project/)
- [Le Programme d’implantation de rues piétonnes et partagées : une incitation à se déplacer à pied – Direction des Transports, Ville de Montréal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/le-programme-dimplantation-de-rues-pietonnes-et-partagees-une-incitation-a-se-deplacer-a-pied-direction-des-transports-ville-de-montreal/)
- [Preparing for Autonomous Vehicles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/preparing-for-autonomous-vehicles/)
- [Centre City Cycle Track Network Pilot Project In-Service Safety Review](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/centre-city-cycle-track-network-pilot-project-in-service-safety-review/) - In 2015, the City of Calgary opened its Centre City Cycle Track Network as an 18-month pilot project. City Council will make a decision on the future of the pilot project in December 2016. To help inform Council’s decision, the City conducted a comprehensive monitoring and evaluating program based on over 80 performance measures. This In-Service Road
- [Restoring Fish Passage to a Tributary of the Saugeen River](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/restoring-fish-passage-to-a-tributary-of-the-saugeen-river/) - A concrete open footing culvert located on Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) Highway 21 near Southampton, Ontario, and within the Saugeen First Nation Reserve #29 (see Appendix A), had reached the end of its service life and was in need of replacement. This culvert was perched above the streambed and restricted any upstream fish migration
- [Wildlife Detection Systems, Highway 3, British Columbia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/wildlife-detection-systems-highway-3-british-columbia/) - Highway 3 is the most southern trans‐provincial highway in British Columbia. It is a key national transportation link for trade, industry and tourism between the Pacific Ocean and the rest of Canada. Along the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, Highway 3 transects critical wildlife habitat corridors that run between Canada and the United States
- [Tower of Power or Tower of Babel? Making Active Transportation Work in a Big City](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/tower-of-power-or-tower-of-babel-making-active-transportation-work-in-a-big-city/) - The so-called "Mirvish Project", comprised of two 90-storey twin towers located on King Street West in downtown Toronto, represents a unique opportunity to showcase how Active Transportation (AT) can change travel behaviour and public perceptions about "big development" in an urban core. This paper focuses on all of the non-single occupant vehicle (SOV) modes that
- [Pavement Quality – The Forgotten Subject](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-quality-the-forgotten-subject/) - These days there is a lot of discussion about climate change and its impact on pavement infrastructure, including construction and performance. Green technologies, including alternative materials and recycling, and sustainable transportation also get a lot of attention. These subjects are important and the authors of this paper have written numerous papers on this. However, there
- [Plessis Road Twinning and Grade Separation at CN Redditt Subdivision: Design Challenges and Innovative Solutions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/plessis-road-twinning-and-grade-separation-at-cn-redditt-subdivision-design-challenges-and-innovative-solutions/) - The Plessis Road Widening and Grade Separation (Underpass) at CN Redditt Subdivision was considered a Short Term City of Winnipeg (COW) project. Short Term projects have the highest priority for funding and a key driver for this project was the funding contribution by the Building Canada Fund, which was established under the 2007 Federal budget
- [An Innovative Funding Mechanism for Roadway Construction in Strathcona County’s Industrial Heartland Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-innovative-funding-mechanism-for-roadway-construction-in-strathcona-countys-industrial-heartland-area/)
- [An Integrated Transport - Economics Model for Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-integrated-transport-economics-model-for-ontario/) - Travel demand forecasting models are an essential tool for planning and policy analyses and evaluations. In Ontario, several planning agencies have developed urban transportation models, either using the traditional four-stage trip-based modelling approach or the more advanced types (for example, activity-based models). The Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO) has several forecasting tools to aid
- [CPR Yards Functional Design Crossing Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cpr-yards-functional-design-crossing-study/) - Stantec was retained by the City of Winnipeg to complete a Functional Design Crossing Study over the CPR Yards located in North West Winnipeg. The Yards were constructed in the late 1800s at the outer limits of the City. Over one hundred years later, the Yards seem to divide the North End community of
- [Feasibility of Concrete Overlays as a Rehabilitation Strategy on Municipal Roads - City of Hamilton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/feasibility-of-concrete-overlays-as-a-rehabilitation-strategy-on-municipal-roads-city-of-hamilton/)
- [Precast Concrete Inlay Panel Installation Method Evaluation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/precast-concrete-inlay-panel-installation-method-evaluation/)
- [Field Evaluation of Portland Cement Concrete Pavement Surface Texture and Frictional Properties](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/field-evaluation-of-portland-cement-concrete-pavement-surface-texture-and-frictional-properties/)
- [Comparison of Modern Concrete Pavement Performance Predictions, Thickness Requirements, and Sensitivity to Joint Spacing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/comparison-of-modern-concrete-pavement-performance-predictions-thickness-requirements-and-sensitivity-to-joint-spacing/)
- [Investigation of Performance of Superpave Through Mechanistic-Empirical Approach, Field Evaluated Performance, and Laboratory Test Results: A Case Study for Ontario Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/investigation-of-performance-of-superpave-through-mechanistic-empirical-approach-field-evaluated-performance-and-laboratory-test-results-a-case-study-for-ontario-highways/)
- [Harwood Avenue and Bayly Street (Reg. Rd. 22) A Concrete Pavement Urban Intersection Pilot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/harwood-avenue-and-bayly-street-reg-rd-22-a-concrete-pavement-urban-intersection-pilot-project/) - Located immediately east of Toronto, Ontario, the Regional Municipality of Durham includes 7 area municipalities with a total geographical area of approximately 2,590 square kilometres and a combined population of approximately 650,000 people. Situated in the highly developed and populated economic centre of Ontario, known as the Golden Horseshoe, Durham Region is expected to grow to
- [Investing in Highway Commercial Development: An Introduction to Alberta's Commercial Safety Rest Area Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/investing-in-highway-commercial-development-an-introduction-to-albertas-commercial-safety-rest-area-project/) - Alberta Transportation and the Owner’s Engineering Consultant Team recently began the Alternate Delivery of Highway (Commercial) Safety Rest Areas (SRA) project. The intent of this project is to develop commercial SRA (CSRA) at no (or minimal) cost to government by having sites operated through an agreement with private developer(s) for a specified time period. Fourteen
- [Establishment of Traffic Signal Policies and Procedures for Adoption on Saskatchewan’s Highway Network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/establishment-of-traffic-signal-policies-and-procedures-for-adoption-on-saskatchewans-highway-network/) - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (the Ministry) completed a study in 2015 to expand their compliment of safety countermeasures along medium to high volume corridors and intersections. The report recommended to only consider the implementation of traffic signals where certain operational and safety conditions were met. The Ministry has not traditionally used signals at isolated,
- [Design Vehicles From Turning Templates to Smart Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-vehicles-from-turning-templates-to-smart-systems/) - The application of a design vehicle as an integral part of highway geometric was formally establish by AASHO in 1940. This early AASHO documentation contained a set of four design vehicles, generally the largest in each category including an automobile, bus and two trucks. Swept paths for simple 90 degree turns for the single wheelbase vehicles were developed
- [An Exploration of the Past, Present and Future of British Columbia's Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-exploration-of-the-past-present-and-future-of-british-columbias-highways/) - The British Columbia road network connects communities and facilitates the movement of goods across the province and the rest of Canada. The road network forms a vital part of the pacific gateway, providing one of the primary connections between Asia and North America from docks located in Vancouver and Prince Rupert. With a booming economy
- [Updating the Saskatchewan Passing Lane Design Guide for Planning and Prioritization Purposes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/updating-the-saskatchewan-passing-lane-design-guide-for-planning-and-prioritization-purposes/) - Over the past five to ten years, Saskatchewan has seen above average vehicular and truck traffic growth in a number of areas throughout the province. This increase in traffic, coupled with public safety concerns, has led the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (MHI) to investigate the implementation of passing lanes on its two-lane highways as a way to
- [The Highway 63 / Highway 686 Parsons Interchange Challenges in Addressing the Demands of a changing Economic and Political Environment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-highway-63-highway-686-parsons-interchange-challenges-in-addressing-the-demands-of-a-changing-economic-and-political-environment/) - Highway 63 is a 433 kilometre long provincial highway that connects the central area of Alberta to the oil sands in and around Fort McMurray. Within Fort McMurray, Highway 63 is a four lane divided Expressway running between Fort McMurray and the various oil sands developments north of Fort McMurray. Highway 686 is a proposed
- [Reconstruction of Wyndham Street and CN Construction - City of Gueph](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reconstruction-of-wyndham-street-and-cn-construction-city-of-gueph/) - With the construction of a New City Hall, the core area of Guelph has undergone a significant transformation. An integral component of this was the reconstruction of Wyndham Street, from Wellington Street to Carden Avenue, which is the primary gateway to the City’s core area of institutional and commercial uses. The reconstruction included new underground
- [Past-Present-Future of the Trans-Canada Highway in BC from Kamloops to the Alberta Border](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/past-present-future-of-the-trans-canada-highway-in-bc-from-kamloops-to-the-alberta-border/) - transportation network that connects our coastlines. The historical importance of the highway is best described in the words of our past Prime Minister John Diefenbaker. On the official opening day of the TCH in Rogers Pass on September 3, 1962, he stated: “This highway, may it serve to bring Canadians closer together, may it bring
- [Consideration of a Diverging Diamond Interchange in Saskatchewan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/consideration-of-a-diverging-diamond-interchange-in-saskatchewan/) - The TransCanada corridor (Highway No. 1) east of the City of Regina, Saskatchewan has been the recent focus of several planning studies to address the ever increasing growth in traffic as development and communities expand. As this traffic has increased, the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure identified the need to address safety concerns at the
- [Roundabouts on Alberta Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roundabouts-on-alberta-highways/) - Roundabouts have become commonplace in numerous locations across the globe; however, they are relatively new in Alberta. Experience has shown marked improvements in safety and efficiency, and thus roundabouts have become an ideal option over signalized intersections or other intersection improvements. Additionally, their operation and maintenance costs are typically lower than for signalized intersections. However, in Alberta, there are
- [Axe du Pont Champlain du passé vers l’avenir!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/axe-du-pont-champlain-du-passe-vers-lavenir/) - En Octobre 2011, le gouvernement du Canada a annoncé que le pont Champlain sera remplacé par un nouveau pont. Le projet de Corridor du Nouveau Pont pour le Saint-Laurent (CNPSL) comprend non seulement le Nouveau Pont pour le Saint-Laurent (NPSL), mais également la déconstruction et reconstruction d’un nouveau pont sur l'Île des Sœurs incluant des travaux routiers, la
- [Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Generation for Roadway Maintenance, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Treatments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/quantifying-greenhouse-gas-generation-for-roadway-maintenance-rehabilitation-and-reconstruction-treatments/) - Greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels in Canada peaked in 2007 at 751 Mt CO2e (carbon dioxide equivalents) and currently these levels are decreasing. Through the Copenhagen Accord, Canada has committed to a 17 percent reduction of 2005 GHG emission levels by 2020 to 607 Mt. To reach this target, any possible reductions to GHG emissions
- [Two Projects – Different Eras; Different Tools; Similar Results](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/two-projects-different-eras-different-tools-similar-results/) - Over the course of the authors career as a Transportation Design Engineer he has had the great privilege of participating in a wide variety of design projects, two of which book-end his career. The first, Whitemud Drive, was designed over a number of years and completed in the late 80’s by a small design team
- [Le défi de l’innovation et la gestion des eaux pluviales en milieu artériel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/le-defi-de-linnovation-et-la-gestion-des-eaux-pluviales-en-milieu-arteriel/) - Le projet de requalification urbaine de l'avenue Papineau en rive du Centre environnemental Saint-Michel à Montréal pose le défi de l’innovation par la gestion des eaux pluviales en milieu artériel. C’est l’occasion pour la Direction des transports à la Ville de Montréal de développer son expertise et son leadership en matière de développement durable en
- [Is the Current Level of Service of the Highway Network Financially Sustainable?  ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/is-the-current-level-of-service-of-the-highway-network-financially-sustainable/) - This paper discusses the challenges that were encountered by both Saskatchewan and Manitoba in developing life cycles for pavements that lead to the development of a Financial Sustainability Index for paved highway networks that is to be applied to highways in both provinces. The paper discusses the life cycle method used in the project and the sustainability index
- [Shared Spaces in Canada: An Evaluation of their Applicability Using Focus-groups](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/shared-spaces-in-canada-an-evaluation-of-their-applicability-using-focus-groups/) - Traffic conflicts between pedestrians, cyclists and motorized vehicles are handled with stop signs, traffic lights, pedestrian crossings and bicycle tracks and lanes. If these traffic management measures are still present in most 30km/h or reduced speed zones, they are not part of a shared space type of street, named “zone de rencontre” (ZR). In such a zone, motorized
- [Development of a Screening Tool for Roundabout Feasibility in Winnipeg](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-screening-tool-for-roundabout-feasibility-in-winnipeg/) - As roundabouts become more prominent in Canada, it is increasingly important for decision-makers to have a defined procedure for evaluating when a roundabout is warranted. For the City of Winnipeg this is a present challenge as no such procedure currently exists. To address this, a screening tool was developed to aid engineers in efficiently evaluating when a roundabout
- [Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Utilization of Turf and Root Reinforcement Mat (TRM) Technology in Green Armouring of Civil Structures as Compared to Traditional Rock Armouring](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/reduction-of-greenhouse-gas-emissions-through-utilization-of-turf-and-root-reinforcement-mat-trm-technology-in-green-armouring-of-civil-structures-as-compared-to-traditional-rock-armouring/) - Carbon footprint impact and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is beginning to pervade modern civil construction and operational practices. Designers, owners, communities and nations are struggling to incrementally reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Green armourning of civil structures, historically hard armoured in rock, holds promise for significant reduction of the carbon footprint of construction. This
- [Building Rapid Transit in Mississauga](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/building-rapid-transit-in-mississauga/) - Mississauga was incorporated as a City in 1974 and since that time has evolved into Canada’s sixth largest City. It is home to 741,000 residents and more than 54,000 businesses, including more than 60 Fortune 500 companies with Canadian head offices or major divisional head offices. Mississauga is a relatively new City and has experienced
- [GHG Accounting in a Construction Project: The Case of Montréal's Turcot Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ghg-accounting-in-a-construction-project-the-case-of-montreals-turcot-project/) - The Ministère des Transports du Québec has undertaken the Turcot project whose central element, the Turcot Interchange, one of the most important in Québec on which more than 300,000 vehicles travel daily, must be rebuilt. The Turcot project also includes the reconstruction of three other interchanges, as well as sections of adjacent highways. The work
- [Implementation of GHG Tracking Software for Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/implementation-of-ghg-tracking-software-for-sustainable-transportation-infrastructure-projects/) - The benefits of sustainable business practices are well documented. The Canadian Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute has provided the tools for its member plants that will have a measurable impact on their environmental and economic performance, using a customised industry software, the Sustainable Precast Concrete Benchmark Calculator (v1.0). The ultimate benefit is to the facility owner who
- [Green Decision Making Framework for Pavement Surface Rehabilitations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/green-decision-making-framework-for-pavement-surface-rehabilitations/) - Global climate change is influencing decision-making around the world. In Saskatchewan, for instance, Bill 126 has introduced policies governing the control and pricing of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This will alter the cost-of-business for large-scale emitters – including, possibly, Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SMHI) – and may, therefore, influence decisions reached. In this
- [Production of Cleaner Hot Mix Asphalt (CHMA) in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/production-of-cleaner-hot-mix-asphalt-chma-in-canada/) - The production of sustainable asphalt mixtures is a challenge for the asphalt industry as a whole. However, new technologies such as Warm-Mix Asphalt (WMA) appear to produce more environmental friendly asphalt mixtures, helping meet this challenge of sustainability. There are still many obstacles in developing this technology, though, such as making the required modifications to
- [Downgrade Passing Lanes on the Canadian Trans-Mountain Highway System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/downgrade-passing-lanes-on-the-canadian-trans-mountain-highway-system-2/) - Traffic operations on long steep downgrades on two-lane highways in mountainous terrain in Western Canada are becoming increasingly important from a safety and levelof-service perspective due to increasing volumes and higher percentages of heavy trucks and recreational vehicles in the traffic stream. Most steep upgrades on the primary transmountain highway system have been provided with
- [Nadahini Creek Geosynthetic Reinforced Soil Integrated Bridge System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/nadahini-creek-geosynthetic-reinforced-soil-integrated-bridge-system/) - In the fall of 2013 Government of Yukon constructed a geosynthetic reinforced soil integrated bridge system (GRS-IBS) at Nadahini Creek. The geosynthetic reinforced soil bridge constructed at Nadahini Creek is the first geosynthetic reinforced soil abutment bridge constructed by the Government of Yukon. This paper describes the project background, design and analysis of alternatives, construction of
- [Optimizing Haul Road Design – A Challenge for Resource Development in Northern Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/optimizing-haul-road-design-a-challenge-for-resource-development-in-northern-canada/) - Mine operation haul roads and ultra-heavy dump trucks should be considered as two components of a single transportation system, with interactions between them. The interactions of this system’s components are becoming more important to the operations they serve as the gross vehicle mass (GVM) of the available trucks increases. To illustrate, the maximum GVM of
- [Use of Rights of Way on Low Volume Roads for Agriculture](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/use-of-rights-of-way-on-low-volume-roads-for-agriculture/) - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SMHI), working in partnership with several smaller urban and rural municipalities, recently reconstructed a low volume (< 1000 AADT) 40 kilometer long Provincial Highway corridor in Central Saskatchewan. As part of this partnership, the local communities offered to secure the required right of way to reconstruct the corridor
- [Design-Build of a Major Transportation Project in York Region](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-build-of-a-major-transportation-project-in-york-region/) - To help the York Region address their transportation needs for the future, the biggest transportation project in its history has been undertaken to construct rapid bus lanes along four major arterial roadways. Once constructed, the initial dedicated bus lanes for the Viva system will extend about 35 km by 2020. In consideration of the scope
- [Climate Change Engineering Vulnerability Assessment of Transportation Infrastructure in British Columbia Phase II](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/climate-change-engineering-vulnerability-assessment-of-transportation-infrastructure-in-british-columbia-phase-ii/) - In December of 2009 the BC Provincial government put into place a BC Climate Adaptation Strategy. The Strategy calls on ministries to consider climate impacts, where relevant, in service and business plans, projects, legislation, regulations, and approvals. The goal of the Strategy is that B.C. be prepared for unavoidable climate change and its impacts. Many of these
- [Alliance Contracting Removing The Boundaries For Infrastructure Delivery](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/alliance-contracting-removing-the-boundaries-for-infrastructure-delivery/) - This paper presents some of the issues confronting the infrastructure delivery industry in Australia. It postulates that industry is calling out for more relationship based contracts and through a précis of the key characteristics of relationship contracting and the alliance contracting strategy, it shows how the construct of alliances can largely eliminate the long term structural issues affecting
- [What Can We Do to Improve Urban Goods Movement Data Collection in Canada? (Findings of the TAC Project on the Framework for the Collection of High Quality Data on Urban Goods Movement)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/what-can-we-do-to-improve-urban-goods-movement-data-collection-in-canada-findings-of-the-tac-project-on-the-framework-for-the-collection-of-high-quality-data-on-urban-goods-movement/) - Urban goods movement contributes significantly to a region’s economic development and wellbeing. However, much less attention is paid to this contribution, and to goods movement’s impact on urban transportation problems and solutions, than to passenger movement. Related to this is the relative paucity of data that characterize urban goods movement. To this end, in 2006
- [Sulphur Enhanced Asphalt Concrete Test Sections Constructed on the Sea‐To‐Sky Highway Improvement Project, British Columbia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sulphur-enhanced-asphalt-concrete-test-sections-constructed-on-the-sea‐to‐sky-highway-improvement-project-british-columbia/) - In the fall of 2008, several test sections of Sulphur Enhanced Asphalt Concrete (Shell Thiopave) were constructed on the Highway 99 “Sea To Sky Highway” improvement project constructed by Peter Kiewit Sons. This paper summarizes the results of the initial research, design, construction practices, production test results and post‐construction testing results obtained during the construction
- [Long Term Performance and Acoustic Properties of an Aging Open Graded Friction Course Asphalt Pavement Surface](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/long-term-performance-and-acoustic-properties-of-an-aging-open-graded-friction-course-asphalt-pavement-surface/) - This paper describes a long term follow up study carried out by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BC MoT) on two developmental paving projects constructed in the mid 1990’s using Open Graded Friction Course asphalt concrete pavement (OGFC). These projects were on Vancouver Island in a wet/no freeze climate. OGFC pavements have
- [Incorporating Recycled Concrete Aggregate in Pervious Concrete Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/incorporating-recycled-concrete-aggregate-in-pervious-concrete-pavements/) - Pervious concrete is a green alternative to conventional pavements with minimal fine aggregate and high void content. Pervious concrete allows water to infiltrate through the pavement thereby reducing the runoff and the requirement for stormwater management systems. The effectiveness of pervious concrete for use in the Canadian climate is currently being evaluated. Virgin aggregate sources
- [Urban Transportation Showcase Program: Results of integrated urban passenger greenhouse gas emission reduction demonstration projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/urban-transportation-showcase-program-results-of-integrated-urban-passenger-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-demonstration-projects/) - The Urban Transportation Showcase Program (UTSP) was created by Transport Canada in 2001 to test the greenhouse gas emission reduction potential of integrated urban passenger transportation projects. Eight demonstration projects (in Whitehorse, Metropolitan Vancouver, Winnipeg, Region of Waterloo, Greater Toronto Area and Hamilton, Gatineau and Montreal, Quebec City, and Halifax Regional Municipality) testing about 35
- [EDMONTON: Changing the Way We Grow and the Way We Move](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/edmonton-changing-the-way-we-grow-and-the-way-we-move/) - Edmonton is a city in transition. As we look to the future, we must chart a new course for the way we grow and the way we move. In 2009, new integrated land use and transportation strategic plans will be reviewed by Edmonton City Council to guide the city’s development into the future. The Municipal
- [2008 TAC SUSTAINABLE URBAN TRANSPORTATION AWARD](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/2008-tac-sustainable-urban-transportation-award/)
- [Aménager le territoire pour recevoir un système de transport rapide en site propre : le Rapibus](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/amenager-le-territoire-pour-recevoir-un-systeme-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 ensuite il permet aux promoteurs de densifier leurs projets (augmentation du nombre de logis/ l’hectare). D’un autre côté, ceci permet à la municipalité d’augmenter ses
- [Vancouver’s Transient Parking Supply and Demand](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/vancouvers-transient-parking-supply-and-demand/) - EasyPark is the off-street parking operator for the City of Vancouver. The corporation reports to the city but also represents the parking interests of the downtown business community. The directors of EasyPark commissioned three studies of transient parking. The first report traces parking development in Downtown Vancouver from the 1960s. The second study by Bunt
- [ECONOMIC ASSESSMENT OF CLIMATE CHANGE SCENARIOS ON DRAINAGE INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/economic-assessment-of-climate-change-scenarios-on-drainage-infrastructure-design/) - The potential impacts of climate change on the ability of existing and planned drainage infrastructure to safely convey flood flows and prevent off-site erosion, is causing municipalities to examine the recent shifts in storm patterns (rainfall volume, intensity and frequency) and the associated implication to design approaches. This paper examines, by way of two case
- [Eco-Street: Quantifying Energy Efficiency of Roads over Their Lifespan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/eco-street-quantifying-energy-efficiency-of-roads-over-their-lifespan/) - The objective of this paper was to investigate the practicality and benefits of applying theoretically proposed environmental competency measures to the construction of roads, with LEED standards for building construction as the initial framework for analysis. A short coming of credit based systems for environmental evaluation is that they have the potential to reward activities
- [Vancouver's Bicycle Lanes: Retrofitting Arterial Streets to Accommodate Cyclists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/vancouvers-bicycle-lanes-retrofitting-arterial-streets-to-accommodate-cyclists/) - The city of Vancouver has been developing facilities for cyclistssince the mid 1980s. However, the development of a more comprehensive bicycle network began in the earnest in the mid 1990s when cycling was reaffirmed as one of the City's priority transportation modes. Since that time, the network has grown to incorporate almost 400 lane-kilometres of
- [Alberta RWIS Network Expansion, Winter Risk Assessment and Priority List for Advanced Winter Maintenance Strategies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/alberta-rwis-network-expansion-winter-risk-assessment-and-priority-list-for-advanced-winter-maintenance-strategies/) - In 2003, Alberta Transportation (AT) completed an Advanced Traveller Information System (ATIS) and Advanced Transportation Management System (ATMS) Blueprint project. Part of this project was to determine where Road Weather Information Systems (RWIS) sites should be located on the National Highway System (NHS) to provide the optimal coverage. After deployments it was recognized that coverage
- [Building the Infrastructure to a Sustainable Workforce](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/building-the-infrastructure-to-a-sustainable-workforce/)
- [Alternative Condition Assessment for Concrete Bridge Decks – A Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/alternative-condition-assessment-for-concrete-bridge-decks-a-case-study/) - Concrete bridge decks in Calgary are exposed to de-icing salts leading to deterioration due to chloride induced corrosion of steel reinforcement. Service life predictions for older concrete bridge decks are essential in developing cost-effective repair and rehabilitation strategies. The current methodology to determine the condition of the bridge deck consists of two parts: 1) determination
- [USING HIGH-SPEED GROUND PENETRATING RADAR FOR EVALUATION OF ASPHALT DENSITY MEASUREMENTS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/using-high-speed-ground-penetrating-radar-for-evaluation-of-asphalt-density-measurements/) - The objective of the study was to determine the practicality of using ground penetrating radar (GPR) based devices for post-construction HMA density measurements. Non-nuclear density measurement techniques such as GPR are of interest to state highway agencies as substitutes to nuclear gauges primarily for safety concerns and to eliminate costs associated with radioactive material licensing.
- [INTEGRATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE CURING INTO PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTION](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/integration-of-carbon-dioxide-curing-into-precast-concrete-production/)
- [Load Testing and Ratings of Salvaged Precast Prestressed Concrete Channel Bridge Girders](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/load-testing-and-ratings-of-salvaged-precast-prestressed-concrete-channel-bridge-girders/) - Six representative precast prestressed concrete channel bridge girders, salvaged from the previous CN Rail overpass on the Portage La Prairie By-Pass, section of the Trans-Canada Highway, were tested to failure. Three girders were tested under single point loading at midspan (flexural tests) and the other three girders were tested under single point loading at quarter
- [Construction d’un pont levant sur le canal de Chambly](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/construction-dun-pont-levant-sur-le-canal-de-chambly/)
- [Improving Pedestrian Performance and Driver Response at Unsignalized Roundabout Crosswalks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/improving-pedestrian-performance-and-driver-response-at-unsignalized-roundabout-crosswalks/) - This paper provides a synopsis of engineering and education measures aimed at improving safety and comfort of pedestrians at roundabouts. A greater emphasis on rigorous pedestrian education is necessary to compliment improved design of crossing treatments for modern roundabouts. Road authorities have proven capability to mandate improved engineered designs for pedestrian crossing treatments, but improving
- [Assessment of the Crash Modification Factors in the   Highway Safety Manual for use in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/assessment-of-the-crash-modification-factors-in-the-highway-safety-manual-for-use-in-canada/) - The release of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) can have a significant impact on the success of Canada’s Road Safety Vision successor plan for 2015 by enabling Canadian jurisdictions to benefit from the extensive research conducted during the compilation of the Manual. So an assessment of the applicability of this Manual in Canada is particularly
- [Recent U.S. Research on Safety Evaluation of Low-Cost Road Engineering Safety Countermeasures – Lessons for Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/recent-u-s-research-on-safety-evaluation-of-low-cost-road-engineering-safety-countermeasures-lessons-for-canada/) - This paper synthesizes results to date and assesses relevance to the Canadian context for the Federal High Administration’s (FHWA’s) “Evaluation of Low Cost Safety Improvements Pooled Fund Study” (ELCSI-PFS, https://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/evaluations/). The FHWA has organized the ELCSI-PFS, involving 28 States, to evaluate low-cost safety strategies as part of the Strategic Highway Safety Plan developed by the
- [Rehabilitation of the Armdale Rotary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rehabilitation-of-the-armdale-rotary/) - Prior to improvements constructed in 2007, the Armdale Rotary was a non-conforming traffic circle, located in the Armdale district of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The intersection receives vehicles from five different directions including traffic from the Halifax Peninsula, the Chebucto Peninsula, and along the isthmus of the Halifax Peninsula. It currently handles approximately 60,000 vehicles on
- [Travel Time Estimation in Urban Networks Using Buses as Probes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/travel-time-estimation-in-urban-networks-using-buses-as-probes/) - Using transit vehicles as probes offers a number of advantages as they cover a large portion of urban networks and the equipment required for data collection is usually already installed by transit operators. Despite the fact that transit vehicles and automobiles have different running behaviours, a relationship can be developed to estimate auto travel times
- [USE OF PCC PAVEMENT TO REDUCE MAINTENANCE COSTS AND ADDRESS URBAN INTERSECTION RUTTING](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/use-of-pcc-pavement-to-reduce-maintenance-costs-and-address-urban-intersection-rutting/) - Over the past several years, road Owners (Alberta Transportation and the City of Lloydminster) in the Alberta cities of Medicine Hat, Grande Prairie, and Lloydminster have had to address extreme severity rutting of flexible pavements at high-volume highway intersections in urban environments by repeatedly performing costly maintenance activities. The most common maintenance activities have typically
- [Pervious Concrete Pavement Performance in Field Applications and Laboratory Testing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pervious-concrete-pavement-performance-in-field-applications-and-laboratory-testing/) - Pervious concrete pavement is an environmentally friendly paving material that allows water to drain directly through the pavement structure and infiltrate into the subgrade. By reducing runoff, pervious concrete pavement decreases the demand on the stormwater management system. The Cement Association of Canada, the Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology (CPATT) and industry members across
- [ALBERTA TRANSPORTATION HIGH-TENSION MEDIAN CABLE BARRIER PROGRAM](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/alberta-transportation-high-tension-median-cable-barrier-program/)
- [Right-Sizing Transit: What is a Reasonable Level of Transit Investment?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/right-sizing-transit-what-is-a-reasonable-level-of-transit-investment/) - In recent years, the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has successfully brought public transit to the forefront of elected officials at all levels, the planning industry and the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). We are beginning to realize there are quantifiable economic and environmental business cases to increase transit investment that, following many years of
- [Design of Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement with Heat Transfer System for a Bus Terminal in Hamilton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-of-continuously-reinforced-concrete-pavement-with-heat-transfer-system-for-a-bus-terminal-in-hamilton/) - MacNab Street Bus Terminal is located between Main Street and King Street in downtown Hamilton and is primarily used as a transit terminal. An existing underground concrete tunnel structure is located beneath portions of the road. The proposed pavement improvements include the reconstruction and widening of MacNab Street with a concrete pavement structure and the
- [Forensic Pavement Study: Practical Methods, Analysis and Applications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/forensic-pavement-study-practical-methods-analysis-and-applications/) - A forensic study was conducted in May 2008 on two test sections that are a part of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Long Term Pavement Performance (LTPP) 20-year program. It was decided to investigate the causes and mechanisms of decreased pavement performance and determine what may have contributed to the differences in performance of two
- [Dufferin Street from Steeles Avenue to Langstaff Road - Another Step towards Sustainability](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/dufferin-street-from-steeles-avenue-to-langstaff-road-another-step-towards-sustainability/)
- [A Review of Active Transportation Plans in Atlantic Canadian Communities: Motives, Hurdles, and Pitfalls](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-review-of-active-transportation-plans-in-atlantic-canadian-communities-motives-hurdles-and-pitfalls/) - In larger urban centres, the key motivation behind promoting active transportation is often driven by transportation demand management. The modal shift from automobile trips to active modes of transportation such as walking and cycling is intended to reduce the dominance of the singleoccupancy vehicle as the primary mode of transportation. Decreasing single occupancy use is
- [Applying High-Fidelity Travel Demand Model for Improved Network-wide Traffic Estimation: New Brunswick Case-Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/applying-high-fidelity-travel-demand-model-for-improved-network-wide-traffic-estimation-new-brunswick-case-study-2/) - Traffic volume counts are used by many Departments of Transportation (DOTs) in planning, traffic operations, and asset management programs. Traffic counts are usually collected using sensor-based monitoring tools at limited locations in a network. The sensor-based method excludes low-class roads due to the cost involved. Therefore, in general, there is no volume data count available
- [Development Of A Province-Wide Strategic Highway Traffic Forecasting Tool For Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-province-wide-strategic-highway-traffic-forecasting-tool-for-ontario/) - A consistent foundation for province-wide highway system analysis and forecasting is necessary to assess highway usage/deficiencies, service level indicators, and develop traffic forecasts to support transportation planning and infrastructure investment decisions. The level of data requirements and effort associated to develop and maintain a typical 4-step transportation demand forecasting model is challenging for applications in
- [Lewvan Drive Interchange Project - Implementing Federal Environmental Assessment Practices](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/lewvan-drive-interchange-project-implementing-federal-environmental-assessment-practices/) - The government of Canada has implemented new measures and undertaken targeted adjustments to the federal environmental assessment process for projects funded under specific federal funding programs. This initiative, specifically schedule 4 of the Exclusion List Regulations 2007, is consistent with efforts to focus federal environmental assessments and allow proponents to accelerate projects. Transport Canada Surface
- [A Case Study in Innovation – 26 Avenue Roundabout](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-case-study-in-innovation-26-avenue-roundabout/) - Governments, consulting engineers, and the development community have a shared responsibility to set attainable goals and work together to understand the opportunities and challenges of sustainable design. Through a collaborative effort that included many stakeholders, the Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) led the development of a unique and innovative roundabout solution as part of their
- [Innovation in Interchange Design – Golden Hill to West Portal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovation-in-interchange-design-golden-hill-to-west-portal/) - With a greater understanding of the importance of planning, designing, constructing and operating sustainable infrastructure, the highway design and construction industry must endeavor to develop new methods to reduce adverse environmental impacts and conserve natural resources. The Golden Hill to West Portal highway project in British Columbia is one such innovative example where infrastructure renewal
- [Development of Priority Ranking Methodology and Process for Provincial Highway Infrastructure Investment in Saskatchewan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-priority-ranking-methodology-and-process-for-provincial-highway-infrastructure-investment-in-saskatchewan/) - Saskatchewan’s economy is largely dependent on inter-provincial and international trade. Various bulk commodity movements are major part of highway transportation demand. Due to the province’s land locked location, keeping transportation costs low is critical for the competitiveness of the provincial economy. Saskatchewan also needs a large roadway network to provide transportation service to its wide
- [TAC Environmental Achievement Award Submission](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/tac-environmental-achievement-award-submission/) - Traffic flow between the northern suburbs and the Montreal Metropolitan area is a key issue in many respects. Solutions currently under development include enhancing public transit service and upgrading the current roadway. The project involves building a 7.2 km four-lane section between Highway 440 in Laval and Henri-Bourassa Boulevard in Montreal. This includes the construction
- [Impact of Recent Technology Advancements on Pavement Life](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-recent-technology-advancements-on-pavement-life/) - Canada’s roads keep our society mobile and contribute significantly to our economic infrastructure. The economic (cost-effective) design, and more importantly preservation, of these valuable national assets cannot be overstated. Advancements in asphalt and concrete technology, as well as pavement design methods, through research and development activities have made significant contributions to building longer lasting pavements
- [CHALLENGES IN DECREASING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS BY INCREASING THE AXLE LOAD PERMITTED ON WIDE BASE SINGLE TIRES](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/challenges-in-decreasing-greenhouse-gas-emissions-by-increasing-the-axle-load-permitted-on-wide-base-single-tires/) - In 2006, the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) initiated a research plan to assess the potential benefits and challenges associated with the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions by allowing the use of new-generation wide base single (WBS) tires. This would entail increasing the permissible axle weights up to 9000 kg. An experimental investigation was carried
- [Cold Weather & Concrete Pavements: Troubleshooting & Tips to Assure a Long-Life Pavement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cold-weather-concrete-pavements-troubleshooting-tips-to-assure-a-long-life-pavement/) - To prevent cold weather-related problems in concrete pavements, both the designer and contractor must be aware of a few key considerations, so that the inherent long life of a concrete pavement can be fully realized. These considerations must occur in all stages of the concrete pavement’s life: design, construction, and maintenance, and they include subgrade
- [The Next Initiative and the President's Crew Program](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-next-initiative-and-the-presidents-crew-program/)
- [FIELD EXPERIMENTS IN CPATT’S LONG TERM PROGRAM OF PAVEMENT RESEARCH](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/field-experiments-in-cpatts-long-term-program-of-pavement-research/) - A new initiative involving an integrated laboratory and field facility and research program was described in a paper to the TAC conference in Winnipeg in September 2002. This initiative, within the Centre for Pavement and Transportation Technology (CPATT), has received an unprecedented level of federal, provincial, municipal, private sector and university support in a total
- [THE NUNAVUT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM — EVOLVING FOR NUNAVUMMIUT AND THEIR ECONOMY](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-nunavut-transportation-system-evolving-for-nunavummiut-and-their-economy/) - This paper discusses the factors influencing the provision and improvement of transportation in Canada s newest and largest territory. It details specific modal and unique Nunavut factors that will affect how and when the transportation system evolves. Many of these factors were documented as part of the Nunavut Transportation Strategy, which was completed in 2001.
- [REGIONAL ITS ARCHITECTURES – FROM POLICY TO PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/regional-its-architectures-from-policy-to-project-implementation/) - The ITS Architecture for Canada is a presentation of functional and physical ITS elements and how they are integrated. Transportation agencies in a particular region or area should use the ITS Architecture for Canada as a framework, a common vocabulary and a guide to develop an architecture that is tailored toward the unique features of
- [JACQUES CARTIER BRIDGE RE-DECKING PROJECT](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/jacques-cartier-bridge-re-decking-project/)
- [Grand Concourse Walkway Network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/grand-concourse-walkway-network/)
- [Long Term Performance Monitoring of the Lamont Test Road](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/long-term-performance-monitoring-of-the-lamont-test-road/) - Roadway agencies in northern climates are well aware of pavement deterioration problems and the accompanying maintenance expenses associated with living in a cold weather environment. One common such problem is the development of low temperature transverse cracking. To truly build long-life pavements, design procedures must be improved for the selection of better crack resistant materials.
- [Rapid Non-Contact Tension Force Measurements on Stay Cables](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/rapid-non-contact-tension-force-measurements-on-stay-cables/) - Vibration to Tension Force calculations are known in the engineering community through the Taut String Theory. Precise calculations require accurate identi- cation of the natural frequencies and incorporation of correction factors. Additionally, the duration of individual measurements must be optimized to allow for sufficient data aquisition. The work presented in this paper describes a cost
- [MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE OF NOVA SCOTIA’S HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE PROGRAM](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/measuring-the-performance-of-nova-scotias-highway-maintenance-program/) - The Province uses three different, yet related, methods of measuring the effectiveness of Highway Maintenance activities. The primary tool is the Department’s Highway Maintenance Standards that includes field audits to monitor compliance with the standards. In addition NSTPW conducts two annual surveys, a Road Condition Survey and Customer Satisfaction Survey, both covering the Provincial Highway
- [Innovative Structural and Geotechnical Strategies: Crossing Unstable River Valleys in Northern Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovative-structural-and-geotechnical-strategies-crossing-unstable-river-valleys-in-northern-alberta/) - Located north of the City of Grande Prairie and west of the Town of Spirit River in northwest Alberta, Highway 727 serves local farm residents, oilfield activities, and businesses. Generally speaking, the terrain along the 18 km long highway is flat with the exception of the Ksituan River and Howard Creek crossings, which have valley
- [A METHOD FOR QUANTITATIVELY PRIORITISING TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS ON THE BASIS OF SUSTAINABILITY](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-method-for-quantitatively-prioritising-transportation-projects-on-the-basis-of-sustainability/) - There is currently a great deal of interest in and discussion of the concept of sustainable transportation. A large number of factors, such as global warming, the Kyoto agreement, increased frequency and severity of poor air quality, that have provided the impetus for this increased interest. The scope of both discussions and research have, up
- [A Review of the Alberta Performance Measures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-review-of-the-alberta-performance-measures/) - Performance measurement is a vital component of asset management which is used in planning and programming to identify assets that are under or over performing and to assess overall agency performance over time. More specifically performance measures are used to, a) define policy objectives at an early stage of policy or system planning, b) provide
- [ROUNDABOUT SIGNS AND MARKINGS IN THE NEXT M.U.T.C.D. FOR CANADA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roundabout-signs-and-markings-in-the-next-m-u-t-c-d-for-canada/) - In 2008 a project was initiated by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) to develop a consistent system of signs and markings for roundabouts in Canada. The goal of the project was to provide detailed information on the application of signs and markings at single-lane and multi-lane roundabouts, and recommended corresponding additions or changes to
- [Implementing a Pavement Management System for Low Volume Roads: Challenges and Successes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/implementing-a-pavement-management-system-for-low-volume-roads-challenges-and-successes/) - The United States Federal Lands Highway Program (FLHP) provides engineering services for planning, design, construction, rehabilitation, and preservation of the roads and bridges providing access to federally-owned lands. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) administers the FLHP of Fish and Wildlife system roads, Forest Highway system roads, Parkways and Park roads, and other Federal lands roads.
- [Benchmarking Municipal Roads – the Ontario Experience](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/benchmarking-municipal-roads-the-ontario-experience/) - The Ontario Good Roads Association (OGRA) has for the past several years been encouraging municipalities to adopt performance measurement as a management tool for their roads program. To accomplish this task OGRA has championed a team of road practitioners to undertake the development of activity maps, corresponding definitions and for the past four years gather
- [Geosynthetics as a Component of Sustainability in Pavement Structure Design for Arterial Roadways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/geosynthetics-as-a-component-of-sustainability-in-pavement-structure-design-for-arterial-roadways/) - Geotextiles and Geogrids are two specific families of Geosynthetics and are discussed in the context of pavement structure design in this paper. Geotextiles materials perform five major functions: separation, reinforcement, filtration, drainage and containment. 1 Geogrids function almost exclusively as reinforcement materials. In pavement structures, geogrids are generally cost competitive against the granular material they
- [Risk Mapping and a Physical-Attribute-Based Star Rating System for Road Safety Network Screening Purposes on Canadian Prairie Region Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/risk-mapping-and-a-physical-attribute-based-star-rating-system-for-road-safety-network-screening-purposes-on-canadian-prairie-region-highways/) - Network screening for road safety can be based on either collision records or physical attribute data. This paper presents an exploratory analysis of methodologies developed by the International Road Assessment Program (iRAP) that apply these two general approaches to road safety network screening. There is interest in exploring the Road Assessment Program (RAP) through a
- [Combined Ranking Method for Screening Collision Monitoring Locations along Alberta Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/combined-ranking-method-for-screening-collision-monitoring-locations-along-alberta-highways/) - This paper examines the results of combining two common screening methods: Critical Collision Rate and Weighted Severity, to develop an effective and practical method for identifying intersection sites for further on-site evaluation. The critical collision rate screening method has been used widely among practitioners to adjust for high collision rates resulting from low traffic volumes;
- [Improved Decision-Making Through Effective Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/improved-decision-making-through-effective-asset-management/) - This paper explores the idea of roadway inventory management from an enterprise-wide perspective and, overviews some real-life examples of municipalities—like Region of Waterloo and City of Hamilton, Ontario—who are using this enterprise approach. Whether it is a linear or segmented data model, providing your engineers with a complete picture of your roadways, including inventory of
- [Applying International Best Practice: Measuring and Improving the Performance of Pedestrian Environments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/applying-international-best-practice-measuring-and-improving-the-performance-of-pedestrian-environments/) - TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, has developed a method for quantifiably measuring the performance of pedestrian facilities. Although guidance exists in terms of the design for new facilities, historically there has been less effort in understanding how existing facilities perform in terms of pedestrian safety, accessibility and comfort. The method, called PERS, divides pedestrian
- [Integration of Ramps with Pavement Management System Mainline Network Database](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/integration-of-ramps-with-pavement-management-system-mainline-network-database/) - Ramps constitute an integral part of an agency highway network. Not only they provide access to the mainline highway network, but also some may be of sufficient length to be treated as a highway segment. However, the importance of ramps has not been widely recognized and addressed within the pavement management system (PMS). Ramps can
- [UNCONVENTIONAL ARTERIAL DESIGN](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/unconventional-arterial-design/) - A functional planning study was initiated along McKnight Boulevard by the City of Calgary in response to the growing traffic and peak hour congestion routinely experienced along the corridor. The objective of the study was to identify and define, the most suitable improvements for medium term (2015 horizon) and long-term (2038 horizon) traffic demands, while
- [DESIGN SPEED CHOICES FOR CANADIAN TWO-LANE RURAL HIGHWAYS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-speed-choices-for-canadian-two-lane-rural-highways/) - Design speed is defined as “a speed selected as a basis to establish appropriate geometric design for a particular section of road” in the 1999 TAC Geometric Design Guide. While the TAC Design Guide has enhanced the various definitions of speed and placed an emphasis on the need for designers to recognize that operating speeds
- [EVOLUTION AND LEGACY OF PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT IN CANADA: A CGRA/RTAC/TAC SUCCESS STORY](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evolution-and-legacy-of-pavement-management-in-canada-a-cgra-rtac-tac-success-story/) - The evolution and legacy of pavement management in Canada represents a unique success story. With a compilation of knowledge and best practices covering more than four decades, Canadian road agencies have been provided with up-to-date technologies and management guidance in the pavement field. While those responsible for creating the legacy can justifiably take pride in
- [Sustainability Case Study Review of Using Recycled Aggregate in Road Structure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sustainability-case-study-review-of-using-recycled-aggregate-in-road-structure/) - Many transportation agencies are working towards more sustainable infrastructure management practices. One way in which agencies are being sustainable is by using recycled aggregates in road structures. It is important to evaluate the sustainability of these alternative road construction methods compared to the sustainability of traditional road construction methods. This paper reviewed the sustainability of
- [Mayor Magrath Drive Upgrade Balancing Road Efficiency With Business Access](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mayor-magrath-drive-upgrade-balancing-road-efficiency-with-business-access/) - How do you successfully plan, design and construct a major urban corridor balancing roadway efficiency, community values and business needs? Create a process that builds community, business, political and media consensus even during a disruptive construction program. Mayor Magrath Drive is a key corridor within the City of Lethbridge. Over 30,000 vehicles per day use
- [Impacts of Increased Loading Due to Heavy Construction Traffic on Thin Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impacts-of-increased-loading-due-to-heavy-construction-traffic-on-thin-pavements/) - Heavy construction traffic was anticipated to cause accelerated deterioration or damage of pavements in the area of watermain construction in the City of Ottawa and the Township of Russell in Ontario. A monitoring program was implemented to determine if construction traffic caused accelerated deterioration or damage to the pavement. The agencies involved wanted to quantify
- [Best Practices in Urban Goods Movement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/best-practices-in-urban-goods-movement/) - Metrolinx, the regional transportation planning agency in the Greater Toronto-Hamilton Area (GTHA), recently sponsored a major urban freight study. The study focused on ―urban goods movement‖, meaning that it considered the movement of goods on the multi-modal urban transportation system as well as the system‘s connection with land use. Inter-urban goods movement modes (rail, air
- [Bayview Avenue Extension Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bayview-avenue-extension-project/) - The Bayview Avenue Extension project is a deserving candidate for the 2002 Environmental Achievement Award for its innovative design used to minimize environmental impacts, at the same time, improving environmental features and enhancing knowledge of locally significant ecosystem elements, in particular a nationally threatened amphibian species.
- [Household Trip Patterns and Travel Characteristics in Lethbridge, Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/household-trip-patterns-and-travel-characteristics-in-lethbridge-alberta/) - This paper presents the results of the travel diary survey undertaken in Fall 2010 as part of the transportation master planning study in Lethbridge, Alberta. Travel diaries are invaluable in understanding the travel characteristics and patterns of the City’s residents and identifying emerging trends. They provide a read on the effectiveness of the past transportation
- [INSTALLATION OF FISH FRIENDLY CROSSINGS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/installation-of-fish-friendly-crossings/)
- [BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR USE OF ROAD SALT IN WINTER](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/best-management-practices-for-use-of-road-salt-in-winter/)
- [Innovative Infrared Crack Repair Method](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovative-infrared-crack-repair-method/) - Conventionally cracks in asphalt pavements are repaired by milling the pavement around the crack and placing and compacting new Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA) material. Unfortunately, after a period of time, this often results in two new joints and the crack reflecting through the repair. This may lead to problems such as pavement surface deterioration and
- [Accommodating Pedestrians and Cyclists at a Suburban Freeway Interchange](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/accommodating-pedestrians-and-cyclists-at-a-suburban-freeway-interchange/) - Freeways are typically physical barriers to active modes of transportation. For the Nose Hill Drive and Stoney Trail interchange in Calgary Alberta, there is a freeway barrier, a railway barrier, and a wildlife coulee corridor. On all sides of these physical barriers, there exists a demand to connect the surrounding suburban communities to 12 Mile
- [Oversize/Overweight Vehicles: An Investigation into the Safety and Space Requirements for Alternative Energy Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/oversize-overweight-vehicles-an-investigation-into-the-safety-and-space-requirements-for-alternative-energy-projects/) - The use of oversize/overweight vehicles for the transportation of components and equipment for alternative energy projects is on the increase in North America. As the demand and popularity of such projects increases, the road infrastructure is expected to accommodate a wide range of complex vehicle configurations. One of the few examples of a roadway network
- [COMPARE RISK ALLOCATION FOR DIFFERENT PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS IN CANADA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/compare-risk-allocation-for-different-project-delivery-methods-in-canada/) - The transportation industry has been developing and maturing over time, with clients and owners requiring options in project delivery systems which increase cost certainty and reduce schedule delays. As owners look at the delivery systems, the question of risk must be answered and which party is best suited to control and price the risk. Through
- [Bio-engineering and Bio-technical Techniques in Streambank Stabilization](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/bio-engineering-and-bio-technical-techniques-in-streambank-stabilization/)
- [Frost Heaves: A Problem That Continues To Swell](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/frost-heaves-a-problem-that-continues-to-swell/) - A frost heave distress on a roadway is caused by the upward movement of the pavement resulting from expansion of trapped water beneath the roadway. A significant heave can result in permanent damage of deformations and cracking with varying severities. These distresses can greatly affect the ride quality and leave motorists with an uncomfortable and
- [City of Kitchener - King Street Master Plan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/city-of-kitchener-king-street-master-plan/) - As part of the City’s downtown revitalization efforts, a comprehensive municipal class environmental assessment was initiated to identify / address transportation and streetscape needs experienced in Kitchener’s city centre, in particular, a six block section of King Street between Francis Street and Frederick / Benton Street. As part of the municipal class EA process, it
- [ONTARIO’S 2011 TRANSIT-SUPPORTIVE GUIDELINES Integrating Land Use, Transit and Active Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ontarios-2011-transit-supportive-guidelines-integrating-land-use-transit-and-active-transportation/) - In 1992, the Ontario Ministries of Transportation and Municipal Affairs and Housing published the Transit-Supportive Land Use Planning Guidelines. The Guidelines were focused on transit-friendly land use planning and urban design practices. Since it was published, the Ontario government has introduced policies such as the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe (2006) and the
- [Improvements in Piezoelectric Sensors and WIM Data Collection Technology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/improvements-in-piezoelectric-sensors-and-wim-data-collection-technology/) - Weigh-in-Motion (WIM) technology has been applied in traffic monitoring and weight enforcement, pavement design protocols, pavement management, and transportation safety for approximately fifty years. In September 2007 three types of WIM piezoelectric sensors (ceramic, polymer and quartz) were installed at the Centre for Pavement & Transportation Technology (CPATT) test site and then evaluated. Surveys of
- [Non-Destructive Structural Asset Valuation of a Saskatchewan Rural Airfield Before and After Structural Upgrade.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/non-destructive-structural-asset-valuation-of-a-saskatchewan-rural-airfield-before-and-after-structural-upgrade/) - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure is responsible for maintaining several northern Saskatchewan airfields. The Meadow Lake Airfield provides year round air service as well as a fire fighting support base to northern communities. In 2006, several areas of the Meadow Lake Airfield received structural rehabilitation treatments. The objectives of the structural asset management
- [Case Study of an Innovative Forensic Investigation of a Dramatic Pavement Failure, 14 Street NW, Calgary, Alberta.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/case-study-of-an-innovative-forensic-investigation-of-a-dramatic-pavement-failure-14-street-nw-calgary-alberta/) - On the evening June 5th, 2007, the City of Calgary experienced an extreme weather event; over 70 mm of rainfall, much of which fell within one hour. This resulted in significant consequences in terms of surface runoff, storm sewer capacity and other related pressures on surface and subsurface infrastructure. Likely the most dramatic of the
- [Construction of Durable Longitudinal Joints – The Courage to Use Innovations Pays Off](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/construction-of-durable-longitudinal-joints-the-courage-to-use-innovations-pays-off/) - Poorly constructed longitudinal joints will likely lead to joint opening, cracking and ravelling. There are a number of factors that should be considered for cold joint construction that may impact its durability. They include the shape of the unsupported edge, the amount of overlap, the method of raking and compaction of the mix at the
- [Development of a Framework for Determining Minimum Testing Interval Requirements for Network Level Skid Testing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-framework-for-determining-minimum-testing-interval-requirements-for-network-level-skid-testing/) - As transportation agencies begin to shift the ownership and ultimate responsibility of their civil infrastructure assets such as highway networks and toll roads from the agency to the private sector, the importance of key performance indicators (KPI) such as level of safety are critical to ensure a high level of service. The safety of highway
- [Results of using measured full-scale tire/road contact stresses in models of pavement behaviour](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/results-of-using-measured-full-scale-tire-road-contact-stresses-in-models-of-pavement-behaviour/) - The increased use of recycled and marginal pavement materials is a key factor for more sustainable use of resources. However, successful use of alternative materials requires reliable models of pavement response and performance and in turn, these models depend on the accurate portrayal of tire/road contact stress distributions. Unfortunately, while the models have been developed
- [Benefits of Strategic Freight Movement in Saskatchewan](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/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 Infrastructure adheres to those responsibilities through its development of strategic freight movement initiatives and its participation in inter-modal transportation. Inter-modal facilities (IMFs) enhance the movement of goods through efficient methods of
- [Ontario’s Experience in the Construction of Perpetual Pavement Trials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ontarios-experience-in-the-construction-of-perpetual-pavement-trials/) - As part of the on going effort to promote sustainability in the design, construction, and maintenance of highway infrastructure, the Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) has identified the need to construct perpetual pavements on major highways. It is anticipated that this approach will reduce major rehabilitation works and the associated green house gas emissions by
- [Behaviour and Performance of Pervious Concrete Pavement in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/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 pavement structure and into the ground water without altering the natural hydrologic cycle. Pervious concrete can be used in low volume, low speed applications in urban and rural settings
- [Roller-Compacted Concrete Pavements for Highways and Streets](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roller-compacted-concrete-pavements-for-highways-and-streets/) - Roller-compacted concrete (RCC) consists of an engineered mixture of dense-graded aggregates, portland cement and water. This zero slump concrete mixture, when placed with an asphalt paver and compacted to high density, provides a high-strength, durable pavement structure. RCC uses no forms, requires no conventional finishing, and needs no dowels or reinforcing steel, making it an
