Access to Road Transportation Technical Information

Friday, July 4, 2014

The World Road Association (PIARC) helps industry professionals gain access to technical information. Creating a free account on the PIARC website provides access to several resources.

  • articles, publications (from sources such as the "Routes/Roads" magazine), and technical reports, organized by knowledge base such as risk management;
  • technical reports provided by one of the 20 PIARC technical committees;
  • documents and proceedings from international seminars and workshops;
  • past Congress general reports; and
  • a PIARC newsletter subscription.

Professionals interested in gaining free access to a wealth of information on road transportation from an international perspective are invited to follow steps outlined in the how-to guide.

Addtional useful resources are also available on the PIARC website, including:

  • Nine transportation dictionary resources including a dictionary of terms relating to roads and road safety as well as a lexicon.
  • Links to other international transportation associations websites.
  • A manual of road tunnels.
  • Descriptions and the option to purchase software related to risk assessments for the transportation of dangerous goods through road tunnels (Quantitative Risk Assessment Model; and the analysis, planning, management, and appraisal of road maintenance improvements and investment (HDM-4 from the International Study of Highway Development and Management).

PIARC was established in 1909 as a non-political, non-profit organization that aims to develop international cooperation and foster progress in the areas of roads and road transport. The organization brings together the road administrations of 120 governments and has members - individuals, companies, authorities and organizations - in more than 140 countries.

Canadians interested in learning more about PIARC, or becoming members, should visit the World Road Association page of TAC's website. TAC currently serves as secretariat for the Canadian National Committee (CNC) of the World Road Association, and individuals or organizations interested in PIARC membership join through the CNC.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact us at CNC-PIARC Secretariat, 2323 St.Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa, Ontario KIG 4J8 or call 613-736-1350 x226. 

 

 

 

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