Monday, June 24, 2024
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...
Friday, June 14, 2024
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...
Thursday, May 16, 2024
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...
Monday, May 13, 2024
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...
Monday, May 13, 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,...
Friday, May 10, 2024
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...
Thursday, April 18, 2024
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
By Jennifer Ashawasegai-Pereira, Indigenous Engagement and Traditional Knowledge Specialist at AtkinsRéalis
As society slowly progresses along its Net Zero journey, we are becoming increasingly mindful of the challenge we currently face as a nation. We know that different solutions must be implemented to reach our climate targets...
Friday, April 12, 2024
Updates about people working in, or organizations serving the transportation and road-related industries.
TAC welcomed the following organizations as members from January 13 to April 11, 2024:
Eastern Charlotte
Goodman Pavement and Materials Engineering Inc.
Mott MacDonald Canada Ltd
Transconomy
Corporation of the City of Pembroke
City of Port...
Thursday, April 4, 2024
TAC Sponsor Spotlight Article
Stantec, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, recently completed the acquisition of Morrison Hershfield, a 1,150-person engineering and management firm headquartered in Markham, Ontario. Morrison Hershfield brings a top-tier industry reputation in transportation, buildings, and environmental services. With a...
Friday, March 15, 2024
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’...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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.,...
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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...