- [SMART COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/smart-commercial-corridors/) - Freight movement in urban areas, has long been considered both an asset and an impediment. While trade and commerce are vital for the financial development of Canada, high volumes of heavy truck traffic introduce a considerable strain on urban traffic management. This phenomenon is very prominent in the Metro Vancouver area, which features numerous marine
- [Impact of Intercity Trucking on Urban Environment Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Case Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impact-of-intercity-trucking-on-urban-environment-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area-case-study/) - Trucking is the dominant mode for transportation of goods in Ontario. More than 200,000 trucks travel on Ontario highways every day and carry about $3 billion worth of goods. As many as 40,000 trucks travel every day at the busiest point on Highway 401 in Toronto. The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has invested in
- [An Innovative Development Framework for the Long Term Roadway Network Planning in Rocky View County, Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/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 in a need for new approaches to address network interface issues. Rocky View County in collaboration with its transportation consultant team of iTRANS Consulting Inc. has charted a
- [Integrating Frequent Transit Service & Corridor-based Transit Supportive Environments in the Metro Vancouver Region](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/integrating-frequent-transit-service-corridor-based-transit-supportive-environments-in-the-metro-vancouver-region/) - Frequent transit networks have been developed in a number of metropolitan areas in North America, Australia, and Europe. TransLink has recently introduced a Frequent Transit Network (FTN) in the Metro Vancouver area. TransLink’s FTN is an interconnected network of corridors with transit services operating every 15 minutes or more frequently throughout the day and into the evening
- [Ontario-Québec Trade Corridor and Continental Gateway “A safe, sustainable and competitive Gateway”](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ontario-quebec-trade-corridor-and-continental-gateway-a-safe-sustainable-and-competitive-gateway/) - A multimodal transportation system developed and integrated to the rest of North America is essential to support Québec and Ontario trade as much with the United States as with the rest of the World. Despite the good performance of this transportation system, Québec, Ontario and Canada will have to rely on a structured and performing
- [Design and Development of a Methodology to Estimate Urban Container Truck Traffic](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-and-development-of-a-methodology-to-estimate-urban-container-truck-traffic/) - This paper describes a methodology to estimate container truck traffic volume to help understand the effects of this traffic on transportation engineering and planning issues in urban inland ports within the Canadian Prairie Region. The methodology is sensitive to the unique characteristics of container truck traffic and is intended to assist transportation engineers and planners
- [Measurable Performance Indicators for Roads: Canadian and International Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/measurable-performance-indicators-for-roads-canadian-and-international-practice/) - Performance indicators are an essential part of modern road asset management. The basic rationale for having measureable performance indicators is that limited availability of resources makes it necessary to allocate these resources as effectively as possible among competing alternatives; moreover, that considerations of safety, capacity, serviceability, functionality and durability are explicitly recognized. A comprehensive approach
- [Canadian Transportation Demand Management Impact Measurement Guidelines](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/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 an important tool in managing the effects of travel and a variety of TDM initiatives have been implemented by Canadian municipalities and organizations. However, to date, the evidence of the impacts
- [Impacts de l’évolution des façons de faire en matière de collecte et de traitement des données de circulation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/impacts-de-levolution-des-facons-de-faire-en-matiere-de-collecte-et-de-traitement-des-donnees-de-circulation/) - Durant les 25 dernières années, la collecte et le traitement des données de circulation ont subi une évolution très importante autant sur le plan du contenu que sur le plan du contenant. Sur le plan du contenu, la place primordiale que l’on accorde maintenant à la classification des véhicules a fait exploser la quantité de
- [Transportation Modeling for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transportation-modeling-for-the-2010-winter-olympic-games/) - In preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, the City of Vancouver joined the Olympic and Paralympic Transportation Team (OPTT), a multi-agency organization responsible for the transportation planning and operations of the Games. Consisting of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games (VANOC) and several government partners, such as the
- [The Big Move: Transforming Transportation in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area Modelling and measuring against the triple bottom line](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-big-move-transforming-transportation-in-the-greater-toronto-and-hamilton-area-modelling-and-measuring-against-the-triple-bottom-line/) - In November 2008, Metrolinx - the transportation authority for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area - released its 25-year regional transportation plan: The Big Move. The Big Move adopts the “triple bottom line” of a high quality of life, a protected environment and a prosperous economy as its foundational basis. The triple bottom line is
- [Pentilly Road Improvements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pentilly-road-improvements/)
- [Transit Oriented Development From Both Sides of the Tracks: How the City is Promoting It and How Developers are Building It](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transit-oriented-development-from-both-sides-of-the-tracks-how-the-city-is-promoting-it-and-how-developers-are-building-it/)
- [Central Waterfront Hub Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/central-waterfront-hub-study/)
- [Pavement performance specifications: case study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-performance-specifications-case-study/) - In a context in which many projects have been executed in public-private partnership (PPP) mode in recent years, it makes sense to explore the various pavement performance criteria used by agencies for recent road projects developed in Canada. After describing the various types of criteria used for pavements, such as ride quality, rutting, surface distress,
- [Measuring Highway Maintenance Performance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/measuring-highway-maintenance-performance/) - Key Performance Indicators (KPI), like mile markers on a highway, provide an indication of performance and, all being well, a measure that progress is being made. All effective organisations measure their performance in order to know how well they are doing and to identify opportunities for improvement. When applied to the Highway Maintenance sector KPI’s
- [CARRALL STREET GREENWAY Public Realm Improvements & Community Development](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/carrall-street-greenway-public-realm-improvements-community-development/) - The Carrall Street Greenway is a public realm improvement project located in the Vancouver’s historic Downtown Eastside (DTES). Development of the Greenway served two functions; stimulating the economic revitalization of the DTES, and adding to the City of Vancouver (City) greenways network. The Greenway design process was lengthy and involved stakeholders from diverse backgrounds including
- [Pavement Preservation – Effective Way of Dealing with Scarce Maintenance Budget](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-preservation-effective-way-of-dealing-with-scarce-maintenance-budget/) - Pavement preservation involves minimizing the destructive impact of climate and traffic by the regular or intermittent timely application of remedial treatments to the pavement. Pavement preservation system should include: pavement management system (PMS); long-term network planning; optimization; costeffective decision making; and sustainable financing. Objective measurement of pavement performance is required to determine the appropriate treatment.
- [Portland Cement Stabilized Full Depth Reclamation of the Pt. Michaud Beach Road](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/portland-cement-stabilized-full-depth-reclamation-of-the-pt-michaud-beach-road/) - Many rural Canadian highways receive minimal levels of maintenance, in part due to reducing budgets, escalating costs, and the extensive degree of repairs needed throughout the pavement network. Portland Cement stabilized Full Depth Reclamation (PC-FDR) presents an attractive repair option for pavements suffering from subgrade and base failures as well as asphalt concrete deterioration. The
- [TWO PLOWS – ONE OPERATOR THE USE OF TOW PLOWS ON AN ARTERIAL HIGHWAY IN NORTHERN NB](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/two-plows-one-operator-the-use-of-tow-plows-on-an-arterial-highway-in-northern-nb/) - This paper describes Brun-Way Highways Operations Inc. (Brun-Way) journey of incorporating a new type of snow removal equipment, the Tow Plow, in the echelon plow train, discusses the resulting impacts on the public, environment and facility assets and evaluates this method of snow and ice control based on performance and training requirements. Brun-Way undertook a
- [SOCIALLY SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE: INCORPORATING THE NEEDS OF THE AGING USER IN ROADWAY DESIGN AND UPGRADES](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/socially-sustainable-infrastructure-incorporating-the-needs-of-the-aging-user-in-roadway-design-and-upgrades/) - Canadian data shows that, even while overall fatal and injury traffic collisions are decreasing, the involvement of aging road users in these serious collisions has grown in terms of both proportion and frequency. The increasing involvement of older road users reflects the increasing number of older persons in the population. The involvement of older persons
- [FEASIBILITY OF 2+1 ROADS ON ALBERTA RURAL HIGHWAY NETWORK](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/feasibility-of-21-roads-on-alberta-rural-highway-network/) - Background Over the last twenty years, European countries have built several thousand kilometres of “2+1 roads”, in which an existing or new 13 to 14 metre wide, paved two-lane road segment (8 to 20 kilometres long) is re-striped into three traffic lanes, with the centre lane used as the passing lane in alternate directions. The
- [An Overview of Shared Use Lane Pavement Markings for Cyclists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/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, and alleviate traffic congestion. While reserved bicycle lanes are a common measure, there are situations where roadway geometry and/or operations do not readily lend themselves to bicycle
- [Cycle Track Concepts for Burlington ON: Design Lessons from Apeldoorn NL](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cycle-track-concepts-for-burlington-on-design-lessons-from-apeldoorn-nl/) - Burlington (ON) has just completed an update to their Cycling Master Plan but with a Dutch twist—their twin city Apeldoorn, the Netherlands, sent one of their bikeway traffic engineers, Mr. Wim Mulder, to assist in defining improvements to get more people cycling. A concept for a “quality framework” for the cycling network was developed. This
- [ACCOMMODATING SMALL AND LARGE USERS AT ROUNDABOUTS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/accommodating-small-and-large-users-at-roundabouts/) - Roundabout designs should be balanced to accommodate the mix of pedestrians, cyclists, and motorized vehicles (such as cars, buses, trucks, oversize loads, etc.) expected to use the intersection. Each user class has different characteristics and time/space requirements, and optimizing the design for one user class often reduces the suitability for other users. The task of
- [Sustainable Design for the Prince George South Weigh Scale and Four-laning](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sustainable-design-for-the-prince-george-south-weigh-scale-and-four-laning/) - BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BC MoT)’s $30 million Prince George South Weigh Scale and Four-laning project involves approximately 5.0 kilometres of highway realignment and four-laning and a new median Commercial Vehicle Inspection Station (CVIS) near Prince George, British Columbia. The project is part of the Provincial Weigh2GoBC program (formerly Green Light Transportation System)
- [Monitoring and Follow Up of Sandhill Crane: Adaptive Management of Project Mitigation for South Fraser Perimeter Road, B.C.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/monitoring-and-follow-up-of-sandhill-crane-adaptive-management-of-project-mitigation-for-south-fraser-perimeter-road-b-c/)
- [Geothermal Snow-Melt System For Bridge Decks](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/geothermal-snow-melt-system-for-bridge-decks/)
- [Wildlife-Vehicle Mitigation on Northeastern Ontario Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/wildlife-vehicle-mitigation-on-northeastern-ontario-highways/) - Wildlife collisions on Ontario’s highways are an increasing problem. It is estimated that each year, approximately 14,000 (6%) of Ontario’s vehicle collisions involve wildlife. Approximately 10% of these occur in Northeastern Region with an estimated cost of $110 million per year. Collisions with wildlife can result in driver injury or fatality. The cost to wildlife
- [SALMON RIVER BRIDGE FISH HABITAT COMPENSATION PLAN](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/salmon-river-bridge-fish-habitat-compensation-plan/)
- [Submission for the Transportation Association of Canada 2008 Environmental Achievement Award](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/submission-for-the-transportation-association-of-canada-2008-environmental-achievement-award/) - How to ensure the harmonious coexistence of a new high traffic urban arterial, a natural area and established residential neighbourhoods, while responding to the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, public transit and wildlife, in addition to maintaining an existing watercourse in its natural state? This was the multifaceted challenge we faced in designing the extension
- [Winter roads and ice bridges: anomalies in their records of seasonal usage and what we can learn from them](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/winter-roads-and-ice-bridges-anomalies-in-their-records-of-seasonal-usage-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them/) - Most believe that the warning of the earth's climate system is unequivocal, as is now evident from observations of increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and bridge and rising global average sea level. One possible effect for winter roads and ice bridges in Canada's North is that the mean
- [Cement and Concrete Industries Contribution to Climate Change Mitigation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cement-and-concrete-industries-contribution-to-climate-change-mitigation/) - The Cement Industry is continuously trying to find ways to reduce its environmental foot print through development of a comprehensive strategy for reducing emissions and energy use. Another way the Cement Industry can assist with climate change mitigation is to encourage the use of concrete based products in Canada’s Infrastructure. This paper gives a brief
- [Advancing the Cement Industry’s Climate Change Plan in British Columbia: Addressing Economic and Policy Barriers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/advancing-the-cement-industrys-climate-change-plan-in-british-columbia-addressing-economic-and-policy-barriers/) - The cement manufacturing industry is both energy intensive and carbon intensive. The industry contributes to approximately 5% of global, man-made CO2 emissions. As a result, the cement industry is highly engaged in responding to the climate change challenge. Globally the cement industry has developed a comprehensive strategy for reducing emissions through energy efficiency, fuel substitution,
- [TAC ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2008 SUBMISSION DELIVERED BY THE QUEBEC MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TOOL “MTQ ROADWAY PROJECTS AND THE ENVIRONMENT”](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/tac-environmental-achievement-award-2008-submission-delivered-by-the-quebec-ministry-of-transportation-environmental-management-tool-mtq-roadway-projects-and-the-environment/) - The construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure has the potential for significant impact on both the natural and human environment, and management of these activities is a highly complex endeavour. In keeping with its commitment to sustainable development, the ministère des Transports du Québec (MTQ) has produced a guidebook bearing the title L'environnement dans les
- [Dossier de candidature au prix de réalisation environnementale 2008 soumis à l’Association des transports du Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/dossier-de-candidature-au-prix-de-realisation-environnementale-2008-soumis-a-lassociation-des-transports-du-canada/) - Comment concilier la cohabitation entre un milieu naturel, un boulevard à forte circulation et des quartiers résidentiels, de même que l’entrecroisement des cyclistes, de la faune, des piétons, des automobilistes, de l’eau et du transport en commun? Voici la liste des défis que, comme concepteurs, nous avons dû affronter pour réaliser un boulevard urbain à
- [Methodology to determine optimal intervention strategies for structures adversely affected by latent processes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/methodology-to-determine-optimal-intervention-strategies-for-structures-adversely-affected-by-latent-processes/) - Determination of optimal intervention strategies depends on predictions of the future, with which there is uncertainty. The degree of uncertainty varies significantly depending on whether the processes that can result in the structure providing an inadequate level of performance are manifest or latent under normal inspection regimes. In this paper a methodology is presented that
- [High Value Bridges for Low Volume Road](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/high-value-bridges-for-low-volume-road/) - Faced with responsibility for a significant number of aging bridges on low volume roads in a challenging economic climate, the Northern Region of the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BCMoTI) is experimenting with alternative methods to procure high value bridges. Realizing that its traditional delivery method for highway bridges was not well suited
- [Thompson River Retaining Wall Rehabilitation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/thompson-river-retaining-wall-rehabilitation/) - Adjacent to the Thompson River, a steel bin retaining wall supporting the roadway of the Trans-Canada Highway near Spences Bridge, BC was at the end of its service life. The metal stringers of the bins were severely corroded and localized perforations allowed the granular roadway materials to wash out during high river levels. The resulting
- [Cost and Constructability of Permafrost Test Sections Along the Alaska Highway, Yukon](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/cost-and-constructability-of-permafrost-test-sections-along-the-alaska-highway-yukon/) - A significant amount of Yukon’s highway infrastructure is constructed on warm, ice-rich permafrost interlaced with ice wedges. Reconstruction of the North Alaska Highway 10-15 years ago induced thawing of the permafrost. As a result, the highway is continually subjected to severe settlements and longitudinal cracking. Currently, increased attention is being given to the problem of
- [Five Year Performance Review of Cold In-place Recycling and Cold In-place Recycling with Expanded Asphalt Mix on Highway 7, Perth, Ontario](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/five-year-performance-review-of-cold-in-place-recycling-and-cold-in-place-recycling-with-expanded-asphalt-mix-on-highway-7-perth-ontario/) - Cold in-place recycling (CIR) is an established pavement rehabilitation method that processes an existing hot mix asphalt (HMA) pavement, sizes it, mixes in additional asphalt cement, and lays it back down without off-site hauling and processing. The added asphalt cement is typically emulsified asphalt, a blend of asphalt cement and water which requires 14-day curing
- [A Prototype System for Truck Signal Priority (TkSP) using Video Sensors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-prototype-system-for-truck-signal-priority-tksp-using-video-sensors/) - The efficient and safe movement of freight is one of the important goals of urban transportation systems and vital to not only the local economy, but nationally as well. Given the importance of the freight transportation system, opportunities to utilize state of the art Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) technologies are increasing to improve the operation
- [Host City Olympic Transportation Plan (HCOTP) for the 2010 Winter Games](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/host-city-olympic-transportation-plan-hcotp-for-the-2010-winter-games/) - The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games are the biggest events to occur in the history of the City of Vancouver, with more than a quarter of a million visitors and 10,000 media expected in the City during Games time. This will mean a significant increase in activity on city streets (30% more trips
- [A Study of the Commercial Vehicle Value of Time for Operation at Border Crossings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-study-of-the-commercial-vehicle-value-of-time-for-operation-at-border-crossings/) - Commercial transport is one of the most important economic activities in the transportation industry. Significant proportion of Canadian trade volume with the rest of the world extends over the CanadaUnited States border. The mobility of freight movement across the border is vital for regional economies and cross-border businesses. Border delays constitute significant cost to the
- [Use of Launched Soil Nails to Stabilize Shallow Slope Failure on Urban Access Road 172](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/use-of-launched-soil-nails-to-stabilize-shallow-slope-failure-on-urban-access-road-172/) - In the transportation industry there are many methods of slope and embankment stabilization. Traditional soil nailing is one such method, which employs inserting nails into pre-drilled holes, then grouting them into place. A variant of this procedure, Launched Soil Nails (LSN), uses compressed air to accelerate a 6 m long 40 mm diameter steel nail
- [ÉVALUATION DE SÉCURITÉ ROUTIÈRE DU CONCEPT DE LA RÉVISION 1.1 PROJET DE RECONSTRUCTION DU COMPLEXE TURCOT](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-de-securite-routiere-du-concept-de-la-revision-1-1-projet-de-reconstruction-du-complexe-turcot/)
- [The Role of Bike Centres in the Urban Transportation Environment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-role-of-bike-centres-in-the-urban-transportation-environment/) - Bike centres (also known as bike stations, bike depots, or cycle centres) are an established concept in many parts of the world. European examples range from little more than elaborate bicycle stacking systems adjacent to a bus stop to the familiar multi-level bicycle parking “garage” at Amsterdam’s Central Station. Other locations too have developed the
- [EXPERIENCE WITH FULL DEPTH RECLAMATION / STABILIZATION USING EXPANDED ASPHALT (FOAMED BITUMEN) IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/experience-with-full-depth-reclamation-stabilization-using-expanded-asphalt-foamed-bitumen-in-edmonton-alberta/) - Full Depth Recycling has been used in Western Canada since the early 1990’s. The use of Expanded Asphalt (Foamed Bitumen) as a Stabilizer in the Full Depth Reclamation process has been used in Eastern Canada since the late 1990’s. In 2001, the City of Edmonton, Alberta, contracted with a local contractor and Wirtgen GmbH for
- [Sea-to-Sky Highway Improvement Project: Environmental Enhancements and Project Legacies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sea-to-sky-highway-improvement-project-environmental-enhancements-and-project-legacies/)
- [Current Asphalt Rubber Developments in Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/current-asphalt-rubber-developments-in-alberta/) - Asphalt rubber involves the use of rubber crumb from recycled tires in various hot-mix pavement and seal applications. The use of asphalt rubber has been around for over 50 years, yet its supported use in North America tends to be concentrated in a small number of U.S. states. The U.S. ISTEA legislation in 1991 led
- [DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS STRATEGIC PLAN FOR THE CALGARY REGION](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-an-intelligent-transportation-systems-strategic-plan-for-the-calgary-region/) - In the past few years the City of Calgary has enjoyed an extensive growth period, however, the City's transportation infrastructure is under added strain. Several initiatives are underway to address these mobility problems, but the cost of satisfying the increased demand solely through additional infrastructure exceeds the available funding. Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) are being
- [An Intelligent Transportation System Plan  for Highway 2 Between Edmonton and Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-intelligent-transportation-system-plan-for-highway-2-between-edmonton-and-calgary/) - In response to continuous demand for safe and efficient flow of goods and people, Alberta Transportation has developed a high level vision (ITS Strategic Plan) for implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS). Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary has been identified in the Strategic Plan as a priority corridor to serve as a testbed for ITS
- [Synthesis of Safety For Traffic Operations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/synthesis-of-safety-for-traffic-operations/) - Safety is one of the most important and complex aspects of transportation engineering. It takes a traffic professional considerable time and effort to keep abreast of research in the field of safety as it relates to traffic engineering improvements. Reading through research reports and summarizing the results is an overwhelming task; especially when having to
- [NEIGHBOURHOOD TRAFFIC PLANS - A PLANNING APPROVALS PROCESS](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/neighbourhood-traffic-plans-a-planning-approvals-process/) - Canadian municipalities are recognizing the merits of conducting formal traffic management reviews of proposed development plans to avert potential traffic calming concerns, particularly during the planning process. Traditionally, traffic impact assessment of development has focused primarily on travel forecasting, traffic assignment and capacity analysis. Through wise application of traffic engineering principles in subdivision planning, traffic
- [ROUNDABOUT PLANNING AND DESIGN FOR EFFICIENCY & SAFETY CASE STUDY: WILSON STREET/MEADOWBROOK DRIVE/ HAMILTON DRIVE CITY OF HAMILTON](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roundabout-planning-and-design-for-efficiency-safety-case-study-wilson-street-meadowbrook-drive-hamilton-drive-city-of-hamilton/) - Roundabouts are becoming more widely recognized for their capacity and safety advantages over traffic signals for moderate to high traffic flows. Accordingly, the city of Hamilton considered the feasibility of establishing a roundabout at the intersection of Wilson Street, Meadowbrook Drive and Hamilton Drive in the Town of Ancaster. Wilson Street, a former Provincial secondary
- [TRANSPORTATION PLANNING FOR THE TRUE NORTH CENTRE  PERCEPTION VS. REALITY](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transportation-planning-for-the-true-north-centre-perception-vs-reality/) - A new multi-use entertainment complex, the True North Centre, is currently under construction in downtown Winnipeg on the site of the former Eaton’s building. Before construction of the complex could begin, a number of approvals were applied for and granted by the City of Winnipeg. Among the application supporting documents was a review of transportation
- [Road Congestion Assessment « From theory to practice » Case of the Greater Montréal Road Network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/road-congestion-assessment-from-theory-to-practice-case-of-the-greater-montreal-road-network/) - The first part of the presentation outlines the current congestion-related concepts, the measurements and indicators used elsewhere, and it describes the method and indicators developed for Greater Montréal. The second part of the presentation explains the computerized methods used to measure queues. The systems were designed in the framework of an MTQ ongoing traffic survey
- [An Innovative Approach for the Development of Pavement Performance Prediction Models with Limited Historical Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/an-innovative-approach-for-the-development-of-pavement-performance-prediction-models-with-limited-historical-data/) - Prediction models are one of the vital components in pavement management systems. Along with decision trees, the prediction models are ultimately used to set the priorities for maintenance planning and budget allocations at the network level. Within a pavement management system, raw performance data is often converted to aggregated performance indices, such as a riding
- [Innovative Preservation Treatments to Address Premature Pavement Roughness on a Swelling Clay Subgrade in Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovative-preservation-treatments-to-address-premature-pavement-roughness-on-a-swelling-clay-subgrade-in-alberta/) - In the early 2000s, Alberta Transportation (AT) twinned a portion of Highway 43 east of Grande Prairie in a staged sequence. The new westbound lanes exhibited premature roughness shortly after final paving. The observed roughness so early in the life of the pavement was extremely unusual and unexpected. Detailed investigation was carried out to determine
- [Pavement Assessment and Design Methodologies Used for the Rehabilitation of Urban Pavements in The City of Calgary, Alberta](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/pavement-assessment-and-design-methodologies-used-for-the-rehabilitation-of-urban-pavements-in-the-city-of-calgary-alberta/) - Like many agencies, the methods by which the pavement network is managed and maintained in The City of Calgary (The City) have evolved substantially over the past decades. At one time, the process was limited to visual windshield surveys, often by a construction superintendent or reaction to public complaints. Later, the development of more sophisticated
- [Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Different Mix Types to Reduce Noise Level at the Tire/Pavement Interface](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-the-effectiveness-of-different-mix-types-to-reduce-noise-level-at-the-tire-pavement-interface/) - Quiet pavement is designed specifically to reduce highway noise. Many factors play a role in the generation of sound due to tire-pavement interaction. These include: 1) tire size, design, condition (new versus worn) and loading; 2) vehicle type, size, condition (new versus old) and speed; 3) traffic volumes; 4) pavement porosity; and 5) pavement surface
- [Designing Pavements for Innovative Projects to Meet Structural and Functional Requirements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/designing-pavements-for-innovative-projects-to-meet-structural-and-functional-requirements/) - Transportation agencies traditionally design asphalt pavements for 20 or 25 years. However, innovative asphalt pavement projects such as those designed and constructed under warranty specifications or through public private partnership (P3) programs tend to demand a longer design period such as 30 or 35 years and beyond. This paper provides a case study of a
- [Evaluation of Concrete Pavement Texturing Using PhotoTexture](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-concrete-pavement-texturing-using-phototexture/) - Texturing concrete pavement is the conventional option for enhancing tire/pavement noise and friction. It is performed while concrete is still in a plastic state or on a hardened concrete pavement. A new paved section in Illinois included nine different ―formed‖ textures (tining or drag finishes created in fresh concrete) and three different ―cut‖ textures (ground
- [Evaluation of Asphalt Cement Characteristics and Field and Lab Performance of High RAP Warm Mix Asphalt Using Hypertherm™ WMA Technology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-asphalt-cement-characteristics-and-field-and-lab-performance-of-high-rap-warm-mix-asphalt-using-hypertherm-wma-technology/) - This paper evaluates the effects on the Performance Grade (PG) of liquid asphalt and on the mechanical properties of hot mix asphalt concrete when using Hypertherm Warm Mix Asphalt (WMA) modifier in high volume Recycled Asphalt Pavement (RAP) mixtures. For a reconstruction project on New Brunswick Rte 10, asphalt binder characterization was performed in the
- [Right‐Sizing Fleet:  A Halifax Example](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/right‐sizing-fleet-a-halifax-example/) - Metro Transit is the primary transit service provider in the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM). The population of HRM is spread over an area similar in size to Prince Edward Island. Investment in Public Transit in HRM has steadily grown and as a result service hours, fleet complement and ridership have all increased at rates greater
- [Making It Happen Towards Integrated and Regionalized Transit Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/making-it-happen-towards-integrated-and-regionalized-transit-systems/) - Many regions across Canada are now integrating multiple transit systems under one regional authority. This trend is driven by the desire to provide more seamless, consistent, affordable and better planned transit services for customers, and to achieve operational and cost efficiencies between different municipalities (and in some cases private agencies). Other benefits include the opportunity
- [Evaluation of Multi-Modal Transportation Strategies for Emergency Evacuations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/evaluation-of-multi-modal-transportation-strategies-for-emergency-evacuations/) - Understanding transportation systems and travel needs is an important consideration in planning for mass evacuations during natural disasters or terrorist attacks. However, current transportation planning processes rarely consider hazards and associated requirements to respond in emergency situations. The objective of this study is to examine the role of transportation planning in evacuations, understand current practices
- [Planning for Mobility Hubs: Creating Great Transit Places](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/planning-for-mobility-hubs-creating-great-transit-places/) - The Big Move is Metrolinx’s Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA). This plan is the third element in the Province of Ontario’s three part approach to environmental, social and economic sustainability in the region, with the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Greenbelt Plan dealing primarily
- [Shared Roads Accessible to All: Ville de Montréal`s Collaborative](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/shared-roads-accessible-to-all-ville-de-montreals-collaborative/) - A research project with the goal of identifying universal accessibility parameters for shared streets was developed by the Transportation Branch of the City of Montreal’s Infrastructure, Roads and Transportation Services Department. This project was initiated in the fall of 2016 and completed in the spring of 2017.
- [Redeveloping the Bonatenture Highway as an Urban Boulevard](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/redeveloping-the-bonatenture-highway-as-an-urban-boulevard/)
- [John Hirsch Place – Winnipeg’s First Woonerf](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/john-hirsch-place-winnipegs-first-woonerf/) - As part of the City of Winnipeg’s Northeast Exchange District Renewals project, WSP Canada Group Limited was contracted to redesign John Hirsch Place as a unique shared space roadway in Winnipeg. The project involved the reconstruction of John Hirsch Place in Winnipeg’s historic exchange district and redesigning the right of way to a curbless shared
- [Development of a Road Weather Information System (RWIS) Network for Alberta’s National Highway System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-road-weather-information-system-rwis-network-for-albertas-national-highway-system/) - In support of Transport Canada's call for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) proposals under the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program, Alberta Transportation identified the need to develop an ITS blueprint for Advanced Traveller Information and Traffic Management Systems along Highway 2 between Edmonton and Calgary. A major component of this blueprint study was to design a network
- [RoadInfo: Advanced Traveller Information for the Greater Toronto Area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roadinfo-advanced-traveller-information-for-the-greater-toronto-area/) - There is a growing demand for traveller information in Canada, and this demand has thus far been met primarily by the private sector (i.e. local broadcast media outlets). Canadian municipalities increasingly find themselves under pressure to provide more and better traveller information to the motoring, transitriding, and walking public. This paper showcases the City of
- [Environmental Impact of Kansas Roundabouts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/environmental-impact-of-kansas-roundabouts/) - With the increase in traffic over the years there has also been a considerable increase in vehicular emissions. Problems posed by environmental impact of traffic are growing and are posing a challenge to traffic engineers. Modern roundabouts can improve traffic flow as well as cut down vehicular emissions and fuel consumption by reducing the vehicle
- [OBTAINING TRAVELLER INFORMATION VIA MOBILE PHONE LOCATION REFERENCING – CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/obtaining-traveller-information-via-mobile-phone-location-referencing-challenges-and-opportunities/) - Advanced traveller information systems (ATIS) constitute one of the key elements of ITS. While a great deal of research has been conducted to examine various aspects of ATIS, such as data fusion, estimating travel times, what mechanisms are most appropriate for disseminating travel information, and the effects of providing traveller information, currently the most significant
- [Commercial Vehicle Loading in an Urban Environment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/commercial-vehicle-loading-in-an-urban-environment/) - Increasing commercial vehicle operations on highways is resulting in increased structural depreciation of our road infrastructure assets. This increase in commercial trucking is also increasing truck loading on urban pavements. By actively monitoring and quantifying commercial truck loadings and reducing the amount of overloading, it may be possible to better design and extend the life
- [Front Street Mews](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/front-street-mews/) - In 2013, the City conducted a Downtown parking study which demonstrated that half of the parking (approx. 400 stalls) provided by the Front Street Parkade could be removed due to reduced parking demand. Subsequently, half of the Parkade was removed in 2015 and the Frontage Road, adjacent to Front Street, was redeveloped as a “Mews”- a narrow,
- [Conducting In-service Road Safety Operational Reviews of Temporary Traffic Control in Work Zones](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/conducting-in-service-road-safety-operational-reviews-of-temporary-traffic-control-in-work-zones/) - Work zones present unique traffic operations challenges for everyone involved, the road user, the contractor, and the owner of the road. For example, drivers expectations can easily be mislead by the complexity of a temporary traffic control (TTC) set-up in a work zone. This can result in an increase in the perception reaction time of
- [Emergency Traffic Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/emergency-traffic-management/) - This paper presents traffic control guidelines developed for emergency traffic management. The guidelines are based on the principles for temporary traffic control in work zones, which have been adapted for emergency situations. It is noted that although there are formal guidelines for work zones (for example: Part D Temporary Conditions, Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
- [Deployment and Evaluation of ITS Technology in Work Zones](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/deployment-and-evaluation-of-its-technology-in-work-zones/) - Traffic safety and mobility is a concern to transportation agencies throughout North America, evidenced by the aggressive goals for reduced accidents and congestion set by Transport Canada, the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators, and the Federal Highway Authority. Work zones often act as a compounding factor to intensify issues of safety and congestion on
- [DEVELOPMENT OF A NIGHTTIME HIGHWAY WORK SPECIFICATION FOR NOVA SCOTIA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-a-nighttime-highway-work-specification-for-nova-scotia/) - This paper describes the development and implementation of a specification for nighttime highway construction & maintenance projects in Nova Scotia. The paper will deal with the details of the specification and the lessons learned in the first project in which it was used during the summer of 2002. Increasing traffic volumes and the demand from
- [Improved Roundabout Safety for Heavy Vehicles and Vulnerable Users, Sicamous, BC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/improved-roundabout-safety-for-heavy-vehicles-and-vulnerable-users-sicamous-bc/) - The British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (BC MoTI) recognizes Highway 97A in the Okanagan Valley as an important transportation corridor connecting rural communities and urban centers, as well as serving as the goods gateway to the US market for the northern half of the province. The Okanagan Valley Corridor program of improvements to safety and reliability included the
- [Ontario-Québec Continental Gateway and Trade Corridor](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/ontario-quebec-continental-gateway-and-trade-corridor/) - The Continental Gateway was established following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments of Canada, Ontario and Québec to develop, in partnership with the private and public sectors, a strategic, secure, sustainable and competitive multimodal transport system to support international trade. The purpose of this presentation is to provide the latest information
- [Opportunities for the Application of Intelligent Transportation Systems to Commercial Vehicle Operations (ITS-CVO) in the Prairie Region for Truck Safety Improvement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/opportunities-for-the-application-of-intelligent-transportation-systems-to-commercial-vehicle-operations-its-cvo-in-the-prairie-region-for-truck-safety-improvement/) - Improving motor carrier and highway safety is a primary focus of many transportation agencies in Canada and the U.S. With the decreased building of new infrastructure, and the rapid growth of trucking activity in the two countries, it is important to develop innovative ways to improve highway safety as it relates to commercial vehicles. Due
- [Safety Swing Arm to Prevent Collisions with Snow Plows](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/safety-swing-arm-to-prevent-collisions-with-snow-plows/) - SNC Lavalin O&M is the company responsible for the operations, maintenance and rehabilitation of 275 kilometres of Trans-Canada Highway in New Brunswick; from the Quebec border to Longs Creek (west of Fredericton), and Route 95 between the United States border and Woodstock, until 2033. During its winter operations, SNC Lavalin O&M utilizes echelon plowing, the
- [A GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE ON ROAD SAFETY ANDTECHNOLOGY](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/a-global-perspective-on-road-safety-andtechnology/) - The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) represents the 30 wealthiest countries in the world. OECD maintains a Transport Research Program to examine issues that are of interest to the member countries. In 2000, they formed a an expert Group to examine road safety and technology. The expert group was composed of 37 members
- [Streamlining Opportunities for the Permitting, Enforcement, and Regulation of Regional Truck Movements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/streamlining-opportunities-for-the-permitting-enforcement-and-regulation-of-regional-truck-movements/) - TransLink and Metro Vancouver municipalities are interested in identifying efficiency improvements to the movement of goods within and through the region. The movement of goods by truck is influenced by general road conditions and traffic, but the influence of regulatory, permitting and enforcement is less well understood. Opportunities to improve the efficiency of the regional
- [Applying Safety and Operational Effects of Highway Design Features to Two-Lane Rural Highways](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/applying-safety-and-operational-effects-of-highway-design-features-to-two-lane-rural-highways/) - Background: Rural two-lane highways constitute a majority of the mileage of public roads in the United States. Rural two-lane highways have 40% of the total travel but experience 60% of the highway fatalities. The fatality rate for two-lane rural highways in the United States is 2.39 per hundred million vehicle miles vs. 1.43 per hundred
- [Regional Strategic Transportation Plan Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/regional-strategic-transportation-plan-regional-municipality-of-wood-buffalo/) - The key economic engines in Alberta’s Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo are oil sands development, gas processing, forestry, and tourism activities. The Municipality’s rapid growth in the past few decades has been mainly driven by large scale investments in oil sands projects; this growth has resulted in significant pressure on the Municipality’s transportation network. Additionally,
- [Establishing an Integrated Road Safety System in Ottawa](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/establishing-an-integrated-road-safety-system-in-ottawa/) - In 2000, the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Police Service initiated a process to enhance the integration of the road safety initiatives of its internal departments (public health, engineering, communications and marketing) and police services. It was recognized that integration was key to increase efficiency and effectiveness of reducing collision frequency and severity in
- [Incorporating various travel segments in demand modelling and planning](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/incorporating-various-travel-segments-in-demand-modelling-and-planning/) - Background Urban travel demand forecasting models are an essential planning tool in planning and policy development. These models range in level of detail and comprehensiveness, depending on various factors including the availability of good quality data on travel and traffic in the area of interest. Household travel surveys form the major source of information on
- [The 2nd Concession Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-2nd-concession-project/) - The 2nd Concession is a major north‐south arterial corridor under the jurisdiction of The Regional Municipality of York (York Region). Located in the Town of East Gwillimbury, Ontario, the corridor crosses a popular conservation area and recreational trail, situated in the watershed of the East Holland River which is managed by the Lake Simcoe Region
- [Making Tracks: Active & Safe Routes to School – Walking, Cycling, In-line Skating and Skateboarding](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/making-tracks-active-safe-routes-to-school-walking-cycling-in-line-skating-and-skateboarding/) - The end of March 2009 marked the successful wrap-up to a year-long pilot of an innovative new Active Safe Routes to School initiative called Making Tracks (MT), and in 2009-2010 the program experienced many more successes. Launched in April of 2008, MT was created to provide hands-on, experiential active transportation skills training to children and
- [Construction Related User Delay Costs – The Case of the Crowchild Trail Bridge Rehabilitation in Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/construction-related-user-delay-costs-the-case-of-the-crowchild-trail-bridge-rehabilitation-in-calgary/) - User delay costs are a well-known, major component of life cycle cost analysis. On major urban roadways where user delay can be substantial due to high volumes, user delay costs are often managed contractually through either night work or, in the case of bridge deck rehabilitation, the imposition of road/lane rent or bonus/penalties. This is
- [Commuter train improvements in Montreal area](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/commuter-train-improvements-in-montreal-area/) - When we assumed responsibility for the commuter train network in 1996, total ridership for the two existing lines – Deux-Montagnes and Dorion-Rigaud – was 6,8 million trips per year. Since then, the network has steadily grown and improved. We’ve added three new lines: Blainville (1997), MontSaint-Hilaire (2000) and Delson (2001). These new lines were added
- [Development of the Assiniboine Avenue Bikeway in Winnipeg, Manitoba](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-the-assiniboine-avenue-bikeway-in-winnipeg-manitoba/) - In 2009, the City of Winnipeg identified Assiniboine Avenue for the development of an active transportation facility as part of a larger project entitled “Building the Network”. The route provides an alternative to Broadway and St. Mary Avenues to access downtown Winnipeg, with traffic using the north- and southbound one-way street system to get to
- [Delivering the Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Program (ATISP) in Winnipeg](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/delivering-the-active-transportation-infrastructure-stimulus-program-atisp-in-winnipeg/) - The Active Transportation Infrastructure Stimulus Program (ATISP) is a $20 million program that includes the design and construction of approximately 35 individual bike routes, adding 100 km of new active transportation routes in the City of Winnipeg. The program is funded in part by the Federal Government’s infrastructure stimulus program. This program was a challenging
- [Innovative Culvert Asset Management and Relining](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/innovative-culvert-asset-management-and-relining/) - The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SMHI) is responsible for approximately 65,000 culverts that provide critical drainage and water control for the provincial highway network. Unfortunately, a high percentage of these culverts are well past their design life. The majority of existing culverts in the province are corrugated steel pipe (CSP). Under normal field
- [Sustainable Winter Sanding with Pre-wetting](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/sustainable-winter-sanding-with-pre-wetting/) - Low volume highways in northern Ontario are maintained to winter standards that result in either a centre bare pavement followed by complete clearing within a day after a winter storm, or in a drivable but snow packed surface through most of the winter that is sanded frequently to improve traction. The resulting use of road
- [Transportation Association of Canada Sustainable Urban Transportation Award 2009](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/transportation-association-of-canada-sustainable-urban-transportation-award-2009/)
- [Montréal at the forefront of sustainable mobility with the deployment of the BIXI Program   and the development of 50 km of new bicycle lanes in 2009](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/montreal-at-the-forefront-of-sustainable-mobility-with-the-deployment-of-the-bixi-program-and-the-development-of-50-km-of-new-bicycle-lanes-in-2009/) - In Montréal, widespread popular interest in cycling and the development cycling networks and infrastructure are a relatively recent phenomenon compared to many European cities where cycling is a long-standing cultural tradition and has played an important part in shaping the urban landscape. Today, the City of Montréal’s decision to invest in sustainable mobility goes a
- [MEETING THE DUAL CHALLENGE OF BUDGET CONSTRAINT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A CASE STUDY OF THE RURAL ROAD NETWORK OF STRATHCONA COUNTY, ALBERTA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/meeting-the-dual-challenge-of-budget-constraint-and-environmental-sustainability-a-case-study-of-the-rural-road-network-of-strathcona-county-alberta/) - BACKGROUND: Strathcona County, situated east of Edmonton, Alberta, is responsible for a 1,302 km rural road network. The road surface types are: cold mix asphalt (55% of the network length), hot mix asphalt (17%), dust-suppressed gravel (18%) and gravel (10%). The traffic volumes range from 20 vehicles per day on some gravel roads to 13,000
- [Managing the Risk of Aging Pavement Infrastructure in New Brunswick Through Innovative Decision Making](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/managing-the-risk-of-aging-pavement-infrastructure-in-new-brunswick-through-innovative-decision-making/) - In the mid-2000’s, the New Brunswick Department of Transportation (NBDoT) was faced with aging and deteriorating pavement infrastructure, resulting in escalating maintenance costs and substantial rehabilitation demands. In response, the Department initiated an Asset Management Business Framework to transform its management of pavement infrastructure with the objective to more effectively manage its risks through improved
- [Compressed Natural Gas Snow Plows - Canada's First Alternative Fueled Snow Plows](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/compressed-natural-gas-snow-plows-canadas-first-alternative-fueled-snow-plows/) - On June 24, 2015, County Council unanimously passed a motion to commit to 100% renewable energy by 2050. Oxford County was the first municipal government in Ontario to commit to a 100% renewable energy target at the time, and only the second in Canada after Vancouver, British Columbia. Oxford’s renewable energy commitment stems from the
- [Best Practices for Managing Aging Transportation Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/best-practices-for-managing-aging-transportation-infrastructure/) - Transportation asset management (TAM) is an approach to more than optimize the use of transportation resources. It may also be used to critically provide a wider decision framework to manage transportation infrastructure risk. TAM attempts to: 1) optimally allocate what resources are available to needed transportation investments, as well as, 2) manage and reduce risk
- [ROUNDABOUTS AT THE LARRY UTECK INTERCHANGE IN HALIFAX](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/roundabouts-at-the-larry-uteck-interchange-in-halifax/) - Three multi-lane roundabouts are being implemented along Larry Uteck Boulevard in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Two are at the Highway 102 interchange, and a third is to the east at Nine Mile Drive/Starboard Drive. The use of roundabouts at highway interchanges is becoming common in many areas of the United States and in some Canadian provinces.
- [Nouvelles chartes d’épandage au ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports pour réduire les effets de l’épandage des sels de voirie sur l’environnement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/nouvelles-chartes-depandage-au-ministere-des-transports-de-la-mobilite-durable-et-de-lelectrification-des-transports-pour-reduire-les-effets-de-lepandage-des-sels-de-voirie/) - Le ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports entretient un vaste réseau routier durant la période hivernale. À l’exception du réseau local (107 000 km), dont la responsabilité incombe aux municipalités du Québec, les routes relevant de la compétence du Ministère représentent près de 31 000 km. Ce réseau est
- [Development of the Draft 2041 Regional Transportation Plan: GTHA Regional Traveller Personas and the Residents’ Reference Panel](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/development-of-the-draft-2041-regional-transportation-plan-gtha-regional-traveller-personas-and-the-residents-reference-panel/) - By 2041 the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) will be home to over 10 million people, all of whom travel around the region by different modes, at different times of day and have different lifestyles. Accommodating all these different types of travellers was a challenge Metrolinx embraced as we started to draft the next
- [The Impact of BIM and VDC on Company Business Process](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-impact-of-bim-and-vdc-on-company-business-process/) - The AEC industry is witnessing fundamental changes within its civil engineering and heavy construction sectors as to how projects are designed, assessed, and constructed. The goal of this change is to reduce a project's overall costs that arises from change orders and rework (15 to 20 percent of the total), and to analyze sustainable design
- [McTAVISH ROAD INTERCHANGE – A ROUNDABOUT SOLUTION](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mctavish-road-interchange-a-roundabout-solution/) - The McTavish Interchange project near Victoria BC replaces an at‐grade, signalized intersection on Highway 17 with a full movement, grade‐separated interchange. The busy Highway 17 corridor, with peak hour volumes currently exceeding 3,500 vehicles (both directions), connects the Provincial capital to the Victoria International Airport, the Swartz Bay ferry terminal, and the communities of the Saanich
- [The Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports du Québec Develops New Charter to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Road Salt](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-ministere-des-transports-de-la-mobilite-durable-et-de-lelectrification-des-transports-du-quebec-develops-new-charter-to-reduce-the-environmental-impact-of-road-salt/) - The Quebec Ministry of Transport, Sustainable Mobility and Transportation Electrification (Ministère des Transports, de la Mobilité durable et de l’Électrification des transports, hereinafter MTMDET) is responsible for the winter maintenance of an extensive road network. In Quebec, local roads (107,000 km) are under municipal jurisdiction, while the MTMDET is responsible for all provincial roads and
- [4th Avenue Flyover Project Overview](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/4th-avenue-flyover-project-overview/) - As a demonstration project of the Pedestrian Strategy, The City of Calgary collaborated with students from Langevin School, the University of Calgary’s Landscape Architecture program, the Bridgeland Riverside Community Association (BRCA), Calgary Drop-In Centre and other stakeholders to imagine how the space beneath the 4 Avenue flyover could become a valued community space and walking corridor. The project involves
- [Virtual Automotive Engine](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/virtual-automotive-engine/) - Description of initiative and key individuals involved in major tasks or activities Our initiative set out to create a three-dimensional (3D) virtual learning tool that allows instructors and students to view and interact with models in a virtual simulated platform. The process involved: 1) Streamlining the 3D model creation procedure 2) Building a model viewer
- [Leader in You](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/leader-in-you/) - The workforce is changing. Thoughtful work is being done around succession planning in our ministry and throughout government – this has led to a deliberate and planned approach to addressing changes. The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has developed an action oriented Succession Committee with a Vision to “Motivate.Transfer.Transform.: Building talent for the future. The
- [Southeast Stoney Trail: A CEAA Screening Environmental Assessment for a Canada Building Fund Project](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/southeast-stoney-trail-a-ceaa-screening-environmental-assessment-for-a-canada-building-fund-project/) - Southeast Stoney Trail (SEST) is a high standard freeway in the vicinity of the City of Calgary planned for construction by Alberta Transportation. This project is an integral part of the Calgary Ring Road freeway planned for Calgary since the 1970s to facilitate the transport of goods to markets, to divert trucks and other vehicles
- [Town of Richmond Hill  Snow Storage Facility and  Performance Evaluation Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/town-of-richmond-hill-snow-storage-facility-and-performance-evaluation-study/)
- [Front Street Paving Project, Dawson City, Yukon:  Adapting to Climate Change in a National Historic District](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/front-street-paving-project-dawson-city-yukon-adapting-to-climate-change-in-a-national-historic-district/)
- [Infrastructure Risk Assessment of Coastal Roads in Nova Scotia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/infrastructure-risk-assessment-of-coastal-roads-in-nova-scotia/) - This paper considers applying sound planning and engineering to reduce risk and lower maintenance costs along roadways affected by coastal erosion in Nova Scotia. This study reviews existing hazards and adaptive measures that have been applied at three coastal road sites. Conceptual engineering designs are provided for the installation of improved coastal protection structures. The
- [Fuel Consumption and Carbon Emissions of Turnpike Doubles in Manitoba](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/fuel-consumption-and-carbon-emissions-of-turnpike-doubles-in-manitoba/) - This paper analyzes fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions of specially permitted Turnpike Doubles (Turnpikes) in comparison to five-axle tractor semitrailers (3-S2s) operating on a defined network within Manitoba. Turnpikes can effectively replace two 3-S2s. This study collects fuel consumption data from two Manitoba-based carriers that operate Turnpikes. These carriers comprise nearly 1400 tractors
- [Modifications to Queensborough Bridge, New Westminster, BC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/modifications-to-queensborough-bridge-new-westminster-bc/) - Reconstruction of the Highway 91A corridor to improve traffic mobility involved safety upgrades on the Queensborough Bridge, reconfiguration of the existing north-end Queensborough interchange, and construction of a new south-end interchange at Howes Street. Numerous technical and logistical challenges were overcome to successfully deliver this complex, $65 million project. The main challenge was to reconstruct
- [Kicking Horse Cantilever Structure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/kicking-horse-cantilever-structure/) - The largest cantilever roadway structure in B.C was completed in 2007 on the Trans-Canada Highway approximately 10 km east of Golden in the Kicking Horse Canyon. In September 2004, Emil Anderson Construction Inc. was awarded the $17 million contract to upgrade a section of Highway #1. The tender design included the construction of a pair
- [Climate Change Engineering Vulnerability Assessment of Transportation Infrastructure in British Columbia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/climate-change-engineering-vulnerability-assessment-of-transportation-infrastructure-in-british-columbia/) - The principle objective of this case study is to identify those components of the Hwy 5 between Hope and Coquihalla Lakes that are at risk of failure, damage and/or deterioration from extreme climatic events or significant changes to baseline climate design values. The nature and relative levels of risk are to be determined in order
- [Mitigating Environmental Impacts on the Sea-to-Sky Highway through Innovative Structural Concepts and Details](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mitigating-environmental-impacts-on-the-sea-to-sky-highway-through-innovative-structural-concepts-and-details/) - In preparation for the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Sea-to-Sky Highway from Vancouver to Whistler has undergone major improvements with respect to safety, reliability and capacity. MMM Group has worked closely with the design-build team to mitigate environmental impacts through the selection of structural concepts and details that reuse existing structural elements, optimize the use of
- [The Lions’ Gate Bridge Suspended Span Replacement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-lions-gate-bridge-suspended-span-replacement/) - The three lane Lions' Gate Suspension Bridge is a landmark structure in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The 472 meter (1550 feet) center span marks the entrance to one of the busiest harbours on the west coast of North America. Constructed in 1938, the bridge was privately financed, and as such, long term durability was often
- [The Pattullo Bridge Emergency Repair](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/the-pattullo-bridge-emergency-repair/) - The Pattullo Bridge was completed in 1937, and serves as a major link between the communities of New Westminster and Surrey in the Metro Vancouver Area, carrying up to 70,000 vehicles per day, which is a significant portion of all traffic crossing the Fraser River. During construction of the bridge 3 timber spans were added
- [DESIGN OF CAMPBELL ROAD OVERPASS IN KELOWNA](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-of-campbell-road-overpass-in-kelowna/) - Campbell Road interchange is located on Highway 97 at Campbell Road, which is at the western end of the William R. Bennett (WRB) Bridge in Kelowna. The new interchange will improve traffic flow and safety for the residents in the area and provide better access on and off the new WRB Bridge. Westbank First Nation
- [DESIGN OF TEMPLETON OVERPASS FOR THE CANADA LINE](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/design-of-templeton-overpass-for-the-canada-line/) - The Canada Line is a 19 km rapid transit line connecting Downtown Vancouver with Richmond and the Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The airport section of the Canada Line includes a 1.8 km at-grade guideway. The at-grade guideway is designed to accommodate future airplane taxi way requirements in accordance with YVR’s future plan. Templeton Street is
- [CHANGES IN BRIDGE ENGINEERING, AND A NEW BRIDGE OVER A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/changes-in-bridge-engineering-and-a-new-bridge-over-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/) - Some 35 years ago the St. Patrick Street Bridge over the Rideau River in the City of Ottawa was replaced. It was proposed that the new bridge be an arch bridge, replacing the existing functionally obsolete multi-span concrete arch which had been at the site since the 1920s, but respectful of the heritage of the
- [Carrier of Innovations in the Development of Pavement Materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/carrier-of-innovations-in-the-development-of-pavement-materials/) - The road building industry is constantly exploring technological improvements that will enhance the performance of paving materials and pavement systems. In more recent years, the focus on sustainability has generated extensive research and developments worldwide. The road building industry has made considerable strides in regard to sustainability in developing: paving materials that are better for
- [Meeting Difficult Hot Mix Asphalt Challenges with Warm Mix Asphalt Solutions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/meeting-difficult-hot-mix-asphalt-challenges-with-warm-mix-asphalt-solutions/)
- [GOLDSET©: APPLICATION OF A SUSTAINABILITY DECISION SUPPORT TOOL TO THE ROOF ASPHALT SHINGLES RECYCLING PROJECT OF METRO VANCOUVER](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/goldset-application-of-a-sustainability-decision-support-tool-to-the-roof-asphalt-shingles-recycling-project-of-metro-vancouver/) - Asphalt shingles constitute approximately 2% of the total waste currently disposed in the Metro Vancouver region, which corresponds to between 60,000 and 80,000 metric tonnes per year. Developing alternative uses for asphalt shingles would help the Metro Vancouver region achieve the Zero Waste Challenge and the Sustainable Region Initiative’s goal of 70% waste diversion by
- [Compaction Sensitivity of Saskatchewan SPS-9A Asphalt Mixes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/compaction-sensitivity-of-saskatchewan-sps-9a-asphalt-mixes/) - Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure (SMHI) currently use the Marshall compaction method for laboratory hot-mix asphalt (HMA) design and placement quality control / quality assurance. Unfortunately, Saskatchewan has witnessed premature rutting in some pavements due to significant reduction in air voids under traffic loading. As a result, it is hypothesized that laboratory compaction during
- [“To recycle or not to recycle Asbestos-containing RAP: that is the question.”](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/to-recycle-or-not-to-recycle-asbestos-containing-rap-that-is-the-question/) - In August 2008, as part of the City of Calgary‟s commitment to providing a safe work environment for its workers and contractors, The City requested that Golder Associates Ltd. (Golder) conduct an occupational hygiene assessment to determine the potential for worker exposure to asbestos during the various processes of The City Roads Business Unit that
- [Mechanistic Design and Structural Evaluation of Time Sensitive Urban Full Depth Strengthening Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/mechanistic-design-and-structural-evaluation-of-time-sensitive-urban-full-depth-strengthening-projects/) - Cold in-place recycling and full depth reclamation are growing technologies for rehabilitating and strengthening in-service roads. Relative to conventional remove and replace road rehabilitation systems, the potential benefits of full depth strengthening include optimal reuse of in situ road materials (particularly high quality aggregate materials), more time efficient construction execution resulting in reduced interruptions to
- [Characterizing the Soil Resilient Modulus for Typical Manitoba Soils](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/characterizing-the-soil-resilient-modulus-for-typical-manitoba-soils/) - Resilient modulus of unbound materials is a fundamental property that is required for pavement design and estimation of its remaining service life. This paper highlights efforts to quantify the resilient modulus of subgrade soils in Manitoba. The research has two main objectives. The first objective is to model the relationship between the resilient modulus and
- [Full Depth Remediation of Roads Using Portland Cement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/full-depth-remediation-of-roads-using-portland-cement/) - Full depth reclamation (FDR) utilizing Portland cement has been utilized successfully for over 25 years worldwide for the rehabilitation of severely failed pavements. The process involves the mixing of Portland cement into the pulverized existing road in order to achieve certain strength requirements, and offers a sustainable alternative to traditional rehabilitation processes. Historically, the process
- [Slope Redesign and Slope Remediation during Design/Build Construction at Kicking Horse Canyon– Phase 2](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/conference-papers/slope-redesign-and-slope-remediation-during-design-build-construction-at-kicking-horse-canyon-phase-2/) - This paper describes the adjustments to the design and stabilization of the excavated highway slopes during construction of the Phase 2 Upgrades to the Trans Canada Highway in Kicking Horse Canyon between Golden and Yoho National Park. After the start of the construction of the design/build project, the detailed snow avalanche analysis indicated that the

## Publications

- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 11 – Routes spéciales (2020)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes11-e/) - GCG Chapitre 11 – Routes spéciales offre des conseils sur la conception des routes spéciales, telles que les routes rurales à faible débit de circulation, les routes d’accès aux ressources, les routes récréatives et les routes d’hiver. Le Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes (GCG) de l’ATC est un outil de référence incontournable pour les spécialistes de
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 11 - Special Roads (2020)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes11-e/) - GDG Chapter 11 - Special Roads provides design guidance for special roads such as low-volume rural roads, resource roads, recreational roads, and winter roads. TAC’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) is a fundamental reference document for roadway design practitioners in Canada. It contributes to the development of regional, provincial and national road and highway systems
- [Services de micromobilité partagée dans les collectivités canadiennes (2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-smmscc-e/) - Cette synthèse des pratiques présente les enseignements tirés d’organisations canadiennes qui ont exploré, planifié ou mis en œuvre des services de micromobilité partagée (p. ex. : vélopartage ou trottinettes électriques en libre-service). Elle décrit le rôle de ces services parmi les diverses options de mobilité, les contextes où la micromobilité est possible, ainsi que la
- [Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities (2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-smmscc-e/) - This synthesis of practice details the lessons learned by Canadian organizations that have explored, planned or implemented shared micromobility services (e.g. bikeshare or shared e-scooters). It describes the role of shared micromobility services among diverse mobility options, where opportunities for micromobility exist, and how micromobility services can make transportation systems more efficient, effective, equitable, safe
- [Employer Directory: Careers in Transportation–Online Open House for Students](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/tac_ed2026/) - This two-day event in January 2026 was open to students enrolled in a college or university in any discipline, including civil, geotechnical, electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as planning, information technology, environmental science, geomatics and construction. Twenty-two Canadian employers in the private and public sectors gave overviews of their organizations and their permanent, co-op,
- [Directoire des employeurs : Carrières dans les transports – Séance portes ouvertes en ligne pour les étudiants](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/tac_ed2026/) - Cet événement de deux jours en janvier 2026 était ouvert aux étudiants inscrits dans un collège ou une université, toutes disciplines confondues, incluant le génie civil, la géotechnique, le génie électrique et mécanique, ainsi que la planification, les technologies de l’information, les sciences de l’environnement, la géomatique et la construction. Vingt-deux employeurs canadiens des secteurs
- [Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-lscar-e/) - Disponible en anglais A shift is underway in urban roadway design—one that prioritizes safety, livability, and human-centered engineering. Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice equips Canadian transportation professionals with practical guidance for designing self-enforcing roads that support lower operating speeds (30–40 km/h). Drawing on the Safe Systems Approach, the
- [Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-lscar-e/) - A shift is underway in urban roadway design—one that prioritizes safety, livability, and human-centered engineering. Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice equips Canadian transportation professionals with practical guidance for designing self-enforcing roads that support lower operating speeds (30–40 km/h). Drawing on the Safe Systems Approach, the report explores how
- [PAQUET : Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes (GCG), chapitres 1 à 11 (2017, 2020)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/pkg-geodes17b-e/) - Le Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes (GCG) de l’ATC est un outil de référence incontournable pour les spécialistes de la conception géométrique au Canada. Il contribue au développement des réseaux routiers régionaux, provinciaux et nationaux en aidant les planificateurs et les concepteurs à répondre aux besoins des usagers de la route avec sécurité et cohérence,
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 10 – Échangeurs (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes10-e/) - GCG Chapitre 10 – Échangeurs fournit un sommaire des facteurs humains pertinents et des critères de justification des échangeurs. On y trouve des directives sur l’emplacement, l’espacement et la coordination des échangeurs ainsi que la présentation d’un éventail de types d’échangeurs. Des directives détaillées sont fournies sur la conception des bretelles d’entrée et de sortie des changeurs. Le Guide canadien
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 9 - Carrefours (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes9-e/) - GCG Chapitre 9 - Carrefours fournit des directives de conception pour les carrefours, dont notamment les carrefours giratoires, les carrefours novateurs et les passages à niveau. Il présente un résumé des facteurs humains pertinents et du processus de planification et de conception d’un carrefour. Le processus de conception identifie les données pertinentes de même que les
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes: Chapitre 8 – Accès (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes8-e/) - GCG Chapitre 8 – Accès fournit des lignes directrices sur la gestion des accès pour un large éventail de classes de routes. On y trouve des directives pour chaque classe de route dans le but d’assurer un équilibre entre les besoins de mobilité de la circulation et l’accès aux propriétés riveraines. On y fournit également des
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 7 – Aménagement des abords de route (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes7-e/) - GCG Chapitre 7 – Aménagement des abords de route présente des concepts de sécurité routière et l’utilisation d’une analyse quantitative pour évaluer les options de conception sécuritaire des abords de route. Le concept fondamental de dégagement latéral y est décrit de même que la façon dont il peut être appliqué en prévoyant un profil en travers
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 6 – Conception intégrée pour piétons (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes6-e/) - GCG Chapitre 6 – Conception intégrée pour piétons offre des conseils et des exemples sur la façon d’intégrer de manière globale la conception d’installations piétonnières à la conception routière afin d’obtenir une solution équilibrée pour tous les modes de transport et pour tous les usagers de la route. Y figurent des lignes directrices sur les
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 5 – Conception intégrée pour cyclistes (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes5-e/) - GCG Chapitre 5 – Conception intégrée pour cyclistes offre des conseils et des exemples sur la façon d’intégrer de manière globale la conception d’installations cyclables à la conception routière afin d’obtenir une solution équilibrée pour tous les modes de transport et pour tous les usagers de la route. Y figurent des lignes directrices sur les besoins
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 4 – Éléments des profils en travers (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes4-e/) - GCG Chapitre 4 – Éléments du profil en travers fournit des indications sur les procédures de conception et sur les domaines de définition des profils en travers et de leurs éléments connexes, y compris l’utilisation de voies spéciales, d’accotements, de terre-pleins centraux et latéraux, de banquettes, de bordures, de caniveaux et de drainage. On y traite également des ponts
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 3 – Tracé et configurations des voies (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes3-e/) - GCG Chapitre 3 – Tracé et configurations des voies traite essentiellement des procédures de conception et des domaines de définition propres au tracé en plan et au profil en long, de la coordination de ces deux éléments de conception et des aspects qui leur sont directement reliés, dont notamment les pentes transversales, l’élargissement des voies,
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre  2 – Contraintes, classification et uniformité de la conception (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes2-e/) - GCG Chapitre 2 – Contraintes, classification et uniformité de la conception traite de la façon dont les contraintes de conception, telles que les facteurs humains, la vitesse, les véhicules types et les distances de visibilité, influent sur la conception géométrique. Ce chapitre contient également une orientation concernant la classification des raccordements par classe de route afin
- [Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes : Chapitre 1 – Philosophie de la conception (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-geodes1-e/) - GCG Chapitre 1 – Philosophie de la conception offre une introduction des objectifs de la conception, à son approche évolutive et au domaine de définition utilisé tout au long du Guide. Des orientations quant aux analyses des avantages-coûts, à l’ingénierie de la valeur et aux exceptions de conception sont également fournies. Le Guide canadien de conception géométrique
- [PACKAGE: Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG), Chapters 1 to 11 (2017, 2020)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/pkg-geodes17b-e/) - TAC’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) is a fundamental reference document for roadway design practitioners in Canada. It contributes to the development of regional, provincial and national road and highway systems by helping planners and designers meet the needs of road users with safety and consistency while addressing the context of local conditions and
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 10 - Interchanges (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes10-e/) - GDG Chapter 10 - Interchanges summarizes relevant human factor aspects and warrants for interchanges; and provides guidance on interchange location, spacing, coordination, interchange types and exits and entrance ramp design. TAC’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) is a fundamental reference document for roadway design practitioners in Canada. It contributes to the development of regional, provincial
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 9 - Intersections (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes9-e/) - GDG Chapter 9 - Intersections offers design guidance on intersections including roundabouts, innovative intersections and at-grade railroad crossings; summarizes relevant human factor aspects; identifies an intersection planning and design process for relevant inputs and possible constraints; summarizes guidelines on intersection spacing, layout and alignment and sight distance needs; and outlines guidelines and design details for simple
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 8 – Access (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes8-e/) - GDG Chapter 8 - Access presents access management guidelines for the full range of road classifications; provides guidance for each classification of roadway, balancing its role in addressing traffic mobility and access to adjacent lands; and outlines design guidance for access location and geometrics and the use auxiliary lanes, two-way left-turn lanes and service roads to
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 7 - Roadside Design (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes7-e/) - GDG Chapter 7 - Roadside Design introduces road safety concepts and the use of quantitative analysis to evaluate roadside safety design options; outlines the fundamental concept of the clear zone and its application through the provision of appropriate cross section and drainage elements to allow for driver recovery; outlines mitigation and protection techniques to reduce the
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 6 - Pedestrian Integrated Design (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes6-e/) - GDG Chapter 6 - Pedestrian Integrated Design highlights examples on how to integrate the design of pedestrian facilities holistically into the design of roadways to provide a balanced solution for all modes and road users; provides guidance on pedestrian and wheelchair design needs, use of a framework approach to design which subdivides the roadside into frontage,
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 5 - Bicycle Integrated Design (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes5-e/) - GDG Chapter 5 - Bicycle Integrated Design identifies examples on how to integrate the design of bicycle facilities holistically into the design of roadways to provide a balanced solution for all modes and road users; and provides guidance on bicycle and in-line skater design needs, types of bicycle facilities, a framework for the selection of an
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 4 - Cross Section Elements (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes4-e/) - GDG Chapter 4 - Cross Section Elements offers guidance on design procedures and domains related to cross sections and related elements including special purpose lanes, shoulders, medians, outer separations and boulevards, curb and gutter and drainage; and presents considerations for bridges and utility placement, snow storage and future widening, as well as typical cross sections. TAC’s Geometric
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 3 - Alignment and Lane Configuration (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes3-e/) - GDG Chapter 3 - Alignment and Lane Configurations focuses on design procedures and domains associated with horizontal and vertical alignment, the coordination of these two design elements and related issues including cross slopes, lane widening, lane balance, lane continuity and specialized traffic lanes such as truck climbing lanes, passing lanes and truck escape ramps. TAC’s Geometric
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 2 - Design Controls, Classification and Consistency (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes2-e/) - GDG Chapter 2 - Design Controls, Classification and Consistency discusses how design controls such as human factors, speed, design vehicles and sight lines influence geometric design; demonstrates how to classify links in a road network to provide a hierarchical and readily understood road system that appropriately serves different purposes; and outlines the principles of providing consistency
- [Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads: Chapter 1 - Design Philosophy (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-geodes1-e/) - GDG Chapter 1 - Design Philosophy offers an introduction to the goal of design, its evolving approach and the design domain concept utilized throughout the guide; and provides benefit cost analysis, value engineering and design exceptions guidance. TAC’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) is a fundamental reference document for roadway design practitioners in Canada.
- [Emerging Practice Briefing: Accommodating People with Disabilities at Island Platform Bus Stops (2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/epb-ipbs-e/) - The Emerging Practice Briefing, Accommodating People with Disabilities at Island Platform Bus Stops, examines the challenges Island Platform Bus Stops can pose for pedestrians—especially those with sight loss and other disabilities—and explores opportunities to reduce conflicts between pedestrians with disabilities and cyclists at those locations. Adopted in many jurisdictions across Canada, island platform bus stops
- [Document d'information sur une pratique émergente : Accommodement pour les personnes handicapées aux plateformes d’arrêt d’autobus en îlot (2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/epb-ipbs-e/) - Un document d'information sur les pratiques émergentes, Accommodement pour les personnes handicapées aux plateformes d’arrêts d'autobus en îlot, examine les défis que les plateformes d’arrêts d'autobus en îlot peuvent poser aux piétons, en particulier ceux ayant une perte de vision et d'autres handicaps, et explore les options pouvant être utilisées pour réduire les conflits entre
- [Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, Sixth Edition (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-mutcdc21-e/) - The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC), Sixth Edition, is an essential tool for professionals involved in traffic management and control. It guides the use of road signs, traffic signals, pavement markings and other devices that inform travellers about road regulations, hazards and temporary conditions. It helps Canada’s federal, provincial, territorial and
- [Illumination of Isolated Rural Intersections (2001)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-iiri-e/) - Illumination of Isolated Rural Intersections is an update to the illumination practices found in TAC's 1983 Guide for the Design of Roadway Lighting. Existing and/or proposed lighting warrants and practices of all Canadian provinces, the TAC warrant and three U.S. states are reviewed in order to develop a Canadian warrant for illumination of isolated rural
- [Guide de conception et de gestion des actifs des chaussées (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-padmg-e/) - Ce Guide est une synthèse de pratiques canadiennes en matière de conception et de gestion des chaussées. Il offre un exposé théorique des enjeux, un résumé des meilleures pratiques et vise à être applicable partout au Canada, quelles que soient les conditions et l’administration routière. Il contient des outils de gestion des actifs d'infrastructure de
- [Pavement Asset Design and Management Guide (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-padmg-e/) - This Guide is a consolidation of Canadian pavement design and management practices. It provides a theoretical understanding of issues, a summary of best practices and is intended to be applicable across Canada for varying conditions and jurisdictions. Tools for the management of transportation infrastructure assets are included. The Guide emphasizes routine maintenance and preservation as
- [Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition (2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-bridgehyd3-e/) - The Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition is a compilation of principles and scientific methods for the location, layout and design of bridges, and is intended for civil engineers and other professionals responsible for bridge design, construction and maintenance. It contains the considerations necessary to guide hydraulic and hydrologic analysis for new and existing structures.
- [Guide de justification des feux de circulation et des feux pour piétons (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-tspshb-e/) - Ce manuel fournit un guide d’utilisation de la Procédure canadienne d’établissement de la matrice de justification des feux de circulation aux professionnels de la circulation ainsi qu’un outil de calcul afin d’assurer une application uniforme et cohérente de la procédure. Le Guide de justification des feux de circulation et des feux pour piétons décrit la
- [Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Signal Head Warrant Handbook (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tspshb-e/) - This handbook provides traffic operations practitioners with a guide to using the Canadian Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Signal Head Warrant Matrix Procedure, a calculation tool which is also provided; and to ensure that the procedure is applied in a consistent and comprehensive way. The Traffic Signal and Pedestrian Signal Head Warrant Handbook describes the matrix
- [La tarification routière au Canada : Opportunités et défis (2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-rpoc-e/) - Dans les villes du monde entier, la tarification routière s’est avérée une approche efficace pour générer des revenus tirés du transport et pour favoriser des comportements de mobilité privilégiés. La tarification routière comporte quatre outils principaux : Péages (péages à un point). Droits imposés pour emprunter une route ou un pont en particulier; il s’agit
- [Drainage manual - Volume 1 (1982) & Volume 2 (1987)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-drain-e/) - Volume 1 - Hydrology and open channels Volume 2 - Culverts and storm sewers Reflects Canadian drainage practice, as of date of publication, with particular reference to transportation facilities. The solution of typical problems is well illustrated through numerous worked examples.
- [Lignes directrices canadiennes pour l’établissement des limites de vitesse prescrites (2009)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-postedspeed-e/) - Les Lignes directrices canadiennes pour l’établissement des limites de vitesse prescrites visent à orienter les divers intervenants au sujet du processus d’évaluation des limites de vitesse, et à le rendre plus cohérent. Il est le fruit de l'examen des pratiques en cours au Canada et à l’étranger, de l’étude de la documentation technique et d’une
- [Canadian Guidelines for Establishing Posted Speed Limits (2009)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-postedspeed-e/) - This publication offers recommendations to help engineers and traffic practitioners determine speed limit management procedures, which enhance the effectiveness and credibility of posted speed limits. Road safety may be enhanced through credible posted speed limits that match the expectation of drivers for a given roadway and its surrounding area. The guidelines provide an evaluation tool
- [On the Move: Active Transportation Initiatives Across Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-atiac-e/) - Walking, cycling, and other forms of active transportation are crucial in tackling climate change, reducing congestion, improving public health, and enhancing road safety and equity. Over the last two decades, Canadian governments have made significant investments in these areas, and this report showcases their efforts. On the Move: Active Transportation Initiatives Across Canada provides profiles
- [Synthèses des pratiques de gestion environnementale (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-semp-e/) - La Synthèse des pratiques de gestion environnementale pour la construction, l’exploitation et l’entretien des routes est un recueil de pratiques environnementales recueillies auprès d’intervenenants à travers le Canada et regroupées sous forme de synthèses offrant des renseignements de pointe en matière de gestion environnementale. Ceci représente l’occasion de permettre aux administrations des transports, consultants, entrepreneurs
- [Synthesis of Environmental Management Practices (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-semp-e/) - The Synthesis of Environmental Management Practices for Road Construction, Operation and Maintenance is a collection of environmental practices from stakeholders across Canada, synthesized to provide information on the state-of-play for environmental management. This represents an opportunity for transportation agencies, consulting firms, contractors and regulatory agencies to learn from each other when developing or improving their
- [Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC : PARTIE 1 – Panneaux de réglementation (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-tsp1reg-b/) - Les Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC s’inscrit en complément du Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR). Il encourage l'uniformité de la signalisation routière au Canada et la compatibilité en Amérique du Nord et fournit aux utilisateurs et aux fabricants des modèles précis à utiliser pour la production de panneaux de signalisation routière. Les éditions
- [Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC : PARTIE 2 – Panneaux d’avertissement (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-tsp2warn-b/) - Les Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC s’inscrit en complément du Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR). Il encourage l'uniformité de la signalisation routière au Canada et la compatibilité en Amérique du Nord et fournit aux utilisateurs et aux fabricants des modèles précis à utiliser pour la production de panneaux de signalisation routière. Les éditions
- [Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC : PARTIE 3 – Panneaux d’information et de direction (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-tsp3info-b/) - Les Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC s’inscrit en complément du Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR). Il encourage l'uniformité de la signalisation routière au Canada et la compatibilité en Amérique du Nord et fournit aux utilisateurs et aux fabricants des modèles précis à utiliser pour la production de panneaux de signalisation routière. Les éditions
- [Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC : PARTIE 4 – Panneaux et dispositifs indiquant des travaux temporaires (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-tsp4temp-b/) - Les Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC s’inscrit en complément du Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR). Il encourage l'uniformité de la signalisation routière au Canada et la compatibilité en Amérique du Nord et fournit aux utilisateurs et aux fabricants des modèles précis à utiliser pour la production de panneaux de signalisation routière. Les éditions
- [TROUSSE : Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC, Parties 1-4 (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/pkg-tspall-b/) - Les Modèles de panneaux de signalisation de l'ATC s’inscrit en complément du Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR). Il encourage l'uniformité de la signalisation routière au Canada et la compatibilité en Amérique du Nord et fournit aux utilisateurs et aux fabricants des modèles précis à utiliser pour la production de panneaux de signalisation routière. Les éditions
- [Guide canadien de conception des carrefours giratoires (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-crdg-e/) - Le Guide canadien de conception des carrefours giratoires (GCCG) fournit des renseignements et des conseils sur la planification, la conception, la construction, le fonctionnement, l’entretien et la sécurité des carrefours giratoires au Canada. Le GCCG sert de document d’accompagnement au Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes (GCGR), et fournit des directrices spécifiques à l’utilisation
- [Guide canadien de modération de la circulation (deuxième édition) (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-trafcalm18-e/) - Ce guide présente la modération de la circulation en tant que méthode de réduction de la vitesse et du débit de la circulation non locale qui s’infiltre dans les quartiers. Il présente les principes de modération de la circulation, il suggère un processus d’introduction et de mise en place de la modération de la circulation,
- [Guide des pratiques de surveillance de la circulation pour les provinces et les municipalités du Canada (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-tmpg-e/) - Le Guide des pratiques de surveillance de la circulation pour les provinces et les municipalités du Canada fournit les premières lignes directrices nationales sur la planification, la conception et la mise en œuvre des programmes de surveillance de la circulation pour les provinces et les municipalités du Canada. Le Guide vise à promouvoir l’uniformité de
- [Synthèse des meilleures pratiques en matière de gestion d’actifs de transport pour le Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-stambp-e/) - Cette synthèse de pratiques est fondée sur de l’information obtenue par une analyse documentaire poussée, un sondage ciblé des organismes de transport de partout au Canada, de suivis téléphoniques et d’entrevues en personne, ainsi que d’entrevues et de discussions avec des spécialistes en gestion d’actifs, y compris des spécialistes techniques de partout au Canada représentant
- [Lignes directrices pour la sélection d’une pellicule conforme aux seuils de rétroréfléchissance des panneaux routiers (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-sssrr-e/) - Les Lignes directrices pour la sélection d’une pellicule conforme aux seuils de rétroréfléchissance des panneaux routiers ont été conçues pour aider les administrations de transport à choisir les types de pellicule des panneaux routiers et les stratégies d’entretien qui peuvent assurer le maintien de niveaux suffisants de rétroréfléchissance pour ceux qui conduisent de nuit. Ce
- [Guide relatif aux dégagements latéral et vertical des panneaux de signalisation (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-signplace-e/) - Ce guide de l’ATC fournit des directives quant à l’installation adéquate des panneaux de signalisation et à la sélection de distances de placement pratiques et optimales. Il importe de porter une attention particulière aux dégagements latéral et vertical afin d’attirer l’attention et le respect des usagers de la route. L’élaboration de ce guide a nécessité
- [Lignes directrices pour l'utilisation des panneaux d'affichage de la vitesse (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-sdd-e/) - Les Lignes directrices pour l’utilisation de panneaux d’affichage de la vitesse reflètent les meilleures pratiques et fournissent des recommandations pour la conception et l’utilisation de panneaux d’affichage de la vitesse dans le contexte canadien. Développées par l’entremise d’une revue de littérature extensive, les lignes directrices permettent et favorisent l’uniformité dans l’utilisation des dispositifs dans tout
- [Aires et zones scolaires et de terrains de jeux : normes d'application et de mise en oeuvre (2006)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-school-e/) - Ce guide a comme objet de fournir aux ingénieurs et praticiens partout au Canada un outil pour les aider à décider où l’on doit désigner des aires et des zones scolaires et de terrains de jeux, à les mettre en oeuvre de façon efficace et à identifier les endroits pour lesquels le besoin d’aires et
- [Guide de gestion des sels de voirie (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-saltmgmt-e/) - Le Guide de gestion des sels de voirie (deuxième édition) fournit une mise à jour de l’ouvrage précédent de l’ATC du même titre, publié en 1999, afin d’incorporer la recherche et les leçons apprises au cours des dix dernières années. Ce guide et les synthèses de bonnes pratiques connexes, disponibles gratuitement sur le site Web
- [Guide sur la réduction de la consommation d’énergie et sur l’efficacité de l’éclairage routier (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-rlepr-e/) - Ce Guide a pour but d’examiner différentes options et de fournir des lignes directrices en vue d’établir des pratiques en matière de réduction de l’éclairage et d’efficacité énergétique. Il fournit de l’information aux administrations routières, aux concepteurs, aux consultants et aux fournisseurs sur la façon d’estimer, d’évaluer, de choisir et de déployer un système d’éclairage
- [Pratiques recommandées pour la signalisation des limites de vitesse dans les bretelles (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-rampspeed-e/) - Ce document présente aux intervenants canadiens les pratiques recommandées pour la signalisation des limites de vitesse dans les bretelles sous une forme utile. C’est principalement un outil de référence à l’intention des professionnels en génie routier responsables de la sélection et de la mise en place des dispositifs de signalisation pour la gestion des vitesses
- [Lignes directrices relatives à la planification et à la mise en œuvre des mesures de priorité au transport en commun (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-pitpm-e/) - Les Lignes directrices relatives à la planification et à la mise en œuvre des mesures de priorité au transport en commun offrent aux praticiens les outils et le cadre nécessaires pour sélectionner les mesures de priorité au transport en commun (MPTC) appropriées en fonction des besoins identifiés. Au cours des dernières années, on a pu
- [Lignes directrices de développement et de gestion des infrastructures de transport dans les régions de pergélisol (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-permafrost-e/) - Les lignes directrices de l’ATC constituent un compendium des bonnes pratiques pour le développement, la planification, la conception, la construction, la gestion, l’entretien et la restauration des installations de transport situées dans les régions nordiques canadiennes et aménagées sur le pergélisol. Divisée en neuf chapitres, cette publication porte sur des sujets tels que le contexte
- [Guide de contrôle des passages pour piétons (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-pccg18-e/) - Le Guide de contrôle des passages pour piétons favorise l’uniformité dans la mise en place des systèmes de contrôle des passages pour piétons au Canada. Il propose une perspective globale du contrôle des passages pour piétons en intégrant à la fois des critères numériques et un jugement technique qualitatif à la démarche systématique visant la
- [Guide de conception, de construction, d’entretien et d’inspection des murs de soutènement de sol stabilisé mécaniquement (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-msew-e/) - Les murs de soutènement de sol stabilisé (MSSM) sont depuis longtemps utilisés comme technologie mature de soutènement du sol mais il n’est pas toujours évident de déterminer qui est l’ultime responsable de la conception, l’assurance de la qualité, gestion des actifs et réparation des murs, ainsi que la surveillance en service des murs déjà construits,
- [Synthèse des pratiques de conception des zones médianes (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-median-e/) - Un terre-plein central sépare généralement les chaussées de sens opposés des artères et des routes principales à vitesse élevée. Il sert souvent de refuge aux piétons qui traversent la route aux carrefours, signalisés ou non. Les propriétaires des terrains adjacents s’inquiètent des répercussions éventuelles d’un terre-plein central sur leurs activités et la valeur de leurs
- [Guide de gestion des charges pour les chaussées à faible capacité (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-lmwps-e/) - Le Guide de gestion des charges pour les chaussées à faible capacité fournit une synthèse de pratiques canadiennes et internationales pour gérer les structures de chaussée à faible capacité dans des climats nordiques. Le guide inclut une série de pratiques exemplaires recommandées pour gérer ces chaussées en période de gel et de dégel ainsi que
- [Guide de conception des systèmes d'éclairage routier (2006)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-lighting06-e/) - Ce document est un guide devant servir à la planification et à la conception des systèmes d’éclairage routier et des divers systèmes d’éclairage extérieur connexes. Le Guide a pour but de favoriser l’uniformité des systèmes d’éclairage dans tout le pays. Il met l’accent sur des systèmes d’éclairage routier qui, s’ils sont correctement conçus, installés et
- [Guide des études de sécurité des routes en service (2004)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-inservice-e/) - Cet ouvrage se présente comme un guide pratique d’exécution des examens de sécurité des routes en service. Les pratiques recommandées dans ce guide sont non seulement fondées sur l’expérience actuelle du Canada et de la communauté internationale en la matière, mais encore sur les plus récents résultats des recherches en ingénierie de la sécurité, dans
- [Guide d’évaluation des produits de stabilisation du sol et des matériaux (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-esmsp-e/) - Le Guide d’évaluation des produits de stabilisation du sol et des matériaux traite de la stabilisation des structures de chaussée et se concentre sur quatre principaux types de procédés de stabilisation (mécanique, cimentaire, asphalte et autres produits chimiques). Il aide les lecteurs à identifier et à comprendre les produits et les procédés de stabilisation des
- [Guide national du contrôle de l’érosion et de la sédimentation associées aux projets routiers (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-erosion-e/) - Le Guide national du contrôle de l’érosion et de la sédimentation associées aux projets routiers identifie les outils et les étapes nécessaires à la conception et à la mise en œuvre de plans de contrôle de l’érosion et de la sédimentation (PCES) efficaces dans le cadre de la planification, de la construction et de l’entretien de
- [Lignes directrices pour définir et mesurer la congestion urbaine (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-dmuc-e/) - Les Lignes directrices pour définir et mesurer la congestion urbaine aident les intervenants et les chercheurs à définir, mesurer, et surveiller la congestion routière en zones urbaines. Les lignes directrices fournissent des directives pour quantifier la congestion routière tant sur les autoroutes urbaines que sur les corridors routiers, et s’appliquent au transport routier motorisé, y
- [Lignes directrices d’application et d’affichage des signaux lumineux pour le transport en commun (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-display-e/) - L’ATC a préparé en ensemble de lignes directrices en réponse à l’intérêt croissant pour les réseaux de transport en commun comme mode de transport fiable. Au cours des dernières années, des mesures de priorité de transport en commun ont été mises en place pour améliorer le transport durable et les réseaux terrestres de transport en
- [Lignes directrices relatives à la construction et à l’exploitation des routes d’hiver (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-cowinrd-e/) - Les routes d’hiver jouent un rôle important dans la desserte des communautés isolées des territoires et des régions nordiques des provinces canadiennes, qui n’ont pas de routes d’accès tous temps. Qui plus est, le développement de projets d’exploitation des ressources dans le Nord canadien dépend fortement de ce type de routes. Les coûts élevés reliés
- [Lignes directrices pour l'identification des sites les plus problématiques du réseau routier (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-cllsn-e/) - L’ATC a préparé des lignes directrices nationales pour l’identification des sites les plus problématiques du réseau routier au Canada. Pour identifier, sur le réseau routier, les sites à risque élevé où les usagers de la route (automobilistes et autres) perdent la vie ou sont grièvement blessés, certaines administrations routières effectuent des études techniques pour l’identification
- [Guide canadien pour des routes plus vertes (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-cggr-e/) - Le Guide canadien pour des routes plus vertes (GCRV) encourage la croissance intelligente et la mise en place de solutions de transport multimodal, ainsi que l’aménagement d’infrastructures sécuritaires et durables et l’utilisation de méthodes de construction et d’entretien plus durables. Le GCRV vise à aider les utilisateurs à évaluer et à renforcer les avantages offerts
- [Guide canadien de signalisation des voies cyclables - 2e édition (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-bikegd2-e/) - Le Guide canadien de signalisation des voies cyclables expose des lignes directrices concernant l’installation de panneaux et de marques sur la chaussée des voies cyclables et présente des dessins et des dispositifs de signalisation typiques. Nombre des lignes directrices peuvent s’appliquer tant aux voies cyclables sur route qu’aux voies cyclables hors-route. Ce document de 118
- [Guide des glissières de sécurité et des glissières combinées pour les ponts (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-barrier-e/) - Ce guide traite des enjeux en matière des pratiques actuelles au Canada et renferme un sommaire des ressources, des études et des directives en matière de conception publiées et acceptées par les principaux organismes et les autorités compétentes en Amérique du Nord. Le guide a été élaboré pour synthétiser et uniformiser les pratiques de conception
- [Guide d'application des facteurs humains en sécurité routière (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-ahfrs-e/) - Le Guide d’application des facteurs humains en sécurité routière est un guide pratique pour l’application des facteurs humains à la conception de routes et aux techniques de gestion de la circulation, portant principalement sur la sécurité routière en contexte canadien. Il fournit aux intervenants de l’information de base sur les capacités, le rendement et les
- [Lignes directrices pour la compréhension, l'utilisation et la mise en oeuvre des signaux sonores pour piétons (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-accped-e/) - Le document Lignes directrices pour la compréhension, l’utilisation et la mise en œuvre des signaux sonores pour piétons de l’ATC a été conçu pour répondre : aux besoins grandissants des personnes ayant une déficience visuelle aux avancements technologiques dans l’industrie des signaux sonores pour piétons (SSP) et pour cerner la grande variabilité des installations SSP
- [PAQUET : Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière, Sixième édition (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/pkg-mutcdc21-e/) - Ce paquet regroupe une copie imprimée et une copie électronique du Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière, sixième édition (2021) à un prix spécial. Voir les détails ci-dessous. Le Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR) est un outil essentiel pour les professionnels impliqués dans la gestion et le contrôle de la circulation. Il est une trousse
- [Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière, Sixième édition (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-mutcdc21-e/) - Le Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR) est un outil essentiel pour les professionnels impliqués dans la gestion et le contrôle de la circulation. Il est une trousse d’outils composée de panneaux routiers, de feux de circulation, de marquages sur la chaussée et d'autres dispositifs qui communiquent aux piétons, aux cyclistes, aux conducteurs de véhicules à
- [TAC Sign Patterns: PART 1 – Regulatory Signs (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tsp1reg-b/) - TAC Sign Patterns (TSP) complements the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). It encourages traffic control uniformity across Canada and compatibility throughout North America and provides users and manufacturers with accurate patterns to be used when producing traffic control signs. Previous editions of this product were known as TAC’s Sign Pattern Manual. It is
- [TAC Sign Patterns: PART 2 – Warning Signs (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tsp2warn-b/) - TAC Sign Patterns (TSP) complements the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). It encourages traffic control uniformity across Canada and compatibility throughout North America and provides users and manufacturers with accurate patterns to be used when producing traffic control signs. Previous editions of this product were known as TAC’s Sign Pattern Manual. It
- [TAC Sign Patterns: PART 3 – Guide and Information Signs (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tsp3info-b/) - TAC Sign Patterns (TSP) complements the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). It encourages traffic control uniformity across Canada and compatibility throughout North America and provides users and manufacturers with accurate patterns to be used when producing traffic control signs. Previous editions of this product were known as TAC’s Sign Pattern Manual. It
- [TAC Sign Patterns: PART 4 – Temporary Conditions Signs and Devices (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tsp4temp-b/) - TAC Sign Patterns (TSP) complements the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). It encourages traffic control uniformity across Canada and compatibility throughout North America and provides users and manufacturers with accurate patterns to be used when producing traffic control signs. Previous editions of this product were known as TAC’s Sign Pattern Manual. It
- [PACKAGE: TAC Sign Patterns – Parts 1-4 (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/pkg-tspall-b/) - TAC Sign Patterns (TSP) complements the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). It encourages traffic control uniformity across Canada and compatibility throughout North America and provides users and manufacturers with accurate patterns to be used when producing traffic control signs. Previous editions of this product were known as TAC’s Sign Pattern Manual. It is available either
- [IMAGE FILES: Handbook of Recommended Information Sign Symbols for Canada (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/fls-symbol-e/) - The electronic vector image files of the Handbook of Recommended Information Sign Symbols for Canada (2008) are intended to assist jurisdictions with the proper reproduction of the sign symbols presented in the document of the same name. The files are provided in EPS format in order to maintain their resolution if resizing is required. The
- [PACKAGE: Handbook of Recommended Information Sign Symbols for Canada (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/pkg-symbol-e/) - This package consists of two components: 1) the Handbook of Recommended Information Sign Symbols for Canada 2) electronic vector image files (EPS format) of the related sign symbols Detailed information on these is available under their separate listings. The Handbook of Recommended Information Sign Symbols for Canada is a reference guide for recommended information sign
- [Handbook of Recommended Information Sign Symbols for Canada (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-symbol-e/) - The Handbook of Recommended Information Sign Symbols for Canada is a reference guide for recommended information sign symbols whose comprehensive nature excludes its contents from TAC’s Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC) due to that document’s large breadth and scope. The Handbook is useful to Canadian jurisdictions implementing new sign initiatives or
- [Beneficial Practices for Compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Regulations (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-bpcmb-e/) - Beneficial Practices for Compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act and Regulations provides a synthesis of mitigation measures, case studies and beneficial practices from a variety of settings, industries and activities (i.e. roadways, utilities, oil and gas, land development and forestry), for compliance with the Act and the Regulations during facility creation, operation, maintenance and
- [Operational Guidance for Migratory Birds and Vegetation Management for Existing Transportation Facilities and Infrastructure (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-mbvm-e/) - Operational Guidance for Migratory Birds and Vegetation Management for Existing Transportation Facilities and Infrastructure provides measures to conserve migratory birds and their nests during common vegetation management activities necessary for maintaining sight lines, removing hazards, or similar activities, such as pruning or removing woody vegetation, and mowing during the General Nesting Period of migratory birds.
- [Operational Guidance for Migratory Bird Nests under Bridges and in Culverts (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-mbnbc-e/) - Operational Guidance for Migratory Bird Nests under Bridges and in Culverts provides measures to conserve migratory birds and their nests during common vegetation management activities necessary for maintaining sight lines, removing hazards, or similar activities, such as pruning or removing woody vegetation, and mowing during the General Nesting Period of migratory birds. It provides guidance
- [PACKAGE: Migratory Birds Practices and Operational Guidance Documents (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/pkg-mbbpog-e/) - Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), through the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS), administers the Migratory Birds Convention Act, 1994 and associated Migratory Bird Regulations to protect and conserve the vast majority of birds encountered in Canada. Migratory birds are frequently identified and encountered along transportation rights-of-way within natural habitats, as well as on culverts, bridges
- [PACKAGE: Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, Sixth Edition (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/pkg-mutcdc21-e/) - This package bundles one print copy and one e-book copy of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, Sixth Edition (2021) at a special price. See details below. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC), Sixth Edition, is an essential tool for professionals involved in traffic management and control. It
- [Guidelines for Understanding, Use and Implementation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-accped-e/) - This publication on accessible pedestrian signals (APS) contains guidelines that were prepared in response to: the evolving needs of people with vision loss; technological advances in the accessible pedestrian signals industry; and the need to address the high degree of variability amongst APS installations in Canada. The publication’s objective is to act as a set
- [Applied Human Factors in Road Safety Guide: A Book in the Canadian Road Safety Engineering Handbook (CRaSH) (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-ahfrs-e/) - Applied Human Factors in Road Safety Guide is a practical guide for the application of human factors to road design and traffic operations, with a focus on road safety for a Canadian audience. The guide provides practitioners with a basic understanding of the road user capabilities, performance and behaviours, and also includes several practical tools
- [Advance Warning Flashers: Guidelines for Application and Installation (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-awf-e/) - Until this guide was released, no set practice or uniform guide for the application and implementation of Advanced Warning Flashers (AWFs) existed in Canada. As a result, there was a wide range of practice in the use of AWFs across the country. TAC was interested in consolidating the best available knowledge and developing a national
- [Guide to Bridge Traffic and Combination Barriers (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-barrier-e/) - This guide discusses issues relating to current practices in Canada, and summarizes the available resources, research and design guidance accepted by major North American agencies and jurisdictions. The guide was developed to synthesize and help unify the Canadian bridge barrier design practices. Divided into eight chapters, the publication specifically focuses on barrier performance levels, conceptual
- [Bikeway Traffic Control Guidelines for Canada (Second Edition) (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-bikegd2-e/) - Bikeway Traffic Control Guidelines for Canada outlines the appropriate traffic control for the installation of signs and pavement markings on bikeways and contains diagrams of typical installations. Many of the guidelines may be applicable to both on-road and off-road bikeways. This 118-page document was produced with the intention of providing guidance in the application of
- [Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-bpprc-e/) - Potholes are a dangerous and costly nuisance, and the only way to keep them from coming back is to repair them effectively. However, long-lasting fixes aren’t easy. This report identifies and describes current Canadian and international agency pothole repair best practices. It also recommends seasonal strategies for temporary and long-term patching, and for evaluating and selecting
- [Guide to Bridge Management (2004)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-bridgemgmt-e/) - Many Canadian bridges have reached the end of their serviceable lives (50 to 80 years) and many more are approaching the same condition. In addition, the cost of bridge maintenance has been rising over the years and deficient bridges are becoming more prevalent. TAC’s Guide to Bridge Management provides tools and strategies for professionals to
- [Guide for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-bridgerep-e/) - The Guide for Bridge Repair and Rehabilitation was developed for bridge owners who may be confronted with requirements for managing a bridge population, or an individual bridge, but who may not have all the detailed knowledge of the state-of the-art in bridge rehabilitation and repair. It is intended that such users be able to refer
- [Canadian Guide for Greener Roads (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-cggr-e/) - The Canadian Guide for Greener Roads (CGGR) promotes smart growth and multi-modal transportation solutions along with safe, enduring roadway infrastructure and more sustainable construction and maintenance principles. The CGGR helps users self-evaluate and strengthen the benefits of integrating sustainability principles into Canadian roadway projects. The CGGR is written for technical laypersons (e.g. environmental planner, transportation
- [Guidelines for the Network Screening of Collision-Prone Locations: A Book in the Canadian Road Safety Engineering Handbook (CRaSH) (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-cllsn-e/) - Recognizing that collision-prone location (CPL) screenings depend on a number of variables as well as the needs and approach of each agency, Guidelines for the Network Screening of Collision-Prone Locations features recommended and interim screening methods including methodology, illustrations, and, where possible, implementation steps such as the development or acquisition of analytical tools. This publication will
- [Synthesis of Current Practices for Enhancing Traffic Signal Conspicuity (2009)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-conspicuity-e/) - Conspicuity refers to the attention-attracting quality of a signal and depends on the signal characteristics, the interaction of the signal with the background in which it is seen, and whether and where the driver expects to see it. This synthesis includes a compilation of regulations regarding the installation of traffic signal displays from traffic signal
- [Guidelines for the Construction and Operation of Winter Roads (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-cowinrd-e/) - Winter roads play an important role in servicing remote communities with no all-weather road access within the territories and northern regions of Canadian provinces. The development of resource projects in northern Canada relies heavily on winter roads. The main objective of these guidelines is to provide recommendations for design, construction and operation of winter roads.
- [Canadian Roundabout Design Guide (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-crdg-e/) - The Canadian Roundabout Design Guide (CRDG) provides information and guidance related to the planning, design, construction, operation, maintenance and safety of roundabouts in Canada. The CRDG serves as a companion to the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG), providing direction specific to the application and design of roundabouts. The
- [The Canadian Road Safety Audit Guide: A Book in the Canadian Road Safety Engineering Handbook (CRaSH) (2001)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-crsag-e/) - This practical work is a comprehensive review of the safety audit process intended for road authorities, consultants and other interested groups. This publication contains chapters on basic road safety audit concepts, procedures, conducting audits, audit teams and pilot programs. Appendices include case studies, further reading suggestions and an audit prompt list. The Canadian Road Safety
- [Guidelines for the Application and Display of Transit Signals (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-display-e/) - Guidelines for the Application and Display of Transit Signals will help practitioners in Canadian jurisdictions identify the changes needed in applicable legislation and policies in order to implement transit signal displays, and prepare intersection designs and operations on transit routes. These guidelines were prepared in response to the increased interest in public transit systems as
- [Guidelines for Defining and Measuring Urban Congestion (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-dmuc-e/) - The Guidelines for Defining and Measuring Urban Congestion assist practitioners and researchers define, measure, and monitor traffic congestion in urban areas. The Guidelines provide directions on quantifying traffic congestion for both urban freeway and arterial corridors, and are applicable for motorized roadway transportation, including public transit mixed with other motorized modes of transportation. They identify
- [Digital and Projected Advertising Displays: Regulatory and road safety assessment guidelines (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-dpad-e/) - Digital and Projected Advertising Displays: Regulatory and road safety assessment guidelines is intended to help road safety professionals including engineers, technicians, and planners within jurisdictions: - develop their own digital and projected advertising display (DPAD) regulations - evaluate DPAD permit applications - assess their potential road safety impact. The guidelines are: - applicable to all
- [National Guide to Erosion and Sediment Control on Roadways Projects (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-erosion-e/) - The National Guide to Erosion and Sediment Control on Roadway Projects is a “must have” publication for road agency personnel, consultants, contractors and regulators. It identifies tools and steps to design and implement erosion and sediment control plans for road system planning, construction and maintenance, in both the urban and rural context. The publication provides
- [Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-esmsp-e/) - Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products addresses the stabilization of roadway pavement structures and focuses on four main types of stabilization processes (mechanical, cementitious, asphalt, and other chemical). It helps readers identify and understand soil and material stabilization products and processes used across Canada and internationally, with a look at their optimal applications
- [Supplemental Guide for Guide and Information Signage in Canada (2003)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-infosigns-e/) - Supplemental Guide for Guide and Information Signage in Canada is a stand-alone document to be used as a companion to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). Specifically, it provides additional guidance to two MUTCDC sections: Division A4 (Guide and Information Signs) and Division A5 (Freeway Guide Signs). The key objective of
- [Canadian Guide to In-service Road Safety Reviews: A Book in the Canadian Road Safety Engineering Handbook (CRaSH) (2004)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-inservice-e/) - The Canadian Guide to In-service Road Safety Reviews is a practical guide for conducting reviews on existing roads, based on the current experience and expertise in Canada and internationally. A companion guide to TAC’s Canadian Road Safety Audit Guide, this publication provides guidelines to traffic practitioners on how to upgrade the operational and physical characteristics
- [Standardization of IRI Data Collection and Reporting in Canada (2001)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-iridata-e/) - The International Roughness Index (IRI) is a widely used, internationally recognized index of roadway surface roughness. This TAC study was commissioned to develop practices to standardize collection, reporting and use of IRI data in Canada. The scope of the study was limited to the use of IRI on rural roadway applications (recognizing that urban conditions
- [Guide for the Design of Roadway Lighting (2006)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-lighting06-e/) - This Guide is intended to promote uniformity in lighting across Canada by providing guidance in the planning and design of roadway lighting and related outdoor lighting systems. The publication is divided into two major sections - Fundamentals and Design: 1) “Fundamentals” contains information on lighting theory, obtrusive light, the planning and design process, standards and
- [Guide to Load Management for Weak Pavement Structures (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-lmwps-e/) - The Guide to Load Management for Weak Pavement Structures provides a synthesis of Canadian and international practices for managing weak pavement structures in northern climates. It includes a set of recommended best practices for managing these pavements through periods of freezing and thawing as well as for year-round pavement management. An economic basis for making
- [Synthesis of Practices for Median Design (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-median-e/) - On higher speed arterial roadways or highways, opposing traffic is usually separated by a centre median. Pedestrians at controlled and uncontrolled crossings often use medians as a refuge halfway across an arterial roadway or highway. Adjacent landowners are increasingly concerned by the effects medians might have on their business and property values. Efficient design of
- [Design, Construction, Maintenance and Inspection Guide for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-msew-e/) - Mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls are a mature earth retention technology but concerns sometimes arise over who retains ultimate responsibility for wall design, quality assurance, asset management and repairs, and post-construction in-service monitoring, particularly if significant construction or performance problems occur. Design, Construction, Maintenance and Inspection Guide for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls provides owners, engineers,
- [Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-pccg18-e/) - The Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide promotes uniformity of how pedestrian crossing controls are implemented in Canada. It encourages a holistic perspective to pedestrian crossing control by incorporating both numeric criteria and qualitative engineering judgement into a systematic approach to supporting decisions, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. This approach provides the flexibility needed to address unique local
- [Guidelines for Development and Management of Transportation Infrastructure in Permafrost Regions (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-permafrost-e/) - These guidelines provide a compendium of best practices for the development, planning, design, construction management, maintenance and rehabilitation of transportation facilities in regions of northern Canada with permafrost terrain. Divided into nine chapters, the publication focuses on the context and challenges of Northern Canada, route investigation in permafrost regions, embankment and pavement materials, engineering considerations,
- [Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Transit Priority Measures (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-pitpm-e/) - Guidelines for Planning and Implementation of Transit Priority Measures provides practitioners with the required tools and frameworks for selecting the appropriate transit priority measures (TPM) in their jurisdiction, based on identified needs. In recent years there has been an increasing interest in sustainable transportation and surface transit systems. The reliability of transit systems have been
- [Recommended Practices for Posting Ramp Speeds (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-rampspeed-e/) - The purpose of this publication is to outline recommended practices for ramp speed signing in a useful and widely accepted form for Canadian practitioners. It has been primarily developed as a reference document for traffic engineering professionals responsible for selecting and implementing traffic control devices for managing speeds on ramps. Accurate, up-to-date and full coverage
- [Roadway Lighting Efficiency and Power Reduction Guide (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-rlepr-e/) - The Roadway Lighting Efficiency and Power Reduction Guide reviews options and provides guidelines for light reductions and energy efficiency practices. It provides information to road jurisdictions, designers, consultants, and suppliers on how to assess, evaluate, select, and deploy energy-efficient roadway lighting while reducing power consumption and cost. The information presented in the Guide was gathered
- [Road Safety Engineering Management Guide: A Book in the Canadian Road Safety Engineering Handbook (CRaSH) (2009)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-rshandbook-e/) - The Road Safety Engineering Management Guide identifies, defines and shares good practices in road safety engineering to assist Canadian road authorities and engineering practitioners in servicing the public and addressing road safety issues at the local level. It presents fundamental concepts and principles related to managing road safety engineering. The Guide outlines a definition of
- [Salt Management Guide - Second Edition (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-saltmgmt-e/) - The Salt Management Guide (Second Edition) provides an update to TAC’s title of the same name, published in 1999, in order to incorporate the research and lessons learned in the past ten years. This guide and the related syntheses of best practices (available free of charge from TAC) continue to identify and describe ways of
- [Sustainability Considerations for Bridges Guide (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-scbg-e/) - The Sustainability Considerations for Bridges Guide helps transportation agencies and bridge professionals improve the sustainable (i.e., social, economic and environmental) benefits of their projects and communicate those improvements to stakeholders in a consistent and objective manner. It provides broad direction on sustainability considerations specific to bridge planning, design, construction and management. The Guide begins
- [School and Playground Areas and Zones: Guidelines for Application and Implementation (2006)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-school-e/) - School and Playground Areas and Zones: Guidelines for Application and Implementation is a uniform set of guidelines to cover school and playground areas and zones, as well as the application of traffic control devices for them. This publication: Reviews current practices and existing warrants used in Canada for the application and implementation of school and
- [Application Guidelines for Speed Display Devices (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-sdd-e/) - Application Guidelines for Speed Display Devices reflects best practices and provides guidance for speed display devices design and application in Canada. Developed through an extensive literature review, the Guidelines enable and encourage uniformity in the application of devices, and are best used in conjunction with the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC).
- [Guide for Lateral and Vertical Roadside Sign Placement (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-signplace-e/) - This guide is designed to provide engineers and practitioners across Canada with both an understanding of the key factors that affect roadside sign placement and a tool to determine optimal practical roadside sign placement distances for new signs and existing signs that need to be replaced. The guidelines are intended to supplement the guidance for
- [Speed Management Guide:  A Book in the Canadian Road Safety Engineering Handbook (CRaSH) (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-smg-e/) - The Speed Management Guide provides information and tools to facilitate safer Canadian roadways through speed management. Since speed management is first and foremost a road safety issue, the focus of the Guide is on the safety aspects of speed. The Guide is intended for engineers and those responsible for roadway planning, design, operation, and maintenance,
- [Snow Removal Equipment Visibility Guide (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-srevg-e/) - The Snow Removal Equipment Visibility Guide (2015) provides information, analysis and testing to assist road authorities and winter maintenance service providers to make their snow removal equipment as visible as possible. It is hoped that establishing guidelines for this purpose will provide increased consistency in the appearance of snowplows and other snow removal equipment across
- [Guidelines for Selecting Sign Sheeting to Meet Minimum Retroreflectivity Levels (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-sssrr-e/) - Guidelines for Selecting Sign Sheeting to Meet Minimum Retroreflectivity Levels have been developed to assist transportation agencies in selecting sign sheeting types and maintenance strategies to provide sufficient levels of retroreflectivity for night-time drivers. This guideline provides guidance for minimum levels of sign retroreflectivity adopted for the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada.
- [Synthesis of Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-stambp-e/) - This synthesis of practices is based on information obtained by an extensive literature review, a targeted survey of transportation agencies across Canada, follow-up telephone and face-to-face interviews, and interviews and discussions with asset management experts including technical staff representing private sector, municipal, provincial and federal agencies and not-for-profit industry groups across Canada. The report is
- [Traffic Monitoring Practices Guide for Canadian Provinces and Municipalities (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tmpg-e/) - The Traffic Monitoring Practices Guide for Canadian Provinces and Municipalities provides the first national-level guidance on the planning, design, and implementation of traffic monitoring programs in Canada. The Guide is intended to promote uniformity in the approach and techniques used to deliver traffic monitoring programs, and to improve the quality of the traffic data provided
- [Canadian Guide to Traffic Calming – Second Edition (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-trafcalm18-e/) - The Canadian Guide to Traffic Calming (Second Edition) presents traffic calming as a method to reduce the speed and/or volume of non-local traffic infiltrating into neighbourhoods. It explains principles and suggests a process for introducing and implementing traffic calming, and describes the applicability, effectiveness, and design principle for a wide range of traffic calming devices.
- [Best Practice Guidelines for the Design and Application of Transverse Rumble Strips (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-transrs-e/) - Rumble strips are raised or grooved patterns installed on the road surface to provide an auditory warning (rumbling sound) and a physical vibration to alert drivers that they are leaving the travel lane. Transverse rumble strips (TRS) are used to warn drivers of an imminent and unusual change in the driving environment that requires greater
- [Traffic Signal Guidelines for Bicycles (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tsgb-e/) - Traffic Signal Guidelines for Bicycles helps practitioners plan, design and implement traffic signals for bicycles in Canada. Bicycle signals are used to facilitate safer traffic flows of, and between, motor vehicles and bicycles. The signals may be installed at intersections where significant bicycle traffic volumes or conflicts exist. Conventional traffic control signals provide safe and
- [Lignes directrices sur les bonnes pratiques de conception et de mise en place de bandes d’alerte transversales (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-transrs-e/) - Les bandes d’alerte transversales (BAT) servent à prévenir les conducteurs d’un changement imminent et inhabituel des conditions de circulation, changement exigeant une attention accrue et immédiate de la part des automobilistes. C’est notamment le cas des voies d’approche des intersections contrôlées par des arrêts, des carrefours giratoires, des zones de travaux, etc. Les responsables de
- [Lignes directrices nationales sur la sécurité en zone de travaux routiers au Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-wzs-e/) - Le document Lignes directrices nationales sur la sécurité en zone de travaux routiers vise à promouvoir et à encourager l’utilisation de pratiques cohérentes sur la sécurité en zone de travaux routiers au Canada en présentant de l’information pouvant servir à résoudre les problèmes fréquents liés aux zones de travaux routiers de la perspective des facteurs
- [National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-wzs-e/) - National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety promotes and facilitates consistent work zone safety practices across Canada by providing information that addresses common work zone issues from human factors and safety perspectives. The Guidelines were developed based on a comprehensive review of practices and literature, which are included as a complementary document to the Guidelines, and
- [Notions élémentaires : Sécurité des zones de travaux au Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-wzs-e/) - Pour en savoir plus, consultez les Lignes directrices nationales sur la sécurité en zone de travaux routiers au Canada (2016) (PTM-WZS-F), disponibles à l'achat. Available in English: Primer on Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016)
- [Primer on Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-wzs-e/) - For more on this subject, refer to National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (PTM-WZS-E), available for purchase. Disponible en français : Notions élémentaires : Sécurité des zones de travaux au Canada (2016)
- [Synthesis of Practices for Work Zone Speed Management (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-workzone/) - Speeding in work zones is one of the most common traffic violations observed by road builders and road maintenance crews. It creates an unsafe environment for road workers and all types of road users. Synthesis of Practices for Work Zone Speed Management is intended to help address this situation by reviewing work zone speed management
- [Best Practices Guide for the Use of Recycled Materials in Transportation Infrastructure (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-urmti-e/) - Historically, the methods that have been used for evaluating the engineering and environmental suitability of new potentially recyclable materials have varied significantly across jurisdictions. As a consequence, both an ‘applicant’ (who might be an agency, constructor or supplier) who desires to use a recycled material, and a ‘decision maker’ (owners, specifiers or designers) who must
- [Notions élémentaires sur le modération de la circulation (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-trafcalm18-e/) - Ce document de notions élémentaires repose sur le contenu du Guide canadien de modération de la circulation (deuxième édition) de l’Association des transports du Canada. Available in English: Primer on Traffic Calming (2018)
- [Primer on Traffic Calming (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-trafcalm18-e/) - For more information on this subject, refer to the Canadian Guide to Traffic Calming - Second Edition (2018) Disponible en français : Notions élémentaires sur le modérisation de la circulation (2018)
- [Voies pour camions en régions urbaines au Canada (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-tlcua-e/) - Le document Voies pour camions en régions urbaines au Canada aide les professionnels des transports à prendre des décisions judicieuses sur l’utilisation potentielle des voies pour camions dans les régions urbaines du Canada, en tant qu’outil pour partager efficacement les installations par tous les usagers de la route. Le contenu repose sur les résultats d’une
- [Truck Lanes in Canadian Urban Areas (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-tlcua-e/) - Truck Lanes in Canadian Urban Areas assists transportation professionals to make more informed decisions regarding the potential use of truck lanes as a tool for efficient sharing of facilities by all road users. Based on the findings of a literature review, stakeholder interviews, and analyses of various truck lane configurations in Canadian cities, contents are
- [Performance de sécurité des infrastructures cyclables au Canada (2020)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-spbi-e/) - Performance de sécurité des infrastructures cyclables au Canada caractérise la performance en matière de sécurité de divers types d'installations cyclables afin d'aider les praticiens canadiens à évaluer la performance potentielle en matière de sécurité des nouvelles infrastructures cyclables. Le rapport est conçu comme un document de référence et repose sur une analyse documentaire approfondie, une
- [Safety Performance of Bicycle Infrastructure in Canada (2020)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-spbi-e/) - Safety Performance of Bicycle Infrastructure in Canada characterizes the safety performance of various bicycle facility types to help Canadian practitioners evaluate the potential safety performance of new bicycle infrastructure. The report is designed as a resource document and is based on a comprehensive literature review, a series of local and international case studies, and jurisdictional
- [Notions élémentaires sur l'utilisation des panneaux d'affichage de la vitesse (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-sdd-e/) - Pour plus d'informations à ce sujet, voir les Lignes directrices pour l'utilisation des panneaux d'affichage de la vitesse (PTM-SDD-F). Available in English: PRIMER: Speed Display Devices (2017)
- [Primer on Speed Display Devices (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-sdd-e/) - For more information on this subject, refer to Application Guidelines for Speed Display Devices (PTM-SDD-E). Disponible en français : Notions élémentaires sur l’utilisation des panneaux d’affichage de la vitesse
- [NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : Développement durable des ponts (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-scbg-e/) - Also available in English: PRIMER: Sustainability Considerations for Bridges (2015)
- [PRIMER: Sustainability Considerations for Bridges (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-scbg-e/) - For more information on this subject, refer to Sustainability Considerations for Bridges Guide (2015), PTM-SCBG-E, available for purchase.Disponible en français : NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : Développement durable des ponts (2015)
- [Guide des modèles de règles de la route du Canada (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-rules18-e/) - Le Guide des modèles de règles de la route au Canada présente un ensemble générique de règles régissant la circulation que les usagers de route doivent connaître et respecter lorsqu’ils empruntent le réseau routier.Ce document est un guide de référence destiné aux professionnels chargés de créer la législation régissant l’usage des infrastructures routières canadiennes ainsi que les
- [Canadian Model Rules of the Road (2018)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-rules18-e/) - The Canadian Model Rules of the Road presents a generic set of traffic rules that road users must know and observe while using the road system. This 2018 edition replaces the one from 1996. The document is a reference guide for professionals responsible for preparing legislation which governs the use of Canadian roadway facilities as
- [Road Pricing in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges (2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-rpoc-e/) - In cities around the globe, road pricing has proven to be an effective approach to generating transportation revenue and incentivizing preferred travel behaviours. It includes four main tools: Tolls (point charges). These put a price on the use of a specific road or bridge and are likely the most familiar form of road pricing. Cordon
- [Lignes directrices pour la planification, la conception, l'exploitation et l'évaluation des systèmes de voies à sens réversible (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-reverse/) - Cette publication renferme un ensemble de lignes directrices nationales et de recommandations à l’égard de la planification, de la conception, de l’exploitation et de l’évaluation des systèmes de voies réversibles. Sur une route ou une voie à sens réversible, le sens de la circulation est inversé pour une durée déterminée. Le principe consiste à exploiter
- [Guidelines for the Planning, Design, Operation and Evaluation of Reversible Lane Systems (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-reverse/) - This publication presents a set of national guidelines and list of considerations for the planning, design, operation and evaluation of reversible lane systems (RLS). Reversible roadways and lanes are considered to be one of the most cost-effective means of increasing roadway capacity under certain conditions. In a reversible lane or roadway, the direction of traffic
- [PRIMER: Pavement Asset Design and Management Guide (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-padmg-e/) - For more on this subject, refer to Pavement Asset Design and Management Guide (2013), PTM-PADMG-E, available for purchase.
- [Managing and Enhancing Terrestrial Road Ecology (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-mtre-e/) - Road ecology has developed into an established research and applied science discipline that offers mitigative practices and management approaches to address impacts to natural ecosystems, as well as to public safety and adjacent land use. This synthesis identifies Beneficial Management Practices to help avoid, minimize or compensate for the direct and indirect effects of roads,
- [Se déplacer intelligemment – Inventaire des options de réduction de la consommation  d’énergie et des émissions de GES dans les villes canadiennes (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-ms-e/) - À la lumière des impacts et risques majeurs associés aux changements climatiques, les municipalités et organismes régionaux de différentes régions du Canada s’efforcent de réduire la consommation d’énergie et les émissions de gaz à effet de serre (GES) dans une vaste gamme de secteurs. Le présent rapport a été préparé pour aider les organismes municipaux
- [Moving Smarter: Exploring energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction solutions for Canadian cities – Toolbox of Measures (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-ms-e/) - In recognition of the significant impacts and risks of climate change, municipalities and regional agencies across Canada are working to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across a broad range of sectors. Moving Smarter was developed to help municipal and regional agencies understand and assess available options for reducing GHG emissions from the
- [Stratégies efficaces pour influencer les habitudes de déplacement : Guide pratique (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-itb/) - Au Canada, diverses administrations gouvernementales et organisations étudient des stratégies visant à encourager l’adoption d’habitudes de déplacement durables par les Canadiens. Le marketing social constitue l’un des outils qui peuvent être utilisés pour modifier les comportements à long terme des citoyens et des consommateurs. Il met l’accent sur l'analyse des publics cibles, des facteurs de
- [Effective Strategies to Influence Travel Behaviour: Practical Guide (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-itb/) - Various governments and organizations across Canada are investigating strategies to motivate sustainable travel habits among Canadians. Social marketing is one of the tools that can be used to shift long-term consumer behaviour. It emphasizes the need for a thorough understanding of target markets, motivators and barriers to desirable behaviours. Users of this Guide will understand
- [Intégration de la santé et des transports au Canada (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-ihtc-e/) - Les systèmes de transport ont traditionnellement été conçus principalement pour les véhicules motorisés dans le but de permettre la circulation efficiente des personnes, des biens et des services. L’absence d’une intégration significative des modes de transport plus actifs et durables a souvent eu pour effet d’influencer les Canadiens à favoriser les véhicules motorisés dans leur
- [Integrating Health and Transportation in Canada (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-ihtc-e/) - Traditionally, transportation systems have been designed for motorized vehicles to move people, goods and services efficiently. Excluding more active and sustainable modes of travel from these systems in meaningful ways has often influenced Canadians to use motorized vehicles. The design of transportation systems and land use can help achieve public health goals such as increased
- [Guide de conception des systèmes d’éclairage routier (2006)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/tools-gdrw/) - Annexe C – Exemples de conception (plans disponibles en anglais seulement)
- [Guide for the Design of Roadway Lighting - Design Examples (2006)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/tools-gdrw/) - Design examples of lighting installations, site plans, wiring documents, elevations, street lighting, pathway lighting, parking lot lighting, etc.
- [NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES :  Le développement et la gestion des infrastructures de transport dans les régions du pergélisol (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-dmtipr-e/) - Available in English: PRIMER: Developing and Managing Transportation Infrastructure in Permafrost Regions (2010)
- [PRIMER: Developing and Managing Transportation Infrastructure in Permafrost Regions (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-dmtipr-e/) - This is a primer of the publication Guidelines for Development and Management of Transportation Infrastructure in Permafrost Regions (2010), PTM-PERMAFROST-E, which is available for purchase. Disponible en français : NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : Le développement et la gestion des infrastructures de transport dans les régions du pergélisol (2010)
- [Document d'information sur une pratique émergente : Les trottoirs et les pistes cyclables traversants (2023)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/epb-csbp-e/) - Les trottoirs et les pistes cyclables traversants donnent la priorité aux piétons et aux cyclistes sur les véhicules à moteur effectuant un virage aux intersections des rues locales.Les modèles de trottoirs et de pistes cyclables traversants au Canada ont évolué; ce document d’information présente une synthèse des techniques utilisées et des leçons apprises. Il fournit
- [Emerging Practice Briefing: Continuous Sidewalks and Bike Paths (2023)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/epb-csbp-e/) - Continuous sidewalks and bike paths prioritize pedestrians and cyclists over turning motor vehicles at crossings of local streets.The designs of continuous sidewalk and bike path treatments in Canada have varied, and this briefing provides a synthesis of the techniques used and lessons learned. It also identifies several examples and references. It is important to note
- [Notions élémentaires sur les Carrefours giratoires au Canada (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-crdg-e/) - Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le sujet, consultez la Guide canadien de conception des carrefours giratoires (PTM-CRDG-F), disponible pour achat.
- [PRIMER: Roundabouts in Canada (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-crdg-e/) - For more on this subject, refer to Canadian Roundabouts Design Guide (PTM-CRDG-E), available for purchase in the TAC Bookstore.
- [Guide d'utilisation de la terminologie sur les conditions routières (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-condition-e/) - Ce guide national présente un vocabulaire normalisé des conditions routières hivernales, y compris les définitions qui ont été vérifiées auprès des conducteurs. Ce guide aidera les intervenants responsables des opérations routières à évaluer les conditions routières et l’état de la visibilité routière de manière systématique, en plus d’aider les responsables des communications et les médias
- [Winter Road Condition Terminology User Guide (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-condition-e/) - This national guide presents winter road condition vocabulary and definitions tested with the driving public. The guide will help road operations staff to assess and report on road and visibility conditions in a consistent manner. It will also enable communications personnel and media to consistently report driving conditions across Canada. Many provinces post winter road
- [Synthesis of Practices for the Implementation of Centreline Rumble Strips (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-center-rs/) - Rumble strips are raised or grooved patterns installed on the road surface to provide an auditory warning (rumbling sound) and a physical vibration to alert drivers that they are leaving the travel lane. Centreline rumble strips (CRS) are applied along the centre of undivided roadways and generally used to prevent head-on collisions. The purpose of
- [DOSSIERS D'INFORMATION : Principes et pratiques en matière d’environnement (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/brf-epp-e/) - Ce document de deux pages présente quelques principes et pratiques environnementales à appliquer lors de la planification et de l'exécution de travaux liés aux transports. Available in English: BRIEFING: Environmental Principles and Practices (2007)
- [Mélodie canadienne SSP (wav) (2000)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/aps-melody/) - Indications sonores et vibrotactiles du début de la « marche », et non généralement comme guide à travers l'intersection. Dans des conditions normales, deux sons sont utilisés. Les sons sont : Appel d'oiseau "coucou" pour la direction nord-sud. Ce son consiste à alterner des tonalités aiguës et graves, chaque tonalité retentissant pendant environ 70 ms.
- [Canadian APS Melody (2000)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/aps-melody/) - Audible and vibrotactile indications of start of “walk”, and not generally as a guide across the intersection. Under normal conditions, two sounds are used. The sounds are: Bird call “cuckoo” for the north-south direction. This sound consists of alternating higher and lower tones, with each tone sounding for approximately 70 ms. The time between the first and second Tones
- [Lignes directrices pour la coordination de la relocalisation d’équipements de services publics (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-cur-e/) - These guidelines are designed as a template that public agencies can refer to for developing a process for the coordination of utility relocations. For those agencies with existing processes, it can be reviewed as a best practices document, ensuring that all key aspects are covered, and consistent practices are followed. For those without an existing
- [Guidelines for the Application and Implementation of the School Bus Stop Ahead (WC-9) Sign (2009)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-schoolbus/) - Guidelines for Application and Implementation of the School Bus Stop Ahead (WC-9) Sign consolidates the best available information to develop national guidelines for the application and installation of warning devices in advance of school bus stops. In particular, guidelines are presented for the MUTCDC approved WC-9 sign. Section A3.7.5 of the Manual of Uniform Traffic
- [Guidelines for the Coordination of Utility Relocations (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-cur-e/) - These guidelines are designed as a template that public agencies can refer to for developing a process for the coordination of utility relocations. For those agencies with existing processes, it can be reviewed as a best practices document, ensuring that all key aspects are covered, and consistent practices are followed. For those without an existing
- [Lignes directrices pour la perceptibilité des voies réservées au transport en commun par le traitement (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-lanemark/) - L’ATC a publié une série de lignes directrices nationales visant à rehausser la perceptibilité des voies réservées au transport en commun au moyen de surfaces traitées. Les traitements de surface, y compris la coloration de l’asphalte, indiquent de manière continue aux automobilistes que la voie est réservée au transport en commun sans détourner leur attention
- [Lignes directrices concernant l’utilisation et l’installation des panneaux chevrons d'alignement (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-chasi-e/) - Les risques pour la sécurité associés aux courbes horizontales concernent généralement les sorties de route. Les véhicules qui quittent la route et qui heurtent des objets fixes tels que des arbres, des poteaux électriques ou des parois rocheuses, donnent généralement lieu à des collisions avec blessés graves ou mortelles. Du point de vue de la
- [Synthèse sur le patinage sur roues alignées: Deuxième étape (1997)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/inline/) - Au Canada, la popularité du patinage sur roues alignées ne cesse de croître, à telle enseigne d'ailleurs que cette activité est en voie de devenir bien plus qu'un simple loisir et mérite maintenant d'être considérée comme un mode de transport. Une étude exécutée par l'ATC, In-line Skating Review, a révélé que la pratique du patinage
- [Cadre de gestion des connaissances (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-kmf-e/) - Also available in English: Knowledge Management Framework (2010)
- [Guidelines for Transit Lane Conspicuity Through Surface Treatment (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-lanemark/) - Surface treatments, including the coloration of asphalt, continually convey the “special transit only status” message to motorists without drawing their attention off the road. Transit lane violation has a negative impact on both transit travel times and the image of the transit facility. By making transit lanes more obvious to the eye and mind, lane
- [Guidelines on the Use and Installation of Chevron Alignment Signs (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-chasi-e/) - The safety risks of horizontal curves are generally related to vehicles leaving the roadway and striking fixed objects such as trees, utility poles or rock faces, often resulting in severe or fatal collisions. Guidelines on the Use and Installation of Chevron Alignment Signs is intended to provide engineers and practitioners across Canada with the understanding
- [In-Line Skating Review Phase II (1997)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/inline/) - In-line skating in Canada is worthy of consideration as a mode of transportation. In TAC's In-line skating review it was revealed that in-line skating represents a concern for many municipalities in terms of their ability to manage, regulate and enforce this activity on the transportation system. As the activity grows in scope and scale, a
- [Knowledge Management Framework (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-kmf-e/) - This document provides background and key definitions, presents a framework of knowledge management activities, and describes an implementation process. Disponible en français : Cadre de gestion des connaissances (2010)
- [Management of Utilities in and Adjacent to the Public Right-of-Way: Survey of Practices (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-muaprw-e/) - The intention of this effort was to gather practices from across Canada supplemented by a project-specific questionnaire distributed to the road authorities of each province and territory as well as one municipality in each province.
- [Mesures de performance des réseaux routiers (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-phwyn-e/) - Les ministères des transports utilisent depuis longtemps les mesures de performance dans le cadre de leurs systèmes de gestion des chaussées et des ponts. Les mesures de performance s’étendent maintenant à des applications relevant des domaines de la construction et des systèmes de gestion de l’entretien de même qu’aux opérations et aux programmes sur la
- [Cadre de collecte de données de qualité supérieure sur le transport urbain des marchandises : Phase 2 (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-2fhqdc-e/) - Also available in English: Phase 2 of the Framework for High Quality Data Collection of Urban Goods Movement in Canada (2010)
- [Cadre de collecte de données de qualité supérieure sur le transport urbain des marchandises au Canada : Phase 1 (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-1fhqdc-e/) - Also available in English: Phase 1 of the Framework for High Quality Data Collection of Urban Goods Movement in Canada (2007)
- [NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : L’affichage numérique et par projection de la publicité : Réglementation et évaluation de la sécurité routière (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-dpad-e/) - Pour plus de amples informations, référez-vous à la publication, version anglaise uniquement, intitulée Digital and Projected Advertising Displays: Regulatory and Road Safety Assessment Guidelines (2015), PTM-DPAD-E, en vente. Available in English: PRIMER: Digital and Projected Advertising Displays: Regulatory and Road Safety Assessment
- [NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : Évaluation des produits de stabilisation du sol et des matériaux (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-esmsp-e/) - Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le sujet, consultez la ligne directrice nationale, Guide d’évaluation des produits de stabilisation du sol et des matériaux, PTM-ESMSP-F, disponible pour achat. Available in English: PRIMER: Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products (2022)
- [Performance Measures for Highway Road Networks (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-phwyn-e/) - Performance measurement in transportation departments has long been used as part of pavement and bridge management systems but is increasingly becoming a core component of public sector management processes, as well as extending to applications in construction and maintenance, and operations and safety programs. All Canadian provinces and territories use some form of performance measures
- [Phase 1 of the Framework for High Quality Data Collection of Urban Goods Movement in Canada (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-1fhqdc-e/) - This project was conducted to develop an understanding of the types of data that are needed to address urban goods movement issues as they relate to land use planning, infrastructure planning, traffic safety and operations, demand management and sustainable transportation. Disponible en français : Cadre de collecte de donnés de qualité supérieure sur le transport
- [Phase 2 of the Framework for High Quality Data Collection of Urban Goods Movement in Canada (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-2fhqdc-e/) - This report presents a recommended framework and a program for gathering high-quality data for urban goods movement surveys in Canada. Disponible en français : Cadre de collecte de donnés de qualité supérieure sur le transport urbain des marchandises : Phase 2 (2010)
- [PRIMER: Digital and Projected Advertising Displays: Regulatory and Road Safety Assessment (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-dpad-e/) - For more on this subject, refer to Digital and Projected Advertising Displays: Regulatory and Road Safety Assessment Guidelines (2015), PTM-DPAD-E, available for purchase.Disponible en français : NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : L’affichage numérique et par projection de la publicité : Réglementation et évaluation de la sécurité routière (2015)
- [PRIMER: Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-esmsp-e/) - For more information on the subject, refer to the national guideline Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products, PTM-ESMSP-E, which is available for purchase.
- [NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : Lignes directrices pour définir et mesurer la congestion urbaine (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-dmuc-e/) - Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le sujet, consultez la Lignes directrices pour définir et mesurer la congestion urbaine, PTM-DMUC-F, disponible pour achat. Available in English: PRIMER: Guidelines for Defining and Measuring Urban Congestion (2017)
- [NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : Les systèmes de gestion des éléments d’actif routiers : notions fondamentales (1999)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-assetmgmt/) - Ce document expose le concept même de la gestion d’éléments d’actifs, en souligne les avantages potentiels et décrit la façon de planifier et de mettre en oeuvre avec succès de tels systèmes. La principale caractéristique des systèmes modernes de gestion de telles immobilisations tient au fait qu’ils intègrent en un seul processus d’ensemble tous les
- [PRIMER: Highway Asset Management Systems (1999)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-assetmgmt/) - TAC's primer on highway asset management systems introduces the concepts of asset management, outlines the potential benefits and describes how to successfully plan and implement an asset management system. Managing highway assets is not a new concept; highway agencies have been using pavement, bridge and maintenance management systems for decades. What sets asset management systems
- [Pratiques recommandées pour les panneaux de signalisation à DEL (PSD) (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-ledsgn-e/) - Ce document présente des lignes directrices pour l’utilisation des panneaux de signalisation stationnaires à DEL (PSD) sur les routes canadiennes. La visibilité d’un panneau de signalisation stationnaire peut augmenter lorsqu’on ajoute des diodes électroluminescentes (DEL) sur la face du panneau. L’ajout de DEL sur la face du panneau peut également augmenter la distance de perceptibilité
- [Recommended Practices for LED-Embedded Traffic Signs (LETS) (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-ledsgn-e/) - This document provides guidelines for use of LED-embedded static traffic signs (LETS) on Canadian roads. The conspicuity of a static traffic sign may be increased by embedding light emitting diodes (LEDs) on the sign face. LEDs on the sign face may also serve to increase the legibility distance of the sign by highlighting the sign
- [Structural Concrete Deck Protection Systems (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-deckpro/) - This report contains information on the selection, design, construction, maintenance and rehabilitation of structural deck protection systems (SCDPS) for Canadian conditions. It focuses on structural waterproofing systems commonly used on infrastructure reinforced concrete components to provide an impermeable barrier to protect from corrosion damage. An illustrated overview of concrete bridge deck waterproofing systems, performance problems,
- [Study of Natural Gas Pipeline Placement in Rural Road Right-of-Ways (2001)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptr-natgas/) - The placement and location of hydrocarbon pipelines with respect to road geometries and cross sections can have an effect on 1) the safety of the highway system, its users and adjacent residents and 2) the operational and economic impacts of highway maintenance. This study is intended to provide readers with a qualitative and quantitative understanding
- [Synthèse des pratiques de mise en œuvre des partenariats public-privé des projets liés au transport (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-p3s-e/) - Le Canada est l’un des chefs de file en partenariats public-privé (PPP) dans le secteur du transport. Certaines provinces canadiennes ont également adopté ce format d’exécution à l’égard d’autres types d’infrastructures, notamment les hôpitaux, les édifices municipaux et les centres de détention. Plus récemment, ce format gagne en popularité pour les grands projets d’infrastructure de
- [Synthesis of Practice for Implementing Public-Private Partnerships in Transportation Related Projects (2012)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-p3s-e/) - Canada is one of the leading practitioners of public-private partnerships (P3) in the transportation sector. Some provinces have adopted this delivery format for infrastructure including hospitals, municipal buildings and detention centres. More recently, this format is increasingly used for larger transportation infrastructure projects. As these larger infrastructure projects are completed, and as their operations and
- [Synthesis of Quality Management Practices for Canadian Flexible Pavement Materials and Construction (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/qm-pavmat/) - The Synthesis of Quality Management Practices for Canadian Flexible Pavement Materials and Construction reviews practices for the quality management of materials, production and placement in flexible pavement construction. More specifically it describes: 1) Design considerations; 2) Flexible pavement materials: granular sub-base / base; hot-mix asphalt aggregates and asphalt cements (typical performance graded asphalt cements); and
- [L'évolution et l'héritage de l'enseignement dans le domaine des transports au Canada (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-eltec-e/) - L’évolution et l’héritage de l’enseignement dans le domaine des transports du Canada a été rédigé en tant que projet de monographie en honneur du 100e anniversaire de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) en 2014 et la communauté des transports. Le transport a toujours eu pour objet le déplacement des personnes et des marchandises, mais
- [The Evolution and Legacy of Transportation Education in Canada (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-eltec-e/) - The Evolution and Legacy of Transportation Education in Canada was written as a monograph project in honour of both the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s centennial anniversary in 2014 and the transportation community. Transportation has always been about moving people and goods, but with varying social, political, economic, technical and environmental considerations. The importance of
- [Évaluation du rendement de l’entretien hivernal à l’aide d’essais de frottement (2009)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-friction/) - Grâce à l’analyse documentaire et à l’enquête sur les pratiques au Canada et dans divers pays étrangers, l’étude a défini les derniers progrès réalisés relativement aux essais de frottement et a déterminé comment ces progrès sont intégrés aux opérations d’entretien hivernal. Dans le cadre de cette étude, on a également examiné les types d’équipement utilisés
- [Winter Maintenance Performance Measurement Using Friction Testing (2009)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-friction/) - Winter Maintenance Performance Measurement Using Friction Testing provides developments in winter friction testing and a survey of practices throughout Canada and abroad. The study investigates the approaches of road agencies related to communicating road conditions and friction levels to motorists during winter. The types of equipment used and their effectiveness based on the experience of
- [Development of Winter Severity Indicator Models for Canadian Winter Road Maintenance (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-wintersev/) - This report discusses the development of a TAC Winter Severity Index. (For report purposes, a winter severity index is defined as a measure of the relative impact of winter weather on winter road maintenance (WRM) operations using historical meteorological or Road Weather Information System (RWIS) data.)A set of models were developed using Canadian WRM, Meteorological
- [Vision Zéro et approche du système sûr : notions élémentaires pour le Canada (2023)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-vzss-e/) - La sécurité routière fait l’objet d’une attention plus importante que jamais sur la scène mondiale, comme le témoigne la deuxième Décennie d’action pour la sécurité routière déclarée en 2020 par l’Organisation mondiale de la santé et les Nations Unies. Sur les routes canadiennes, on a enregistré 1 745 décès et 7 868 blessures graves en
- [Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach: A Primer for Canada (2023)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-vzss-e/) - Road safety is receiving more global attention than ever, with the Second Decade of Action for Road Safety being declared in 2020 by the World Health Organization and the United Nations. Canadian roads saw 1,745 fatalities and 7,868 serious injuries in 2020, or an average of five deaths and 22 serious injuries every day that
- [Cinquième enquête sur les indicateurs de transports urbains (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-utip5-e/) - La cinquième enquête sur les indicateurs de transports urbains (ITU) est la plus récente enquête de la série. Ces enquêtes ont fourni, sur une base individuelle et une base collective, une image importante des comportements et des tendances en transport dans les régions urbaines canadiennes. Le but de ce programme était de bâtir une base
- [Urban Transportation Indicators – Fifth Survey (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-utip5-e/) - The fifth Urban Transportation Indicators (UTI) Survey is the latest in a series of surveys that have, individually and collectively, provided an important picture of transportation behaviour and trends across Canada’s 33 largest urban areas. In this fifth edition, the UTI was given a major update to account for changing issues and new data sources. Key
- [Guide to Utility Coordination on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Projects (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-ucp3p-e/) - As road rights-of-way have become more crowded and complex, the lack of effective utility coordination can quickly lead to increased costs and decreased efficiency. Guide to Utility Coordination on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Projects aims to improve utility coordination on P3 projects by helping project stakeholders create efficient and consistent processes for utility relocations. Public and
- [Notions élémentaires sur les murs de soutènement de sol stabilisé mécaniquement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-msew-e/) - Pour de plus amples renseignements sur le sujet, consultez la Guide de conception, de construction, d’entretien et d’inspection des murs de soutènement de sol stabilisé mécaniquement (PTM-MSEW-F), disponible pour achat. Available in English: PRIMER: Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (2017)
- [PRIMER: Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-msew-e/) - For more on this subject, refer to Design, Construction, Maintenance and Inspection Guide for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls (PTM-MSEW-E), available for purchase. Disponible en français : Notions élémentaires sur les murs de soutènement de sol stabilisé mécaniquement (2017)
- [BRIEFING: Environmental Principles and Practices (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/brf-epp-e/) - This two-page briefing shares a few environmental principles and practices for when transportation-related work is planned and undertaken.
- [PRIMER: Guidelines for Defining and Measuring Urban Congestion (2017)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-dmuc-e/) - For more information on the subject, refer to Guidelines for Defining and Measuring Urban Congestion, PTM-DMUC-E, available for purchase. Disponible en français : NOTIONS ÉLÉMENTAIRES : Lignes directrices pour définir et mesurer la congestion urbaine (2017)
- [Laboratory Testing of Crack Sealing Materials for Flexible Pavements (1996)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/crsealers/) - The use of hot pour crack sealant for the maintenance of asphalt concrete pavements in Canada is a common practice. Crack sealants decrease the amount of road maintenance required and extend the life of pavement before major reconstruction is necessary. However many crack sealants, even those described as high performance crack sealants, last only for
- [Developing Highly Qualified Personnel for an Era of Connected and Automated Vehicles (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-dhqp-e/) - Developing Highly Qualified Personnel for an Era of Connected and Automated Vehicles identifies key trends in technology and mobility over the coming 20 years and suggests skillsets that road authorities will need to develop. It examines current measures to educate and train HQP in Canada, inventories key gaps, and recommends a comprehensive action plan that
- [Développement du personnel hautement qualifié pour l’ère des véhicules connectés et automatisés (2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-dhqp-e/) - Développement du personnel hautement qualifié pour l’ère des véhicules connectés et automatisés identifie les tendances clés en matière de technologie et de mobilité au cours des 20 prochaines années et suggère des ensembles de compétences que les autorités routières devront développer. Il examine les mesures actuelles d'éducation et de formation du PHQ au Canada, inventorie les
- [Management of Road Construction and Maintenance Wastes (1994)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-roadwaste/) - Transportation authorities are increasingly looking for ways of managing excess construction and maintenance materials through their reduction, re-use and recycling. In certain cases, these materials are in fact wastes which are managed according to existing regulations and legislations. More typically, however, they represent useful materials which have simply become excess to the needs of the
- [DOSSIERS D'INFORMATION : Stratégies de planification du transport durable (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/brf-sstp-e/) - Also available in English: BRIEFING: Strategies for Sustainable Transportation Planning (2007)
- [BRIEFING: Strategies for Sustainable Transportation Planning (2007)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/brf-sstp-e/) - This briefing offers a checklist for agencies as they seek to create transportation plans that effectively contribute to more sustainable transportation. Disponible en français : DOSSIERS D'INFORMATION : Stratégies de planification du transport durable (2007)
- [Notions élémentaires sur les meilleures pratiques en matière de gestion d’actifs de transport pour le Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-tambp-e/) - Le présent dossier de notions élémentaires présente un aperçu des pratiques de gestion des actifs de transport suivies par les administrations provinciales, régionales et municipales canadiennes ainsi que par les sociétés de transport de partout au Canada. Available in English: PRIMER: Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada (2016)
- [Conception et mise en oeuvre de services de transports en commun : Lignes directrices à l'intention des petites collectivités (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-dits-e/) - La conception et la mise en oeuvre du service de transport en commun fournissent des conseils aux professionnels en planification et en transport pour instaurer un système de transport en commun dans les petites collectivités. Les lignes directrices ont été élaborées pour correspondre aux différentes étapes du processus de prestation de service dans la communauté
- [Design and Implementation of Transit Services: Guidelines for smaller communities (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-dits-e/) - Design and Implementation of Transit Services provides advice and guidance to planning and transportation professionals in planning for transit services in small communities. The guidelines were developed to tailor to a wide range of different stages of transit service provision in the community: starting a new service expanding an existing service maintaining a service in
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 11.0 Réussite en matière de la gestion des sels de voirie : Études de cas (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm11-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 11.0 Successes in Road Salt Management - Case Studies (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 10.0 Utilisation des sels sur les routes privées, les stationnements et les allées (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm10-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 10.0 Salt use of Private Roads, Parking Lots and Walkways (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 6.0 Gestion de la végétation (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm6-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 6.0 Vegetation Management (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 5.0 Gestion des chaussées et des sels de voirie (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm5-e/) - Available in English: Synthesis of Best Practice – Road Salt Management: 5.0 Pavements and Salt Management (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 4.0 Drainage (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm4-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 4.0 Drainage (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 3.0 Conception des routes, ponts et installations (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm3-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 3.0 Road, Bridge and Facility Design (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 2.0 Formation (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm2-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management : 2.0 Training (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 1.0 Plans de gestion des sels de voirie (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm1-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 1.0 Salt Management Plans (2013)
- [Évolution des pratiques de collecte de données sur les déplacement des personnes (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-dcmp-e/) - L’évolution des pratiques de collecte de données sur les déplacements des personnes fournit un cadre pratique et complet de coordination, de collecte, de traitement et de gestion des données sur les déplacements des personnes pour tous les modes de transport dans les régions urbaines canadiennes et répond aux besoins en matière de données applicables à
- [DOSSIER D'INFORMATION : Rues complètes : Politiques et pratiques au Canada (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/brf-csppc-e/) - Le présent dossier d’information a pour but de rendre compte du statut des rues complètes au sein des agences de transport provinciales et municipales de tout le pays et d’accélérer le transfert d’information et d’enseignements de la part des membres de l’ATC plus expérimentés en la matière. Available in English: BRIEFING: Complete Streets: Policy and
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 9.0 Matériel et technologies d'entrentien hivernale des routes (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm9-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 9.0 Winter Maintenance Equipment and Technologies (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie –8.0 Stockage et élimination de la neige (2003)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm8-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices - Road Salt Management: 8.0 Snow Storage and Disposal (2013)
- [Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie –7.0 Conception et exploitation des centres d'entretien (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/bp-rsm7-e/) - Available in English: Syntheses of Best Practices - Road Salt Management: 7.0 Design and Operation of Maintenance Yards (2013)
- [Les transports au Canada : Transformer le tissu de notre pays](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-tictfl-e/) - Ce document souligne quelques-unes des composantes importantes dans le développement des transports canadiens au cours du dernier siècle, et l’impact sur les vies des Canadiens. Chaque chapitre est rédigé par un auteur invité considéré par beaucoup étant un expert dans son domaine. Les sujets pour les chapitres comprennent les chemins de fer, le camionnage, les
- [Indicateurs de transports urbains - 3e enquête (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/u-indic05/) - Ce rapport publie les résultats de la troisième enquête sur la santé des transports dans les principaux centres urbains canadiens. Exécutée en 2003 et fondée sur des données de recensement de 2001, l’enquête propose un tour d’horizon exhaustif d’une gamme de tendances dans les transports en plus de réexaminer différentes questions comme l’utilisation des terres
- [Bonnes pratiques techniques d'exécution des études de planification des transports à long terme au Canada - Rapport final (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-bptdltp-e/) - Also available in English: Best Practices for the Technical Delivery of Long-Term Planning Studies in Canada - Final Report (2008)
- [Indicateurs de transports urbains - Quatrième enquête (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/rpt-utip4-e/) - Available in English: Urban Transportation Indicators - Fourth Survey (2010)
- [Cadre d’application des systèmes de transport intelligents (STI) à la gestion de la circulation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/itsframeworkf/) - Cette publication renferme de la documentation et des lignes directrices décrivant les meilleures approches d’élaboration et de conception des applications d’intérêt en matière de STI, visant le développement de moyens novateurs de gérer tous les aspects du déploiement des STI et leurs diverses applications à l’appui de la gestion de la circulation. L’ouvrage offre un
- [Le transport actif : pour une implantation fructueuse dans les collectivités canadiennes (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-active/) - Étant donné les préoccupations grandissantes à propos de questions telles que les changements climatiques et la santé publique, il est extrêmement important de répondre aux besoins en matière de transport actif dans les collectivités canadiennes. Dans une enquête réalisée auprès des municipalités membres de l’ATC, les répondants ont déclarés être enthousiastes à l’égard des nombreuses
- [Guide sur l'installation d'équipements de services publics dans les emprises autoroutières (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-acutfrw-e/) - Les entreprises de services publics fournissent des services essentiels au public. Elles installent souvent des services publics dans l’emprise des routes publiques. Si les services publics n’étaient pas autorisés à utiliser ces emprises routières, ils devraient peut-être acheter leurs propres terrains, ce qui aurait pour conséquence de faire grimper les coûts généraux de ces entreprises
- [Systèmes de gestion environnementale - Guide d’utilisation à l’intention des praticiens du transport (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-emsguide/) - Ce document vise à servir de manuel d’utilisation à l'intention des provinces et territoires canadiens lors de la prise de décisions en matière de planification, de conception, de mise en oeuvre et d’entretien de systèmes de gestion environnementale (SGE), ainsi que des frais connexes sur le plan des opérations et de l’entretien. Un SGE se
- [Notions élémentaires sur la conception et la mise en œuvre de services de transport en commun : Lignes directrices à l’intention des petites collectivités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-ditssc-f/) - En tenant compte des répercussions du nombre limité d’options de transport, les présentes lignes directrices de planification du transport en commun peuvent aider à démarrer, à élargir ou à pérenniser les transports en commun dans de petites collectivités.
- [Notions élémentaires - Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-bpprc-e/) - Ce document de notions élémentaires repose sur le contenu du Best Practices for Potholes in Canada (2019) de l’Association des transports du Canada.
- [Comprendre le transport des marchandises au Canada : tendances et pratiques exemplaires (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-goodsmvmt-e/) - Comprendre le transport des marchandises au Canada propose une entrée en matière détaillée du sujet à l’intention des spécialistes des transports et d’intervenants d’autres secteurs d’activités. Ce document synthèse offre une vue d’ensemble de l’industrie du transport des marchandises, y compris sa structure et les principaux groupes d’acteurs. On y décrit les principaux facteurs à
- [DOSSIER D'INFORMATION : Comprendre les modifications apportées à la Loi sur les pêches, à la Loi sur l’évaluation d’impact et à la Loi sur les eaux navigables canadiennes (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/brf-envleg-e/) - En 2019, deux projets de loi du Parlement sont entrés en vigueur après un examen complet des processus environnementaux et réglementaires fédéraux. Le présent dossier d’information présente un aperçu des principaux changements associés à la Loi sur l'évaluation d’impact, la Loi sur les eaux navigables canadiennes et la Loi sur les pêches, en se concentrant
- [Véhicules connectés et automatisés : notions élémentaires à l’intention des municipalités canadiennes (mis à jour en 2022)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/prm-cav-e/) - Le document « Véhicules connectés et automatisés : notions élémentaires à l’intention des municipalités canadiennes » a été initialement publié en janvier 2021. Il offre un aperçu de haut niveau des véhicules connectés et automatisés (VCA), aborde les mythes et offre des conseils pour aider les intervenants municipaux à prendre des décisions éclairées. Que ce soit en rendant les
- [Prise de décision axée sur la performance pour la gestion des actifs : Enseignements tirés et Boite à outils du praticien (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/publications/ptm-pbdm-e/) - Les organismes de transport sont de plus en plus tenus de réaliser des investissements en utilisant des compromis et des méthodes d'optimisation inter-actifs. Ces approches de la prise de décision fondées sur la performance peuvent favoriser les résultats souhaités tout en encourageant la responsabilité fiscale, la responsabilisation et la transparence de la gouvernance. Il y
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 3.0 Road, Bridge and Facility Design (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm3-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 3.0 Conception des routes, ponts et installations (2013)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 2.0 Training (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm2-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 2.0 Formation (2013)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 1.0 Salt Management Plans (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm1-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 1.0 Plans de gestion des sels de voirie (2013)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 11.0 Successes in Road Salt Management - Case Studies (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm11-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 11.0 Réussite en matière de la gestion des sels de voirie : Études de cas (2013)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 10.0 Salt use of Private Roads, Parking Lots and Walkways (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm10-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 10.0 Utilisation des sels sur les routes privées, les stationnements et les allées (2013)
- [Access Management: Synthesis of Practice (2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-amsp-e/) - This report includes the findings of an in-depth literature review of technical and local resources from across Canada, a case study review, a series of interviews with agencies and municipalities, and a survey of practitioners. While the foundations of many locally used resources are rooted in the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Geometric Design Guide for
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 6.0 Vegetation Management (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm6-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 6.0 Gestion de la végétation (2013)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 5.0 Pavements and Salt Management (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm5-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 5.0 Gestion des chaussées et des sels de voirie (2013)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 4.0 Drainage (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm4-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 4.0 Drainage (2013)
- [BRIEFING: Complete Streets: Policy and practice in Canada (2015)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/brf-csppc-e/) - This briefing reports on the status of complete streets in provincial and municipal transportation agencies across Canada, and accelerates the transfer of information and lessons learned from more experienced TAC members. Disponible en français : DOSSIER D'INFORMATION: Rues complètes : Politiques et pratiques au Canada (2015)
- [Changing Practices in Data Collection on the Movement of People (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-dcmp-e/) - Changing Practices in Data Collection on the Movement of People provides a practical, comprehensive framework for the coordination, collection, processing and management of data on the movement of people by all modes in Canadian urban areas and addresses data needs across the range of Canadian transportation agencies. This framework is based on several building blocks:
- [Syntheses of Best Practices – Road Salt Management: 9.0 Winter Maintenance Equipment and Technologies (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm9-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 9.0 Matériel et technologies d'entrentien hivernale des routes (2013)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices - Road Salt Management: 8.0 Snow Storage and Disposal (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm8-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie – 8.0 Stockage et élimination de la neige (2003)
- [Syntheses of Best Practices - Road Salt Management: 7.0 Design and Operation of Maintenance Yards (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/bp-rsm7-e/) - Disponible en français : Synthèses des meilleures pratiques : Gestion des sels de voirie - 7.0 – Conception et exploitation des centres d'entretien (2013)
- [Best Practices for the Implementation of Shoulder and Centreline Rumble Strips (2001)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/pts-rumble/) - Synthesis of Practice No. 8 A number of Canadian provinces have developed guidelines and policies for the implementation of shoulder rumble strips. Alberta has implemented centreline rumble strips. This document provides a summary of current practices and would be of particular use to agencies looking to develop local guidelines and policies. For ease of use,
- [Transportation in Canada – Transforming the Fabric of Our Land (2014)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-tictfl-e/) - This publication highlights some of the major components in the development of Canadian transportation over the past century, and their impact on the lives of Canadians. Each chapter is written by a guest author widely acknowledged as a subject matter expert. Topics for the chapters include railroads, trucking, highways, bridges, public transportation and more. Disponible
- [Urban Transportation Indicators - Third Survey (2005)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/u-indic05/) - This publication contains the results of TAC's third survey on the health of transportation in major urban Canadian centers. Conducted in 2003 and based on the 2001 census, the survey represents a comprehensive look at a variety of transportation trends and revisits issues such as land use and urban structure, transportation demand and supply, transportation
- [Best Practices for the Technical Delivery of Long-Term Planning Studies in Canada - Final Report (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-bptdltp-e/) - This report describes the findings of research focused on the analytical tools and associated data that support long-term transportation planning practices of small- and medium-sized communities in Canada. Disponible en français : Bonnes pratiques techniques d'exécution des études de planification des transports à long terme au Canada - Rapport final (2008)
- [Urban Transportation Indicators - Fourth Survey (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/rpt-utip4-e/) - This report presents data and statistics based on information submitted in response to the Urban Transportation Indicators Survey questionnaire prepared and administered by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC). Disponible en français : Indicateurs de transports urbains - Quatrième enquête (2010)
- [Urban Transportation Indicators in Eight Canadian Urban Areas (1996)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/u-indic/) - The publication presents 24 indicators which will serve as a basis for the continuous monitoring of transportation development in Canadian municipalities.
- [Determining the Winter Design Temperature for Asphalt Pavements (1997)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/wint/) - This document develops a method to enable the selection of asphalt binders that resist thermal cracking in very cold winter climates. An algorithm is developed which estimates design temperatures for a pavement test site from the local winter temperature history. This equation includes a factor for the desired reliability, and can be used with the
- [Climate Change and Road Safety: Projections Within Urban Areas (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-ccrs-e/) - Climate Change and Road Safety documents the ways in which climate change may affect road safety in Canada, estimates the magnitude of associated risks and identifies which motor vehicle collision types could be most affected by climate change and where they will take place in the future. Using police reports of road collisions that occurred
- [Guidelines for Underground Utility Installations Crossing Highway Rights-of-Way (2013)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-uuich-e/) - Guidelines for Underground Utility Installations Crossing Highway Rights-of-Way is intended to assist various road authorities in establishing and administering reasonably uniform criteria for the accommodation of utilities crossing highway (and freeway) rights-of-way. Ideally, existing utility accommodation guidelines should be updated in light of these guidelines, as appropriate. These guidelines have been written for both the
- [Active Transportation - Making it Work in Canadian Communities (2010)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-active/) - With growing concern over issues such as climate change and public health, addressing the active transportation needs in Canadian communities is of high importance. In a survey of TAC member municipalities, respondents enthusiastically identified many upcoming initiatives and works-in-progress. This report is an attempt to uncover relatively undocumented success stories that are developing throughout Canada
- [A Guide for the Accommodation of Utilities Within Freeway Rights-of-Way (2011)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-acutfrw-e/) - Utility firms provide essential services to the public. They often install their facilities within the right-of-way of public roads. If the utilities were not allowed to use the right-of-way, they could be required to purchase their own land, which would increase the overall costs to the utility firms and to the public.This guide provides assistance
- [Environmental Management Systems User Guide for Transportation Practitioners (2008)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-emsguide/) - This comprehensive user guide is designed for Canadian jurisdictions when making decisions on Environmental Management System (EMS) framework planning, design, implementation, maintenance and related costs (including operations and maintenance implications). The Guide was the basis of a highly successful session at the recent TAC Conference in Toronto. EMS is comprised of a set of management
- [PRIMER: Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada (2016)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-tambp-e/) - This primer provides an overview of the transportation asset management practices followed by Canadian provincial, regional, municipal and transit agencies across Canada. Disponible en français : Notions élémentaires sur les meilleures pratiques en matière de gestion d’actifs de transport pour le Canada (2016)
- [Urban Transportation Indicators - Survey 2 (1999)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/uti-s2/)
- [Primer on Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada (2019)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-bpprc-e/) - For more information on this subject, refer to Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada (2019)
- [Understanding Goods Movement in Canada: Trends and Best Practices (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-goodsmvmt-e/) - Understanding Goods Movement in Canada is a comprehensive introduction to the subject for transportation practitioners and individuals working in other sectors. It provides an overview of the freight industry including its structure and key stakeholders; explains important considerations in planning for goods movement; and describes major trends and disruptors with their benefits and risks. It
- [BRIEFING: Understanding Changes to the Fisheries Act, Impact Assessment Act and Canadian Navigable Waters Act (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/brf-envleg-e/) - In 2019, two Bills of Parliament came into force after a comprehensive review of federal environmental and regulatory processes. This briefing provides an overview of key changes associated with the Fisheries Act, Impact Assessment Act and Canadian Navigable Waters Act, focusing on aspects relevant to the transportation sector.
- [Connected and Automated Vehicles: A Primer for Canadian Municipalities (2022 update)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/prm-cav-e/) - Connected and Automated Vehicles: A Primer for Canadian Municipalities was originally published in January 2021. It provides a high-level overview of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs), addresses myths and offers guidance to help municipal stakeholders make informed decisions. From making transportation safer to transforming transportation networks, development patterns, businesses and our daily lives, CAVs will
- [Performance-Based Decision Making for Asset Management: Lessons Learned and Practitioner Toolkit (2021)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptm-pbdm-e/) - Transportation agencies are increasingly required to make investments using cross-asset trade-offs and optimization methods. These performance-based approaches to decision making can support desired outcomes while encouraging fiscal responsibility, accountability and transparency in governance. There is still much to learn about performance-based decision making techniques, and many agencies seek examples and practical tools. This report helps
- [Urban Transportation Indicators – Survey 2 (1996)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/publications/ptr-uti99/) - In 1993, the Urban Transportation Council (UTC) of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) proposed a New Vision for Urban Transportation, describing 13 principles which point the way to desirable future transportation sysems and related urban land use. The Council reconized that periodic surveys of transportation indicators would be required to monitor progress towards achieving

## Webinar Recordings

- [Démonstration de l’entreprise | Arcadis et Colas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/corporate-demo-arcadis-and-colas/) - Les démonstrations de l'entreprise de l'ATC sont l'occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglaise Holistic Traffic Management Through Integrated Control Centres: From Operators to Innovators
- [Corporate Demo | Arcadis and Colas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/corporate-demo-arcadis-and-colas/) - TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentations and presenters below. Holistic Traffic Management Through Integrated Control Centres: From Operators to Innovators This presentation explores the strategic evolution of traffic operations through integrated control centres, shifting from
- [Démonstration de l’entreprise | Bentley et Amazon Business](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/corporate-demo-bentley-and-amazon-business/) - Les démonstrations de l'entreprise de l'ATC sont l'occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais. Applied AI in Civil Engineering at Bentley Systems Tune in
- [Corporate Demo | Bentley and Amazon Business](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/corporate-demo-bentley-and-amazon-business/) - TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentations and presenters below. Applied AI in Civil Engineering at Bentley Systems Tune in to see how Bentley is leveraging A.I. to enhance its transportation solutions—whether through existing tools like
- [Practical Strategies and Solutions for Challenges across the Employee Lifecycle](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/employee-lifecycle/) - Canadian transportation organizations, like many others, face workforce challenges across the employee lifecycle. This webinar will explore a new resource developed by a working group from TAC’s Professional Development and Human Resources committee, designed to support member organizations in addressing challenges related to attraction and recruitment, development, engagement, retention, and separation by providing practical strategies.
- [Practical Strategies and Solutions for Challenges across the Employee Lifecycle](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/employee-lifecycle/) - Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Canadian transportation organizations, like many others, face workforce challenges across the employee lifecycle. This webinar will explore a new resource developed by a working group from TAC’s Professional Development and Human Resources committee, designed to support member organizations in addressing challenges related to attraction and recruitment, development, engagement, retention,
- [Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/design-and-operation-of-lower-speed-collector-and-arterial-roads/) - In the interest of improving road safety, many jurisdictions are moving toward lower-speed (30 to 40 km/h) operations on arterial and collector roads. This webinar reviews key findings from TAC’s upcoming Design and Operation of Lower Speed Collector and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice: examining the case for lower-speed roads, exploring the challenges faced in designing
- [Votre carrière en transports –  Différents parcours, différentes perspectives](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/your-transportation-career-different-paths-different-perspectives/) - Are you a student, young professional, or more experienced practitioner looking to make the most of a career in transportation? Hear from five Canadian leaders about what makes their work in the sector so rewarding, and what advice they’d give to others as they forge their own path. Our panelists include civil, environmental and materials
- [Your Transportation Career – Different Paths, Different Perspectives](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/your-transportation-career-different-paths-different-perspectives/) - Are you a student, young professional, or more experienced practitioner looking to make the most of a career in transportation? Hear from five Canadian leaders about what makes their work in the sector so rewarding, and what advice they’d give to others as they forge their own path. Our panelists include civil, environmental and materials
- [Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/design-and-operation-of-lower-speed-collector-and-arterial-roads/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. In the interest of improving road safety, many jurisdictions are moving toward lower-speed (30 to 40 km/h) operations on arterial and collector roads. This webinar reviews key findings from TAC’s upcoming Design and Operation of Lower Speed Collector and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice: examining
- [British Columbia Highway 1 – Nicomen River Bridge Replacement (TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/british-columbia-highway-1-nicomen-river-bridge-replacement-tac-infrastructure-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit: Highway 1 – Nicomen River Bridge Replacement In partnership with Kiewit After unprecedented flooding in 2021, a major bridge over the Nicomen River in southern British Columbia had to be replaced. Several key innovations and adaptations enabled by
- [Remplacement du pont de la rivière Nicomen - route no 1 (Prix de réalisation en infrastructure de l'ATC: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/british-columbia-highway-1-nicomen-river-bridge-replacement-tac-infrastructure-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Ministère des Transports et du Transport en commun de la Colombie-Britannique: Remplacement du pont de la rivière Nicomen - route no 1 En partenariat avec Kiewit Après des inondations sans précédent en 2021, un important
- [Bridging the Gap – Building Construction Careers for Inner-City Youth (TAC Workforce Development Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/bridging-the-gap-building-construction-careers-for-inner-city-youth-tac-workforce-development-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) Pier Solutions: Bridging the Gap – Rejuvenating Inner City Communities In partnership with Step Up Construction A transformative partnership between a bridge engineering and construction company (Pier Solutions) and a social enterprise (Step Up Construction) is empowering young people in Winnipeg’s North End. Through
- [Combler le fossé : rajeunir les communautés des centres-villes (Prix de réalisation du développement de la main-d'œuvre: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/bridging-the-gap-building-construction-careers-for-inner-city-youth-tac-workforce-development-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Pier Solutions: Combler le fossé: rajeunir les communautés des centres-villes En partenariat avec Step Up Construction Un partenariat transformateur entre une entreprise d’ingénierie et de construction de ponts (Pier Solutions) et une entreprise sociale (Step
- [PlanningTogetherBC: Integrated Transportation and Land Use for Thriving Communities (TAC Mobility Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/planningtogetherbc-integrated-transportation-and-land-use-for-thriving-communities-tac-mobility-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit: PlanningTogetherBC PlanningTogetherBC (PTBC) is a collaborative, systems-based approach for the Ministry and its partners to reach a shared vision of smart, coordinated growth by aligning transportation and land use planning. The framework includes four key goals –
- [Approche PTBC (PlanningTogetherBC) (Prix de réalisation en mobilité de l'ATC: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/planningtogetherbc-integrated-transportation-and-land-use-for-thriving-communities-tac-mobility-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Ministère des Transports et du Transport en commun de la Colombie-Britannique : Approche PTBC (PlanningTogetherBC) L’approche collaborative et systémique PTBC permet au Ministère et à ses partenaires d’atteindre une vision commune de croissance intelligente et
- [Alberta’s Bow Valley Gap Wildlife Overpass (TAC Environmental Achievement Award: 2025 finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/albertas-bow-valley-gap-wildlife-overpass-tac-environmental-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors: Bow Valley Gap Wildlife Overpass In partnership with DIALOG The Trans-Canada Highway east of Banff National Park restricts wildlife movement in the Bow Valley and has experienced many collisions involving deer, elk and bears. In response, Alberta Transportation and
- [Passage supérieur faunique de la vallée de Bow (Prix de réalisation environnementale de l'ATC: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/albertas-bow-valley-gap-wildlife-overpass-tac-environmental-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Ministère du Transport et des Corridors économiques de l’Alberta: Passage supérieur faunique de la vallée de Bow En partenariat avec DIALOG La Transcanadienne, à l’est du parc national Banff, restreint les déplacements de la faune
- [Système de mesure pour la durabilité du marquage (Prix de réalisation en technologie de l’ATC: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/quebecs-pavement-marking-durability-measurement-system-tac-technology-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec: Système de mesure pour la durabilité du marquage Le ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (MTMD) a mis au point un système automatisé de mesure de la durabilité des
- [Quebec’s Pavement Marking Durability Measurement System (TAC Technology Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/quebecs-pavement-marking-durability-measurement-system-tac-technology-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable du Québec: Pavement Marking Durability Measurement System The webinar will be presented in French, with English captioning available. The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable (MTMD) has developed an automated pavement marking durability measurement
- [Évaluation des risques climatiques et plan d'action du ministère de la Voirie du Yukon (Prix de réalisation en action climatique de l’ATC )](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/yukon-highways-climate-risk-assessment-and-action-plan-tac-climate-action-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Voirie et Travaux publics du Yukon: Évaluation des risques climatiques et plan d'action du ministère de la Voirie du Yukon En partenariat avec Stantec Le Yukon se réchauffe beaucoup plus rapidement que le sud du
- [Yukon Highways Climate Risk Assessment and Action Plan (TAC Climate Action Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/yukon-highways-climate-risk-assessment-and-action-plan-tac-climate-action-achievement-award-2025-finalists/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) Yukon Highways and Public Works: Yukon Highways Climate Risk Assessment and Action Plan In partnership with Stantec Yukon is warming much faster than southern Canada, and the impacts of climate change on transportation infrastructure are an urgent concern. To help it create more resilient, safe
- [Service de transport en commun à la demande NGtransit (Prix de réalisation des petites municipalités de l’ATC: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/ngtransit-on-demand-transit-service-in-north-grenville-tac-small-municipalities-achievement-award-2025-finalists-2/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Municipalité de North Grenville (Ontario): Service de transport en commun à la demande NGtransit En partenariat avec Left Turn Right Turn et Mobility Transportation Services Ce service de transport en commun à la demande, de trottoir
- [NGtransit: On-Demand Transit Service in North Grenville (TAC Small Municipalities Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/ngtransit-on-demand-transit-service-in-north-grenville-tac-small-municipalities-achievement-award-2025-finalists-2/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) Municipality of North Grenville, Ontario: NGtransit On-Demand Transit Service In partnership with Left Turn Right Turn and Mobility Transportation Services This on-demand, curb-to-curb transit service in a rural municipality with 18,000 residents was launched in January 2024. The fully accessible service runs seven days
- [Réseau cyclable du centre-ville (Prix de réalisation en transport actif de l’ATC: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/kitcheners-downtown-cycling-grid-tac-active-transportation-achievement-award-2025-finalists-2/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Ville de Kitchener (Ontario): Réseau cyclable du centre-ville Le réseau cyclable du centre-ville de Kitchener transforme la façon dont les gens se déplacent dans la ville. Dix kilomètres d’infrastructures nouvelles et améliorées relient les principales
- [Kitchener’s Downtown Cycling Grid (TAC Active Transportation Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/kitcheners-downtown-cycling-grid-tac-active-transportation-achievement-award-2025-finalists-2/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) City of Kitchener, Ontario: Downtown Cycling Grid Kitchener’s Downtown Cycling Grid is transforming how people move around the city. Ten kilometres of new and upgraded infrastructure connect major destinations, trails and transit, and represent a complete and cohesive All Ages and Abilities network. Consultation
- [Saskatchewan’s Highway 16 Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersection (TAC Road Safety Achievement Award: 2025 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/__trashed/) - Read about the presentations and presenters below. Award recipient (20-minute presentation) Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways: Highway 16 Restricted Crossing U-Turn Intersection In partnership with Associated Engineering Canada’s first restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT) intersection is on Highway 16 near Saskatoon. It has improved safety on a four-lane divided highway where a two-way, stop-controlled junction with a
- [Intersection de demi-tour à passage restreint de la route no 16 (Prix de réalisation en sécurité routière de l'ATC: Finalistes 2025)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/__trashed/) - Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais. Lauréats (présentation: 20-minute) Ministère de la Voirie de la Saskatchewan: Intersection de demi-tour à passage restreint de la route no 16 En partenariat avec Associated Engineering Le premier demi-tour à passage restreint au Canada se trouve sur la
- [Démonstration de l'entreprise | McElhanney, Hatch et GHD](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/mcelhanney-hatch-ghd/) - 5 décembre 2023 Les démonstrations de l’entreprise de l’ATC sont l’occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais. Surrey Langley SkyTrain Business Case: New Data, New
- [Corporate Demo | McElhanney, Hatch & GHD](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/mcelhanney-hatch-ghd/) - December 5, 2023 TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge organizations and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentations and presenters below. Surrey Langley SkyTrain Business Case: New Data, New Metrics Business cases provide a framework to facilitate informed capital investment decisions. This presentation focuses on
- [Corporate Demo | Arcadis, NWMO and WSP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/corporate-demo-arcadis-nwmo-and-wsp/) - TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentations and presenters below. Planning, Budgeting and Efficiently Maintain Ageing Infrastructure and ITS Devices Planning, budgeting and efficiently maintaining ageing infrastructure and ITS devices’ obsolescence is a universal challenge at
- [Démonstration de l’entreprise | Arcadis, NWMO et WSP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/corporate-demo-arcadis-nwmo-and-wsp/) - Les démonstrations de l'entreprise de l'ATC sont l'occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais. Planning, Budgeting and Efficiently Maintain Ageing Infrastructure and ITS Devices Planning,
- [Démonstration de l’entreprise – GHD, AtkinsRéalis et Associated Engineering](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/corporate-demo-ghd-atkinsrealis-and-associated-engineering/) - Les démonstrations de l’entreprise de l’ATC sont l’occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais. Realizing Road Intelligence Through Connected Vehicle Data: GHD + Compass IoT
- [Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/shared-micromobility-services-in-canadian-communities/) - This webinar introduced TAC’s new publication Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities, the first national study of shared bike, e-bike and e-scooter services across Canada. The report documents a range of approaches, practices, challenges and lessons learned from municipal, provincial and industry stakeholders. Come hear the report’s authors provide their key insights and takeaways. Presenters
- [Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/shared-micromobility-services-in-canadian-communities/) - This webinar introduced TAC’s new publication Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities, the first national study of shared bike, e-bike and e-scooter services across Canada. The report documents a range of approaches, practices, challenges and lessons learned from municipal, provincial and industry stakeholders. Come hear the report’s authors provide their key insights and takeaways. Presenters
- [Corporate Demo | GHD, AtkinsRéalis and Associated Engineering](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/corporate-demo-ghd-atkinsrealis-and-associated-engineering/) - TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentations and presenters below. Realizing Road Intelligence Through Connected Vehicle Data: GHD + Compass IoT GHD invites you to explore the potential of Connected vehicle data (CVD), an emerging technology that
- [Démonstration de l’entreprise | McElhanney, Corbec et Bentley](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/corporate-demo-mcelhanney-corbec-bentley-nov2024/) - Les démonstrations de l'entreprise de l'ATC sont l'occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais. Reinventing Parking Analysis Using Drones and GIS – Courtenay Downtown Parking
- [Corporate Demo | McElhanney, Corbec and Bentley](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/corporate-demo-mcelhanney-corbec-bentley-nov2024/) - TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentations and presenters below. Reinventing Parking Analysis Using Drones and GIS – Courtenay Downtown Parking Study When the City of Courtenay approached McElhanney to update its Downtown Parking Study, McElhanney
- [Corporate Demo | Parsons, AECOM and Hatch](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/corporate-demo-parsons-aecom-and-hatch/) - TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentations and presenters below. iNET® – Smart Mobility Solutions For decades, Parsons has helped the world move smarter through its iNET® Smart Mobility Platform, ATMS software that municipalities, cities, and states
- [Démonstration de l’entreprise | Parsons, AECOM et Hatch](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/corporate-demo-parsons-aecom-and-hatch/) - Les démonstrations de l’entreprise de l’ATC sont l’occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Read about the presentations and presenters below. iNET® – Smart Mobility Solutions For decades, Parsons has helped the world move smarter through its iNET® Smart Mobility Platform, ATMS
- [Introducing the Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/introducing-the-guide-to-bridge-hydraulics-third-edition/) - This webinar provides an overview of the Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition. This revision of the previous (2001) edition offers comprehensively updated guidance on the hydrotechnical engineering of bridges and buried structures. Key revisions address the impacts of climate change, developments in computer modelling and analysis, advancements in the assessment and mitigation of scour
- [Introducing the Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/introducing-the-guide-to-bridge-hydraulics-third-edition/) - This webinar provides an overview of the Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition. This revision of the previous (2001) edition offers comprehensively updated guidance on the hydrotechnical engineering of bridges and buried structures. Key revisions address the impacts of climate change, developments in computer modelling and analysis, advancements in the assessment and mitigation of scour
- [Corporate Demo | Thurber Engineering](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/corporate-demo-thurber-engineering/) - TAC’s Corporate Demos provide an opportunity to engage with cutting-edge companies and learn about their innovative projects, approaches, products and services. Read about the presentation and presenter below. Presentation starts 13:05 Building Better Communities: geotechnical and pavement considerations in neighbourhood renewals Neighbourhood renewals help revitalize streets to make them safer and more welcoming by renewing
- [Démonstration de l’entreprise – Thurber Engineering](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/corporate-demo-thurber-engineering/) - Les démonstrations de l’entreprise de l’ATC sont l’occasion de rencontrer des entreprises de pointe et de découvrir leurs projets, leurs approches, leurs produits et leurs services innovants. Vous trouverez ci-dessous des informations sur les présentations et les présentateurs. Ce webinaire est offert en anglais. Presentation starts 13:05 Building Better Communities: geotechnical and pavement considerations in
- [Professional Development Strategies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/professional-development-strategies/) - Learn how leading Canadian employers are supporting the professional development of their workers, from leadership programs to internal conferences, mentoring, and training for both technical and soft skills. Webinar moderator Dave Hein will present key findings from a recent survey of TAC member organizations, and panelists from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways, City of Toronto
- [Professional Development Strategies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/professional-development-strategies/) - Learn how leading Canadian employers are supporting the professional development of their workers, from leadership programs to internal conferences, mentoring, and training for both technical and soft skills. Webinar moderator Dave Hein will present key findings from a recent survey of TAC member organizations, and panelists from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways, City of Toronto
- [Vaughan’s Transportation Youth Ambassadors Program (Prix de réalisation du développement de la main-d’oeuvre de l’ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/vaughans-transportation-youth-ambassadors-program-tac-workforce-development-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Vaughan’s Transportation Youth Ambassadors Program (TAC Workforce Development Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/vaughans-transportation-youth-ambassadors-program-tac-workforce-development-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Jumeau numérique Pierre-Laporte (Prix de réalisation en technologie de l’ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/building-a-digital-twin-for-the-pierre-laporte-bridge-tac-technology-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Building a Digital Twin for the Pierre Laporte Bridge (TAC Technology Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/building-a-digital-twin-for-the-pierre-laporte-bridge-tac-technology-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Mobility and Placemaking: The Jordan Village Improvement Project (Prix de réalisation des petites municipalités de l'ATC: Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/mobility-and-placemaking-the-jordan-village-improvement-project-tac-small-municipalities-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Mobility and Placemaking: The Jordan Village Improvement Project (TAC Small Municipalities Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/mobility-and-placemaking-the-jordan-village-improvement-project-tac-small-municipalities-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Recruiting and Retaining Employees in Transportation Organizations: Meeting Today’s Workforce Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/recruiting-and-retaining-employees-in-transportation-organizations-meeting-todays-workforce-challenges/)
- [Recruiting and Retaining Employees in Transportation Organizations: Meeting Today’s Workforce Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/recruiting-and-retaining-employees-in-transportation-organizations-meeting-todays-workforce-challenges/)
- [The Safety Benefits of Lower Speed Limits in Edmonton (Prix de réalisation en sécurité routière de l’ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/the-safety-benefits-of-lower-speed-limits-in-edmonton-tac-road-safety-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [The Safety Benefits of Lower Speed Limits in Edmonton (TAC Road Safety Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/the-safety-benefits-of-lower-speed-limits-in-edmonton-tac-road-safety-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [BC’s McKenzie Interchange: Protecting a Complex Environment (Prix de réalisation environnementale de l'ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/bcs-mckenzie-interchange-protecting-a-complex-environment-tac-environmental-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Mesures préférentielles pour bus (Prix de réalisation en mobilité de l'ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/montreals-network-of-preferential-measures-for-buses-tac-mobility-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Bridge Reinstatement on Highway 5: Recovering from Disaster in BC (Prix de réalisation en infrastructures de l'ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/bridge-reinstatement-on-highway-5-recovering-from-disaster-in-bc-tac-infrastructure-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Montreal’s Network of Preferential Measures for Buses (TAC Mobility Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/montreals-network-of-preferential-measures-for-buses-tac-mobility-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [BC’s McKenzie Interchange: Protecting a Complex Environment (TAC Environmental Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/bcs-mckenzie-interchange-protecting-a-complex-environment-tac-environmental-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Bridge Reinstatement on Highway 5: Recovering from Disaster in BC (TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/bridge-reinstatement-on-highway-5-recovering-from-disaster-in-bc-tac-infrastructure-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [TAC Road Safety Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/tac-road-safety-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - WINNER Pedestrian and Cycling Intersection Safety PilotRegional Municipality of York, OntarioIn partnership with EXPPresenters: Nelson Costa and Yves-Marie Monereau FINALIST Speed Limit Reduction ProjectCity of Edmonton, AlbertaPresenters: Shewkar Ibrahim and Tazul Islam The Esplanade-Mill Street Connection ProjectCity of Toronto, OntarioPresenters: Adam Popper and Owen McGaughey Installation of a high-tension flexible barrier on Highway 50: Road
- [Building Resiliency by Renewing Neighbourhood Streets in Edmonton (Prix de réalisation en action climatique de l’ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/building-resiliency-by-renewing-neighbourhood-streets-in-edmonton-tac-climate-action-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Building Resiliency by Renewing Neighbourhood Streets in Edmonton (TAC Climate Action Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/building-resiliency-by-renewing-neighbourhood-streets-in-edmonton-tac-climate-action-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Victoria’s All Ages and Abilities Active Transportation Network (Prix de réalisation en transport actif de l'ATC : Finalistes 2024)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/victorias-all-ages-and-abilities-active-transportation-network-tac-active-transportation-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [Victoria’s All Ages and Abilities Active Transportation Network (TAC Active Transportation Achievement Award: 2024 Finalists)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/victorias-all-ages-and-abilities-active-transportation-network-tac-active-transportation-achievement-award-2024-finalists/)
- [2017 Edition Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads – What’s New?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2017-edition-geometric-design-guide-for-canadian-roads-whats-new/) - The Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) is a fundamental reference document for roadway design practioners used to varying extents by every jurisdiction in Canada. First released in 1963, with the last edition published in 1999, the Guide has contributed to the consistent and safe development and expansion of regional, provincial, and national roadway
- [Application Guidelines for Speed Display Devices](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/application-guidelines-for-speed-display-devices/) - TAC has developed application guidelines for speed display devices (SDD) to provide implementation guidance and promote uniformity across Canada. This webinar covered all aspects of implementation, including warrants, design, display, installation, operation and technology. Participants learned about recommended practices and how to adapt application guidelines in their jurisdictions. Agenda Functionality and components of SDD Applications
- [2022 Active Transportation Achievement Award Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2022-active-transportation-achievement-award-finalists/) - WINNER ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street PilotCity of Toronto, OntarioIn partnership with IBI GroupPresenters: Karina Fortin and Zibby Petch FINALISTS Montgomery Main Streets: Where a Street Becomes a CommunityCity of Calgary, AlbertaIn partnership with Urban Systems Ltd.Presenters: Ervina Hendra and Marcia Eng Richards Green Complete StreetCity of Vancouver, British ColumbiaPresenter: Brian Gould The Berri-Lajeunesse-Saint-Denis Corridor of
- [2021 Educational Achievement Award Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2021-educational-achievement-award-finalists/) - Winner Roundabout Workshop Insurance Corporation of British ColumbiaIn partnership with McElhanneyPresenter: Margaret Gibbs and Elisa Becker Finalists Beyond the Guide: An Advanced Seminar in the Geometric Design of Roads WSP Canada Inc.Presenter: Geoff Millen Waste Collection Driver On-Boarding Program City of Toronto, OntarioPresenter: Anthony Butera and Mike Coates The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes
- [Climate Action Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/climate-action-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Road Pricing in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/road-pricing-in-canada-opportunities-and-challenges/)
- [Special Roads: A New Chapter for the Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/special-roads-a-new-chapter-for-the-geometric-design-guide-for-canadian-roads/) - Outline Heuristics from the 1999 GDG Human factors Special road classification system Design tables extended Roadside safety References to 2017 GDG added Road types added Braking on road surfaces other than asphalt Superelevation tables for standard 3% added Other resources Presenter Henning Buch, Jacobs Henning Buch is the author of the new GDG chapter on
- [IBI Group, International Road Dynamics Inc. & Titan Environmental Containment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/ibi-group-international-road-dynamics-inc-titan-environmental-containment/) - IBI Group Proactive management of curbside space is one of the best things cities can do to improve urban mobility across all modes of transportation. But today this can be a tedious and time-consuming analog process that includes site visits, checking signage inventories, and referring to by-laws line-by-line. CurbIQ, a product of IBI Group, is
- [IBI Group, International Road Dynamics Inc. et Titan Environmental Containment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/ibi-group-international-road-dynamics-inc-titan-environmental-containment/) - IBI Group Proactive management of curbside space is one of the best things cities can do to improve urban mobility across all modes of transportation. But today this can be a tedious and time-consuming analog process that includes site visits, checking signage inventories, and referring to by-laws line-by-line. CurbIQ, a product of IBI Group, is
- [AECOM, EXP, Arcadis-IBI Group, ISL](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/aecom-exp-arcadis-ibi-group-isl/) - Transportation is constantly under pressure to evolve and become more efficient, effective and responsible. As the impacts of climate change are forefront in the minds of many Canadians, the transportation sector’s efforts to shift to zero-emission vehicles is under increasing scrutiny. AECOM has supported municipalities, fleet operators, and highway and transit agencies through the new
- [AECOM, EXP, Arcadis-IBI Group et ISL](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/aecom-exp-arcadis-ibi-group-isl/) - Transportation is constantly under pressure to evolve and become more efficient, effective and responsible. As the impacts of climate change are forefront in the minds of many Canadians, the transportation sector’s efforts to shift to zero-emission vehicles is under increasing scrutiny. AECOM has supported municipalities, fleet operators, and highway and transit agencies through the new
- [2017 Edition Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads – What’s New?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2017-edition-geometric-design-guide-for-canadian-roads-whats-new/) - The Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) is a fundamental reference document for roadway design practioners used to varying extents by every jurisdiction in Canada. First released in 1963, with the last edition published in 1999, the Guide has contributed to the consistent and safe development and expansion of regional, provincial, and national roadway
- [WSP, Trimble, Parsons & Cement Association of Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/wsp-trimble-parsons-cement-association-of-canada/)
- [What’s Up with Ridership? Transit Trends and Influences in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/whats-up-with-ridership-transit-trends-and-influences-in-canada/) - A newly released study for the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has examined transit ridership from 1991 to 2016 in more than 100 Canadian communities. Researchers from the University of Toronto investigated and measured the relative importance of 79 different factors related to demographics, land use, economic conditions, and service characteristics. Join this webinar to
- [Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach – An Emerging Paradigm for Road Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/vision-zero-and-the-safe-system-approach-an-emerging-paradigm-for-road-safety/)
- [Vancouver’s EV Charging Strategy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/vancouvers-ev-charging-strategy/) - The City of Vancouver is actively facilitating a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its long-term goal of 100% renewable transportation before 2050. The City’s EV Ecosystem Strategy emphasizes the City’s important role as a market incubator for EV uptake, and identifies 32 priority actions to deploy EV charging infrastructure. Vancouver’s experience as
- [Using Future Climate Data to Design Resilient Transportation Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/using-future-climate-data-to-design-resilient-transportation-infrastructure/) - The historical climate data used to design Canada’s roads and bridges do not account for future changes in temperature, wind and precipitation that could increase their risk of failure and service disruption. We need updated codes, standards, and guidelines for infrastructure design and management that consider climate change. This webinar will provide an overview of
- [Using Climate Information in the Transportation Sector, Part 3: Assessing Risk – A Learning Exercise](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/using-climate-information-in-the-transportation-sector-part-3-assessing-risk-a-learning-exercise/) - Improving resilience to climate change impacts requires us to assess risks and vulnerability to changing weather and climate conditions. Risk assessments can be undertaken to identify climate risks to transportation infrastructure and operations, and actions to reduce those risks. This webinar will walk participants through a learning exercise to understand key climate change impacts for
- [Using Climate Information in the Transportation Sector, Part 2: Finding and Accessing Climate Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/using-climate-information-in-the-transportation-sector-part-2-finding-and-accessing-climate-data/) - A suite of climate data portals is available to help Canada increase its resilience to climate change. This webinar will provide an overview of three key sources of climate information: ClimateData.ca, the Climate Atlas of Canada, and PCIC’s Climate Explorer. Participants will learn what is common and unique about each of these websites. Presenters Elaine
- [Using Climate Information in the Transportation Sector, Part 1: Introduction to Climate Information for Decision Making](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/using-climate-information-in-the-transportation-sector-part-1-introduction-to-climate-information-for-decision-making/) - Canada’s climate is changing. These changes can have significant effects on critical transportation infrastructure and systems. We need climate data and information to understand and plan for these changes, and to reduce risks, adapt and build climate resiliency. This webinar will provide an overview of key climate information concepts. Topics will include climate change impacts
- [Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/transportation-asset-management-best-practices-for-canada/) - Based on contents from TAC’s Synthesis of Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada (2016) Canadian agencies are moving toward systems that track asset performance from construction to retirement and use life cycle cost to make whole life maintenance and rehabilitation investment decisions. This webinar provided participants with an understanding of how Canadian agencies are
- [Traffic Control Devices and Automated Vehicles: What We Know](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/traffic-control-devices-and-automated-vehicles-what-we-know/) - To realize the safety and efficiency benefits of automated vehicles (AVs), transportation agencies need to understand what elements of the roadway infrastructure are important for AV operations, and how those elements may need to change over time. This webinar will present the results of a recent study for Transport Canada on the role of traffic
- [Traffic Calming Curbs: Making Roads Safer in Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/traffic-calming-curbs-making-roads-safer-in-calgary/) - The City of Calgary developed traffic calming curbs (TC Curbs) as a quick, low-cost way to calm traffic. While conventional traffic calming approaches can be costly and take months to construct, modular TC Curbs are made from pre‐cast concrete and can be installed in hours at about one-tenth the expense without impacting utilities or drainage.
- [Traffic Calming – What's New?  What Works?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/traffic-calming-whats-new-what-works/)
- [Thurber, Nuclear Waste Management Organization & AECOM](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/thurber-nuclear-waste-management-organization-aecom/)
- [The Windsor-Ottawa Preferred CAV Test Corridor](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/the-windsor-ottawa-preferred-cav-test-corridor/) - The Windsor-Ottawa Preferred Corridor identifies 5,000+ kilometres of road in more than 30 Ontario municipalities for the safe testing of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). This webinar showcased the online tool that is quickly becoming a centre for the mission-critical road-related data that supports CAV navigation in Ontario. It also discussed the new Ontario Road
- [The Impact of Urban Mobility on Canada's Trade Corridors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/the-impact-of-urban-mobility-on-canadas-trade-corridors/) - The impacts of urban traffic congestion on delay, fuel use and the cost of doing business in Canada are immense but difficult to measure. In partnership with provincial and territorial transportation agencies, Transport Canada is using probe-based traffic speed data to calculate a travel time index for 56 key trade corridors in 30 large urban
- [TAC Small Municipalities Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/tac-small-municipalities-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - WINNER Beckwith Street RevitalizationTown of Smiths Falls, OntarioIn partnership with ParsonsPresenters: Vanessa Bernicky and Chris Redden FINALIST Bear Street Reconstruction: Prioritizing PedestriansTown of Banff, AlbertaIn partnership with WSPPresenter: Jessica Wheatley The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or suitability of any information presented in the webinars and related
- [Technology Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/technology-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [TAC Technology Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/tac-technology-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the three finalists for the 2022 TAC Technology Achievement Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate excellence in the use of advanced technologies to address road, highway or urban transportation challenges. WINNER Road Maintenance InnovationRegional Municipality of Durham, OntarioIn partnership with Visual Defence Inc.Presenters: Eric Lamain and Roy Tal FINALIST Digital Solutions to
- [TAC Road Safety Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/tac-road-safety-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - WINNER Pedestrian and Cycling Intersection Safety PilotRegional Municipality of York, OntarioIn partnership with EXPPresenters: Nelson Costa and Yves-Marie Monereau FINALIST Speed Limit Reduction ProjectCity of Edmonton, AlbertaPresenters: Shewkar Ibrahim and Tazul Islam The Esplanade-Mill Street Connection ProjectCity of Toronto, OntarioPresenters: Adam Popper and Owen McGaughey Installation of a high-tension flexible barrier on Highway 50: Road
- [TAC Mobility Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/tac-mobility-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - WINNER Protected Intersection Design GuideCity of Ottawa, OntarioIn partnership with Alta Planning + Design CanadaPresenters: Kalle Hakala and Elizabeth Murphy FINALISTS Winter Maintenance Quality Standards ReviewCity of Ottawa, OntarioIn partnership with WoodPresenter: Chad Findlay New Cycling Facility Design Guidelines for the Province of Ontario – OTM Book 18: Cycling FacilitiesOntario Ministry of TransportationIn partnership with
- [TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/tac-infrastructure-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the two finalists for the 2022 TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate excellence in the use of best practices to deliver safe, durable, and efficient transportation infrastructure, with a focus on major road, highway, and urban transportation assets. WINNER Ten Mile Slide Slope StabilizationBritish Columbia Ministry of Transportation and
- [TAC Environmental Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/tac-environmental-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the three finalists for the 2022 TAC Environmental Achievement Award, which recognizes a TAC member organization for initiatives that demonstrate excellence in the protection and enhancement of the natural environment through transportation projects. WINNER Victoria Street Reconstruction and WideningRegional Municipality of Durham, OntarioPresenter: Ron Trewin FINALISTS Leslie Street Low Impact Development (LID)Regional
- [TAC Climate Action Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/tac-climate-action-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the three finalists for the 2022 TAC Climate Action Achievement Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate excellence in mitigating emissions from transportation that cause climate change, and/or in improving the resiliency of transportation systems in response to climate change. WINNER Transportation Electrification StrategyVille de Montréal (Québec)Presenter: Jonathan RobichaudSimultaneous translation available FINALISTS Electrification
- [Stantec, AtkinsRéalis & Arcadis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/stantec-atkinsrealis-arcadis/)
- [Small Municipalities Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/small-municipalities-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Safety Performance of Bicycle Infrastructure in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/safety-performance-of-bicycle-infrastructure-in-canada/) - The growth of cycling in Canada is spurring the development of infrastructure intended to better serve the safety and mobility needs of cyclists. This webinar will provide an overview of TAC’s new publication on the safety performance of bicycle infrastructure in Canada, including key findings related to: The safety performance of different bicycle facility types
- [Road Safety Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/road-safety-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Removing the Cogswell Interchange: Halifax Builds a New Neighbourhood](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/removing-the-cogswell-interchange-halifax-builds-a-new-neighbourhood-3/)
- [Removing the Cogswell Interchange: Halifax Builds a New Neighbourhood](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/removing-the-cogswell-interchange-halifax-builds-a-new-neighbourhood-2/)
- [Removing the Cogswell Interchange: Halifax Builds a New Neighbourhood](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/removing-the-cogswell-interchange-halifax-builds-a-new-neighbourhood/)
- [Redesigning Mobility: Canadian Cities and the Challenge of COVID-19](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/redesigning-mobility-canadian-cities-and-the-challenge-of-covid-19/) - Helping people move around safely in a pandemic requires creativity, resourcefulness, and a willingness to rethink old ways of doing things. In this webinar, senior staff from the City of Toronto and City of Vancouver explained how changes to their streets, sidewalks and signals are enabling personal mobility and economic recovery while supporting public health,
- [Protected Intersections in Vancouver](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/protected-intersections-in-vancouver/) - Since 2013, Vancouver has been building protected intersections, which extend protected bike lane design principles into the intersection to create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. This webinar gave examples of protected intersection designs that Vancouver has implemented, discussed the design principles behind them, and showed how those principles have been adapted to different
- [Promoting Safety for Vulnerable Road Users](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/promoting-safety-for-vulnerable-road-users/) - This webinar provided an overview of pedestrian and cycling safety issues, best practices, and mitigation measures to make streets safer for vulnerable road users. Communities across Canada and around the world are increasingly recognizing the need to reduce transportation-related injuries and fatalities. As vulnerable road users, pedestrians and cyclists are far more likely to be
- [Preparing for Dockless Micromobility in Canadian Cities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/preparing-for-dockless-micromobility-in-canadian-cities/) - City of Calgary Calgary’s two-year pilot program of shared e-scooters began with 750,000 shared e-scooter trips by 150,000 unique users over four months in 2019. While popular, the service also led to concerns around where the devices are used, how they are parked, how some riders behave, and the volume of resulting injuries. The City
- [Preparing for a Future With CAVs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/preparing-for-a-future-with-cavs/) - How should governments and their partners prepare for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs)? This webinar presented key findings of the groundbreaking CAV Readiness Plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Kitchener-Waterloo Corridor. The project’s recommendations for CAV-ready transportation infrastructure, operations and institutions across Canada were developed with help from more than 70 stakeholders
- [Planning a 2+1 Highway: Site Selection and Design Parameters](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/planning-a-21-highway-site-selection-and-design-parameters/)
- [Performance-Based Decision Making for Asset Management: A New TAC Publication](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/performance-based-decision-making-for-asset-management-a-new-tac-publication/) - TAC’s new report Performance-Based Decision Making for Asset Management: Lessons Learned and Practitioner Toolkit summarizes current practices in performance-based decision making, describes lessons learned by pioneering Canadian agencies, and presents a toolkit of ways for practitioners to make better asset management decisions. During this webinar, the publication’s lead author will provide an overview of the
- [Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/pedestrian-crossing-control-guide/) - Pedestrian crossing control helps traffic engineers, urban planners and road designers meet the challenge of safely accommodating pedestrians while also serving the needs of other road users. This webinar lead participants through the updated content in TAC’s Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide, 3rd Edition, which features the introduction of two new treatments: enhanced crosswalks with side-mounted
- [Pavement Preservation - Extending the Service Life of Our Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/pavement-preservation-extending-the-service-life-of-our-roads/) - Pavement preservation is a coordinated approach to planned pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. It is performed before the appearance of significant distresses, and extends pavement service life without adding structural strength. This webinar looks back at the evolution of rigid and flexible pavement preservation materials and treatments, and towards new and innovative future strategies. The webinar
- [Non-Standard Pavement Markings for Crosswalks: A Look at New Research](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/non-standard-pavement-markings-for-crosswalks-a-look-at-new-research/)
- [National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/national-guidelines-for-work-zone-safety-in-canada/) - Based on contents from TAC’s National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016) This webinar will provide participants with an important understanding of TAC’s National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016). Topics will include standard definition of common work zone design elements and understanding of safety concepts associated with work zones; transportation
- [Moving Smarter - Exploring Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Solutions for Canadian Cities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/moving-smarter-exploring-energy-and-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-solutions-for-canadian-cities/) - Based on contents from TAC’s Moving Smarter: Exploring energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction solutions for Canadian cities – TOOLBOX OF MEASURES (2016) This webinar presented a toolbox of measures to reduce urban transportation related energy and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions within urban communities to support better regional and local planning. The presentation outlined the
- [Montreal Tackles the SPaT Challenge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/montreal-tackles-the-spat-challenge/) - The Ville de Montréal is actively working towards a future of connected vehicles. As a participant in the North America-wide SPaT Challenge, the city has been improving its infrastructure to support the deployment of V2I (vehicle-to-infrastructure) communications and pilot projects using signal phase and timing (SPaT) data. This webinar gave an overview of recent upgrades
- [Mobility Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/mobility-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Mental Health in the Workplace: How Organizations Can Help During the Pandemic and Beyond](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/mental-health-in-the-workplace-how-organizations-can-help-during-the-pandemic-and-beyond/) - Mental health is a critical concern in times of change and disruption, and transportation organizations can improve employee well-being through supportive policies, programs and practices. During this webinar, participants will hear about a comprehensive workplace approach to mental health. Presenters from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will discuss issues and resources
- [Mass Evacuation Planning for Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/mass-evacuation-planning-for-natural-disasters-and-extreme-weather-events/) - This webinar presented the challenges and opportunities of planning for mass evacuation, and addressed major issues related to natural disasters, vulnerable populations and ethics. It highlighted the use of flood risk and traffic microsimulation models to predict the evacuation-related impacts of different flood scenarios for the Halifax Peninsula. It concluded with a discussion of model
- [Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, Sixth Edition: What’s New?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/manual-of-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for-canada-sixth-edition-whats-new/) - This webinar will give an overview of what’s inside the new MUTCDC, highlighting key changes from the Fifth Edition. The new Manual is 60 percent larger and includes: a major new section showing 89 typical applications that combine signs, signals and pavement markings; more than 30 new traffic control devices; a new section on dynamic
- [Managing Invasive Species](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/managing-invasive-species/) - Invasive species are moving beyond native habitats due to travel and transport, as highway corridors cut through the geologic barriers that once prevented spread. Construction activities can also introduce invasive species through the use of contaminated equipment or weedy soil and gravel. Infestations of invasive species can reduce the productivity of agricultural and rangeland, disrupt
- [Managing and Enhancing Terrestrial Road Ecology: A New TAC Resource](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/managing-and-enhancing-terrestrial-road-ecology-a-new-tac-resource/) - TAC has released a new publication on practices to protect Canada’s roadside habitats and the species that live in them. During this webinar, the report’s authors will highlight the terrestrial ecological issues affecting rural and urban road systems across Canada, and some emerging solutions to challenges such as wildlife-vehicle collisions, restoration of connective habitats, management
- [Load Management Practices for Weak Pavement Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/load-management-practices-for-weak-pavement-structures/) - Based on contents from TAC’s Guide to Load Management Practices for Weak Pavement Structures (2017) This webinar provided information about Canadian and international practices for managing weak pavement structures in Northern climates. Recommended best practices and an economic basis for making load management decisions on weak pavements will also be presented. Participants learned about a
- [LED Street Lighting Colour Temperature and Health Impacts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/led-street-lighting-colour-temperature-and-health-impacts/) - This webinar provided information about the colour temperature and health impact of LEDs based on recent research. A review of spectral content and melonopic lux for various colour temperatures was also discussed. A number of jurisdictions that own and operate street lighting systems have chosen energy-efficient LED technology to reduce energy consumption and protect the
- [Integrating Health and Transportation in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/integrating-health-and-transportation-in-canada/) - Transportation systems are vital to the achievement of Canada’s public health objectives in the areas of physical activity, chronic disease, and exposure to air and noise pollution. TAC’s new publication Integrating Health and Transportation in Canada offers recommendations for transportation planners and engineers to help build public health in Canada, based on international best practices
- [Infrastructure Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/infrastructure-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Guide to Utility Coordination on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/guide-to-utility-coordination-on-public-private-partnership-p3-projects/) - The lack of effective utility coordination in rights-of way (ROW) can lead to increased costs and decreased efficiency for public-private partnership (P3) projects that involve many ROW users. Presenters in this webinar will offer an overview of TAC’s new Guide to Utility Coordination on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Projects, and discuss their experiences coordinating utilities on
- [Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products: A New TAC Publication](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/guide-to-evaluating-soil-and-material-stabilization-products-a-new-tac-publication/) - TAC’s new publication Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products helps practitioners understand the application and performance of common soil and material stabilization products and processes. It also provides a shared framework to help agencies evaluate the engineering and environmental suitability of stabilization products for road construction. During this webinar, the publication’s lead author
- [Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) in Federal Impact Assessments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/gender-based-analysis-plus-gba-in-federal-impact-assessments/) - The Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) process is a growing presence in Canadian public policy, including in the proposed Impact Assessment Act under Bill C-69. This webinar discussed the GBA+ process, proposed legislative changes, and how impact assessments can be gender-sensitive and consider impacts on different groups. Presenter Alexandra Mitsidou, M.A. – Wood Environment & Infrastructure
- [Federal Funding Programs for Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/federal-funding-programs-for-electric-vehicle-and-alternative-fuel-infrastructure/) - Attendees will learn about the objectives, eligibility requirements and application processes of two federal government programs that support the creation of a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle (EV) and alternative fuel infrastructure for Canadians: The Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative was launched in 2016 to support fast EV chargers along the national
- [Eyes in the Sky: Using Drones for Structural Inspections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/eyes-in-the-sky-using-drones-for-structural-inspections/) - This webinar will examine activities and opportunities around the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS, or drones) in the inspection of bridges and other structures. Our presenters will address issues from licensing to possible applications, benefits and limitations, lessons learned, and several case studies from Western Canada. Presenters Chris Schmelzle, P.Eng. – Bridge Project
- [Environmental Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/environmental-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Educational Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/educational-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Developing Highly Qualified Personnel for an Era of Connected and Automated Vehicles: A New TAC Publication](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/developing-highly-qualified-personnel-for-an-era-of-connected-and-automated-vehicles-a-new-tac-publication/) - The new TAC publication Developing Highly Qualified Personnel for an Era of Connected and Automated Vehicles identifies critical gaps in the skillsets of Canadian road authorities, and recommends a number of strategies to overcome challenges posed by ongoing rapid change in both technology and mobility. In this webinar, the report’s lead author will describe results
- [Design, Construction, and Inspection for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/design-construction-and-inspection-for-mechanically-stabilized-earth-walls/) - This webinar provided an overview of best practices for the selection, design, construction, and inspection of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls with a focus on public works projects. It also highlighted key features of the division of responsibilities and design considerations to compliment and preserve those divisions. MSE walls are a mature earth retention technology.
- [Design and Implementation of Transit Services: Guidelines for Smaller Communities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/design-and-implementation-of-transit-services-guidelines-for-smaller-communities/) - Participants of this webinar gained insight in the small community process for planning and implementing public transit services, and examined challenges and techniques in developing effective consultation programs. The webinar provided an overview of each key element of the design and implementation practices presented in the TAC guidelines including accompanying worksheets. Agenda Role of Transit
- [Defining and Measuring Urban Congestion](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/defining-and-measuring-urban-congestion/) - TAC has developed guidelines for defining and measuring urban traffic congestion to provide guidance on quantifying and reporting traffic congestion and promote methodological consistency among Canada’s urban areas. This webinar covered all aspects of congestion measurement, including definition, indices, data sources, technologies, visualization techniques, and a decision support process. Participants learned about recommended practices and
- [Continuous Sidewalks and Bike Paths: An Emerging Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/continuous-sidewalks-and-bike-paths-an-emerging-practice/)
- [Congestion, Curbs & Collaboration: Gearing Up for Automated Vehicles in Toronto](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/congestion-curbs-collaboration-gearing-up-for-automated-vehicles-in-toronto/) - Every day brings news of how automated vehicle technology is advancing, through new developments, pilot projects, and limited deployments. Automation isn’t just happening with passenger cars, but with service vehicles and the movement of goods between and within urban environments. The City of Toronto has been gearing up to prepare for automation, looking across all
- [Complying with the Migratory Birds Convention Act](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/complying-with-the-migratory-birds-convention-act/) - More than 450 native bird species make use of Canada’s natural and human-modified landscapes for part of their annual lifecycle. Most of these bird species, their nests and eggs are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MCBA, 1994). Federal legislation requires road infrastructure maintenance, creation and renewal to adhere to the MBCA to protect
- [Complete Streets: Key Challenges and Lessons Learned](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/complete-streets-key-challenges-and-lessons-learned/) - Argyle & Grafton Shared Streetscape Project Hanita Koblents (Halifax Regional Municipality) presented this award-winning project, which transformed the heart of Halifax’s entertainment district into a “shared streetscape” with a curbless cross-section, unit pavers across the right-of-way, special lighting, and other pedestrian priority features. This presentation explored design, construction and operational challenges related to non-standard roadway
- [Community Road Safety in British Columbia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/community-road-safety-in-british-columbia/) - This webinar introduced the BC Community Road Safety Toolkit, which was designed to transfer best practices to cities and towns across the province. Its three modules offer effective strategies and tools to enhance municipal road safety programs. The webinar profiled the small community of Chilliwack, BC, which has shown how setting goals, building relationships and
- [Codes and Standards: A Strong Foundation for Connected and Automated Vehicles in North America](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/codes-and-standards-a-strong-foundation-for-connected-and-automated-vehicles-in-north-america/)
- [Calgary’s Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Test](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/calgarys-autonomous-shuttle-pilot-test/) - In September 2018, The City of Calgary and Pacific Western Transportation pilot tested an autonomous shuttle between the Calgary Zoo LRT station and the Telus Spark Science Centre—one of the first public demonstrations of autonomous vehicle technology in Canada. This webinar gave an overview of the project, the lessons learned, and the results of an
- [Calgary's Goods Movement Strategy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/calgarys-goods-movement-strategy/) - While goods movement is a vital element of transportation system planning, regulation, design and operation—as well as of land use, economic development and sustainability—Canadian cities vary widely in how they plan for it. The City of Calgary recently completed a multimodal goods movement strategy that received widespread industry and political support, and is now being
- [Bicycle Highways: What Canada Can Learn from International Experience](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/bicycle-highways-what-canada-can-learn-from-international-experience/) - In Europe, bicycle highways are a powerful emerging tool to attract new riders, replace vehicle trips, and improve public health. They enable safe and comfortable long-distance bike travel between major destinations. Most North American urban areas lack high-quality infrastructure for long-distance cycling trips. This gap will become more critical as e-bikes continue to shrink distances,
- [Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/best-practices-for-pothole-repairs-in-canada/) - The only way to keep potholes from coming back is to repair them effectively – but long-lasting fixes aren’t easy in Canada’s climate. To help road authorities tackle this challenge, TAC’s newly-released Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada looks at current approaches to fixing potholes in Canada, and at effective techniques used by domestic
- [ATS Traffic, McElhanney, WSP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/ats-traffic-mcelhanney-wsp/) - Travel Delay Monitoring on Large Highway and Pipeline Projects The presentation will explore ATS Traffic’s experience with travel delay monitoring on large highway work zones and pipeline projects. This will include a brief slide presentation on an existing project, a summary of its scope, operations, process, and conclusions, followed by a live demo of our
- [Associated Engineering, Stantec, Tetra Tech, Trimble](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/associated-engineering-stantec-tetra-tech-trimble/)
- [Active Transportation Achievement Award: 2023 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/active-transportation-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [2021 Sustainable Mobility Award Finalists (Part 2)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2021-sustainable-mobility-award-finalists-part-2/) - Co-Winner Keddy Access TrailCity of Hamilton, OntarioIn partnership with Dillon ConsultingPresenters: Brian Hollingworth and Petr Topalovic Finalists Clark Avenue Multi-Modal Transportation Corridor Retrofit ProjectCity of Vaughan, OntarioPresenters: Dorothy Kowpak, Petr Emelianov and John Thompson Streets for People in 2020City of New Westminster, British ColumbiaPresenter: Lisa Leblanc The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations
- [2021 Sustainable Mobility Award Finalists (Part 1)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2021-sustainable-mobility-award-finalists-part-1/) - Co-Winner COVID-19 Street Rebalancing Guide Urban SystemsIn partnership with the Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesPresenter: Brian Patterson Finalists Smart Freight Centre: Innovative Concept to Promote Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Goods MovementRegional Municipality of Peel, OntarioPresenter: Sabbir Saiyed Sustainable Streets for Everyone City of Burnaby, British ColumbiaPresenter: Stuart Ramsey The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no
- [2021 Road Safety Engineering Award Finalists (Part 2)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2021-road-safety-engineering-award-finalists-part-2/) - Finalists Edmonton’s Safe Mobility StrategyCity of Edmonton, Alberta Presenters: Jessica Lamarre and Tyler Golly Keeping Road Workers SafeCity of Saskatoon, SaskatchewanPresenter: Cory Funk Systemic Implementation of Leading Pedestrian IntervalsCity of Toronto, OntarioPresenter: Mateen Mahboubi The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or suitability of any information presented in
- [2021 Road Safety Engineering Award Finalists (Part 1)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2021-road-safety-engineering-award-finalists-part-1/) - WINNER Vision Zero Action PlanCity of Hamilton, OntarioPresenter: David Ferguson FINALIST Artificial Intelligence is Helping Cities Save Money and LivesTransoft SolutionsPresenters: Terezinha Hignett and Paul St-Aubin Road Safety Improvement Program: Top 20 Collision-Prone LocationsCity of Richmond, British ColumbiaPresenters: Fred Lin and Paul Sandhu The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations or warranties about
- [2021 Environmental Achievement Award Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-resources-search/webinars/2021-environmental-achievement-award-finalists/) - Winner Stormwater Management Pond Sediment Beneficial Reuse Pilot ProjectStantec Consulting Ltd.In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation & the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and ParksPresenters: Francine Kelly-Hooper and Aroni McCutcheon Finalists The Darwin Bridges: First Bridges in the World Made of Concrete with Recycled Glass PowderVille de Montréal, QuébecPresenter: Étienne Cantin Bellemare
- [Road Pricing in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/road-pricing-in-canada-opportunities-and-challenges/)
- [Complete Streets: Key Challenges and Lessons Learned](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/complete-streets-key-challenges-and-lessons-learned/) - Argyle & Grafton Shared Streetscape Project Hanita Koblents (Halifax Regional Municipality) presented this award-winning project, which transformed the heart of Halifax’s entertainment district into a “shared streetscape” with a curbless cross-section, unit pavers across the right-of-way, special lighting, and other pedestrian priority features. This presentation explored design, construction and operational challenges related to non-standard roadway
- [Preparing for Dockless Micromobility in Canadian Cities (GRATUIT)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/preparing-for-dockless-micromobility-in-canadian-cities/) - City of Calgary Calgary’s two-year pilot program of shared e-scooters began with 750,000 shared e-scooter trips by 150,000 unique users over four months in 2019. While popular, the service also led to concerns around where the devices are used, how they are parked, how some riders behave, and the volume of resulting injuries. The City
- [Finalistes du Prix de mobilité durable 2021 (partie 1)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2021-sustainable-mobility-award-finalists-part-1/) - Co-Winner COVID-19 Street Rebalancing Guide Urban SystemsIn partnership with the Federation of Canadian MunicipalitiesPresenter: Brian Patterson Finalists Smart Freight Centre: Innovative Concept to Promote Safe, Efficient and Sustainable Goods MovementRegional Municipality of Peel, OntarioPresenter: Sabbir Saiyed Sustainable Streets for Everyone City of Burnaby, British ColumbiaPresenter: Stuart Ramsey The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no
- [Finalistes du Prix de mobilité durable 2021 (partie 2)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2021-sustainable-mobility-award-finalists-part-2/) - Co-Winner Keddy Access TrailCity of Hamilton, OntarioIn partnership with Dillon ConsultingPresenters: Brian Hollingworth and Petr Topalovic Finalists Clark Avenue Multi-Modal Transportation Corridor Retrofit ProjectCity of Vaughan, OntarioPresenters: Dorothy Kowpak, Petr Emelianov and John Thompson Streets for People in 2020City of New Westminster, British ColumbiaPresenter: Lisa Leblanc The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations
- [Protected Intersections in Vancouver](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/protected-intersections-in-vancouver/) - Since 2013, Vancouver has been building protected intersections, which extend protected bike lane design principles into the intersection to create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone. This webinar gave examples of protected intersection designs that Vancouver has implemented, discussed the design principles behind them, and showed how those principles have been adapted to different
- [National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/national-guidelines-for-work-zone-safety-in-canada/) - Based on contents from TAC’s National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016) This webinar will provide participants with an important understanding of TAC’s National Guidelines for Work Zone Safety in Canada (2016). Topics will include standard definition of common work zone design elements and understanding of safety concepts associated with work zones; transportation
- [Community Road Safety in British Columbia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/community-road-safety-in-british-columbia/) - This webinar introduced the BC Community Road Safety Toolkit, which was designed to transfer best practices to cities and towns across the province. Its three modules offer effective strategies and tools to enhance municipal road safety programs. The webinar profiled the small community of Chilliwack, BC, which has shown how setting goals, building relationships and
- [Application Guidelines for Speed Display Devices](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/application-guidelines-for-speed-display-devices/) - TAC has developed application guidelines for speed display devices (SDD) to provide implementation guidance and promote uniformity across Canada. This webinar covered all aspects of implementation, including warrants, design, display, installation, operation and technology. Participants learned about recommended practices and how to adapt application guidelines in their jurisdictions. Agenda Functionality and components of SDD Applications
- [Traffic Calming Curbs: Making Roads Safer in Calgary](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/traffic-calming-curbs-making-roads-safer-in-calgary/) - The City of Calgary developed traffic calming curbs (TC Curbs) as a quick, low-cost way to calm traffic. While conventional traffic calming approaches can be costly and take months to construct, modular TC Curbs are made from pre‐cast concrete and can be installed in hours at about one-tenth the expense without impacting utilities or drainage.
- [Special Roads: A New Chapter for the Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/special-roads-a-new-chapter-for-the-geometric-design-guide-for-canadian-roads/) - Outline Heuristics from the 1999 GDG Human factors Special road classification system Design tables extended Roadside safety References to 2017 GDG added Road types added Braking on road surfaces other than asphalt Superelevation tables for standard 3% added Other resources Presenter Henning Buch, Jacobs Henning Buch is the author of the new GDG chapter on
- [Finalistes du Prix d'ingénierie en sécurité routière 2021 (partie 1)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2021-road-safety-engineering-award-finalists-part-1/) - WINNER Vision Zero Action PlanCity of Hamilton, OntarioPresenter: David Ferguson FINALIST Artificial Intelligence is Helping Cities Save Money and LivesTransoft SolutionsPresenters: Terezinha Hignett and Paul St-Aubin Road Safety Improvement Program: Top 20 Collision-Prone LocationsCity of Richmond, British ColumbiaPresenters: Fred Lin and Paul Sandhu The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations or warranties about
- [Finalistes du Prix d'ingénierie de la sécurité routière 2021 (partie 2)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2021-road-safety-engineering-award-finalists-part-2/) - Finalists Edmonton’s Safe Mobility StrategyCity of Edmonton, Alberta Presenters: Jessica Lamarre and Tyler Golly Keeping Road Workers SafeCity of Saskatoon, SaskatchewanPresenter: Cory Funk Systemic Implementation of Leading Pedestrian IntervalsCity of Toronto, OntarioPresenter: Mateen Mahboubi The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or suitability of any information presented in
- [Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada, Sixth Edition: What’s New?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/manual-of-uniform-traffic-control-devices-for-canada-sixth-edition-whats-new/) - This webinar will give an overview of what’s inside the new MUTCDC, highlighting key changes from the Fifth Edition. The new Manual is 60 percent larger and includes: a major new section showing 89 typical applications that combine signs, signals and pavement markings; more than 30 new traffic control devices; a new section on dynamic
- [Mental Health in the Workplace: How Organizations Can Help During the Pandemic and Beyond](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/mental-health-in-the-workplace-how-organizations-can-help-during-the-pandemic-and-beyond/) - Mental health is a critical concern in times of change and disruption, and transportation organizations can improve employee well-being through supportive policies, programs and practices. During this webinar, participants will hear about a comprehensive workplace approach to mental health. Presenters from the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) will discuss issues and resources
- [Finalistes du Prix de réalisation en éducation 2021](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2021-educational-achievement-award-finalists/) - Winner Roundabout Workshop Insurance Corporation of British ColumbiaIn partnership with McElhanneyPresenter: Margaret Gibbs and Elisa Becker Finalists Beyond the Guide: An Advanced Seminar in the Geometric Design of Roads WSP Canada Inc.Presenter: Geoff Millen Waste Collection Driver On-Boarding Program City of Toronto, OntarioPresenter: Anthony Butera and Mike Coates The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes
- [Developing Highly Qualified Personnel for an Era of Connected and Automated Vehicles: A New TAC Publication](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/developing-highly-qualified-personnel-for-an-era-of-connected-and-automated-vehicles-a-new-tac-publication/) - The new TAC publication Developing Highly Qualified Personnel for an Era of Connected and Automated Vehicles identifies critical gaps in the skillsets of Canadian road authorities, and recommends a number of strategies to overcome challenges posed by ongoing rapid change in both technology and mobility. In this webinar, the report’s lead author will describe results
- [Prix de réalisation en éducation de l'ATC : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/educational-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Vancouver’s EV Charging Strategy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/vancouvers-ev-charging-strategy/) - The City of Vancouver is actively facilitating a transition to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of its long-term goal of 100% renewable transportation before 2050. The City’s EV Ecosystem Strategy emphasizes the City’s important role as a market incubator for EV uptake, and identifies 32 priority actions to deploy EV charging infrastructure. Vancouver’s experience as
- [Congestion, Curbs & Collaboration: Gearing Up for Automated Vehicles in Toronto](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/congestion-curbs-collaboration-gearing-up-for-automated-vehicles-in-toronto/) - Every day brings news of how automated vehicle technology is advancing, through new developments, pilot projects, and limited deployments. Automation isn’t just happening with passenger cars, but with service vehicles and the movement of goods between and within urban environments. The City of Toronto has been gearing up to prepare for automation, looking across all
- [Calgary’s Autonomous Shuttle Pilot Test](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/calgarys-autonomous-shuttle-pilot-test/) - In September 2018, The City of Calgary and Pacific Western Transportation pilot tested an autonomous shuttle between the Calgary Zoo LRT station and the Telus Spark Science Centre—one of the first public demonstrations of autonomous vehicle technology in Canada. This webinar gave an overview of the project, the lessons learned, and the results of an
- [Montréal Tackles the SPaT Challenge](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/montreal-tackles-the-spat-challenge/) - The Ville de Montréal is actively working towards a future of connected vehicles. As a participant in the North America-wide SPaT Challenge, the city has been improving its infrastructure to support the deployment of V2I (vehicle-to-infrastructure) communications and pilot projects using signal phase and timing (SPaT) data. This webinar gave an overview of recent upgrades
- [The Windsor-Ottawa Preferred CAV Test Corridor](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/the-windsor-ottawa-preferred-cav-test-corridor/) - The Windsor-Ottawa Preferred Corridor identifies 5,000+ kilometres of road in more than 30 Ontario municipalities for the safe testing of connected and automated vehicles (CAVs). This webinar showcased the online tool that is quickly becoming a centre for the mission-critical road-related data that supports CAV navigation in Ontario. It also discussed the new Ontario Road
- [Federal Funding Programs for Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/federal-funding-programs-for-electric-vehicle-and-alternative-fuel-infrastructure/) - Attendees will learn about the objectives, eligibility requirements and application processes of two federal government programs that support the creation of a coast-to-coast network of electric vehicle (EV) and alternative fuel infrastructure for Canadians: The Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment Initiative was launched in 2016 to support fast EV chargers along the national
- [Preparing for a Future With CAVs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/preparing-for-a-future-with-cavs/) - How should governments and their partners prepare for connected and automated vehicles (CAVs)? This webinar presented key findings of the groundbreaking CAV Readiness Plan for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and Kitchener-Waterloo Corridor. The project’s recommendations for CAV-ready transportation infrastructure, operations and institutions across Canada were developed with help from more than 70 stakeholders
- [Traffic Control Devices and Automated Vehicles: What We Know](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/traffic-control-devices-and-automated-vehicles-what-we-know/) - To realize the safety and efficiency benefits of automated vehicles (AVs), transportation agencies need to understand what elements of the roadway infrastructure are important for AV operations, and how those elements may need to change over time. This webinar will present the results of a recent study for Transport Canada on the role of traffic
- [TAC Technology Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/tac-technology-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the three finalists for the 2022 TAC Technology Achievement Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate excellence in the use of advanced technologies to address road, highway or urban transportation challenges. WINNER Road Maintenance InnovationRegional Municipality of Durham, OntarioIn partnership with Visual Defence Inc.Presenters: Eric Lamain and Roy Tal FINALIST Digital Solutions to
- [Prix de réalisation en technologie de l'ATC : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/technology-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Codes and Standards: A Strong Foundation for Connected and Automated Vehicles in North America ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/codes-and-standards-a-strong-foundation-for-connected-and-automated-vehicles-in-north-america/)
- [Pavement Preservation - Extending the Service Life of Our Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/pavement-preservation-extending-the-service-life-of-our-roads/) - Pavement preservation is a coordinated approach to planned pavement maintenance and rehabilitation. It is performed before the appearance of significant distresses, and extends pavement service life without adding structural strength. This webinar looks back at the evolution of rigid and flexible pavement preservation materials and treatments, and towards new and innovative future strategies. The webinar
- [Moving Smarter – Exploring Energy and Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Solutions for Canadian Cities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/moving-smarter-exploring-energy-and-greenhouse-gas-emission-reduction-solutions-for-canadian-cities/) - Based on contents from TAC’s Moving Smarter: Exploring energy and greenhouse gas emission reduction solutions for Canadian cities – TOOLBOX OF MEASURES (2016) This webinar presented a toolbox of measures to reduce urban transportation related energy and greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions within urban communities to support better regional and local planning. The presentation outlined the
- [Complying with the Migratory Birds Convention Act](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/complying-with-the-migratory-birds-convention-act/) - More than 450 native bird species make use of Canada’s natural and human-modified landscapes for part of their annual lifecycle. Most of these bird species, their nests and eggs are protected under the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MCBA, 1994). Federal legislation requires road infrastructure maintenance, creation and renewal to adhere to the MBCA to protect
- [Managing Invasive Species](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/managing-invasive-species/) - Invasive species are moving beyond native habitats due to travel and transport, as highway corridors cut through the geologic barriers that once prevented spread. Construction activities can also introduce invasive species through the use of contaminated equipment or weedy soil and gravel. Infestations of invasive species can reduce the productivity of agricultural and rangeland, disrupt
- [Using Future Climate Data to Design Resilient Transportation Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/using-future-climate-data-to-design-resilient-transportation-infrastructure/) - The historical climate data used to design Canada’s roads and bridges do not account for future changes in temperature, wind and precipitation that could increase their risk of failure and service disruption. We need updated codes, standards, and guidelines for infrastructure design and management that consider climate change. This webinar will provide an overview of
- [Finalistes du Prix de la réalisation environnementale 2021](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2021-environmental-achievement-award-finalists/) - Winner Stormwater Management Pond Sediment Beneficial Reuse Pilot ProjectStantec Consulting Ltd.In partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation & the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and ParksPresenters: Francine Kelly-Hooper and Aroni McCutcheon Finalists The Darwin Bridges: First Bridges in the World Made of Concrete with Recycled Glass PowderVille de Montréal, QuébecPresenter: Étienne Cantin Bellemare
- [Managing and Enhancing Terrestrial Road Ecology: A New TAC Resource](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/managing-and-enhancing-terrestrial-road-ecology-a-new-tac-resource/) - TAC has released a new publication on practices to protect Canada’s roadside habitats and the species that live in them. During this webinar, the report’s authors will highlight the terrestrial ecological issues affecting rural and urban road systems across Canada, and some emerging solutions to challenges such as wildlife-vehicle collisions, restoration of connective habitats, management
- [Using Climate Information in the Transportation Sector, Part 1: Introduction to Climate Information for Decision Making](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/using-climate-information-in-the-transportation-sector-part-1-introduction-to-climate-information-for-decision-making/) - Canada’s climate is changing. These changes can have significant effects on critical transportation infrastructure and systems. We need climate data and information to understand and plan for these changes, and to reduce risks, adapt and build climate resiliency. This webinar will provide an overview of key climate information concepts. Topics will include climate change impacts
- [Using Climate Information in the Transportation Sector, Part 2: Finding and Accessing Climate Data](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/using-climate-information-in-the-transportation-sector-part-2-finding-and-accessing-climate-data/) - A suite of climate data portals is available to help Canada increase its resilience to climate change. This webinar will provide an overview of three key sources of climate information: ClimateData.ca, the Climate Atlas of Canada, and PCIC’s Climate Explorer. Participants will learn what is common and unique about each of these websites. Presenters Elaine
- [Using Climate Information in the Transportation Sector, Part 3: Assessing Risk - A Learning Exercise](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/using-climate-information-in-the-transportation-sector-part-3-assessing-risk-a-learning-exercise/) - Improving resilience to climate change impacts requires us to assess risks and vulnerability to changing weather and climate conditions. Risk assessments can be undertaken to identify climate risks to transportation infrastructure and operations, and actions to reduce those risks. This webinar will walk participants through a learning exercise to understand key climate change impacts for
- [TAC Climate Action Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/tac-climate-action-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the three finalists for the 2022 TAC Climate Action Achievement Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate excellence in mitigating emissions from transportation that cause climate change, and/or in improving the resiliency of transportation systems in response to climate change. WINNER Transportation Electrification StrategyVille de Montréal (Québec)Presenter: Jonathan RobichaudSimultaneous translation available FINALISTS Electrification
- [TAC Environmental Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/tac-environmental-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the three finalists for the 2022 TAC Environmental Achievement Award, which recognizes a TAC member organization for initiatives that demonstrate excellence in the protection and enhancement of the natural environment through transportation projects. WINNER Victoria Street Reconstruction and WideningRegional Municipality of Durham, OntarioPresenter: Ron Trewin FINALISTS Leslie Street Low Impact Development (LID)Regional
- [Prix de réalisation en action climatique de l'ATC : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/climate-action-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Prix de réalisation environnementale de l'ATC : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/environmental-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/transportation-asset-management-best-practices-for-canada/) - Based on contents from TAC’s Synthesis of Transportation Asset Management Best Practices for Canada (2016) Canadian agencies are moving toward systems that track asset performance from construction to retirement and use life cycle cost to make whole life maintenance and rehabilitation investment decisions. This webinar provided participants with an understanding of how Canadian agencies are
- [Load Management Practices for Weak Pavement Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/load-management-practices-for-weak-pavement-structures/) - Based on contents from TAC’s Guide to Load Management Practices for Weak Pavement Structures (2017) This webinar provided information about Canadian and international practices for managing weak pavement structures in Northern climates. Recommended best practices and an economic basis for making load management decisions on weak pavements will also be presented. Participants learned about a
- [LED Street Lighting Colour Temperature and Health Impacts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/led-street-lighting-colour-temperature-and-health-impacts/) - This webinar provided information about the colour temperature and health impact of LEDs based on recent research. A review of spectral content and melonopic lux for various colour temperatures was also discussed. A number of jurisdictions that own and operate street lighting systems have chosen energy-efficient LED technology to reduce energy consumption and protect the
- [Design, Construction, and Inspection for Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/design-construction-and-inspection-for-mechanically-stabilized-earth-walls/) - This webinar provided an overview of best practices for the selection, design, construction, and inspection of mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) walls with a focus on public works projects. It also highlighted key features of the division of responsibilities and design considerations to compliment and preserve those divisions. MSE walls are a mature earth retention technology.
- [Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/best-practices-for-pothole-repairs-in-canada/) - The only way to keep potholes from coming back is to repair them effectively – but long-lasting fixes aren’t easy in Canada’s climate. To help road authorities tackle this challenge, TAC’s newly-released Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada looks at current approaches to fixing potholes in Canada, and at effective techniques used by domestic
- [Guide to Utility Coordination on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/guide-to-utility-coordination-on-public-private-partnership-p3-projects/) - The lack of effective utility coordination in rights-of way (ROW) can lead to increased costs and decreased efficiency for public-private partnership (P3) projects that involve many ROW users. Presenters in this webinar will offer an overview of TAC’s new Guide to Utility Coordination on Public-Private Partnership (P3) Projects, and discuss their experiences coordinating utilities on
- [Performance-Based Decision Making for Asset Management: A New TAC Publication](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/performance-based-decision-making-for-asset-management-a-new-tac-publication/) - TAC’s new report Performance-Based Decision Making for Asset Management: Lessons Learned and Practitioner Toolkit summarizes current practices in performance-based decision making, describes lessons learned by pioneering Canadian agencies, and presents a toolkit of ways for practitioners to make better asset management decisions. During this webinar, the publication’s lead author will provide an overview of the
- [Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products: A New TAC Publication](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/guide-to-evaluating-soil-and-material-stabilization-products-a-new-tac-publication/) - TAC’s new publication Guide to Evaluating Soil and Material Stabilization Products helps practitioners understand the application and performance of common soil and material stabilization products and processes. It also provides a shared framework to help agencies evaluate the engineering and environmental suitability of stabilization products for road construction. During this webinar, the publication’s lead author
- [Eyes in the Sky: Using Drones for Structural Inspections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/eyes-in-the-sky-using-drones-for-structural-inspections/) - This webinar will examine activities and opportunities around the use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS, or drones) in the inspection of bridges and other structures. Our presenters will address issues from licensing to possible applications, benefits and limitations, lessons learned, and several case studies from Western Canada. Presenters Chris Schmelzle, P.Eng. – Bridge Project
- [TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/tac-infrastructure-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - This webinar presents the two finalists for the 2022 TAC Infrastructure Achievement Award, which recognizes initiatives that demonstrate excellence in the use of best practices to deliver safe, durable, and efficient transportation infrastructure, with a focus on major road, highway, and urban transportation assets. WINNER Ten Mile Slide Slope StabilizationBritish Columbia Ministry of Transportation and
- [Removing the Cogswell Interchange: Halifax Builds a New Neighbourhood ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/removing-the-cogswell-interchange-halifax-builds-a-new-neighbourhood-3/)
- [Prix de réalisation en infrastructures de l'ATC : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/infrastructure-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [What’s Up with Ridership? Transit Trends and Influences in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/whats-up-with-ridership-transit-trends-and-influences-in-canada/) - A newly released study for the Canadian Urban Transit Association (CUTA) has examined transit ridership from 1991 to 2016 in more than 100 Canadian communities. Researchers from the University of Toronto investigated and measured the relative importance of 79 different factors related to demographics, land use, economic conditions, and service characteristics. Join this webinar to
- [Mass Evacuation Planning for Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/mass-evacuation-planning-for-natural-disasters-and-extreme-weather-events/) - This webinar presented the challenges and opportunities of planning for mass evacuation, and addressed major issues related to natural disasters, vulnerable populations and ethics. It highlighted the use of flood risk and traffic microsimulation models to predict the evacuation-related impacts of different flood scenarios for the Halifax Peninsula. It concluded with a discussion of model
- [Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) in Federal Impact Assessments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/gender-based-analysis-plus-gba-in-federal-impact-assessments/) - The Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) process is a growing presence in Canadian public policy, including in the proposed Impact Assessment Act under Bill C-69. This webinar discussed the GBA+ process, proposed legislative changes, and how impact assessments can be gender-sensitive and consider impacts on different groups. Presenter Alexandra Mitsidou, M.A. – Wood Environment & Infrastructure
- [Design and Implementation of Transit Services: Guidelines for smaller communities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/design-and-implementation-of-transit-services-guidelines-for-smaller-communities/) - Participants of this webinar gained insight in the small community process for planning and implementing public transit services, and examined challenges and techniques in developing effective consultation programs. The webinar provided an overview of each key element of the design and implementation practices presented in the TAC guidelines including accompanying worksheets. Agenda Role of Transit
- [Defining and Measuring Urban Congestion](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/defining-and-measuring-urban-congestion/) - TAC has developed guidelines for defining and measuring urban traffic congestion to provide guidance on quantifying and reporting traffic congestion and promote methodological consistency among Canada’s urban areas. This webinar covered all aspects of congestion measurement, including definition, indices, data sources, technologies, visualization techniques, and a decision support process. Participants learned about recommended practices and
- [Bicycle Highways: What Canada Can Learn from International Experience](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/bicycle-highways-what-canada-can-learn-from-international-experience/) - In Europe, bicycle highways are a powerful emerging tool to attract new riders, replace vehicle trips, and improve public health. They enable safe and comfortable long-distance bike travel between major destinations. Most North American urban areas lack high-quality infrastructure for long-distance cycling trips. This gap will become more critical as e-bikes continue to shrink distances,
- [Calgary's Goods Movement Strategy](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/calgarys-goods-movement-strategy/) - While goods movement is a vital element of transportation system planning, regulation, design and operation—as well as of land use, economic development and sustainability—Canadian cities vary widely in how they plan for it. The City of Calgary recently completed a multimodal goods movement strategy that received widespread industry and political support, and is now being
- [Integrating Health and Transportation in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/integrating-health-and-transportation-in-canada/) - Transportation systems are vital to the achievement of Canada’s public health objectives in the areas of physical activity, chronic disease, and exposure to air and noise pollution. TAC’s new publication Integrating Health and Transportation in Canada offers recommendations for transportation planners and engineers to help build public health in Canada, based on international best practices
- [Redesigning Mobility: Canadian Cities and the Challenge of COVID-19](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/redesigning-mobility-canadian-cities-and-the-challenge-of-covid-19/) - Helping people move around safely in a pandemic requires creativity, resourcefulness, and a willingness to rethink old ways of doing things. In this webinar, senior staff from the City of Toronto and City of Vancouver explained how changes to their streets, sidewalks and signals are enabling personal mobility and economic recovery while supporting public health,
- [The Impact of Urban Mobility on Canada's Trade Corridors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/the-impact-of-urban-mobility-on-canadas-trade-corridors/) - The impacts of urban traffic congestion on delay, fuel use and the cost of doing business in Canada are immense but difficult to measure. In partnership with provincial and territorial transportation agencies, Transport Canada is using probe-based traffic speed data to calculate a travel time index for 56 key trade corridors in 30 large urban
- [TAC Active Transportation Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/2022-active-transportation-achievement-award-finalists/) - WINNER ActiveTO Midtown Complete Street PilotCity of Toronto, OntarioIn partnership with IBI GroupPresenters: Karina Fortin and Zibby Petch FINALISTS Montgomery Main Streets: Where a Street Becomes a CommunityCity of Calgary, AlbertaIn partnership with Urban Systems Ltd.Presenters: Ervina Hendra and Marcia Eng Richards Green Complete StreetCity of Vancouver, British ColumbiaPresenter: Brian Gould The Berri-Lajeunesse-Saint-Denis Corridor of
- [TAC Mobility Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/tac-mobility-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - WINNER Protected Intersection Design GuideCity of Ottawa, OntarioIn partnership with Alta Planning + Design CanadaPresenters: Kalle Hakala and Elizabeth Murphy FINALISTS Winter Maintenance Quality Standards ReviewCity of Ottawa, OntarioIn partnership with WoodPresenter: Chad Findlay New Cycling Facility Design Guidelines for the Province of Ontario – OTM Book 18: Cycling FacilitiesOntario Ministry of TransportationIn partnership with
- [Removing the Cogswell Interchange: Halifax Builds a New Neighbourhood ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/removing-the-cogswell-interchange-halifax-builds-a-new-neighbourhood-2/)
- [Prix de réalisation en transport actif de l'ATC : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/active-transportation-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Prix de réalisation en mobilité de l'ATC : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/mobility-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Continuous Sidewalks and Bike Paths: An Emerging Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/continuous-sidewalks-and-bike-paths-an-emerging-practice/)
- [Promoting Safety for Vulnerable Road Users](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/promoting-safety-for-vulnerable-road-users/) - This webinar provided an overview of pedestrian and cycling safety issues, best practices, and mitigation measures to make streets safer for vulnerable road users. Communities across Canada and around the world are increasingly recognizing the need to reduce transportation-related injuries and fatalities. As vulnerable road users, pedestrians and cyclists are far more likely to be
- [Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/pedestrian-crossing-control-guide/) - Pedestrian crossing control helps traffic engineers, urban planners and road designers meet the challenge of safely accommodating pedestrians while also serving the needs of other road users. This webinar lead participants through the updated content in TAC’s Pedestrian Crossing Control Guide, 3rd Edition, which features the introduction of two new treatments: enhanced crosswalks with side-mounted
- [Safety Performance of Bicycle Infrastructure in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/safety-performance-of-bicycle-infrastructure-in-canada/) - The growth of cycling in Canada is spurring the development of infrastructure intended to better serve the safety and mobility needs of cyclists. This webinar will provide an overview of TAC’s new publication on the safety performance of bicycle infrastructure in Canada, including key findings related to: The safety performance of different bicycle facility types
- [TAC Small Municipalities Achievement Award: 2022 Finalists](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/tac-small-municipalities-achievement-award-2022-finalists/) - WINNER Beckwith Street RevitalizationTown of Smiths Falls, OntarioIn partnership with ParsonsPresenters: Vanessa Bernicky and Chris Redden FINALIST Bear Street Reconstruction: Prioritizing PedestriansTown of Banff, AlbertaIn partnership with WSPPresenter: Jessica Wheatley The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) makes no representations or warranties about the accuracy or suitability of any information presented in the webinars and related
- [Removing the Cogswell Interchange: Halifax Builds a New Neighbourhood](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/removing-the-cogswell-interchange-halifax-builds-a-new-neighbourhood/)
- [Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach – An Emerging Paradigm for Road Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/vision-zero-and-the-safe-system-approach-an-emerging-paradigm-for-road-safety/)
- [Planning a 2+1 Highway: Site Selection and Design Parameters](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/planning-a-21-highway-site-selection-and-design-parameters/)
- [Non-Standard Pavement Markings for Crosswalks: A Look at New Research](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/non-standard-pavement-markings-for-crosswalks-a-look-at-new-research/)
- [Prix de réalisation en sécurité routière : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/road-safety-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Prix de réalisation des petites municipalités : Finalistes 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/small-municipalities-achievement-award-2023-finalists/)
- [Traffic Calming – What's New? What Works?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/traffic-calming-whats-new-what-works/)
- [ATS Traffic, McElhanney et WSP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/ats-traffic-mcelhanney-wsp/) - Travel Delay Monitoring on Large Highway and Pipeline Projects The presentation will explore ATS Traffic’s experience with travel delay monitoring on large highway work zones and pipeline projects. This will include a brief slide presentation on an existing project, a summary of its scope, operations, process, and conclusions, followed by a live demo of our
- [Associated Engineering, Stantec, Tetra Tech et Trimble](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/associated-engineering-stantec-tetra-tech-trimble/)
- [Thurber, Nuclear Waste Management Organization et AECOM](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/thurber-nuclear-waste-management-organization-aecom/)
- [WSP, Trimble, Parsons et Cement Association of Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/wsp-trimble-parsons-cement-association-of-canada/)
- [Stantec, AtkinsRéalis et Arcadis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/recherche-de-ressources-techniques/enregistrements-des-webinaires/stantec-atkinsrealis-arcadis/)

## Projects

- [Installations de transport actif aux échangeurs : synthèse des pratiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/active-transportation-facilities-at-interchanges-synthesis-of-practice/) - Les échangeurs sont un point de transition pour les véhicules qui circulent entre les routes (où la sécurité des usagers de la route vulnérables est une préoccupation majeure) et les autoroutes (où les piétons et les cyclistes ne sont généralement pas autorisés). Ils comportent habituellement de multiples virages à grand débit et à grande vitesse,
- [Active Transportation Facilities at Interchanges: Synthesis of Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/active-transportation-facilities-at-interchanges-synthesis-of-practice/) - Interchanges are a point of transition for vehicles travelling between streets (where vulnerable road user safety is a primary concern) and freeways (where pedestrians and cyclists are generally not permitted). They usually feature multiple high-volume, high-speed turning, merging and diverging movements, and pose significant challenges to the safety and comfort of vulnerable road users including
- [Flashing Amber Arrow Signal: Synthesis of Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/flashing-amber-arrow-signal-synthesis-of-practice/) - Practitioners wishing to provide safe and effective traffic signal timing for all road users increasingly face dilemmas at traffic signal-controlled intersections when high-capacity active transportation facilities are deployed. As an example, bidirectional separated cycling facilities on busy one-way arterials with high pedestrian volumes can’t be managed in a safely and efficiently with the available tools
- [Flèche jaune clignotante : synthèse des pratiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/flashing-amber-arrow-signal-synthesis-of-practice/) - Les spécialistes qui souhaitent installer des feux de circulation synchronisés sûrs et efficaces pour tous les usagers de la route sont de plus en plus confrontés à certains dilemmes aux intersections signalisées lorsque des installations de transport actif de grande capacité sont en place. Par exemple, les installations cyclables séparées bidirectionnelles sur des artères à
- [Pratiques de gestion des actifs de transportation au Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/transportation-asset-management-practices-in-canada/) - CONTEXTE La connaissance de la gestion des actifs de transport au sein des organismes de transport canadiens a atteint un niveau de maturité considérable. Plusieurs organismes ont mis en œuvre des pratiques qui pourraient inspirer d'autres organismes à améliorer leurs stratégies de gestion de la performance et d'établissement de rapports. Dans le but d’aider les
- [Guide de conception des ponts pour les routes à faible débit](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/bridge-design-guide-for-low‑volume-roads/) - CONTEXTE Les ponts routiers à faible débit supportent généralement moins de 400 véhicules par jour, mais répondent aux mêmes exigences de conception que les ponts à volume de circulation plus élevé. Les ponts routiers à faible débit représentent 40% de l'inventaire des ponts routiers au Canada, et nombre d'entre eux devront être remplacés au cours
- [Bridge Design Guide for Low‑Volume Roads](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/bridge-design-guide-for-low‑volume-roads/) - BACKGROUND Low-volume road bridges (LVRBs) typically carry fewer than 400 vehicles per day but meet the same design requirements as higher-volume bridges. LVRBs may comprise 40% of the bridge inventory in Canadian jurisdictions, and many will require replacement over the next 20 years. Their lower risk profiles and unique characteristics mean that separate design guidelines
- [Transportation Asset Management Practices in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/transportation-asset-management-practices-in-canada/) - BACKGROUND Knowledge of transportation asset management within Canadian transportation agencies has reached a level of considerable maturity. Several organizations have implemented practices that could inspire others to improve their performance management and reporting strategies. To help jurisdictions learn from the experience of others, there is a need for a benchmarking exercise that identifies similarities and
- [Joints de tablier de pont : synthèse des bonnes pratiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/bridge-deck-joints-synthesis-of-practice/) - CONTEXTE Les joints de tablier sont des composants hautement spécialisés qui nécessitent généralement des travaux d’entretien, de réfection ou de remplacement au cours de la durée de vie utile d'un pont. Leur performance et leur durabilité peuvent avoir un impact significatif sur d'autres composants importants du pont, notamment les poutres, les appuis, les piliers et
- [Bridge Deck Joints: Synthesis of Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/bridge-deck-joints-synthesis-of-practice/) - BACKGROUND Bridge deck joints are highly specialized components and typically require maintenance, rehabilitation or replacement over a bridge’s service life. Their performance and durability can have a significant impact on other important bridge components including girders, bearings, piers and abutments, as well as on road user costs. Despite considerable interest among Canadian jurisdictions in bridge
- [Pratiques exemplaires d’évaluation et d’atténuation du bruit et des vibrations liés au transport](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/best-practices-for-assessing-and-mitigating-transportation-noise-and-vibration/) - Il existe de nombreuses approches pour évaluer et atténuer les effets du bruit et des vibrations résultant de la construction et de l’exploitation des routes, des autoroutes, des ponts et des infrastructures de train léger, qu’ils soient nouveaux ou améliorés. Les mesures d'évaluation et d'atténuation se concentrent sur les récepteurs sensibles tels que les résidents,
- [Best Practices for Assessing and Mitigating Transportation Noise and Vibration](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/best-practices-for-assessing-and-mitigating-transportation-noise-and-vibration/) - There are many approaches to assessing and mitigating noise and vibration effects from the construction and operation of new or upgraded roads, highways, bridges and light rail infrastructure. Assessment and mitigation measures focus on sensitive receptors such as residents, hospitals, schools, daycares, research facilities, impacted industrial facilities, and wildlife including birds, bats and fish. Noise
- [Pratiques exemplaires des revêtements en AMC pour les tabliers de pont](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/best-practices-for-bridge-deck-hma-paving/) - Les ponts neufs ou réhabilités sont souvent revêtus d’asphalte mélangé à chaud (AMC). Toutefois, l’obtention de revêtements d’asphalte de grande qualité sur les ponts pose nombre de défis. Pour prévenir les dommages aux ponts, le vibrocompactage n’est habituellement pas permis. De plus, le carottage qui permettrait de connaître les propriétés et le degré de compactage
- [Best Practices for Bridge Deck HMA Paving](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/best-practices-for-bridge-deck-hma-paving/) - Newly constructed or rehabilitated bridges are frequently surfaced with hot mix asphalt (HMA); however, achieving high quality asphalt mats on bridges presents many challenges. To prevent damage to the bridge, vibratory compaction is usually not permitted. Additionally, coring to determine in-place asphalt mix properties and level of compaction is not desirable due to the need
- [Utilisation du revêtement d’asphalte recyclé dans les mélanges d’asphalte au Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/using-recycled-asphalt-pavement-in-asphalt-mixtures-in-canada/) - Les revêtements d’asphalte récupérés (RAR) peuvent être utilisés dans les mélanges bitumineux pour les routes comme remplacement partiel et rentable du squelette granulaire vierge et du liant bitumineux. Pour être efficaces, les mélanges bitumineux contenant des RAR doivent présenter des caractéristiques comparables à celles des mélanges contenant 100 % matériaux vierges, et offrir un rendement
- [Using Recycled Asphalt Pavement in Asphalt Mixtures in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/using-recycled-asphalt-pavement-in-asphalt-mixtures-in-canada/) - Recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) can be used in roadway bituminous mixtures as a cost-effective portioned replacement of virgin aggregate skeleton and asphalt binder. To be successful, mixtures containing RAP should have similar characteristics to mixtures containing 100% virgin materials and should offer equal or better long-term performance under laboratory and field conditions. Over the past
- [Éléments des profils en travers : recensement et synthèse des pratiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/cross-section-elements-research-and-synthesis-of-practice/) - Le chapitre 4 (« Éléments des profils en travers ») du Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes (GCCGR) de l’ATC porte sur les procédures de conception et les domaines de définition des profils en travers (p. ex. la largeur des voies, les voies spéciales, les accotements, les terre-pleins, les banquettes, les bordures et les caniveaux ainsi que le
- [Cross Section Elements: Research and Synthesis of Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/cross-section-elements-research-and-synthesis-of-practice/) - Chapter 4, Cross Section Elements of TAC’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) addresses design procedures and domains related to road cross sections (e.g. lane widths, special purpose lanes, shoulders, medians, outer separations and boulevards, curb and gutter and drainage), and presents typical cross sections as well as discussing considerations related to bridges, utility
- [Low-Carbon Road Infrastructure: Opportunities for Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/low-carbon-road-infrastructure-opportunities-for-canada/) - Background Canada’s federal, provincial, territorial and municipal governments are committed to reducing national carbon emissions, and many have established related targets (typically to reach “net zero” by 2050 or sooner). Proactive efforts will be required for Canada’s transportation sector to contribute meaningfully to meeting those targets. Some countries (e.g. the United Kingdom) have established national
- [Guide canadien de conception des carrefours giratoires, deuxième édition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/canadian-roundabout-design-guide-second-edition/) - Contexte Le Guide canadien de conception des carrefours giratoires (GCCCG) de l'ATC a été publié en 2017. Depuis, de nouvelles directives sur la conception des carrefours giratoires ont été publiées aux États-Unis (Guide for Roundabouts, NCHRP Research Report 1043, 2023) et au Royaume-Uni (Geometric Design of Roundabouts, CD 116, v2.1.0, 2023) – deux administrations routières
- [Canadian Roundabout Design Guide, Second Edition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/canadian-roundabout-design-guide-second-edition/) - Background TAC’s Canadian Roundabout Design Guide (CRDG) was published in 2017. Since then, new roundabout design guidance has been published in the United States (Guide for Roundabouts, NCHRP Research Report 1043, 2023) and the United Kingdom (Geometric Design of Roundabouts, CD 116, v2.1.0, 2023) – two jurisdictions whose experiences heavily influenced the development of the
- [Estimation des coûts de déplacement des services publics](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/estimating-utility-relocation-costs/) - Contexte À l'étape de la planification d'un projet d'immobilisations routières, les coûts potentiels de déplacement des services publics secs (c.-à-d. électricité, gaz, télécommunications) tout au long du cycle de vie du projet sont généralement mal définis. Ce manque de compréhension peut entraîner une sous-estimation ou une surestimation des budgets établis pour le déplacement des services
- [Estimating Utility Relocation Costs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/estimating-utility-relocation-costs/) - Background At the planning stage of a road capital project, the potential costs of relocating dry utilities (i.e. power, gas, telecommunications) through the project lifecycle are usually not well understood. This lack of understanding can result in under- or over estimation of utility relocation budgets. Objectives This project will be the first phase of a
- [Guide des glissières de sécurité et des glissières combinées pour les ponts, deuxième édition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/guide-to-bridge-traffic-and-combination-barriers-second-edition/) - Contexte Le Guide des glissières de sécurité et des glissières combinées pour les ponts (2010) de l'ATC est largement utilisé par la communauté des ingénieurs de ponts au Canada et est cité dans le Commentaire de la norme CSA S6:19, Code canadien sur le calcul des ponts routiers (article 12). Depuis sa publication initiale, des
- [Guide to Bridge Traffic and Combination Barriers, Second Edition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/guide-to-bridge-traffic-and-combination-barriers-second-edition/) - Background TAC’s Guide to Bridge Traffic and Combination Barriers (2010) is widely used by the bridge engineering community in Canada and is referenced in the Commentary on CSA S6:19, Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code (Section 12). Since its original publication there have been significant advancements in this area of bridge engineering, and practices have evolved.
- [Infrastructures routières à faibles émissions de carbone : possibilités pour le Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/low-carbon-road-infrastructure-opportunities-for-canada/) - Contexte Le gouvernement fédéral, les gouvernements provinciaux-territoriaux et les administrations municipales du Canada se sont engagés à réduire les émissions de carbone nationales, et bon nombre d'entre eux ont établi des objectifs connexes en matière de réduction des émissions, généralement pour atteindre la « carboneutralité » d'ici 2050 ou plus tôt. Des efforts proactifs seront
- [Dispositifs micro-utilitaires dans les emprises publiques : considérations pour les administrations routières](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/micro-utility-devices-in-public-rights-of-way-considerations-for-road-authorities/) - Contexte Les dispositifs micro-utilitaires (DMU; également appelés robots de surface, robots de trottoir ou robots mobiles dans les espaces publics) sont de petits véhicules motorisés automatisés ou télécommandés appartenant à des entreprises privées, à des gouvernements (p. ex., des municipalités) ou à des particuliers. Ils sont utilisés dans des zones où ils peuvent rencontrer des
- [Micro-Utility Devices in Public Rights-of-Way: Considerations for Road Authorities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/micro-utility-devices-in-public-rights-of-way-considerations-for-road-authorities/) - Background Micro-utility devices (MUDs; also called surface robots, sidewalk robots, or public-area mobile robots) are small, automated or remotely operated motorized vehicles owned by private companies, governments (e.g. municipalities) or individuals. They are used in areas where they may encounter members of the public such as on roads, sidewalks and pathways, and on private property
- [Road Safety Guide for Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/knowledge-centre/technical-projects/road-safety-guide-for-canada/) - This project will develop a major national guide to complement the Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). The guide will focus on engineering aspects while referencing the multi-disciplinary nature of road safety. It will consolidate, update and expand the knowledge contained in TAC’s
- [Guide canadien de sécurité routière](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/centre-de-ressources/projets-techniques/road-safety-guide-for-canada/) - Ce projet permettra l'élaboration d’un guide national important qui servira de complément au Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes (GCCG) et au Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR). Le Guide canadien de sécurité routière mettra l’accent sur les aspects techniques tout en tenant compte de la nature multidisciplinaire de la sécurité routière. Il

## Sponsors

- [Arcadis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/arcadis/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC - 21 janvier 2026
- [Arcadis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/arcadis/) - TAC Corporate Demo – January 21, 2026
- [Amazon Business](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/amazon-business/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 3 décembre 2025
- [Colas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/colas/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 21 janvier 2026
- [Colas](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/colas/) - TAC Corporate Demo – January 21, 2026
- [Bentley Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/bentley-systems/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC, 3 décembre 2026
- [Bentley Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/bentley-systems/) - TAC Corporate Demo, December 3, 2025
- [Amazon Business](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/amazon-business/) - TAC Corporate Demo – December 3, 2025
- [Associated Engineering](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/associated-engineering/) - TAC Corporate Demo – December 4, 2024
- [Associated Engineering](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/associated-engineering/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 4 décembre 2024
- [Gannett Fleming Canada ULC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/gannett-fleming-canada-ulc/)
- [Gannett Fleming Canada ULC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/gannett-fleming-canada-ulc/)
- [WSP Canada Inc.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/wsp-canada-inc/)
- [WSP Canada Inc.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/wsp-canada-inc/)
- [GHD](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/ghd/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 4 décembre 2024
- [GHD](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/ghd/) - TAC Corporate Demo – December 4, 2024
- [Parsons](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/parsons/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 26 février 2025 Contacter les présentateurs, Ben Hunter et Tim Schock
- [Parsons](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/parsons/) - TAC Corporate Demo – February 26, 2025 Contact the presenters, Ben Hunter and Tim Schock
- [Solmax](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/solmax/) - TAC Corporate Demo – March 26, 2025
- [Solmax](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/solmax/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 26 mars 2025
- [CANAM Bridges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/canam-bridges/)
- [CANAM Ponts](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/canam-bridges/)
- [Ville de Montréal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/ville-de-montreal/)
- [Ville de Montréal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/ville-de-montreal/)
- [Stantec Consulting Ltd.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/stantec-consulting-ltd/) - TAC Corporate Demo – March 19, 2024
- [Artelia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/artelia/)
- [AECOM Canada Ltd.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/aecom-canada-ltd/) - TAC Corporate Demo - February 26, 2025
- [Hatch](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/hatch/) - TAC Corporate Demo – February 26, 2025
- [EXP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/exp/)
- [Thurber Engineering Ltd.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/thurber-engineering-ltd/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 29 janvier 2025
- [AIL Group of Companies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/ail-group-of-companies/)
- [Tetra Tech Canada Inc.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/tetra-tech-canada-inc/)
- [Surface Tech](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/surface-tech/)
- [R.V. Anderson Associates Limited (RVA)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/r-v-anderson-associates-limited-rva/)
- [Miovision Technologies Incorporated](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/miovision-technologies-incorporated/)
- [HDR Corporation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/hdr-corporation/)
- [Egis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/egis/)
- [Egis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/egis/)
- [CMC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/cmc/)
- [CIMA+](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/cima/)
- [Stantec Consulting Ltd.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/stantec-consulting-ltd/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 19 mars 2024
- [Hatch](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/hatch/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 26 février 2025
- [AtkinsRéalis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/atkinsrealis/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC – 4 décembre 2024
- [Artelia](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/artelia/)
- [AECOM Canada Ltd.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/aecom-canada-ltd/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC - 26 février 2025
- [Corbec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/corbec/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC, 13 novembre 2024
- [Société de gestion des déchets nucléaires](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/nuclear-waste-management-organization/) - Démonstration de l'entreprise de l'ATC– 26 mars 2025
- [EXP](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/notre-communaute/commandite/nos-commanditaires/exp/)
- [Corbec](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/corbec/) - TAC Corporate Demo, November 13, 2024
- [Miovision Technologies Incorporated](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/miovision-technologies-incorporated/)
- [Thurber Engineering Ltd.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/thurber-engineering-ltd/) - Corporate Demo – January 29, 2025
- [AIL Group of Companies](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/ail-group-of-companies/)
- [Tetra Tech Canada Inc.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/tetra-tech-canada-inc/)
- [Surface Tech](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/surface-tech/)
- [R.V. Anderson Associates Limited (RVA)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/r-v-anderson-associates-limited-rva/)
- [HDR Corporation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/hdr-corporation/)
- [CMC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/cmc/)
- [CIMA+](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/cima/)
- [AtkinsRéalis](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/atkinsrealis/) - TAC Corporate Demo – December 4, 2024
- [Nuclear Waste Management Organization](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/connect-with-our-community/sponsorship/our-sponsors/nuclear-waste-management-organization/) - TAC Corporate Demo – March 26, 2025

## Careers

- [Sr. Transportation Specialist (Senior Transportation Planning Specialist)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/job-board/jobs/sr-transportation-specialist-senior-transportation-planning-specialist/)
- [Sr. Transportation Specialist (Senior Transportation Planning Specialist)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/bulletin-demploi/emplois/sr-transportation-specialist-senior-transportation-planning-specialist/)
- [Trolley Overhead Engineering Technician](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/job-board/jobs/trolley-overhead-engineering-technician/)
- [Trolley Overhead Engineering Technician](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/bulletin-demploi/emplois/trolley-overhead-engineering-technician/)
- [Executive Project Director](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/job-board/jobs/executive-project-director/)
- [Executive Project Director](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/bulletin-demploi/emplois/executive-project-director/)

## News

- [Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities Publication is Now Available in French](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/shared-micromobility-services-in-canadian-communities-publication-is-now-available-in-french/) - The French version of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) publication, Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities (Services de micromobility partageé dans les collectivités canadiennes), is now available. Both the English and French versions of this report are available as free PDFs. This report will help readers understand the potential benefits and challenges of implementing shared
- [Publication Services de micromobilité partagée dans les collectivités canadiennes est maintenant disponible en français](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/shared-micromobility-services-in-canadian-communities-publication-is-now-available-in-french/) - La version française de la publication de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC), Services de micromobilité partagée dans les collectivités canadiennes (Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities), est maintenant disponible. Les versions anglaise et française de ce rapport sont accessibles gratuitement au format PDF. Ce rapport aidera les lecteurs à comprendre les avantages potentiels et
- [L'évolution de la construction de ponts : l'importance de la participation précoce des fabricants](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/the-evolution-of-bridge-construction/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC — CANAM Ponts L’industrie de la construction de ponts traverse actuellement une période de transformation. Confrontés à la hausse des coûts des matériaux, à la pénurie de main-d’œuvre spécialisée et à la complexité croissante des infrastructures modernes, les modèles traditionnels (conception-soumission-construction) atteignent leurs limites. De plus en plus, au lieu
- [The Evolution of Bridge Construction: The Power of Early Manufacturer Involvement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/the-evolution-of-bridge-construction/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — CANAM Bridges The bridge construction industry is undergoing a period of transformation. Faced with rising material costs, a shortage of specialized labour, and the increasing complexity of modern infrastructure, traditional models — design-bid-build — are reaching their limits. Rather than intervening solely to execute final plans, the manufacturer becomes a
- [Faits saillants des réunions techniques de l’automne 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/highlights-from-the-2025-fall-technical-meetings/) - Les Réunions techniques de l’automne 2025 à Québec ont compris 31 réunions, regroupant un total de 887 participants. Le résumé suivant met en lumière les thèmes clés et les questions émergentes qui ont été soulevés lors des séances de l’Équipe des ingénieurs en chef et des différents conseils, dans le cadre des nombreuses discussions techniques
- [Highlights from the 2025 Fall Technical Meetings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/highlights-from-the-2025-fall-technical-meetings/) - The 2025 Fall Technical Meetings in Québec City included 31 meetings with a total of 887 attendees. Among the many valuable technical discussions at the Fall Technical Meetings, this summary highlights key themes and emerging issues raised during the Chief Engineer Panel and Council sessions. Chief Engineers Panel – Key Issues Design considerations and challenges
- [Inspiring Students to Explore Transportation Careers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/inspiring-students/) - The TAC Foundation recently brought the AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions (SOS) program to Ottawa, welcoming 26 students and five of their teachers from three Ottawa schools. This hands-on educational program, developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), introduces students to transportation engineering through engaging STEM activities. The goal? To inspire
- [Inspirer les élèves à explorer des carrières en transport](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/inspiring-students/) - La Fondation de l’ATC a récemment accueilli à Ottawa le programme « STEM Outreach Solutions » (SOS) de l’AASHTO, réunissant 26 élèves et cinq enseignants issus de trois écoles d’Ottawa. Ce programme éducatif pratique, élaboré par l’American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), initie les élèves au génie des transports au moyen d’activités stimulantes en
- [Publication du rapport de recherche de l’ATC sur le marquage de chaussée non standard des passages pour piétons](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-releases-research-report-on-non-standard-crosswalk-pavement-markings/) - L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a publié une nouvelle recherche sur l’utilisation et les impacts du marquage de chaussée non standard des passages pour piétons qui diffère des lignes blanches parallèles ou du marquage zébré. Ce projet à financement groupé a été lancé par le Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des
- [TAC Releases Research Report on Non-standard Crosswalk Pavement Markings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-releases-research-report-on-non-standard-crosswalk-pavement-markings/) - 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. Access to the report is available in TAC’s Library
- [Foundations of Road Design: New Online, On-Demand Training from TAC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/foundations-of-road-design/) - TAC is pleased to introduce Foundations of Road Design, a new online, on-demand, self-directed training program designed to help practitioners strengthen their understanding of core geometric design principles. Developed to complement Chapters 1 to 4 of TAC’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads, this course provides a practical foundation for emerging professionals and a valuable
- [Foundations of Road Design : Nouvelle formation en ligne, autodirigée et à votre rythme offerte par l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/foundations-of-road-design/) - L’ATC a le plaisir de présenter Foundations of Road Design (« Les fondements de la conception routière », offert en anglais), un nouveau programme de formation en ligne, à la demande et autodirigé conçu pour aider les spécialistes du domaine routier à renforcer leur compréhension des principes fondamentaux de la conception géométrique. Ce cours, qui
- [Conception et exploitation de routes collectrices et d’artères à basse vitesse : synthèse des pratiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/design-and-operation-of-lower-speed-collector-and-arterial-roads-synthesis-of-practice/) - Un changement important est en cours dans la manière dont les collectivités canadiennes conçoivent leurs rues. Alors que la conception routière traditionnelle privilégiait souvent des environnements « qui pardonnent » permettant des vitesses d’exploitation plus élevées, de nouvelles connaissances liées au comportement humain, à la sécurité et à l’habitabilité orientent désormais les municipalités vers une
- [Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/design-and-operation-of-lower-speed-collector-and-arterial-roads-synthesis-of-practice/) - A significant shift is underway in how Canadian communities design their streets. While traditional roadway design often prioritized “forgiving” environments that enabled higher operating speeds, new insights into human behaviour, safety, and livability are pushing municipalities toward a different approach — one that focuses on designing self-enforcing streets that operate safely at lower speeds. The
- [Recherche d’un consultant pour la création d’un portail en ligne sécurisé donnant accès aux publications de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/seeking-a-consultant-to-build-a-secure-online-gateway-to-tac-publications/) - L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) sollicite des propositions de consultants qualifiés d’ici le 5 février 2026 afin de l’aider à concevoir et à lancer un portail en ligne sécurisé donnant accès à ses publications techniques. Ce projet novateur vise à moderniser l’accès pour les parties prenantes tout en assurant la protection de la propriété
- [Seeking a Consultant to Build a Secure Online Gateway to TAC Publications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/seeking-a-consultant-to-build-a-secure-online-gateway-to-tac-publications/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is seeking proposals from qualified consultants by February 5, 2026, to help us build and launch a secure online gateway for TAC’s technical publications. This innovative project will modernize access for stakeholders while protecting TAC’s intellectual property. Why This Project Matters TAC is a national, not-for-profit association recognized as
- [Leadership Changes on the TAC Board of Directors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/leadership-changes-on-the-tac-board-of-directors-2/) - Kelly Cain has stepped into the role of TAC President, taking over from Doug Jones, who had served as the Association’s President from May 2025 until his recent retirement. Kelly is Deputy Minister, New Brunswick Transportation and Infrastructure, with extensive experience in leadership roles in the charitable and public sectors. She has served terms on
- [Changements au sein de la direction du Conseil d’administration de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/leadership-changes-on-the-tac-board-of-directors-2/) - Kelly Cain assume désormais le rôle de présidente de l’ATC, succédant à Doug Jones, qui occupait cette fonction depuis mai 2025 et a récemment pris sa retraite. Kelly est sous-ministre, Transports et Infrastructure du Nouveau-Brunswick, et possède une vaste expérience en leadership dans les secteurs s. Elle a siégé au Conseil d’administration de l’ATC et
- [Project Overview: How a Team of Innovators Protected Toronto’s Busiest Rail Corridor](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/torontos-busiest-rail-corridor/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — Bentley Systems The Union Station Rail Corridor (USRC) is not merely a set of tracks; it is the central artery of Canada’s busiest transportation hub. Serving over 300,000 commuters daily, it is an irreplaceable piece of infrastructure for the Greater Toronto Area. Any interruption to its service has immediate and
- [Survol de projet : Comment une équipe d'innovateurs a protégé le corridor ferroviaire le plus fréquenté de Toronto](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/torontos-busiest-rail-corridor/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC — Bentley Systems Le corridor ferroviaire de la gare Union (en anglais, USRC – Urban Station Railway Corridor) n’est pas seulement un ensemble de voies ferrées ; c’est l’artère centrale du pôle de transport le plus fréquenté du Canada. Desservant plus de 300 000 voyageurs chaque jour, il s’agit d’une
- [Message de fin d’année de la directrice générale](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/year-end-message-from-the-executive-director-3/) - Nous sommes presque prêts à clore 2025, et quelle année cela a été ! Malgré certains défis dans les contextes politiques, sociaux et économiques mondiaux, le dévouement exceptionnel de la communauté de l’ATC a été remarquable alors que nous continuions à travailler ensemble pour améliorer les infrastructures, les systèmes et les services de transport pour
- [Year-end Message from the Executive Director](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/year-end-message-from-the-executive-director-3/) - We’re almost ready to call it a wrap for 2025, and what a year it’s been! Despite some challenges in global political, social and economic environments, the remarkable dedication of the TAC community shone through as we continued to work together to improve transportation infrastructure, systems and services for Canada and all Canadians. New publications
- [Solutions d'ingénierie pour un monde en évolution](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/engineering-solutions-for-a-changing-world/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC — Solmax Introduction À travers le Canada, nos infrastructures font face à des défis croissants : une charge de circulation plus importante, des systèmes vieillissants et des phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes. Les routes, ponts et voies navigables subissent la pression exercée par des forces que les méthodes de construction traditionnelles
- [Engineering Solutions for a Changing World](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/engineering-solutions-for-a-changing-world/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — Solmax Introduction Across Canada, our infrastructure faces mounting challenges: heavier traffic loads, aging systems, and extreme weather events. Roads, bridges, and waterways are under pressure from forces that traditional construction methods struggle to withstand. The question is no longer whether these challenges exist, but rather how will we respond. At
- [Shaping Ottawa’s Transportation Future: Part 2](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/ottawas-transportation-future-2/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – Arcadis By Zoltan Mucsi, P.Eng., Intermediate Transportation Planner, Arcadis This article is a sequel to an article titled Shaping Ottawa’s Transportation Future published on the TAC website on December 7, 2023. What is the TMP? The Transportation Master Plan is the City of Ottawa’s blueprint for planning, developing, and operating
- [Façonner l'avenir des transports à Ottawa : partie 2](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/ottawas-transportation-future-2/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – Arcadis Par Zoltan Mucsi, ing., planificateur des transports intermédiaires, Arcadis Cet article est la suite d’un article intitulé Façonner l’avenir des transports à Ottawa, publié sur le site web de l’ATC le 7 décembre 2023. Qu’est-ce que le PDT? Le Plan directeur des transports (PDT) constitue la feuille
- [TAC 2025 Conference & Exhibition Wrap-Up](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-2025-conference-exhibition-wrap-up/) - A total of 1,728 transportation professionals from across Canada gathered in Québec City for learning, networking, and innovation at the 2025 TAC Conference & Exhibition (TACConf). The event brought together experts from every corner of the transportation sector to share best practices, explore emerging technologies, and strengthen professional connections. Watch the 2025 TACConf Recap Video
- [Synthèse du Congrès-exposition 2025 de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-2025-conference-exhibition-wrap-up/) - Au total, 1 728 professionnels du transport provenant de différentes régions du Canada se sont réunis à Québec pour apprendre, réseauter et innover lors du Congrès-exposition 2025 de l’ATC (TACConf). L’événement a réuni des experts de tous les secteurs du transport qui ont partagé leurs meilleures pratiques, exploré les technologies émergentes et renforcé leurs liens
- [Le projet de l'ATC sur les installations de transport actif aux échangeurs est en cours](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/active-transportation-facilities-at-interchanges/) - L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a lancé un nouveau projet sur l’élaboration d’une synthèse des pratiques pour les installations de transport actif aux échangeurs. Le projet vise à cerner les possibilités et les défis liés à l’aménagement d’installations sécuritaires et agréables pour la marche et le cyclisme à ces endroits complexes. Il documentera les
- [TAC’s Project on Active Transportation Facilities at Interchanges is Now Underway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/active-transportation-facilities-at-interchanges/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has launched a new project to develop a synthesis of practices for active transportation facilities at interchanges. The project will identify opportunities and challenges in accommodating safe and comfortable walking and cycling facilities at these complex locations. It will document established and emerging planning and design practices, including network-level
- [Names in the News | November 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-november-2025/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from August 20 to November 19, 2025: BKL Consultants Ltd. Canadian Galvanizing Institute CDAO Services INTASPHALT LTD. Lanzate s.e.n.c. Left Turn Right Turn Martin Geomatic Consultants Ltd. MD Steele Construction Mississippi Mills Planitrans Salvini Consulting
- [Names in the News | May 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-may-2025/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from February 15, 2025, to May 22, 2025: WalterFedy Town of Salisbury Biodiffusion Technologies Inc Howes Technical Advantage Ltd. École de technologie supérieure Iter Safety Town of Orangeville Township of Russell Groupe Signature sur le
- [Noms dans l’actualité | Novembre 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-november-2025/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes ou organisations qui œuvrent dans les secteurs du transport et des routes. L’ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres du 20 août 2025 au 19 novembre 2025 : BKL Consultants Ltd. Institut de galvanisation du Canada CDAO Services INTASPHALT LTD. Lanzate s.e.n.c. Left Turn Right Turn Martin
- [Corbec : chef de file de l'industrie canadienne de la galvanisation et de l’établissement de normes en matière d'infrastructures durables](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-fall2025-corbec/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – Corbec Depuis 1965, Corbec est un pionnier de l’industrie de la galvanisation au Canada, établissant des normes en matière de qualité, d’innovation et d’intendance de l’environnement. L’entreprise joue un rôle central dans ce domaine en aidant le Canada à atteindre ses objectifs climatiques, y compris la carboneutralité d’ici
- [Corbec: Leading Canada’s Galvanizing Industry and Setting Benchmarks for Sustainable Infrastructure](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-fall2025-corbec/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – Corbec Since 1965, Corbec has been a trailblazer in Canada’s galvanizing industry, setting standards for quality, innovation, and environmental stewardship. The company plays a pivotal role in helping Canada achieve its climate goals, including net-zero emissions by 2050. Corbec’s commitment to sustainability is especially relevant as the construction sector faces
- [Déclarations environnementales de produits (DEP) pour les matériaux de chaussée au Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/colas-fall2025/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – Colas Introduction Au Canada, les décisions en matière de construction et de réhabilitation des chaussées ont traditionnellement priorisé les coûts et le rendement, les impacts environnementaux étant souvent considérés comme secondaires ou étant négligés. Cela est attribuable en grande partie à des efforts limités de sensibilisation, à un
- [Development of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for Pavement Materials in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/colas-fall2025/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article—Colas Introduction In Canada, pavement construction and rehabilitation decisions have traditionally prioritized cost and performance, with environmental impacts often considered secondary or overlooked. This is largely due to limited awareness, lack of incentives, and the absence of standardized methods for evaluating environmental impacts. As sustainability becomes increasingly important, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs)
- [Envisagez de soutenir les projets de financement groupé de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/consider-supporting-tacs-pooled-fund-projects-3/) - Every pooled-fund project of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is enabled financially by a group of partner organizations that also direct and oversee the work. TAC is now seeking partners for nine projects—three of which are new additions since the spring. For more details, click on a project’s name in the list below, or contact us to talk
- [L’ATC publie un document d’information sur les pratiques émergentes en matière d’accommodement pour les personnes handicapées aux plateformes d’arrêt d'autobus en îlot](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-issues-an-epb-ipbs/) - Un nouveau document d’information sur les pratiques émergentes de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC), Accommodement pour les personnes handicapées aux plateformes d’arrêt d’autobus en îlot, examine les défis que les plateformes d’arrêts d’autobus en îlot peuvent poser aux piétons, en particulier ceux ayant une perte de vision et d’autres handicaps, et explore les options
- [TAC Issues an Emerging Practice Briefing on Accommodating People with Disabilities at Island Platform Bus Stops](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-issues-an-epb-ipbs/) - A new emerging practice briefing from the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), Accommodating People with Disabilities at Island Platform Bus Stops, examines the challenges Island Platform Bus Stops can pose for pedestrians—especially those with sight loss and other disabilities—and explores opportunities to reduce conflicts between pedestrians with disabilities and cyclists at those locations. Adopted in
- [Offrir des opportunités grâce à la bourse de l’ATC | Congrès-exposition 2025 de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/student-grant-2025-tacconf/) - Afin d’éliminer les obstacles qui empêchent les étudiants d’assister à son congrès annuel, l’ATC offre au moins une bourse étudiante pour favoriser les possibilités éducatives des étudiants en dehors de la salle de classe. En 2025, Rob Maxwell, étudiant poursuivant une maîtrise en urbanisme et aménagement du territoire à l’Université Queen’s, a été sélectionné au
- [Providing Opportunities Through TAC’s Student Grant | 2025 TACConf](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/student-grant-2025-tacconf/) - To help break down the barriers that prevent students from attending its annual conference, TAC offers at least one student grant to enhance their educational opportunities outside the classroom. In 2025, Rob Maxwell, a student pursuing a Master of Urban & Regional Planning at Queen’s University, was randomly selected from among the eligible applicants to
- [Why Ontario’s Gridlock Won’t Ease—Unless We Consider Human Behaviour](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/atkinsrealis-fall2025/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — AtkinsRéalis Traffic congestion has become a defining feature of life in Ontario. For years, slow-moving vehicles and persistent gridlock have characterized the province’s main arteries and downtown Toronto. Traffic jams are no longer a matter of bad luck; they are now the norm. Some of the causes of the problem
- [Pourquoi l’engorgement routier en Ontario ne s’atténuera pas — à moins de tenir compte du comportement humain](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/atkinsrealis-fall2025/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC — AtkinsRéalis La congestion routière est devenue une caractéristique marquante de la vie en Ontario. Depuis des années, les véhicules à vitesse réduite et les embouteillages persistants définissent les principales artères de la province et du centre-ville de Toronto. Les bouchons ne relèvent plus du hasard : ils sont
- [Proactive and forward-thinking infrastructure management: The key role of master asset maintenance plans](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/proactive-and-forward-thinking-infrastructure-management-the-key-role-of-master-asset-maintenance-plans/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — EXP By Christian Delforge, P.Eng., Operations Director, Design – Bridges | EXP It’s difficult to imagine how existing infrastructure, often constructed several decades ago, could be at the heart of major transformation. Organizations that are designing and executing a Master Asset Maintenance Plan (MAMP) are successfully rethinking their asset management
- [Gestion visionnaire et proactive des infrastructures : le rôle clé du plan directeur de maintien des actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/proactive-and-forward-thinking-infrastructure-management-the-key-role-of-master-asset-maintenance-plans/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC — EXP Par Christian Delforge, ing., directeur des opérations, Conception – Ouvrages d’art | EXP Lorsqu’on pense aux infrastructures d’envergure existantes, souvent construites il y a plusieurs décennies, il peut être difficile de concevoir qu’elles puissent être au cœur d’une transformation majeure. Cependant, grâce à l’élaboration et la mise
- [Road Safety for Canadian Practitioners — Now Available in French](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/road-safety-for-canadian-practitioners-now-available-in-french/) - TAC is excited to announce the introduction of the French training course, Securité routière pour les professionnels canadiens, which has been successfully offered for several years in English as Road Safety for Canadian Practitioners. This in-depth online training course is the result of a partnership with ITE Canada and was developed by a team of
- [Sécurité routière pour les professionnels canadiens — maintenant disponible en français](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/road-safety-for-canadian-practitioners-now-available-in-french/) - L’ATC est heureuse d’annoncer le lancement du cours de formation en français Sécurité routière pour les professionnels canadiens, offert avec succès depuis plusieurs années en anglais sous le titre Road Safety for Canadian Practitioners. Ce cours de formation en ligne approfondi est le fruit d’un partenariat avec ITE Canada et a été élaboré par une
- [Lorsque « qualifié » ne suffit plus : repenser la hiérarchisation systématique des projets de transport](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/when-qualified-isnt-enough-rethinking-systematic-prioritization-of-transportation-projects/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC — Artelia Introduction : l’impératif stratégique de la hiérarchisation Pour les ingénieurs des transports et les urbanistes, le scénario est bien connu : une longue liste de projets techniquement justifiés, allant de nouveaux feux de signalisation à des améliorations de la sécurité des piétons, mais un budget d’investissement qui
- [When "Qualified" Isn't Enough: Rethinking Systematic Prioritization of Transportation Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/when-qualified-isnt-enough-rethinking-systematic-prioritization-of-transportation-projects/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — Artelia Introduction: The Strategic Imperative of Prioritization For transportation engineers and urban planners, it is an all-too-familiar scenario: a long list of technically justified projects, from new traffic signals to pedestrian safety upgrades, but a capital budget that can only address a fraction of them. In an environment of abundant
- [Walking, Wheeling and Well-Being: Re-sharing the Street](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/walking-wheeling-and-well-being-re-sharing-the-street/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — City of Montréal As the City of Montreal has changed and evolved over the years, its citizens have time and again shown a great ability to adapt, particularly in facing the rigors of winter and the many challenges of urban mobility. This adaptability has resulted in a wide range of
- [Des pas et des roues, tous vers le partage de la rue](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/walking-wheeling-and-well-being-re-sharing-the-street/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC — Ville de Montréal À travers les différentes phases de son développement urbain, la population montréalaise a su faire preuve d’adaptabilité, notamment face aux rigueurs de l’hiver et aux nombreux défis liés à la mobilité. Cette capacité d’adaptation s’est traduite par une diversité de modes de transport qui coexistent
- [Women in Transportation – 2e Rencontre annuelle](https://www.tac-atc.ca/fr/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/women-in-transportation-2e-rencontre-annuelle/) - Women in Transportation – 2e Rencontre annuelle | Dimanche 5 octobre, 15:00–16:00 HE Centre des congrès de Québec, foyer 206; Vin et fromages; tenue de ville Créer de nouvelles expériences pour faciliter l’élargissement de votre réseau. WTS Toronto Area Chapter offre une occasion de rencontrer d’autres participantes « Women in Transportation » présentes au Congrès
- [Names in the News | August 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-august-2025/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from May 22, 2025, to August 19, 2025: 5 Smooth Stones Restoration Alamo Group EDA Forensics Exceptional Drone Services Canada Ltd iCommute Landworks Civil Engineering Ltd. Municipality of Casselman Noxon Associates Limited Nucor Rebar Fabrication
- [Noms dans l’actualité | Août 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-august-2025/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les secteurs du transport et des routes ou sur les organisations qui desservent les secteurs du transport et des routes. Du 22 mai au 19 août 2025, l’ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres : 5 Smooth Stones Restoration Alamo Group EDA Forensics Exceptional
- [Consider Supporting TAC’s Pooled-Fund Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/consider-supporting-tacs-pooled-fund-projects-3/) - Every pooled-fund project of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is enabled financially by a group of partner organizations that also direct and oversee the work. TAC is now seeking partners for nine projects—three of which are new additions since the spring. For more details, click on a project’s name in the list below, or contact us to talk
- [Un projet de l’ATC examinant les pratiques exemplaires d’évaluation et d’atténuation du bruit et des vibrations liés au transport est en cours](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tacs-project-on-assessing-and-mitigating-the-effects-of-transportation-noise-and-vibration-is-now-underway/) - L'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a lancé un nouveau projet visant à élaborer une synthèse des pratiques pour les méthodes d'évaluation du bruit et des vibrations, les seuils et les mesures d'atténuation au Canada. Il existe de nombreuses approches pour évaluer et atténuer les effets du bruit et des vibrations résultant de la construction
- [TAC’s Project on Assessing and Mitigating the Effects of Transportation Noise and Vibration is Now Underway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tacs-project-on-assessing-and-mitigating-the-effects-of-transportation-noise-and-vibration-is-now-underway/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has launched a new project to develop a synthesis of practices for Canadian noise and vibration assessment methods, thresholds and mitigation. There are many approaches to assessing and mitigating noise and vibration effects from the construction and operation of new or upgraded roads, highways, bridges and light rail infrastructure.
- [Optimizing the Operations of a New Urban Light Rail Transit (LRT) System](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-arcadis/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – Arcadis By Mladen Pecanac, P.Eng. (Associate Principal – Practice Lead, Transportation Engineering, Arcadis), and Alaleh Adib (Senior Transportation Planner, Arcadis) A new low-floor Light Rail Transit (LRT) system is being introduced in a dynamic city to reshape its urban transportation landscape and complement the existing transit network. This modern transit
- [Unlocking Global Port Power: Modernization and climate action key to boosting trade](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-hatch/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article — Hatch The global ports and terminals director for one of the world’s leading engineering companies emphasizes the urgent need for ports and terminals worldwide to modernize in response to climate change, increasing competition, and the rise of digitization. Andrew Catto, Global Director for Ports and Terminals at Hatch, a renowned
- [Congratulations to the 2025 TAC Technical Achievement Award Winners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/congratulations-to-the-2025-tac-technical-achievement-award-winners/) - Each year, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) honours outstanding technical achievements by its member organizations with nine awards: Active Transportation Achievement Award Climate Action Achievement Award Environmental Achievement Award Infrastructure Achievement Award Mobility Achievement Award Road Safety Achievement Award Small Municipalities Achievement Award Technology Achievement Award Workforce Development Achievement Award We congratulate this year’s
- [TAC Announces Staff Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-announces-staff-change/) - Change within the TAC staff is coming soon, as Geoff Noxon leaves the position of Director, Technical Programs, effective May 30. Since joining the staff in July 2018, Geoff has been instrumental in several transformative projects. He developed and implemented a new structure for our volunteer network, helping initiate a boost in volunteer participation. He
- [Leadership Update from TAC’s Board of Directors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/leadership-update-from-tacs-board-of-directors/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) announces leadership changes within its Board of Directors following the departure of Bryce Stewart from his role as President. Bryce, who served as Deputy Minister of Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, has been appointed Deputy Minister, Hospitals and Surgical Health Services in Alberta. In his resignation message, Bryce shared:
- [What’s New with TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-eccc_spring2025/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place from March to May 2025. TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council had 32 attendees at its spring meeting. Guest presentationsThe Council heard presentations from Mark Weinhold of the USDA Forest Service on climate-resilient roads
- [What’s New with TAC’s Mobility Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-mc-spring2025/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place from March to May 2025. TAC’s Mobility Council had 36 attendees at its spring meeting. Guest presentationsThe Council heard presentations from Marie-Soleil Cloutier of the CapaCITY/É research team on sustainable transportation infrastructure, and from
- [What’s New with TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-sdoc-spring2025/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place from March to May 2025. TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council welcomed 49 attendees to its spring meeting. Guest presentationsThe Council heard final presentations on three pooled-fund projects: Design & Operation of Lower-Speed
- [What’s New with TAC’s Technology Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-tc-spring2025/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place from March to May 2025. TAC’s Technology Council had 33 attendees at its spring meeting. Guest presentationsThe Council heard presentations from David Huntley of the Geological Survey of Canada on landslide disaster risk reduction
- [Introducing the New TAC Library](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/introducing-the-new-tac-library/) - Easier, Smarter Access to Transportation Knowledge TAC is proud to launch the TAC Library, a refreshed and upgraded resource that connects our members with transportation knowledge from around the world. Designed with a cleaner look and a better user experience, the new Library makes it easier than ever to find, access, and share research on
- [Announcing TAC’s Volunteer Recognition & Young Professional Award Winners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/announcing-tacs-volunteer-recognition-young-professional-award-winners-2/) - We’re proud to present the 2025 winners of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s Volunteer Recognition and Young Professional Awards. Congratulations to these deserving individuals! Click on the award titles to learn more about each award and the past winners. Distinguished Service Award This award is TAC’s highest honour. It recognizes leaders who have had
- [Présentation de la nouvelle bibliothèque de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/introducing-the-new-tac-library/) - Un accès plus convivial et intelligent au savoir sur les transports L’ATC est fière de lancer la Bibliothèque de l’ATC, une ressource remaniée et actualisée qui permet à nos membres d’accéder aux connaissances de pointe en matière de transports provenant du monde entier. Conçue avec une interface plus épurée et une meilleure expérience utilisateur, la nouvelle bibliothèque
- [What’s New with TAC’s Workforce Development Council  ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-wdc-spring2025/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place from March to May 2025. TAC’s Workforce Development Council had 19 attendees at its spring meeting. The Council heard updates from its attendees at the roundtable and discussed ideas for future lunch-and-learn events and
- [Faits marquants des Réunions techniques du printemps 2025 de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/highlights-from-the-2025-spring-technical-meetings/) - Les conseils et comités de l’ATC se réunissent deux fois par année lors des réunions techniques du printemps et des réunions techniques de l'automne. Ces événements, qui sont essentiels à la mission de l’ATC, rassemblent des centaines d'employés des organisations membres de l’ATC, des membres à titre individuel de l’ATC et des conférenciers invités. Les
- [Highlights from the 2025 Spring Technical Meetings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/highlights-from-the-2025-spring-technical-meetings/) - TAC’s councils and committees gather twice a year during the Spring Technical Meetings and Fall Technical Meetings. These events, which are essential to TAC’s mission, bring together hundreds of employees from TAC member organizations, individual TAC members, and invited guests. The 2025 Spring Technical Meetings were held online from March 31 to May 2. As
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-wdc-spring2025/) - Ce résumé fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu de mars à mai 2025. Le Conseil de développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC a accueilli 10 participants à sa réunion du printemps 2025. Résumé de la réunion Le
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-sdoc-spring2025/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne des six conseils de l’ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu de mars à mai 2025. Le Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l’ATC a accueilli 36 participants à sa réunion du printemps 2025.
- [What’s New with TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-iamc-spring2025/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place from March to May 2025. TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council welcomed 45 attendees to its spring meeting. Guest presentationsThe Council received a presentation from Jean-Martin Croteau of Colas Canada on a tool
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-iamc-spring2025/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne des six conseils de l’ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu de mars à mai 2025. Le Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l’ATC a accueilli 45 participants à sa réunion du printemps 2025. Présentations d'experts
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la technologie](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-tc-spring2025/) - Ce résumé fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu de mars à mai 2025. Le Conseil de la technologie de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion du printemps 2025. Présentations d'experts invitésLe Conseil a entendu les présentations
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-mc-spring2025/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne des six conseils de l’ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu de mars à mai 2025. Le Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC a accueilli 36 participants à sa réunion du printemps 2025. Présentations d’experts invitésLe Conseil a entendu
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de l'environnement et des changements climatiques de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-eccc_spring2025/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne des six conseils de l’ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu de mars à mai 2025. Le Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques de l’ATC a accueilli 32 participants à sa réunion du printemps. Présentations d'experts invitésLe Conseil
- [Mise à jour sur le leadership au sein du conseil d’administration de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/leadership-update-from-tacs-board-of-directors/) - L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) annonce des changements de leadership au sein de son conseil d’administration à la suite du départ de Bryce Stewart de son poste de président. Bryce, qui occupait le poste de sous-ministre des Transports et des Corridors économiques de l'Alberta, a été nommé sous-ministre des Hôpitaux et des Services de
- [Les noms dans l’actualité | Février 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-february-2025/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les secteurs du transport et des routes ou sur les organisations qui desservent les secteurs du transport et des routes. Du 15 novembre 2024 au 15 février 2024, l’ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres : Corporation du district de Saanich Matériel de transport
- [Names in the News | February 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-february-2025/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from November 15, 2024 to February 15, 2025: Corporation of the District of Saanich Motion Equipment City of Merritt Take Consulting Town of Olds SHM Canada Consulting Limited TAC also gained 60 new individual members, 59
- [Noms dans l’actualité | Mai 2025](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-may-2025/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les secteurs du transport et des routes ou sur les organisations qui desservent les secteurs du transport et des routes. Du 15 février au 22 mai 2025, l’ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres : WalterFedy Ville de Salisbury Biodiffusion Technologies Inc Howes Technical
- [Changement de personnel à l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-announces-staff-change/) - Un changement se prépare au sein du personnel de l’ATC. Geoff Noxon quitte le poste de directeur des programmes techniques à compter du 30 mai Depuis qu’il a rejoint notre équipe en juillet 2018, Geoff Noxon a joué un rôle déterminant dans plusieurs projets de transformation au sein de l’ATC. Il a élaboré et mis en œuvre une
- [Récipiendaires des Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles et Prix des jeunes professionnels](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/announcing-tacs-volunteer-recognition-young-professional-award-winners-2/) - Nous sommes très fiers de vous présenter les récipiendaires 2025 du Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles et du Prix des jeunes professionnels de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC). Félicitations à ces personnes méritantes ! Cliquez sur les titres des prix pour en savoir plus sur chacun d’eux et sur les anciens récipiendaires. Prix de
- [Félicitations aux récipiendaires des Prix de réalisation technique 2025 de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/congratulations-to-the-2025-tac-technical-achievement-award-winners/) - Chaque année, l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) décerne neuf prix pour souligner les réalisations exceptionnelles de ses organisations membres : Prix de réalisation en transport actif Prix de réalisation en action climatique Prix de réalisation environnementale Prix de réalisation en infrastructures Prix de réalisation en mobilité Prix de réalisation en sécurité routière Prix de
- [Libérer la puissance portuaire mondiale :  modernisation et action climatique sont essentielles pour stimuler le commerce](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-hatch/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC — Hatch Le directeur mondial des ports et des terminaux de l’une des plus grandes sociétés d’ingénierie au monde souligne le besoin urgent de moderniser les installations portuaires du monde entier en réponse au changement climatique, à la concurrence croissante et à l’essor de la numérisation. Andrew Catto, directeur
- [Announcing the 2025 Recipients of TAC’s Grants for Young Professionals](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/announcing-the-2025-recipients-of-tacs-grants-for-young-professionals/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is happy to announce the recipients of the 2025 “TAC Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation”, “TAC Grant for Young Professionals in Small Municipalities” and the “Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant for Young Geotechnical Engineers in Transportation.” These grants show a commitment to supporting emerging talent and nurturing future
- [Transportation of Used Nuclear Fuel: How a collaborative engagement program supported a historic siting decision for a deep geological repository in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-nwmo/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) By Caitlin Burley, Director of Transportation, NWMO; andUlf Stahmer, Senior Transportation Engineer, NWMO In 2024, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) took a historic step by selecting a site for a deep geological repository to house Canada’s used nuclear fuel. This decision to site a
- [Spring Has Sprung – and So Have the Potholes!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/spring-has-sprung-and-so-have-the-potholes/) - Potholes are more than just a nuisance—they’re a safety hazard and a costly issue for road authorities. As pothole season sweeps across Canada, it’s the perfect time to revisit proven strategies for road repair. Published in 2019 by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), Best Practices for Pothole Repairs in Canada offers timely, practical guidance
- [Unlocking Success in Mega Projects: The power of systems engineering](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-exp/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – EXP By Hany Soloumah, Ph.D, P.Eng., PMP, CPEM, ASEP, Director Traction Power Systems | EXP Systems engineering (SE) is a structured and auditable approach to transforming a set of stakeholder needs, expectations and constraints into a solution. This is achieved through the process of identifying requirements, managing interfaces and controlling risks
- [Accéder au succès des mégaprojets : le pouvoir de l’ingénierie des systèmes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-exp/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC – EXP Par Hany Soloumah, Ph. D., PMP, CPEM, ASEP, directeur, Systèmes de traction électrique L’ingénierie des systèmes s’appuie sur une méthode structurée et vérifiable qui permet de convertir les besoins, les attentes et les contraintes des parties prenantes en solutions. Cette réalisation devient possible grâce au processus d’identification
- [Protecting Migratory Birds: Essential guidance for transportation practitioners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/protecting-migratory-birds-essential-guidance-for-transportation-practitioners/) - Spring in Canada marks the return of migratory birds, bringing new challenges for transportation professionals. Whether you’re planning construction projects, maintaining infrastructure, or managing vegetation, it’s crucial to ensure compliance with the Migratory Birds Convention Act (MBCA). To support practitioners in navigating these responsibilities, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) offers valuable resources through its
- [Protection des oiseaux migrateurs : Conseils essentiels pour les professionnels des transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/protecting-migratory-birds-essential-guidance-for-transportation-practitioners/) - Au Canada, le printemps marque le retour des oiseaux migrateurs, ce qui pose toujours des défis particuliers aux professionnels des transports. Qu’il s’agisse de planifier l’ordonnancement des projets de construction, d’entretenir des infrastructures ou de gérer la végétation, il est essentiel de se conformer à la Loi sur la convention concernant les oiseaux migrateurs (LCOM).
- [[Ré]Génération de la mobilité : [Re]Penser la planification et la conception en fonction des besoins des paysages urbains](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/ssponsor-spotlight-2024-25-ghd/) - Article vedette sur un commanditaire de l’ATC – GHD par Michael Collins, responsable du secteur des tansports, Ontario, GHD Le paysage de nos milieux urbains et la mobilité nécessaire à leur maintien subissent une profonde transformation. Au moment où que les villes font face à de nouvelles complexités, il est essentiel de réfléchir aux pratiques
- [[Re]Generation of Mobility: Rethinking planning and design for the needs of urban landscapes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/ssponsor-spotlight-2024-25-ghd/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – GHD by Michael Collins, Transportation Market Leader, Ontario, GHD The landscape of our urban environments and the mobility required to sustain them is undergoing a profound transformation. As cities navigate new complexities, it is essential to reflect on past practices that have shaped major cities, and consider how more livable
- [Le printemps est arrivé, les nids-de-poule aussi!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/spring-has-sprung-and-so-have-the-potholes/) - Les nids-de-poule sont plus qu’une simple nuisance; ils constituent un danger pour la sécurité et un problème coûteux pour les administrations routières. Alors que la saison des nids-de-poule arrive au Canada, c’est le moment idéal pour revoir les stratégies éprouvées de réfection des routes. Publié en 2019 par l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC), le
- [Transport du combustible nucléaire irradié : comment un programme d'engagement en concertation a soutenu une décision historique concernant le choix du site d'un dépôt en couches géologiques profondes au Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-nwmo/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – SGDN Par Caitlin Burley, directrice des transports, Société de gestion des déchets nucléaires; et Ulf Stahmer, ingénieur principal des transports, Société de gestion des déchets nucléaires En 2024, la Société de gestion des déchets nucléaires (SGDN) a franchi une étape historique en choisissant le site d’un dépôt en
- [Annonce des récipiendaires 2025 des Bourses de l'ATC pour les jeunes professionnels](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/announcing-the-2025-recipients-of-tacs-grants-for-young-professionals/) - L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) est heureuse d’annoncer les récipiendaires de la « Bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports », « Bourse pour les jeunes professionnels dans les petites municipalités » et de la « Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation pour jeunes ingénieurs en géotechnique des transports » pour 2025. Ces
- [Optimisation de l'exploitation d'un nouveau système de train léger sur rail (TLR) urbain](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-arcadis/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC – Arcadis Par Mladen Pecanac, ing. (directeur associé – chef de pratique, Ingénierie des transports, Arcadis), et Alaleh Adib (planificateur principal des transports, Arcadis) Un nouveau système de train léger sur rail (TLR) à plancher surbaissé est mis en place dans une ville dynamique afin de remodeler son paysage
- [Le Centre de bénévole de l'ATC : une plateforme de collaboration](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tacs-volunteer-centre-a-platform-for-collaboration/) - Les bénévoles de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) collaborent plus que jamais en ligne. Pour soutenir leurs efforts, l’Association a lancé un nouveau Centre de bénévole (Volunteer Centre), une plateforme en ligne interactive et riche en fonctionnalités conçue pour la collaboration entre les conseils et les comités. Construit sur Microsoft SharePoint, le Centre de
- [TAC’s Volunteer Centre: A platform for collaboration](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tacs-volunteer-centre-a-platform-for-collaboration/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s volunteers are collaborating online more than ever. To support this, the Association has launched a new Volunteer Centre—an interactive, feature-rich online platform designed for council and committee collaboration. Built on Microsoft SharePoint, the Volunteer Centre replaces TAC’s previous file storage site and offers more than 30 dedicated team sites
- [Envisagez de soutenir les projets de financement groupé de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/consider-supporting-tacs-pooled-fund-projects-2/) - Chaque projet de financement groupé de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) est soutenu financièrement par un groupe d’organisations partenaires qui dirigent et supervisent également le travail. L’ATC recherche maintenant des partenaires pour dix projets—sept d’entre eux étaient de nouvelles additions en 2024. Pour plus de détails, cliquez sur le nom d’un projet dans la liste
- [Consider Supporting TAC’s Pooled-Fund Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/consider-supporting-tacs-pooled-fund-projects-2/) - Every pooled-fund project of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is enabled financially by a group of partner organizations that also direct and oversee the work. TAC is now seeking partners for ten projects—seven of which were new additions in 2024. For more details, click on a project’s name in the list below – or contact us ✉ to talk
- [New Report! Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/new-report-shared-micromobility-services-in-canadian-communities/) - A new report from the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) provides valuable insights and practical guidance for local and regional authorities, consultants, suppliers, and operators involved in shared micromobility services. Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities captures lessons learned from Canadian municipalities and other agencies that have considered, planned or delivered bike sharing or shared
- [Nouveau rapport ! Services de micromobilité partagée dans les collectivités canadiennes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/new-report-shared-micromobility-services-in-canadian-communities/) - Un nouveau rapport de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) fournit des informations précieuses et des conseils pratiques aux autorités locales et régionales, aux consultants, aux fournisseurs et aux exploitants œuvrant dans le secteur des services de micromobilité partagée. « Shared Micromobility Services in Canadian Communities » tirent profit des enseignements tirés des municipalités canadiennes et d’autres
- [Façonner l'avenir : les lauréats des Prix des jeunes professionnels reviennent sur leur expérience au Congrès 2024 de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/young-professional-award-winners-reflect-on-their-2024-tac-conference-experience/) - Le Congrès-exposition 2024 de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) à Vancouver a été un événement marquant, réunissant 1 767 professionnels du transport qui ont partagé leurs connaissances et exploré les innovations dans le secteur. Parmi les participants se trouvaient deux jeunes professionnels remarquables : Jacob Malleau, récipiendaire de la bourse pour les jeunes innovateurs
- [Intégrer la biodiversité dans les transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-wsp/) - Atteindre un équilibre entre la préservation de la nature et la nécessité de disposer de réseaux de transport modernes Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – WSP Canada Inc. par Ben O’Hickey La construction de nouvelles routes et de nouveaux couloirs de transport occasionne nécessairement le découpage de notre environnement naturel. Il peut s’agir de
- [Integrating Biodiversity in Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-wsp/) - Balancing nature preservation with the need for modern transportation networks TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – WSP Canada Inc. By Ben O’Hickey Building new transportation routes and corridors involves cutting through our natural environment. This can include highly sensitive areas such as bogs and wetlands, lands used for growing food, forests that capture carbon dioxide from
- [Shaping the Future: Young Professional Award Winners Reflect on Their 2024 TAC Conference Experience](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/young-professional-award-winners-reflect-on-their-2024-tac-conference-experience/) - The 2024 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Conference & Exhibition in Vancouver was a milestone event, bringing together 1,767 transportation professionals to share knowledge and explore innovations in the sector. Among the attendees were two remarkable young professionals—Jacob Malleau, recipient of TAC’s Young Innovators in Transportation Grant, and Jean-Gabriel Dorval, winner of the Allan Widger
- [Faits saillants des réunions techniques de l'automne 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/highlights-2024-fall-technical-meetings/) - Les conseils et comités de l'ATC se réunissent deux fois par an dans le cadre des réunions techniques du printemps et de l'automne. Ces événements sont essentiels au succès continu de l'ATC et rassemblent des employés des organisations membres de l'ATC, des membres individuels de l'ATC et des experts invités. Les réunions techniques d'automne 2024
- [Highlights from the 2024 Fall Technical Meetings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/highlights-2024-fall-technical-meetings/) - TAC’s councils and committees gather twice a year during the Spring Technical Meetings and Fall Technical Meetings. These events are essential to TAC’s success, and bring together employees from TAC member organizations, individual TAC members and invited guests. The 2024 Fall Technical Meetings were held over three days in September, just before TAC’s Conference &
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-wdc-fall2024/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu du 20 au 22 septembre 2024. Le Conseil de développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC a accueilli 23 participants à sa réunion d’automne 2024. Présentations d'invités
- [What’s New with TAC’s Workforce Development Council  ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-wdc-fall2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 20-22, 2024. TAC’s Workforce Development Council had 23 attendees at its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council heard presentations from HDR’s Tara Erwin on the Women’s Transportation Seminar and Jennifer Warner Hyman on
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la technologie    ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-tc-fall2024/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu du 20 au 22 septembre 2024. Le Conseil de la technologie de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion d’automne. Présentations d'invités Le Conseil a entendu
- [What’s New with TAC’s Technology Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-tc-fall2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 20-22, 2024. TAC’s Technology Council had 33 attendees at its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council heard presentations from the University of British Columbia’s David Michelson on traffic data and decision-making and from
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l'ATC  ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-sdoc-fall2024/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu du 20 au 22 septembre 2024. Le Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l’ATC a accueilli 45 participants à sa réunion
- [What’s New with TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council  ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-sdoc-fall2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 20-22, 2024. TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council welcomed 45 attendees to its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council heard presentations from: City of Vancouver’s Rachel Magnusson and Winston Chou on transportation
- [What’s New with TAC’s Mobility Council      ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-mc-fall2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 20-22, 2024. TAC’s Mobility Council had 33 attendees at its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council received a presentation from Alta Planning + Design Canada on TAC’s recently completed project on shared micromobility
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC    ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-mc-fall2024/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu du 20 au 22 septembre 2024. Le Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion d’automne 2024. Présentations d'invités Le Conseil
- [What’s New with TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council    ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-iamc-fall2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 20-22, 2024. TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council welcomed 50 attendees to its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council received a presentation from the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s Kaylee
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l'ATC  ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-iamc-fall2024/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu du 20 au 22 septembre 2024. Le Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l’ATC a accueilli 50 participants à sa réunion de l’automne
- [What’s New with TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council  ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-eccc_fall2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 20-22, 2024. TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council had 35 attendees at its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council heard presentations from British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Transit’s Mark Traverso on acid
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de l'environnement et des changements climatiques de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-eccc_fall2024/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités respectifs qui ont eu lieu du 20 au 22 septembre 2024. Le Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques de l’ATC a accueilli 35 participants à sa réunion de l’automne. Présentations d'invités
- [New! Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/new-guide-to-bridge-hydraulics-third-edition/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is pleased to announce the release of the Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition. This updated publication incorporates two decades of advancements in environmental and regulatory aspects of bridge design, making it an important resource for civil engineers and other professionals responsible for bridge design, construction and maintenance. The
- [Nouveau ! Guide de conception hydraulique des ponts, troisième édition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/new-guide-to-bridge-hydraulics-third-edition/) - L'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a le plaisir d'annoncer la publication du « Guide to Bridge Hydraulics, Third Edition ». Cette publication actualisée incorpore deux décennies de progrès dans les aspects environnementaux et réglementaires de la conception des ponts, ce qui en fait une ressource incontournable pour les ingénieurs civils et les autres professionnels
- [Changements apportés à la direction du Conseil d’administration de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/leadership-changes-on-the-tac-board-of-directors/) - Bryce Stewart assume la présidence de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC), en remplacement de Peter Hackett, qui occupait ce poste depuis l’automne 2023. Bryce Stewart est sous-ministre au ministère des Transports et des Corridors économiques de l’Alberta et possède une expérience riche et variée acquise dans divers postes de direction au sein du gouvernement
- [Leadership Changes on the TAC Board of Directors](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/leadership-changes-on-the-tac-board-of-directors/) - Bryce Stewart has stepped into the role of President of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), taking over from Peter Hackett, who had been the Association’s President since the fall of 2023. Bryce is Deputy Minister, Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors, with extensive experience in various senior leadership roles in the Government of Alberta. He
- [Nouvelle publication sur la Tarification routière au Canada est maintenant disponible en français](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/road-pricing-in-canada-publication-is-now-available-in-french/) - La publication de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC), Tarification routière au Canada : possibilités et défis, est maintenant disponible. Il s'agit de la version française de la publication Road Pricing in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges, qui a été publiée en 2024. Les versions anglaise et française de ce rapport sont disponibles gratuitement au format
- [Road Pricing in Canada Publication is Now Available in French](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/road-pricing-in-canada-publication-is-now-available-in-french/) - The French version of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) publication, Road Pricing in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges (Tarification routière au Canada : possibilités et défis) is now available. Both the English and French versions of this report are available as free PDFs. This report will help readers understand the potential benefits and obstacles associated
- [Ambitious Subway Growth Project Streamlined with Bentley Systems' Solutions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-bentley/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – Bentley Project Overview: The Infrastructure Ontario, along with regional transportation agency Metrolinx, worked on the Ontario Line, an ambitious new subway line in Toronto that will help radically transform public commutes and transit across the city. It consists of 15.6 kilometres of new railway infrastructure and 15 new stations linking
- [Rationalisation d’un ambitieux projet d’agrandissement de métro grâce aux solutions de Bentley Systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-bentley/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – Bentley Aperçu du projet Infrastructure Ontario, en collaboration avec l’agence régionale de transport Metrolinx, a pour mandat de réaliser la ligne Ontario, une nouvelle ligne de métro ambitieuse à Toronto qui contribuera à transformer radicalement les trajets quotidiens et les transports en commun à travers la ville. Il
- [Gestion des ponts : Une approche stratégique apporte de la valeur](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-ae/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – Associated Engineering L’inspection et la réhabilitation des ponts et autres ouvrages d’art représentent sont au cœur des activités professionnelles d’Associated Engineering dans le domaine des structures de transport depuis plus de 40 ans déjà. Notre équipe offre des services d’inspection visuelle, de modélisation des structures et de conception
- [Bridge Management: Strategic approach delivers value](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-2024-25-ae/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – Associated Engineering Bridge inspection and rehabilitation have been the backbone of Associated Engineering’s transportation structures services for over 40 years. Our team conducts visual inspections, structures modelling, and rehabilitation design to assist clients in preserving and extending the life of their bridges and structures inventory. We are constantly advancing the
- [Encourager les étudiants à explorer les carrières dans le secteur des transports : la Fondation de l’ATC organise à Ottawa une séance sur les solutions de sensibilisation aux STIM de l'AASHTO](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-foundation-hosts-aashto-stem-outreach-solutions-session-in-ottawa/) - La Fondation de l’ATC a récemment lancé le programme sur les solutions de sensibilisation aux STIM de l’AASHTO (programme SOS) à Ottawa, en accueillant 19 élèves et leur enseignant de l'école secondaire Bell. Ce programme éducatif pratique, développé par l’American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), initie les étudiants à l’ingénierie des transports
- [Inspiring Students to Explore Transportation Careers: TAC Foundation Hosts AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions Session in Ottawa](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-foundation-hosts-aashto-stem-outreach-solutions-session-in-ottawa/) - The TAC Foundation recently brought the AASHTO STEM Outreach Solutions (SOS) program to Ottawa, welcoming 19 students and their teacher from Bell High School. This hands-on educational program, developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, introduces students to transportation engineering through engaging STEM activities. The goal? To inspire students to consider
- [Message de fin d’année de la directrice générale](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/year-end-message-from-the-executive-director-2/) - L’équipe de l’ATC souhaite à tous de bonnes et heureuses fêtes de fin d’année! Au moment où l’année tire à sa fin, il est de tradition de réfléchir à ce que nous avons accompli ensemble. Parmi les faits saillants de 2024, citons le dévoilement du nouveau site Web de l’ATC, notre tout premier symposium en
- [Year-end Message from the Executive Director](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/year-end-message-from-the-executive-director-2/) - Greetings of the season to all of you from all of us on the TAC staff! With another year drawing to a close, it’s tradition to reflect on what we achieved together. Some highlights in 2024 were the unveiling of TAC’s redeveloped website, our first-ever online symposium on equity in transportation, and the stellar conference
- [Celebrating Achievements: TAC Foundation’s Executive Director](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/celebrating-achievements-tac-foundations-executive-director/) - Jean-François Gysel has announced his intent to resign from the TAC Foundation (TACF), following three years as Executive Director and many more as an active member of the charity’s Board. He will conclude his term at the end of December 2024 with much to celebrate from his tenure. Under his leadership, the Foundation delivered a
- [Nous célébrons les réalisations du directeur général de la Fondation de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/celebrating-achievements-tac-foundations-executive-director/) - Jean-François Gysel a annoncé son intention de démissionner de la Fondation de l’ATC (FATC), après trois ans en tant que directeur général et bien d'autres en tant que membre actif du conseil d'administration de l'organisme caritatif. Il terminera son mandat à la fin du mois de décembre 2024 et aura de nombreuses raisons d’être fier
- [TAC Expands Awards Program with New Grant for Young Professionals in Small Municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-expands-awards-program-with-new-grant-for-young-professionals-in-small-municipalities/) - We’re pleased to announce the TAC Grant for Young Professionals in Small Municipalities. Thanks to the generous support of Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited, this annual award will enable a young professional working for a small municipality to participate in TAC’s technical meetings and annual conference. The grant supports professionals aged 35 or younger who are employed
- [L’ATC élargit son programme de prix avec une nouvelle bourse pour les jeunes professionnels dans les petites municipalités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-expands-awards-program-with-new-grant-for-young-professionals-in-small-municipalities/) - Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer la bourse de l'ATC pour les jeunes professionnels dans les petites municipalités. Grâce au généreux soutien de Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited, cette bourse annuelle permettra à un jeune professionnel travaillant pour une petite municipalité de participer aux réunions techniques et au congrès annuel de l'ATC. La bourse soutient les professionnels
- [Est-ce que nous menons la « charge » dans la bonne direction?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-aecom/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC – AECOM Par Edward Stubbing, chef de service, STI et technologies de transport émergentes Nous sommes tous ensemble sur la voie de la décarbonation des transports, mais le rythme du changement et les obstacles rencontrés sont différents selon les circonstances. La décarbonation de notre société n'a jamais été aussi
- [Are We “Charging” Ahead in the Right Direction?](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-aecom/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – AECOM By Edward Stubbing, Department Manager, ITS & Emerging Transportation Technologies We are all together on the road to transportation decarbonization, but the pace of change and the obstacles faced are different for every circumstance. The necessity of decarbonization in our society has never been more pressing as we continue
- [Les noms dans l’actualité | Novembre 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-november-2024/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les secteurs du transport et des routes ou sur les organisations qui desservent les secteurs du transport et des routes. Du 10 juillet au 15 novembre 2024, l'ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres : McTrans Center / University of Florida Ville de Wetaskiwin
- [Names in the News | November 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-november-2024/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from July 10 to November 15: McTrans Center / University of Florida City of Wetaskiwin Town of Vermilion Municipality of East Hants 30 Forensic Engineering ARRB Systems 3DLS SMATS Traffic Solutions The Corporation of the
- [Canyon Kicking Horse, phase 4](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-parsons/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – Parsons Aperçu du projet Le projet d'amélioration de la route du canyon Kicking Horse (KHC), qui a atteint son achèvement substantiel en novembre 2023, représente une amélioration importante de l'un des tronçons routiers les plus difficiles et les plus vitaux du Canada. Ce tronçon de la Transcanadienne (route
- [Kicking Horse Canyon Phase 4](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-parsons/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – Parsons Project Overview The Kicking Horse Canyon (KHC) highway improvement project, which reached Substantial Completion in November 2023, represents a significant upgrade to one of Canada’s most challenging and vital highway segments. This section of the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) runs through steep terrain in a canyon prone to rockfall,
- [Consider Supporting TAC’s Pooled-Fund Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/consider-supporting-tacs-pooled-fund-projects/) - Every pooled-fund project of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is enabled financially by a group of partner organizations that also direct and oversee the work. TAC is now seeking partners for ten projects—one is brand new, and six others have been added in 2024 alone. For more details, click on a project’s name in the list
- [Envisagez de soutenir les projets de financement groupé de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/consider-supporting-tacs-pooled-fund-projects/) - Chaque projet de financement groupé de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) est soutenu financièrement par un groupe d’organisations partenaires qui dirigent et supervisent également le travail. L’ATC recherche maintenant des partenaires pour dix projets – l’un est tout nouveau, et six autres ont été ajoutés en 2024. Pour plus de détails, cliquez sur le
- [Réflexion sur le Congrès 2024 de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/reflecting-on-the-2024-tac-conference/) - Le Congrès-exposition 2024 de l’ATC a réuni un nombre record de participants, marquant une occasion importante de rétroaction, d’apprentissage et de croissance. 1 767 délégués, dont 93 exposants et 39 commanditaires, se sont joints à nous à Vancouver, faisant du congrès de cette année le plus fréquenté de l’ATC. De la Réception d’accueil aux séances du
- [Reflecting on the 2024 TAC Conference](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/reflecting-on-the-2024-tac-conference/) - The 2024 TAC Conference & Exhibition brought together a record number of participants, marking a valuable opportunity for feedback, learning, and growth. 1,767 delegates, including 93 exhibitors and 39 sponsors, joined us in Vancouver, making this year’s conference TAC’s most attended on record. From the Welcome Reception to the sessions on Wednesday afternoon, this year’s
- [Réinventer l'analyse du stationnement à l'aide de drones et du SIG – Étude sur le stationnement au centre-ville de Courtenay](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-mcelhanney/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC – McElhanney Habituellement, la collecte de données sur le stationnement nécessite l'envoi de personnel sur le terrain pour recueillir des informations tout au long de la journée, un processus qui peut limiter l'utilité, la précision et la granularité des données collectées. Pour surmonter ces défis, McElhanney a développé une
- [Reinventing Parking Analysis Using Drones & GIS – The Courtenay Downtown Parking Study](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-mcelhanney/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – McElhanney Traditionally, collecting parking data involves sending personnel into the field to gather information throughout the day — a process that can limit the utility, accuracy, and granularity of the data collected. To overcome these challenges, McElhanney developed a more effective, efficient, and insightful approach to parking data collection and
- [Responsible Leadership: Rethinking Transportation to Accelerate the Fight Against Climate Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-atkinsrealis/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article – AtkinsRéalis By Laurence Lebel, Director – Systems Engineering & Integration, Rail, Transit and Mobility Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of our time. In Canada, the transportation sector is responsible for 25% of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions[i]. The next few years will be critical in changing our
- [Leadership responsable : Repenser les transports pour accélérer la lutte contre le changement climatique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-atkinsrealis/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – AtkinsRéalis Par Laurence Lebel, directrice – Ingénierie et Intégration des systèmes, Rail, Transport en commun et Mobilité Le changement climatique est l'un des défis les plus pressants de notre époque. Au Canada, le secteur des transports est responsable de 25 % des émissions de gaz à effet de
- [New Report! On the Move: Active Transportation Initiatives Across Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/new-report-on-the-move-active-transportation-initiatives-across-canada/) - Profiling Innovation and Achievement Walking, cycling and other forms of active transportation can help address Canada’s challenges related to climate change, congestion, affordability, public health, road safety, and equity. Recognizing this, Canadian governments have invested heavily in active transportation facilities and supported programs over the last two decades. The 23 short profiles in On the
- [Nouveau rapport! « On the Move: Active Transportation Initiatives Across Canada »](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/new-report-on-the-move-active-transportation-initiatives-across-canada/) - Profil de l’innovation et des réalisations La marche, le vélo et d’autres formes de transport actif peuvent aider le Canada à relever ses défis en matière de changements climatiques, de congestion routière, d’abordabilité, de santé publique, de sécurité routière et d’équité. Les administrations gouvernementales au Canada, qui en sont bien conscientes, ont investi massivement dans
- [New Publication! Road Pricing in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/new-publication-road-pricing/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is pleased to announce a new publication, Road Pricing in Canada: Opportunities and Challenges. The report will help readers understand the potential benefits and obstacles associated with the use of road pricing in Canadian jurisdictions as a tool to generate revenue, alleviate congestion, and manage the environmental, economic and
- [Highlights from TAC’s First Online Symposium: Equity in Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/highlights-tacs-first-online-symposium-equity-transportation/) - On May 30, 2024, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) hosted its first online symposium, “Equity in Transportation.” This event was a significant step in acknowledging and addressing the rising interest in equity issues across TAC’s volunteer councils and committees.The symposium highlighted nationwide efforts to enhance transportation equity and improved members' understanding of equity challenges
- [Six New Pooled-Fund Projects Seek Funding Partners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/six-new-pooled-fund-projects-seek-funding-partners/) - Every pooled-fund project of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is enabled financially by a group of partner organizations that also direct and oversee the work. We now have nine projects in development (see below) – simply click on the name of an initiative to see more details about it, or contact us ✉ to
- [Explore TAC’s Updated Bookstore for Publications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/explore-tacs-updated-bookstore-for-publications/) - In July, TAC launched a new, more user-friendly website with enhanced functionality. We’ve now also linked this updated website to an improved bookstore for purchasing our publications, making it easier to access vital industry resources. Navigating the Knowledge Centre To explore TAC's publications, webinar recordings, and conference papers, go to the Knowledge Centre>Technical Resources Search
- [Providing Opportunities Through TAC’s Student Grant | 2024 TACConf](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/providing-opportunities-through-tacs-student-grant-2024-tacconf/) - To help break down the barriers that prevent students from attending its annual conference, TAC offers at least one student grant to enhance their educational opportunities outside the classroom. In 2024, Elaheh NasiriAmiri, a student pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo, received the TAC Student Grant to attend the 2024
- [Pavement Condition Assessments](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-thurber/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article - Thurber Engineering “Ugh! Not another pothole!” This is a curse uttered by both commuters and city planners alike – and it’s a curse that Thurber Engineering can help commuters and planners avoid. Age, heavy vehicle use, freeze-thaw cycles, and road salts are some of the reasons for pavement condition deterioration,
- [Évaluation de l'état des chaussées](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sponsor-spotlight-fall2024-thurber/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC – Thurber Engineering « Encore un nid-de-poule! » Voilà un propos trop souvent exprimé à la fois les automobilistes et les planificateurs des réseaux routiers – et c'est une malédiction que Thurber Engineering peut aider à prévenir et éviter. L'âge du revêtement, la circulation accrue des véhicules lourds, les
- [Offrir des opportunités grâce à la bourse de l’ATC | Congrès-exposition 2024 de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/providing-opportunities-through-tacs-student-grant-2024-tacconf/) - Afin d’éliminer les obstacles qui empêchent les étudiants d’assister à son congrès annuel, l’ATC offre au moins une bourse de l’ATC pour favoriser les possibilités éducatives des étudiants en dehors de la salle de classe En 2024, Elaheh NasiriAmiri, étudiante poursuivant un doctorat en génie civil à l'Université de Waterloo, a reçu la bourse étudiante
- [Explorez la librairie mise à jour pour l’achat de publications de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/explore-tacs-updated-bookstore-for-publications/) - En juillet, l'ATC a lancé un nouveau site Web plus convivial offrant des fonctionnalités améliorées. Nous avons également lié ce site Web mis à jour à une librairie améliorée facilitant l'achat de nos publications et l’accès aux ressources essentielles de l'industrie. Naviguer dans le Centre de ressources Pour explorer les publications, les enregistrements de webinaires
- [Faits saillants de l'assemblée générale annuelle de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/highlights-from-the-2024-annual-general-meeting/) - L'assemblée générale annuelle des membres de l'ATC s'est tenue en ligne le jeudi 12 septembre. Environ 65 personnes y ont participé et ont entendu les dirigeants de l'ATC parler des réalisations de l'Association en 2023-2024. Le président Peter Hackett a souligné la croissance et l'évolution que connaît l'ATC avec de nouveaux membres, un plus grand
- [Highlights from the 2024 Annual General Meeting](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/highlights-from-the-2024-annual-general-meeting/) - TAC’s Annual General Meeting of Members was held online on Thursday, September 12. About 65 people participated and heard from TAC’s leadership about the Association’s achievements in 2023/24. President Peter Hackett highlighted the growth and evolution that TAC is experiencing with new members, more people involved in the Association’s council and committee network, increasing contributions
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil du développement de la main-d'œuvre de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-wfd-spring2024/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne du printemps des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril et en mai 2024. Le Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre a accueilli 27 participants à sa réunion du printemps le 5 avril. Enquête sur les
- [What’s new with TAC’s Workforce Development Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-wfd-spring2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place in April and May 2024. TAC’s Workforce Development Council welcomed 27 attendees to its spring meeting on April 5. Survey on Professional Development Challenges and Practices The Council heard a presentation from the
- [Six nouveaux projets à financement groupé sont en attente de partenaires financiers](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/six-new-pooled-fund-projects-seek-funding-partners/) - Chaque projet à financement groupé de l’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) est soutenu financièrement par un groupe d’organisations partenaires qui dirigent et supervisent aussi les travaux. Neuf projets sont en cours (voir ci-dessous). Cliquez simplement sur le titre du projet pour en connaître plus de détails, ou contactez-nous ✉ pour discuter de la participation
- [Highlights from the 2024 Spring Technical Meetings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/highlights-2024-spring-technical-meetings/) - TAC’s councils and committees meet twice a year during the Spring Technical Meetings and Fall Technical Meetings. Technical meetings allow practitioners to contribute to and learn from progress in Canada’s transportation sector. They are also essential to the productivity and success of TAC as an organization. Technical meetings are free, open to council or committee
- [Faits marquants des réunions techniques du printemps 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/highlights-2024-spring-technical-meetings/) - Les conseils et comités de l’ATC se réunissent deux fois par année lors des réunions techniques du printemps et des réunions techniques de l'automne. Les réunions techniques permettent aux spécialistes de contribuer aux progrès réalisés dans le secteur des transports au Canada et d'en tirer des leçons. Ces réunions sont également essentielles à la productivité
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l'ATC ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-sdoc-spring2024/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne du printemps des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril et en mai 2024. Le Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion du
- [What’s new with TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-sdoc-spring2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place in April and May 2024. TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council welcomed 33 attendees to its spring meeting. Guest presentation The Council heard a presentation on the City of Toronto’s lower barrier walls
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de l'environnement et des changements climatiques de l'ATC ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-eccc-spring2024/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne du printemps des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril et en mai 2024. Le Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques de l’ATC comptait 37 participants à sa réunion du printemps. Présentations d'invités Le Conseil
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l'ATC ](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-iamc-spring2024/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne du printemps des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril et en mai 2024. Le Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l’ATC a accueilli 57 participants à sa réunion du printemps. Présentations
- [What’s new with TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-iamc-spring2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place in April and May 2024. TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council welcomed 57 attendees to its spring meeting. Guest presentations Owen Brown of Ventus Geospatial presented to the Council on the use of
- [What’s new with TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-eccc-spring2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place in April and May 2024. TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council had 37 attendees at its spring meeting. Guest presentations The Council heard presentations from Sarah Petrevan of the Cement Association of Canada
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la technologie de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-tech-spring2024/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne du printemps des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril et en mai 2024 Le Conseil de la technologie de l’ATC a accueilli 40 participants à sa réunion du printemps le 11 avril. Présentation d'invités Le
- [What’s new with TAC’s Technology Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-tech-spring2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place in April and May 2024. TAC’s Technology Council welcomed 40 attendees to its spring meeting on April 11. Guest presentation The Council heard a presentation from Sue Bai (Honda Motor Company) on using
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la mobilité de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-mobility-spring2024/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en ligne du printemps des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril et en mai 2024 Le Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC a accueilli 37 participants à sa réunion du printemps le 19 avril. Présentation d'invités Le
- [What’s new with TAC’s Mobility Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-mobility-spring2024/) - This is one of several articles profiling the online Spring Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place in April and May 2024. TAC’s Mobility Council welcomed 37 attendees to its spring meeting on April 19. Guest presentation Prof. Ignacio Tiznado-Aitken (University of Toronto) presented to the Council on the structure
- [Annonce des récipiendaires des bourses de la Fondation de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-foundation-2024-scholarship-recipients/) - La Fondation de l'ATC est heureuse d'annoncer les récipiendaires de ses bourses d'études 2024. Ces bourses soutiennent les étudiants qui poursuivent des études postsecondaires dans le domaine des transports. Depuis que la Fondation de l'ATC a commencé à accorder des bourses d'études en 2005, 645 bourses d'une valeur de 2,6 millions de dollars ont été
- [TAC Foundation Scholarship Recipients Announced](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-foundation-2024-scholarship-recipients/) - The TAC Foundation is happy to announce the recipients of its 2024 scholarships. These scholarships support students pursuing a post-secondary education in transportation-related studies. Since the TAC Foundation began awarding scholarships in 2005, 645 scholarships valuing $2.6 million have been provided at the graduate, undergraduate (university and college), and entrance levels. In 2024, a total
- [Les noms dans l’actualité | Juillet 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-july-2024/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les secteurs du transport et des routes ou sur les organisations qui desservent les secteurs du transport et des routes. Du 12 avril au 9 juillet 2024, l’ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres : EAP Consulting Ltd. Sripath Technologies LLC EnviroCentre Honda Motor
- [Names in the News | July 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-july-2024/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from April 12 to July 9, 2024: EAP Consulting Ltd. Sripath Technologies LLC EnviroCentre Honda Motor Co., Ltd. SWS Warning Lights Inc. CPCS Transcom Ltd movmi Shared Transportation Services Inc. Cory Edgar Electrical Engineering Ltd.
- [Nouvelle publication sur la tarification routière au Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/new-publication-road-pricing/) - L'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a le plaisir d'annoncer une nouvelle publication intitulée Road Pricing in Canada : Opportunities and Challenges (La tarification routière au Canada : possibilités et défis – version française disponible prochainement). Ce rapport aidera les lecteurs à bien saisir les avantages potentiels et les obstacles associés à l'utilisation de la
- [Points saillants du symposium en ligne de l’ATC sur l’équité dans les transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/highlights-tacs-first-online-symposium-equity-transportation/) - Le 30 mai 2024, l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a organisé son premier symposium en ligne, intitulé « L'équité dans les transports ». Cet événement représente une étape importante dans la reconnaissance et la prise en compte de l'intérêt croissant pour les questions d'équité au sein des conseils et comités bénévoles de l'ATC. Le
- [Annonce des récipiendaires des Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles et du Prix des jeunes professionnels](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/2024-vr-yp-award-winners/) - Nous sommes très fiers de vous présenter les récipiendaires 2024 du Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles et du Prix des jeunes professionnels de l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC). Félicitations à ces personnes méritantes, et merci aux nombreuses autres personnes qui ont soumis des candidatures. Cliquez sur les titres des prix pour en savoir plus
- [Announcing TAC’s Volunteer Recognition & Young Professional Award Winners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/2024-vr-yp-award-winners/) - We’re proud to present the 2024 winners of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s Volunteer Recognition and Young Professional Awards. Congratulations to these deserving individuals! Click on the award titles to learn more about each award and the past winners. Distinguished Service Award This award is TAC’s highest honour. It recognizes leaders who have had
- [Nouvelle publication intitulée Access Management: Synthesis of Practice, maintenant disponible](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/new-publication-access-management-synthesis-of-practice-available/) - Un nouveau rapport de l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) présente une synthèse des pratiques actuelles de gestion des accès selon la classification des routes dans les zones rurales, suburbaines et urbaines, à l'intention des gestionnaires, des concepteurs et des planificateurs des transports. Le nouveau rapport, intitulé Access Management: Synthesis of Practice, constitue la première
- [Exploring Pathways to Success for Fast, Modern, Integrated and Sustainable Rail Services](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/exploring-pathways-to-success-for-fast-modern-integrated-and-sustainable-rail-services/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article In some markets, high-speed rail (HSR) networks have been safely, affordably and efficiently moving people while transforming surrounding communities for decades. In others, they remain out of reach—their planning, construction and expansion weighed-down by cost and time pressures, and a lack of critical public support and long-term political will. In Canada
- [New Publication, Access Management: Synthesis of Practice, Available](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/new-publication-access-management-synthesis-of-practice-available/) - A new report from the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) synthesizes current access management practices for roadway classifications in rural, suburban and urban areas for transportation practitioners, designers, and planners. Access Management: Synthesis of Practice is the first step toward updating “Chapter 8 – Access” of TAC’s Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG). The
- [L’avenir de la gestion du cycle de vie des actifs – Un écosystème technologique vous aide à optimiser votre réseau de transport](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/the-future-of-asset-lifecycle-management-a-technology-ecosystem-helps-you-optimize-your-transportation-network/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC Les solutions de gestion du cycle de vie des actifs de Trimble vous permettent d’offrir rendement supérieur, économies de coûts et soutenabilité — en tirant parti de la puissance des données. Laissez la connaissance de vos actifs s’accroître avec vos données Les données sur les infrastructures de transport sont
- [Une nouvelle norme pour les intersections locales surélevées](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/a-new-standard-for-raised-local-intersections/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC Un design néerlandais primé qui donne priorité aux piétons, cyclistes et autres sur les véhicules effectuant un virage vise à devenir une norme au Canada. En 2018, lorsque la ville de Nanaimo (la Ville) a retenu les services d’ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. (ISL) pour créer ses normes
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-safety-design-operations-council-2/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série de six articles sur les réunions techniques de l’automne de l’ATC qui ont eu lieu à Edmonton les 1er et 2 octobre 2022. Chaque article dresse le profil d’un conseil et de ses comités. Le Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l’ATC a rassemblé
- [« En route » vers le Guide canadien de sécurité routière de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/en-route-toward-tacs-road-safety-guide-for-canada/) - L’Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a lancé un projet pour élaborer un Guide canadien de sécurité routière (GCSR), une publication majeure qui viendra compléter le Guide canadien de conception géométrique des routes (GCCG) et le Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR). Le monde de la sécurité routière s’est transformé, au cours des 20 dernières
- [Les noms dans l’actualité | Février 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-february-2023/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes qui travaillent et les organisations qui œuvrent dans le secteur des transports et des routes Entre le 1 décembre 2022 et le 31 janvier 2023, l’ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes comme membres : Ville de Caraquet Fondation de recherches sur les blessures de la route au Canada Big Lakes County Stuckless Consulting Municipalité
- [La démarche du ministère des Transports et de l’Infrastructure de la Colombie-Britannique vers la résilience climatique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/bc-moti-climate-resilience-journey/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC La société Arcadis IBI Group collabore avec le ministère des Transports et de l’Infrastructure de la Colombie-Britannique et Infrastructure Canada pour définir des orientations visant à parvenir à la résilience climatique. La démarche dans laquelle s’est engagé le Ministère peut inspirer d’autres administrations canadiennes faisant face à des défis
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-infrastructure-asset-management-council-2/) - Le présent article fait partie d’une série de six articles sur les réunions techniques de l’automne de l’ATC qui ont eu lieu à Edmonton les 1er et 2 octobre 2022. Chaque article dresse le profil d’un conseil et de ses comités. Le Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l’ATC a rassemblé 55 personnes à sa
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-environment-climate-change-council/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série de six articles sur les réunions techniques de l’automne de l’ATC qui ont eu lieu à Edmonton les 1er et 2 octobre 2022. Chaque article dresse le profil d’un conseil et de ses comités. Le Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques de l’ATC a accueilli 35 participants à sa
- [Avoir une longueur d’avance sur le prochain grand événement](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/getting-ahead-of-the-next-big-event/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC Notre réseau routier relie nos collectivités, fournit un accès essentiel aux services et transporte les biens et les personnes pour soutenir notre économie. Construits en fonction de longs cycles de vie, nos routes et ponts offrent un passage sûr pour les voyageurs dans diverses conditions météorologiques. Les phénomènes météorologiques
- [Perspectives et innovations liées à la réfection des autoroutes 91 et 17](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/insights-and-innovations-in-the-highway-91-17-upgrade/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC Le projet de réfection des autoroutes 91 et 17 a amélioré l’autoroute 91, l’autoroute 17 et les corridors de l’échangeur de l’autoroute 91 pour en accroître la sécurité et l’efficience. Ces autoroutes sont d’importantes routes pour les poids lourds, reliant le port de Vancouver à des installations commerciales et industrielles clés
- [Vision Zéro et approche du système sûr : notions élémentaires pour le Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/vision-zero-and-the-safe-system-approach-a-primer-for-canada/) - POUR PUBLICATION IMMÉDIATE OTTAWA, le 27 mars 2023 – L'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a publié la Vision Zéro et approche du système sûr : notions élémentaires pour le Canada en réponse à l'attention croissante portée à la sécurité routière dans le monde et à l'adoption de l'approche du système sûr et de la
- [Créer un monde meilleur, Mener avec la science (Leading with Science®)](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/creating-a-better-world-leading-with-science/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC Des premières études d’impact rudimentaires des vagues côtières il y a plus de 50 ans à la modélisation des effets des phénomènes météorologiques extrêmes guidée par les données d’aujourd’hui, Tetra Tech a mené avec la science. Chez Tetra Tech, la science est plus qu’un corpus de connaissances ou qu’un ensemble de processus
- [L'engagement de l'ATC envers l'environnement et le changement climatique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tacs-commitment-to-the-environment-and-climate-change/) - Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques Ce Conseil guide l'ATC dans la réalisation de son engagement à protéger l'environnement et le climat dans le cadre de la mise en place d'infrastructures et de services de transport. Il constitue un forum national pour l'échange d'informations et la résolution de problèmes liés à l'atténuation et à
- [Les bénévoles de l'ATC renforcent le secteur des transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-volunteers-strengthen-the-transportation-sector/) - Pendant la Semaine nationale de l'action bénévole, du 16 au 22 avril 2023, nous célébrons nos bénévoles – et le temps, le talent et l'énergie qu'ils partagent pour renforcer notre industrie et les communautés canadiennes. Le réseau national de bénévoles de l'ATC contribue à façonner les systèmes de transport du Canada, et leur travail est
- [Message de la Directrice générale | Printemps 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/message-from-the-executive-director-spring-2023/) - Le mois dernier, les bénévoles de l'ATC ont été occupés par une nouvelle édition de nos Réunions techniques du printemps. Tout au long du mois d'avril, plus de 30 réunions de conseils et de comités ont été organisées en ligne. Des centaines de professionnels des transports se sont réunis, ont discuté d'enjeux qui leur tiennent
- [Félicitations aux récipiendaires des Prix de réalisation technique 2023 de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/congratulations-to-the-2023-tac-technical-achievement-award-winners/) - Chaque année, l'ATC reconnaît les organisations membres en leur décernant les Prix de réalisation technique, qui mettent en lumière des innovations exceptionnelles, des résultats de projets et des leçons tirées de l'expérience. L'intérêt des membres de l'ATC pour les prix de la réalisation technique s'est accru, le nombre total de candidatures ayant augmenté de plus
- [Les activités de l'ATC en faveur de la sécurité routière au Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tacs-support-for-road-safety-in-canada/) - Garantir la sécurité routière est une priorité essentielle pour les professionnels du transport dans les domaines de l'ingénierie, de la planification ou de l'exploitation. Il est essentiel de comprendre les meilleures pratiques en matière de sécurité routière, et l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) dispose de nombreuses ressources pour vous aider à rester à jour.
- [Annonce des lauréats du Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles et du Prix des jeunes professionnels](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/announcing-tacs-volunteer-recognition-young-professional-award-winners/) - Nous sommes très fiers de vous présenter les récipiendaires 2023 du Prix de reconnaissance des bénévoles et du Prix des jeunes professionnels de l'ATC. Félicitations à ces personnes méritantes, et merci aux nombreuses autres personnes qui ont soumis des candidatures. Cliquez sur les titres des prix pour en savoir plus sur chacun d'eux et sur les anciens récipiendaires ! Prix
- [Enquête de l’ATC auprès des petites municipalités](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-survey-of-small-municipalities/) - En mars 2023, l’ATC a mené une enquête en ligne auprès de 190 municipalités membres de moins de 150 000 habitants. Dans le cadre de cette enquête, on a interrogé chaque collectivité sur ses ressources, ses défis et ses intérêts en matière de transport. L’enquête a été conçue en partenariat avec des bénévoles du Comité intégré des
- [L’ATC cherche des partenaires financiers pour de nouveaux projets sur la recharge des véhicules électriques et sur les modèles de financement de substitution](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-seeks-funding-partners-for-new-projects-on-ev-charging-and-alternative-project-financing/) - Le Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC a récemment approuvé deux nouvelles descriptions de projets à financement groupé. De nouvelles sources de financement sont maintenant sollicitées auprès d’organisations souhaitant contribuer à ces projets, et les comités directeurs de ces projets entreprendront leurs travaux une fois que les fonds suffisants auront été engagés. Le projet Recharge
- [Les évaluations sont arrivées : les apprenants discutent de la nouvelle formation en ligne de l'ATC sur la sécurité routière](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/the-reviews-are-in-learners-discuss-tacs-new-online-road-safety-training/) - En octobre dernier, l'ATC a lancé « Road Safety for Canadian Practitioners » (La sécurité routière pour les spécialistes canadiens), le programme de formation en ligne le plus approfondi sur la sécurité routière en Amérique du Nord. Sept mois plus tard, plus de 50 personnes ont suivi au moins un des cinq cours élaborés en
- [Améliorer la sécurité et l'habitabilité - projet de l'ATC sur la conception et l'exploitation de routes collectrices et d'artères à basse vitesse : synthèse des pratiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/enhancing-safety-and-livability-tacs-project-on-design-and-operation-of-lower-speed-collector-and-arterial-roads-synthesis-of-practice/) - Dans les régions urbaines, la majorité des collisions mortelles et avec blessures graves surviennent sur des artères. Étant donné que la sécurité peut être améliorée à basse vitesse, l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) a entrepris un projet visant à améliorer la conception et l'exploitation des artères et des routes collectrices à vitesse basse ou
- [Occasions d'appuyer les projets à financement groupé de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/opportunities-to-support-tacs-pooled-fund-projects/) - L'ATC est à la recherche de membres de comités directeurs de projets pour six projets techniques qui seront menés au moyen de son modèle à financement groupé. Deux de ces nouveaux projets sont les suivants : Recharge en bordure de rue pour les véhicules électriques; Modèles de financement et d'approvisionnement de substitution pour les grands
- [La sixième édition du Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière l’ATC maintenant disponible](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/manual-of-uniform-traffic-control-devices-sixth-edition-now-available-in-french/) - L’ATC a le plaisir d'annoncer la publication de la sixième édition de son Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière (MCSR) est maintenant disponible. Ce document fondamental de l'ATC est un outil essentiel pour tous les professionnels impliqués dans la gestion et le contrôle de la circulation. Elle fournit des conseils optimaux et des méthodes préférées pour
- [Les noms dans l’actualité | Juillet 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-july-2023/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les industries du transport et de la route, ou sur les organisations qui les desservent L'ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres du 1er février au 30 juin 2023 : Alcuf International Inc. Bitume Québec BlueRock Canada Inc Catterall & Wright Consulting Engineers CIVLE
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-tacs-workforce-development-council-2/) - Ce compte rendu fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les réunions virtuelles des conseils l’ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu depuis avril 2023. Le Conseil de développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC a accueilli 17 participants à sa réunion du printemps, le 6 avril. Conférencière invitée Le Conseil a reçu une présentation de
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-tacs-environment-climate-change-council-2/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles portant sur les réunions en ligne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril 2023. Le Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques de l’ATC a réuni 40 personnes à sa réunion du 27 avril. Exposés des invités Le Conseil a
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-safety-design-operations-council/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles portant sur les réunions en ligne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril 2023. Le Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations a accueilli 37 participants à sa réunion du printemps le 20 avril. Exposés des invités
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la mobilité](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-mobility-council/) - Cet article fait partie d’une série d’articles portant sur les réunions en ligne des six conseils de l’ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril 2023. Le Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion du printemps, le 26 avril dernier. Présentations d’invités Le Conseil a entendu
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-infrastructure-asset-management-council/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles portant sur les réunions en ligne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril 2023. Le Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion du printemps le 14 avril. Exposé de l'invité
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la technologie](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-technology-council-2/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions en ligne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en avril 2023. Le Conseil de la technologie de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion du printemps le 17 avril. Présentations d'invités Le Conseil a entendu des présentations de
- [Le projet de l'ATC sur les services de micromobilité partagée est maintenant en cours](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tacs-project-on-shared-micromobility-services-is-now-underway/) - Les services de micromobilité partagée correspondent aux flottes de petits véhicules (p. ex., vélos, vélos électriques, scooters électriques) qui sont mis à la disposition du public pour la location à court terme. Ces services sont devenus un élément transformateur des réseaux de transport urbain, offrant des solutions de rechange efficaces pour les courts trajets. Cependant,
- [Opportunités offertes par la Bourse de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/providing-opportunities-through-tacs-student-grant/) - Le Congrès-exposition 2023 de l'ATC est une excellente occasion pour les professionnels de l'industrie d'établir des liens, de faire du réseautage et d'élargir leurs connaissances dans l'industrie des transports. Afin d'offrir cette même opportunité aux étudiants qui débutent dans l'industrie, nous sommes très heureux d'annoncer le récipiendaire de la bourse de l"ATC 2023. Félicitations à
- [Synthèse de l’Assemblée générale annuelle des membres de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/update-on-tacs-annual-general-meeting-of-members/) - L'Assemblée générale annuelle des membres de l'ATC s'est tenue en ligne le vendredi 15 septembre. Plus de 50 personnes y ont participé et ont entendu les dirigeants de l'ATC parler des réalisations de l'Association en 2022/23. La présidente, Sarah Thiele, a souligné les mesures de performance de l'ATC. Elle a attribué le succès continu de
- [Les noms dans l’actualité | Octobre 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-october-2023/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les industries du transport et de la route, ou sur les organisations qui les desservent. L'ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres du 1er juillet au 2 octobre 2023 : Lawli Industries Inc. Concrete Ontario Ville de Fort St. John Tacel Ltd TYLin International
- [Synthèse du Congrès-exposition 2023 !](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/2023-conference-exhibition-wrap-up/) - Merci à tous ceux qui ont fait du Congrès-exposition 2023 de l'ATC un succès retentissant. Nous remercions tout particulièrement nos hôtes locaux, Transports Canada et le ministère des Transports de l'Ontario, pour leur partenariat et leur collaboration. Sans l'implication et le soutien continu de nombreux bénévoles de l'ATC qui ont organisé et modéré les séances,
- [Les technologies numériques et les contrats innovants améliorent les résultats du projet du pont Caltrans](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/digital-technologies-and-innovative-contracting-improve-caltrans-bridge-project-outcomes/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par Adrien Patanè, gestionnaire des solutions technologiques - Amériques, propriétaires privés et secteur public, Trimble Aux États-Unis, alors que le financement des projets d'infrastructure atteint des niveaux sans précédent, certains départements des Transports des États éprouvent de plus en plus de difficulté à réaliser les projets comme prévu. Comme
- [L'ATC élargit son programme de prix avec une nouvelle bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-expands-awards-program-with-new-tac-grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/) - Nous sommes heureux d'annoncer la création de la Bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports. Grâce au généreux soutien de Scott Stewart & Associates, cette subvention annuelle fournira une aide financière à un jeune professionnel, lui permettant de participer aux réunions techniques et au congrès annuel de l'ATC. La bourse soutient les professionnels
- [Comment maximiser le rendement du capital investi pour la décarbonation des parcs de véhicules](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/how-to-maximize-roi-in-fleet-decarbonization/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Présentation de la plateforme ZEVOTM (Zero Emission Vehicle Optimization) de GHD pour analyser et guider la stratégie, les coûts et les avantages de la décarbonation Par Rippan Bhattacharjee Récemment, j'ai eu le plaisir de publier une feuille de route étonnante sur la décarbonation des parcs de véhicules, un guide
- [Congrès-exposition 2023 de l'ATC : données et points forts de l'enquête](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/2023-tac-conference-exhibition-data-and-survey-highlights/) - L'événement de cette année a battu des records avec une participation remarquable de plus de 1 450 délégués inscrits, soit une augmentation significative de 250 participants par rapport à 2022. L'exposition a présenté plus de 80 organisations, soit une augmentation impressionnante de 18 exposants par rapport à l'année précédente. En outre, le congrès a présenté
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil du développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-tacs-workforce-development-council/) - Ce compte rendu fait partie d’une série d’articles sur les Réunions techniques d’automne des six conseils l’ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu en présentiel du 22 au 24 septembre 2023. Le Conseil de développement de la main-d’œuvre de l’ATC a accueilli 26 participants à sa réunion d’automne 2023. Conférencier invité Le Conseil
- [Innovation et collaboration dans le secteur du béton](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/innovation-and-collaboration-in-the-concrete-sector/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par Glen Furtado Le béton est le deuxième émetteur industriel de CO2 en importance dans le monde et représente jusqu’à 8 % des émissions mondiales de CO2 et 1,4 % de celles du Canada. C’est aussi le deuxième produit de base en importance dans le monde après l’eau, ce qui fait
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de l'environnement et des changements climatiques de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-tacs-environment-climate-change-council/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu du 22 au 24 septembre 2023. Le Conseil de l’environnement et des changements climatiques de l’ATC comptait 40 participants à sa réunion de l’automne. Présentations d'invités Le Conseil
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-tacs-infrastructure-asset-management-council/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu du 22 au 24 septembre 2023. Le Conseil des infrastructures et de gestion des actifs de l’ATC a accueilli 33 participants à sa réunion de l’automne. Présentation
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-tacs-safety-design-operations-council/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu du 22 au 24 septembre 2023. Le Conseil de la sécurité, de la conception et des opérations de l’ATC a accueilli 30 participants à sa réunion de
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la technologie](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-the-technology-council/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu du 22 au 24 septembre 2023. Le Conseil de la technologie de l’ATC a accueilli 26 participants à sa réunion d’automne. Présentations invités Le Conseil a entendu une
- [Quoi de neuf au Conseil de la mobilité](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/whats-new-with-tacs-mobility-council/) - Cet article fait partie d'une série d'articles sur les réunions techniques en personne de l’automne des six conseils de l'ATC et de leurs comités qui ont eu lieu du 22 au 24 septembre 2023. Le Conseil de la mobilité de l’ATC a accueilli 26 participants à sa réunion d’automne 2023. Présentations d’experts invités Cécile Lecoq,
- [L'ATC recherche des partenaires de soutien pour des projets de financement groupé](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/tac-seeks-supporting-partners-for-pooled-fund-projects/) - Les projets de financement groupé de l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) ne sont possibles que grâce aux organisations qui contribuent aux fonds et désignent des employés pour siéger aux comités directeurs des projets. Quatre projets sont en cours de développement - cliquez sur un titre ci-dessous pour plus d'informations, et contactez l'ATC si votre
- [Amélioration des plateformes d’arrêt d’autobus en îlot pour les personnes malvoyantes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/improving-island-platform-transit-stops-for-people-with-vision-loss/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par Justin Jones, planificateur de projet, WSP Canada Rehaussement de la sécurité des cyclistes et des personnes malvoyantes grâce à la recherche pratique et à de nous nouveaux conseils de conception Le nombre d’installations cyclables physiquement séparées a augmenté de façon importante dans les collectivités canadiennes ces dernières années.
- [Façonner l'avenir des transports à Ottawa](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/shaping-ottawas-transportation-future/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par David Forsey (Associé principal et chef de la pratique, Ingénierie des transports, Arcadis) et David Pau (planificateur des transports, Arcadis) La Ville d’Ottawa s’est donné pour objectif de devenir la ville de taille moyenne où il fait le mieux vivre en Amérique du Nord. Pour aider à réaliser cette vision,
- [Pionnier du changement en aménagement d’infrastructures : le pont Waaban et la puissance de la réalisation de projet intégrée](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/pioneering-change-in-infrastructure-development-the-waaban-crossing-and-the-power-of-integrated-project-delivery/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par Philip Murray et Biljana Rajlic, Hatch Dans le domaine de l’aménagement d’infrastructures contemporaines, le pont Waaban (troisième pont de Kingston) se dresse comme l'incarnation de méthodologies transformatrices et d'innovation. Cette grande réalisation, orchestrée par la Ville de Kingston en collaboration avec Hatch, Systra et Kiewit, permet non seulement
- [Des solutions guidées par les données pour gérer les impacts des projets de transport sur la biodiversité](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/data-driven-solutions-to-manage-impacts-of-transportation-projects-on-biodiversity/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par Sunil Kothari (Directeur de portfolio, AtkinsRéalis) et Angela Brooks (Responsable du patrimoine naturel, AtkinsRéalis) Les changements climatiques et la perte de biodiversité sont étroitement liés. La préservation et la protection de la biodiversité sont devenues des facteurs importants à considérer dans l’élaboration des projets de transport, alors que
- [Les noms dans l'actualité | Janvier 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/names-in-the-news-january-2024/) - Mises à jour sur les personnes travaillant dans les secteurs du transport et des routes ou sur les organisations qui desservent les secteurs du transport et des routes. Du 3 octobre 2023 au 12 janvier 2024, l'ATC a accueilli les organisations suivantes en tant que membres : Ville de Melfort Novatech Ville de Westlock Canton de
- [La sécurité du transport est la clé de la solution canadienne pour les déchets nucléaires](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/safe-transportation-is-key-to-canadas-solution-for-nuclear-waste/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par Caitlin Burley, directrice, Programmes stratégiques et transports, SGDN Chaque année, environ un million de cargaisons radioactives sont transportées en toute sécurité au Canada. Le transport sécuritaire des matières radioactives est monnaie courante au Canada. De plus, puisqu’un plan a été établi pour consolider et entreposer en toute sécurité
- [Des solutions novatrices pour propulser le train léger sur rail](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/keeping-light-rail-on-track-with-innovative-solutions/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Par Kevin McNally, chef de projet principal, et Amir Khalil, gestionnaire des structures de transport Dans l'industrie des transports, le progrès est propulsé par l'innovation. Les villes du monde entier conçoivent et construisent des solutions de transport collectif de pointe axées sur la sécurité, la durabilité et l’adaptabilité aux
- [Appel à présentateurs – Symposium de l’ATC sur l’équité dans les transports](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/call-for-presenters-tac-symposium-on-equity-in-transportation/) - À mesure que les transports continuent d'évoluer, la résolution des enjeux d'équité et l'amélioration des résultats sont devenues des priorités pour les organisations membres de l'ATC dans l'ensemble du Canada. Symposium en ligne sur l'équité dans les transports – le 30 mai 2024 Afin de reconnaître les progrès réalisés et de favoriser le partage d'informations,
- [Pont du canal de Lachine – Montréal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/canal-lachine-bridge-montreal/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Le nouveau pont du canal Lachine à Montréal, au Québec, conçu par Parsons, est le premier pont incurvé extradossé doté de plusieurs poutres-caissons en acier composite et d'un tablier en béton. L'enveloppe de dégagement du canal, combinée à la ligne de nivellement du profil donnée et à la chute
- [Un lien routier important qui enjambe une rivière sensible : le pont Haisla Bridge, à Kitimat, en Colombie-Britannique](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/an-important-connection-over-a-sensitive-river-the-haisla-bridge-in-kitimat-bc/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l'ATC Un pont routier vieux de 69 ans constituait la seule liaison franchissant la rivière Kitimat entre la municipalité de Kitimat, en Colombie-Britannique, et sa zone industrielle. La zone industrielle devenant de plus en plus fréquentée en raison de la croissance de LNG Canada, le pont devait être remplacé ou
- [Deux lauréats de Bourses 2024 sont annoncés](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/two-2024-grant-recipients-are-announced/) - L'Association des transports du Canada (ATC) est heureuse d'annoncer les récipiendaires de la « Bourse de l’ATC pour les jeunes innovateurs en transports » et de la « Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation pour jeunes ingénieurs en géotechnique des transports » pour 2024. Ces bourses témoignent d'un engagement à soutenir les talents émergents et à former les futurs leaders
- [Perspectives du récipiendaire de la Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/insights-from-the-2023-allan-widger-consulting-corporation-grant-recipient/) - La Bourse Allan Widger Consulting Corporation offre un soutien financier jusqu'à 4 000 $ à de jeunes ingénieurs en géotechnique des transports. La bourse permet au récipiendaire d'assister à des événements importants organisés par l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC), notamment les réunions techniques du printemps et de l'automne et le congrès annuel de l'ATC.
- [Félicitations aux récipiendaires des Prix de réalisation technique 2024 de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/2024-technical-achievement-award-winners/) - Chaque année, l'Association des transports du Canada décerne neuf prix pour souligner les réalisations exceptionnelles de ses organisations membres : Prix de réalisation en transport actif Prix de réalisation en action climatique Prix de réalisation environnementale Prix de réalisation en infrastructures Prix de réalisation en mobilité Prix de réalisation en sécurité routière Prix de réalisation
- [Message de la directrice générale | printemps 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/message-executive-director-spring-2024/) - Les Réunions techniques du printemps 2024 de l'ATC, qui ont pris fin la semaine dernière, nous ont offert un programme fort chargé et couronné de succès. Cette année, en cinq semaines, nous avons organisé 32 réunions en ligne qui ont attiré 802 individus et 1 527 participants au total, soit une augmentation remarquable de 24
- [À la découverte de services ferroviaires rapides, modernes, intégrés et durables](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/exploring-pathways-to-success-for-fast-modern-integrated-and-sustainable-rail-services/) - Article vedette d’un commanditaire de l’ATC Dans certains marchés, les lignes ferroviaires grande vitesse (LGV) permettent depuis des décennies de déplacer les personnes de manière sûre, abordable et efficace, tout en transformant les communautés environnantes. Ailleurs, ils restent hors de portée, leur planification, leur construction et leur expansion étant entravées par des contraintes de coût
- [The Future of Asset Lifecycle Management – A technology ecosystem helps you optimize your transportation network](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/the-future-of-asset-lifecycle-management-a-technology-ecosystem-helps-you-optimize-your-transportation-network/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article Trimble’s Asset Lifecycle Management solutions let you deliver higher performance, cost savings and sustainability—all by harnessing the power of data. Let Your Asset Knowledge Grow With Your Data Transportation infrastructure data is more abundant than ever, but often gets lost in the transition from the design phase to the construction phase
- [A New Standard for Raised Local Intersections](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/a-new-standard-for-raised-local-intersections/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article An award-winning Dutch design that prioritizes people walking or rolling over turning vehicles aims to become a standard in Canada. In 2018, when the City of Nanaimo (the City) engaged ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. (ISL) to create their Complete Street standards, the results changed the City’s approach for local
- [What’s new with the Safety, Design & Operations Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-safety-design-operations-council-2/) - This is one in a series of six articles on TAC’s Fall Technical Meetings that were held in Edmonton on October 1 and 2, 2022. Each article will profile one council and its committees. TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council had 30 attendees at its first-ever face-to-face meeting. Technical projects The Council heard a presentation from
- [“En Route” toward TAC’s Road Safety Guide for Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/en-route-toward-tacs-road-safety-guide-for-canada/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has launched a project to develop the Road Safety Guide for Canada (RSGC), a major publication that will complement the Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (GDG) and the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada (MUTCDC). The world of road safety has shifted in the past 20
- [Names in the News | February 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-february-2023/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from December 1, 2022, to January 31, 2023: Ville de Caraquet Traffic Injury Research Foundation Big Lakes County Stuckless Consulting Municipality of Trent Hills Dunsky Energy + Climate Advisors Sheridan College T2 Utility Engineers TAC
- [BC MoTI Climate Resilience Journey](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/bc-moti-climate-resilience-journey/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article Arcadis IBI Group has been collaborating with the BC Ministry of Transporation and Infrastructure (BC MoTI) and Infrastructure Canada (INFC) to develop guidance for achieving climate resilience. The journey that BC MoTI has taken can be an inspiration for other Canadian jurisdictions facing similar challenges. The Need to Adapt The pressures
- [What’s new with the Infrastructure & Asset Management Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-infrastructure-asset-management-council-2/) - This is one in a series of six articles on TAC’s Fall Technical Meetings that were held in Edmonton on October 1 and 2, 2022. Each article will profile one council and its committees. TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council had 55 attendees at its first-ever face-to-face meeting. Technical projects The Soils & Materials Committee proposed
- [Getting Ahead of the Next Big Event](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/getting-ahead-of-the-next-big-event/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article Our roadway network connects our communities, provides vital access to services, and moves goods and people to support our economy. Built with long lifecycles, our roads and bridges offer safe passage for travelers in a variety of weather conditions. Extreme weather events, such as heavy rainfalls that cause floods and debris
- [What’s new with the Environment & Climate Change Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-environment-climate-change-council/) - This is the last in a series of six articles on TAC’s Fall Technical Meetings that were held in Edmonton on October 1 and 2, 2022. Each article has profiled one council and its committees. TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council had 35 attendees at its fall meeting. The council heard presentations from Shauna Lehmann on
- [Insights and Innovations in the Highway 91/17 Upgrade](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/insights-and-innovations-in-the-highway-91-17-upgrade/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article The Highway 91/17 Upgrade project upgraded the existing Highway 91, Highway 17, and Highway 91 Connector corridors to improve travel safety and efficiency. These highways are major trucking routes, connecting the Port of Vancouver to key trade and industrial facilities and forming a critical link to national and international markets. The
- [Vision Zero and the Safe System Approach: A Primer for Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/vision-zero-and-the-safe-system-approach-a-primer-for-canada/) - 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
- [TAC’s Commitment to the Environment and Climate Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tacs-commitment-to-the-environment-and-climate-change/) - 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 mitigation, environmental legislation and regulation, and
- [Creating a Better World, Leading with Science®](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/creating-a-better-world-leading-with-science/) - 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
- [TAC Volunteers Strengthen the Transportation Sector](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-volunteers-strengthen-the-transportation-sector/) - 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 time and expertise
- [Congratulations to the 2023 TAC Technical Achievement Award Winners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/congratulations-to-the-2023-tac-technical-achievement-award-winners/) - 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 panels
- [TAC’s Support for Road Safety in Canada](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tacs-support-for-road-safety-in-canada/) - 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 commitment to
- [Announcing TAC’s Volunteer Recognition & Young Professional Award Winners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/announcing-tacs-volunteer-recognition-young-professional-award-winners/) - 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 award is TAC’s highest honour. It recognizes leaders who have
- [TAC Survey of Small Municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-survey-of-small-municipalities/) - 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 projects and learning events. A total of
- [TAC Seeks Funding Partners for New Projects on EV Charging and Alternative Project Financing](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-seeks-funding-partners-for-new-projects-on-ev-charging-and-alternative-project-financing/) - 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 Mobility Management Committee. The specific topics
- [The Reviews are In: Learners discuss TAC’s new online road safety training](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/the-reviews-are-in-learners-discuss-tacs-new-online-road-safety-training/) - Last October, TAC launched “Road Safety for Canadian Practitioners,” the most in-depth online training program for road safety in North America. Seven months later, more than 50 individuals have completed at least one of the five courses developed in partnership with ITE Canada. This group is truly diverse: about 40% work for municipalities, 35% for
- [Enhancing Safety and Livability - TAC's Project on Design and Operation of Lower-Speed Collector and Arterial Roads: Synthesis of Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/enhancing-safety-and-livability-tacs-project-on-design-and-operation-of-lower-speed-collector-and-arterial-roads-synthesis-of-practice/) - In urban areas, the majority of fatal and serious injury motor vehicle collisions occur on arterial roadways. Recognizing the potential for improved safety at lower speeds, the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has undertaken a project to address the design and operation of arterial and collector roads that operate at low to moderate speeds (30
- [Opportunities to Support TAC’s Pooled-Fund Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/opportunities-to-support-tacs-pooled-fund-projects/) - TAC is seeking project steering committee members for six technical projects to be conducted through its pooled-fund model. Two new projects are included: Curbside Charging for Electric Vehicles Alternative Financing and Procurement Models (AFPs) for Major Transportation Projects in Canada Click on any project title below for details, and contact TAC if your agency would like to
- [Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Sixth Edition Now Available in French](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/manual-of-uniform-traffic-control-devices-sixth-edition-now-available-in-french/) - TAC has released the Sixth Edition of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Canada in French, “Manuel canadien de la signalisation routière” (MCSR). A foundational document of TAC, this new publication is an essential tool for all professionals involved in traffic management and control. It conveys optimum guidance and preferred methods in the design,
- [Names in the News | July 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-july-2023/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from February 1 to June 30, 2023: Alcuf International Inc. Bitume Québec BlueRock Canada Inc Catterall & Wright Consulting Engineers CIVLE Engineering Consultant Corporation of the County of Dufferin Corporation of The Town of Innisfil
- [What’s new with TAC’s Workforce Development Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-tacs-workforce-development-council-2/) - This is one in a series of articles profiling the online meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that occurred in April 2023. TAC’s Workforce Development Council welcomed 17 attendees to its spring meeting on April 6. Guest presentation The Council received a presentation from Muktha Tumkur, Executive Director of Technology Accreditation Canada, an
- [What’s new with TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-tacs-environment-climate-change-council-2/) - This is one in a series of articles profiling the online meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees held in April 2023. TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council had 40 attendees at its meeting on April 27. Guest presentations The Council heard presentations from Carlos Gutierrez de Quevedo (Arcadis IBI Group) on net-zero highways, Brad
- [What’s new with the Safety, Design & Operations Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-safety-design-operations-council/) - This is part of a series of articles profiling the online meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that occurred in April 2023. TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council welcomed 37 attendees to its spring meeting on April 20. Guest presentations The Council received presentations from Pedram Izadpanah on connected automobiles and road safety,
- [What’s new with the Mobility Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-mobility-council/) - This is part of a series of articles profiling the online meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that occurred in April 2023. TAC’s Mobility Council welcomed 33 attendees to its spring meeting on April 26. Guest presentations The Council received presentations from Nour Elnawawi (WSP Canada) on the pooled-fund project Mobility Pricing Opportunities
- [What’s new with the Infrastructure & Asset Management Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-infrastructure-asset-management-council/) - This is part of a series of articles profiling the online meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees held in April 2023. TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council welcomed 33 attendees to its spring meeting on April 14. Guest presentation The Council received a presentation from Rodrigue Gilbert, Canadian Construction Association, on current procurement
- [What’s new with the Technology Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-technology-council-2/) - This is part of a series of articles profiling the online meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that occurred in April 2023. TAC’s Technology Council welcomed 33 attendees to its spring meeting on April 17. Guest presentations The Council received presentations from Devon Aaroe (City of Dawson Creek) on cyber attacks and the
- [TAC’s Project on Shared Micromobility Services is Now Underway](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tacs-project-on-shared-micromobility-services-is-now-underway/) - Shared micromobility services are fleets of small vehicles (e.g., bikes, e-bikes, e-scooters) that are available to the public for short-term rental. These services have emerged as a transformative element of urban transportation systems, offering efficient alternatives for short trips. However, they involve rapidly changing technologies, varied regulatory environments, and varying perspectives on how to balance
- [Providing Opportunities through TAC’s Student Grant](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/providing-opportunities-through-tacs-student-grant/) - The 2023 TAC Conference & Exhibition is a great opportunity for professionals working in road and highway infrastructure and urban transportation to connect, network and expand their knowledge. To provide this same opportunity to students starting out in the industry, we are very excited to announce the recipient of the 2023 TAC Student Grant. Congratulations, Matea Ceric, a
- [Update on TAC’s Annual General Meeting of Members](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/update-on-tacs-annual-general-meeting-of-members/) - TAC’s Annual General Meeting of Members was held online on Friday, September 15. Over 50 people participated and heard from TAC’s leadership about the Association’s achievements in 2022/23. President Sarah Thiele highlighted TAC’s performance measures. She credited the Association’s engaged membership, active volunteers and committed staff for TAC’s continued success in the last year. Observing
- [Names in the News | October 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-october-2023/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations serving, the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from July 1 to October 2, 2023: Lawli Industries Inc. Concrete Ontario City of Fort St. John Tacel Ltd TYLin International Canada Inc. South Frontenac Township CORBEC Mountain View Partners GP V3 Companies of Canada
- [2023 Conference & Exhibition Wrap Up!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/2023-conference-exhibition-wrap-up/) - Thank you to everyone who made the 2023 TAC Conference & Exhibition a resounding success. Special thanks to our Local Hosts, Transport Canada and the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, for their partnership and collaboration. Without the involvement and continued support of the many TAC volunteers who organized and moderated the sessions, the presenters, the interest
- [Digital Technologies and Innovative Contracting Improve Caltrans Bridge Project Outcomes](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/digital-technologies-and-innovative-contracting-improve-caltrans-bridge-project-outcomes/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Adrien Patanè, Technology Solutions Manager - Americas, Owner & Public Sector, Trimble As historic funding levels drive up the volume of infrastructure projects in the U.S., some state departments of transportation (DOTs) are increasingly struggling to deliver projects as planned. As if labor shortages and rising costs were not enough
- [TAC Expands Awards Program with New TAC Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-expands-awards-program-with-new-tac-grant-for-young-innovators-in-transportation/) - We're pleased to announce the TAC Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation. Thanks to the generous support of Scott Stewart & Associates, this annual grant will provide financial assistance to a young professional, enabling their participation in TAC's technical meetings and annual conference. The grant supports professionals aged 35 or younger who work for a
- [2023 Conference & Exhibition Slideshows](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/2023-conference-exhibition-slideshows/) - Browse and view the video slideshow galleries from the 2023 TAC Conference & Exhibition in Ottawa, ON, September 24-27. Contact secretariat@tac-atc.ca if you'd like to receive a copy of a specific photo or photos. WELCOME RECEPTION & EXHIBITION OPENING PLENARY TECHNICAL TOURS & SESSIONS CONFERENCE LUNCHES NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM TAC AWARDS The 2024 TAC Conference &
- [How to Maximize ROI in Fleet Decarbonization](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/how-to-maximize-roi-in-fleet-decarbonization/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article Featuring the GHD ZEVO TM (Zero Emission Vehicle Optimization) platform to analyze and guide decarbonization strategy, costs and benefits By Rippan Bhattacharjee Recently, I had the pleasure of publishing an amazing roadmap to fleet decarbonization, a practical, actionable guide to start on your organization's way to a greener, decarbonized future. The
- [2023 TAC Conference & Exhibition Data and Survey Highlights](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/2023-tac-conference-exhibition-data-and-survey-highlights/) - This year's event shattered records with a remarkable turnout of over 1,450 registered delegates, marking a significant increase of 250 participants compared to 2022. The exhibition showcased over 80 companies, an impressive rise of 18 exhibitors compared to the previous year. Additionally, the conference featured an extensive program, offering 113 technical sessions, panels, and workshops
- [What’s new with TAC’s Workforce Development Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-tacs-workforce-development-council/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 22-24, 2023. TAC’s Workforce Development Council welcomed 26 attendees to its fall meeting. Guest presentation The Council received a presentation from Gerard McDonald, CEO of Engineers Canada, the national organization of associations
- [Changes in TAC’s Board Leadership](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/changes-in-tacs-board-leadership/) - We are pleased to announce that Peter Hackett has stepped into the role of TAC President. He takes over from Sarah Thiele who was recently appointed Clerk of the Executive Council and Cabinet Secretary in Manitoba, leaving her role as Deputy Minister, Transportation and Infrastructure. Peter is Deputy Minister, Nova Scotia Public Works, and a
- [Sign up for Transport Canada’s ITS Cyber Security Communities of Practice](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/sign-up-for-transport-canadas-its-cyber-security-communities-of-practice/) - Transport Canada is establishing Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Cyber Security Communities of Practice for leaders and technical practitioners of road authorities and road infrastructure owners or operators. Road transportation technologies are changing quickly and maturing the cyber security posture of road authorities and road infrastructure operators is critical to ensure continued service to Canadians. Transport
- [Innovation and Collaboration in the Concrete Sector](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/innovation-and-collaboration-in-the-concrete-sector/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Glen Furtado Concrete is the world’s second-largest industrial CO2 emitter, representing up to 8% of CO2 emissions globally and 1.4% in Canada. Concrete is also the world’s second largest commodity, second only to water, which means turning concrete into a net-zero industry is a critical piece of mitigating climate change.
- [What’s new with TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-tacs-environment-climate-change-council/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place September 22-24, 2023. TAC’s Environment & Climate Change Council had 40 attendees at its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council heard presentations from Dawn Irish on the Ontario Ministry of Transportation’s Indigenous Relations Program,
- [What’s new with TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-tacs-infrastructure-asset-management-council/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place over September 22-24, 2023. TAC’s Infrastructure & Asset Management Council welcomed 33 attendees to its fall meeting. Guest presentation The Council received a presentation from Robert Grimwood and Scott Laberge on the City
- [What’s new with TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-tacs-safety-design-operations-council/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place over September 22-24, 2023. TAC’s Safety, Design & Operations Council welcomed 30 attendees to its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council received a presentation on roundabouts from Phil Weber of CIMA+. He outlined
- [What’s new with the Technology Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-the-technology-council/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place over September 22-24, 2023. TAC’s Technology Council welcomed 26 attendees to its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council heard a presentation from Michael Tremblay, President, and CEO of Invest Ottawa & Bayview Yards.
- [What’s new with TAC’s Mobility Council](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/whats-new-with-tacs-mobility-council/) - This is one of several articles profiling the in-person Fall Technical Meetings of TAC’s six councils and their committees that took place over September 22-24, 2023. TAC’s Mobility Council welcomed 26 attendees to its fall meeting. Guest presentations The Council received a presentation from Cecile Lecoq from the Federation of Canadian Municipalities on its Green
- [TAC Seeks Supporting Partners for Pooled Fund Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/tac-seeks-supporting-partners-for-pooled-fund-projects/) - The Transportation Association of Canada’s (TAC) pooled-fund projects are only possible due to the organizations that contribute funds and nominate employees to sit on project steering committees. There are currently four projects in development – click on a title below for more information, and contact TAC if your organization would like to get involved. Curbside Charging
- [Improving Island Platform Transit Stops for People with Vision Loss](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/improving-island-platform-transit-stops-for-people-with-vision-loss/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Justin Jones, Project Planner, WSP in Canada Enhancing safety for cyclists and people who are blind through experiential research and new design guidance In recent years, Canada has seen a significant increase in physically separated cycling infrastructure across its communities. While these facilities improve comfort for people on bikes, they
- [Shaping Ottawa’s Transportation Future](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/shaping-ottawas-transportation-future/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By David Forsey (Associate Principal – Practice Lead, Transportation Engineering, Arcadis) and David Pau (Transportation Planner, Arcadis) The City of Ottawa has set a goal to become North America’s most liveable mid-sized city. To help realize this vision, the City has set a goal for most trips to be made using
- [Pioneering Change in Infrastructure Development: The Waaban Crossing and the Power of Integrated Project Delivery](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/pioneering-change-in-infrastructure-development-the-waaban-crossing-and-the-power-of-integrated-project-delivery/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Philip Murray and Biljana Rajlic, Hatch In the realm of contemporary infrastructure development, the Waaban Crossing (Kingston Third Crossing) stands tall as an embodiment of transformative methodologies and innovation. This great achievement, orchestrated by the City of Kingston in collaboration with Hatch, Systra, and Kiewit, not only bridges communities along
- [Data-driven Solutions to Manage Impacts of Transportation Projects on Biodiversity](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/data-driven-solutions-to-manage-impacts-of-transportation-projects-on-biodiversity/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Sunil Kothari (Portfolio Director, AtkinsRéalis) and Angela Brooks (Natural Heritage Lead, AtkinsRéalis) Climate change and biodiversity loss are fundamentally interlinked. The preservation and protection of biodiversity has become an important consideration for transportation project development with the transportation industry playing a fundamental role in building a sustainable future. A clear
- [Names in the News | January 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/names-in-the-news-january-2024/) - Updates about people working in, or organizations, serving the transportation and road-related industries. TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from October 3, 2023, to January 12, 2024: City of Melfort Novatech Town of Westlock Township of Muskoka Lakes Town of Lincoln Trackingme Ltd Township of Esquimalt Dentons Canada LLP TAC also gained 21 new
- [Safe transportation is key to Canada’s solution for nuclear waste](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/safe-transportation-is-key-to-canadas-solution-for-nuclear-waste/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Caitlin Burley, Director, Strategic Programs and Transportation, NWMO Each year, about one million radioactive shipments are transported safely in Canada. The safe transportation of radioactive materials is commonplace in Canada – and with a plan underway to safely consolidate and store all of Canada’s used nuclear fuel in a deep
- [Keeping Light Rail On Track with Innovative Solutions](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/keeping-light-rail-on-track-with-innovative-solutions/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article By Senior Project Manager Kevin McNally and Transportation Structures Manager Amir Khalil In the transportation industry, progress is propelled by innovation. Cities around the world are designing and constructing cutting-edge transit solutions focused on safety, sustainability, and responsiveness to the communities they serve. Metrolinx’s Hurontario Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, renamed
- [Call for Presenters: TAC Symposium on Equity in Transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/call-for-presenters-tac-symposium-on-equity-in-transportation/) - As transportation continues to evolve, addressing equity concerns and improving outcomes has become a top priority for TAC member organizations across Canada. Online Symposium on Equity in Transportation – May 30, 2024 To recognize progress and promote information sharing, TAC is planning an online symposium with the support of INTERACT – a group of Canadian
- [Canal Lachine Bridge – Montréal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/canal-lachine-bridge-montreal/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article The new Canal Lachine Bridge in Montréal, Quebec, designed by Parsons, is the first curved extradosed bridge with multiple steel box girders and a composite concrete deck. The clearance envelope for the canal, in combination with the given Profile-Grade-Line (PGL) and the meaningful crossfall of 6%, were decisive for the superstructure
- [An Important Connection Over a Sensitive River: The Haisla Bridge in Kitimat, BC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/an-important-connection-over-a-sensitive-river-the-haisla-bridge-in-kitimat-bc/) - TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article A 69-year-old highway bridge provided the only connection across the Kitimat River between the municipality of Kitimat, BC, and its industrial lands. With the industrial lands becoming increasingly busy due to the growth of LNG Canada, the bridge required replacement or major repairs to accommodate the growing amount of industrial traffic
- [Congratulations to TAC’s 2024 Technical Achievement Award Winners](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/2024-technical-achievement-award-winners/) - Each year, the Transportation Association of Canada honours outstanding achievements by its member organizations with nine awards: Active Transportation Achievement Award Climate Action Achievement Award Environmental Achievement Award Infrastructure Achievement Award Mobility Achievement Award Road Safety Achievement Award Small Municipalities Achievement Award Technology Achievement Award Workforce Development Achievement Award We congratulate this year’s recipients and
- [Message from the Executive Director | Spring 2024](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/message-executive-director-spring-2024/) - Another busy round of TAC’s Spring Technical Meetings wrapped up last week. Over five weeks this year, 32 online meetings attracted 802 unique individuals and 1,527 total participants – a remarkable 24% increase over last year! This growth is a testament to our members' dedication and active participation. Thank you to everyone who joined in,
- [Votre recherche mérite-t-elle une audience mondiale ? Si oui, parlez-en à l'ATC et nous le ferons savoir au monde entier.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/does-your-research-deserve-a-global-audience-if-so-tell-tac-about-it-and-well-tell-the-world/) - En étant inclus dans la base de données internationale TRID sur la recherche en matière de transport, vous pouvez développer votre audience mondiale et élargir vos réseaux. En plus de publier dans des revues reconnues, l'ATC est votre meilleure voie pour accéder à TRID. Nous sommes l'informateur canadien officiel de TRID et nous soumettons régulièrement
- [Nettoyage de printemps de votre compte ATC !](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/spring-clean-your-tac-account/) - Si vous recevez des courriels hebdomadaires ou si vous vous êtes inscrit à un événement, vous avez certainement un compte dans la base de données de l'Association des transports du Canada (ATC). Aidez-nous à vous tenir au courant en prenant un moment pour vérifier que votre titre, votre adresse, votre courriel et d'autres informations sont
- [Offrir des opportunités grâce à la bourse de l’ATC| Congrès-exposition 2023 de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/providing-opportunities-through-tacs-student-grant-2023-tac-conference-exhibition/) - Afin d'éliminer les obstacles qui empêchent les étudiants d'assister à son congrès annuel, l'ATC offre au moins une bourse de l’ATC pour favoriser les possibilités éducatives des étudiants en dehors de la salle de classe. En 2023, Matea Ceric, étudiante en maîtrise de sciences appliquées en génie civil à l'université de Waterloo, a reçu une
- [Galerie de photos du Congrès-exposition 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/2023-conference-exhibition-slideshows/) - Découvrez les galeries de photos du Congrès-exposition 2023 de l'ATC qui s'est tenue à Ottawa, en Ontario, du 24 au 27 septembre. Contactez secretariat@tac-atc.ca si vous souhaitez recevoir une copie d'une ou plusieurs photos spécifiques. RÉCEPTION DE BIENVENUE ET EXPOSITION PLÉNIÈRE D'OUVERTURE VISITES TECHNIQUES ET SÉANCES DÉJEUNERS DU CONGRÈS NUIT AU MUSÉE PRIX DE L'ATC
- [Message de fin d'année de la directrice générale](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/year-end-message-from-the-executive-director/) - Il est difficile de croire que l'année 2023 tire à sa fin – les années passent vite quand on est aussi occupé que les membres, les bénévoles et le personnel de l'ATC! Quand on prend le temps d’y penser, il est impressionnant de voir ce que nous avons accompli ensemble cette année. Les conseils et
- [Does your research deserve a global audience? If so, tell TAC about it—and we’ll tell the world.](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/does-your-research-deserve-a-global-audience-if-so-tell-tac-about-it-and-well-tell-the-world/) - Being included in the TRID international database of transportation research can build your worldwide audience and expand your networks. Along with publishing in recognized journals, TAC is your best path to get into TRID. We are TRID’s official Canadian informant, and we routinely submit information on surface transportation research in Canada’s academic, industrial, government and
- [Message from the Executive Director | Spring 2023](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/message-from-the-executive-director-spring-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 collective perspectives are essential to
- [Spring Clean Your TAC Account!](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/spring-clean-your-tac-account/) - 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.
- [Providing Opportunities Through TAC’s Student Grant | 2023 TAC Conference & Exhibition](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/providing-opportunities-through-tacs-student-grant-2023-tac-conference-exhibition/) - To help break down the barriers that prevent students from attending its annual conference, TAC offers at least one student grant to enhance their educational opportunities outside the classroom. In 2023, Matea Ceric, a student pursuing a Master of Applied Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo, received the TAC Student Grant to
- [Year-end Message from the Executive Director](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/year-end-message-from-the-executive-director/) - It’s hard to believe 2023 is almost done – how quickly a year passes when you’re as busy as TAC members, volunteers and staff are! Looking back, it’s impressive to see what we achieved together. TAC’s councils and committees advanced work across the Association’s focus areas. Projects moved forward with strong support from members. Development
- [Insights from the 2023 Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant Recipient](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/insights-from-the-2023-allan-widger-consulting-corporation-grant-recipient/) - The Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant offers up to $4,000 in financial support to young transportation geotechnical engineers. The grant helps the recipient attend key events hosted by the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC), including its spring and fall technical meetings and annual conference. Read the report by Sarah Bouchard, Eng., Ph.D., Geotechnical Engineer at
- [Two 2024 Grant Recipients are Announced](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/whats-happening/news/two-2024-grant-recipients-are-announced/) - The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) is happy to announce the recipients of the 2024 “TAC Grant for Young Innovators in Transportation” and the “Allan Widger Consulting Corporation Grant for Young Geotechnical Engineers in Transportation.” These grants show a commitment to supporting emerging talent and nurturing future leaders in our industry. TAC Grant for Young
- [S’inscrire à une communauté de pratique sur la cybersécurité des STI](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/sign-up-for-transport-canadas-its-cyber-security-communities-of-practice/) - Transports Canada cherche à établir des communautés de pratique sur la cybersécurité des systèmes de transports intelligents (STI) à l’intention des dirigeants et des praticiens techniques des administrations routières et des propriétaires ou exploitants d’infrastructures routières. Les technologies de transport routier évoluent rapidement, et il est essentiel que les administrations routières et les exploitants d’infrastructures
- [Changements au sein du Conseil d'administration de l'ATC](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/ce-qui-se-passe/actualites/changes-in-tacs-board-leadership/) - Nous avons le plaisir d'annoncer que Peter Hackett est le nouveau Président de l'ATC. Il succède à Sarah Thiele, qui a récemment été nommée greffière du Conseil exécutif et secrétaire du cabinet au Manitoba, quittant ainsi ses fonctions de sous-ministre du Transport et de l'Infrastructure. Peter Hackett est sous-ministre des Travaux publics de la Nouvelle-Écosse

## Topics

- [Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/structures/)
- [Transportation planning](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/transportation-planning/)
- [Road safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/road-safety/)
- [Traffic operations and management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/traffic-operations-and-management/)
- [Environmental issues](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/environmental-issues/)
- [Climate change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/climate-change/)
- [Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/pavements/)
- [Soils and materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/soils-and-materials/)
- [Maintenance and operations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/maintenance-and-operations/)
- [Construction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/construction/)
- [Geometric design](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/geometric-design/)
- [Education](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/education/)
- [Human resources](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/human-resources/)
- [Mobility management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/mobility-management/)
- [Digital applications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/digital-applications/)
- [Asset management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/asset-management/)
- [Environmental legislation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/environmental-legislation/)
- [Small municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/small-municipalities/)
- [Active transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/active-transportation/)
- [Active transportation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/active-transportation/)
- [Asset management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/asset-management/)
- [Climate change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/climate-change/)
- [Construction](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/construction/)
- [Digital applications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/digital-applications/)
- [Education](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/education/)
- [Environmental issues](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/environmental-issues/)
- [Environmental legislation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/environmental-legislation/)
- [Geometric design](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/geometric-design/)
- [Human resources](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/human-resources/)
- [Maintenance and operations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/maintenance-and-operations/)
- [Mobility management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/mobility-management/)
- [Pavements](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/pavements/)
- [Road safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/road-safety/)
- [Small municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/small-municipalities/)
- [Soils and materials](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/soils-and-materials/)
- [Structures](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/structures/)
- [Traffic operations and management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/traffic-operations-and-management/)
- [Transportation planning](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/transportation-planning/)
- [Corporate demo](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/corporate-demo/)
- [Corporate demo](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/corporate-demo/)
- [Transportation finance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/transportation-finance/)
- [Transportation finance](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/transportation-finance/)
- [Intelligent transportation systems](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/intelligent-transportation-systems/)
- [Connected and automated vehicles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/connected-and-automated-vehicles/)
- [Professional development](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/professional-development/)
- [Connected and automated vehicles](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/connected-and-automated-vehicles/)
- [Professional development](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/topics/professional-development/)

## Focus Areas

- [Infrastructure and Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/infrastructure-and-asset-management/)
- [Mobility](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/mobility/)
- [Environment and Climate Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/environment-and-climate-change/)
- [Workforce Development](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/workforce-development/)
- [Technology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/technology/)
- [Safety, Design and Operations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/safety-design-and-operations/)
- [Environment and Climate Change](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/environment-and-climate-change/)
- [Infrastructure and Asset Management](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/infrastructure-and-asset-management/)
- [Mobility](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/mobility/)
- [Safety, Design and Operations](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/safety-design-and-operations/)
- [Technology](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/technology/)
- [Workforce Development](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/focus-areas/workforce-development/)

## Sponsors

- [Premier](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/sponsor-category/premier/)
- [Principal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/sponsor-category/principal/)
- [Patron](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/sponsor-category/patron/)
- [Premier](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/sponsor-category/premier/)
- [Patron](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/sponsor-category/patron/)
- [Principal](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/sponsor-category/principal/)

## News

- [Publications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/publications/)
- [People in the News](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/people-in-the-news/)
- [TAC and Transport News](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/tac-and-transport-news/)
- [Climate Change and Environment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/climate-change-and-environment/)
- [Pooled Fund Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/pooled-fund-projects/)
- [Events](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/events/)
- [Membership Happenings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/membership-happenings/)
- [Road Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/road-safety/)
- [Road Signs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/road-signs/)
- [TAC Foundation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/tac-foundation/)
- [Small Municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/small-municipalities/)
- [Publications](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/publications/)
- [People in the News](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/people-in-the-news/)
- [TAC and Transport News](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/tac-and-transport-news/)
- [Climate Change and Environment](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/climate-change-and-environment/)
- [Pooled Fund Projects](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/pooled-fund-projects/)
- [Events](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/events/)
- [Membership Happenings](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/membership-happenings/)
- [Road Safety](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/road-safety/)
- [Road Signs](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/road-signs/)
- [TAC Foundation](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/tac-foundation/)
- [Small Municipalities](https://www.tac-atc.ca/en/news-category/small-municipalities/)