Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The Pavement Asset Design and Management Guide (2014) (PADMG) is now available for ordering via the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s Bookstore.
Replacing the Pavement Asset Design Guide (1997), this new publication is a pratical consolidation of Canadian pavement design and management practices which can be applied across Canada....
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
The Honourable Wayne Drysdale was recently appointed Minister of Alberta Transportation.
Harold Hugg has replaced George Stamatinos as Acting Assistant Deputy Minister of the Planning and Policy Division, Saskatchewan Highways & Infrastructure.
Peter Halsall has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Urban Institute.
Glen...
Monday, January 27, 2014
Want to capitalize on a reputable brand and increase your visibility among transportation and roadways professionals?
The 2014 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s Partnership Program offers you a range of opportunities to help you communicate with TAC’s audiences, and align company interests with corporate objectives.
Designed to increase...
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
The Town of Creston, British Columbia faces challenges in sustaining aging infrastructure and managing growth.
By Colin Farynowski, Manager of Engineering, Town of Creston and Sid Smith, Asset Management Specialist, Associated Engineering
With a population of over 5,000 residents, the Town is now required to pay 70% of policing costs. For a...
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
On December 19, 2013, Prime Minister Stephen Harper and U.S. President Barack Obama announced the release of the second annual Beyond the Border Implementation Report.
The report outlines the progress made by the two countries to implement the Beyond the Border Action Plan, which Transport Canada played an important role in developing and implementing border...
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Members submitting abstracts for the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s Technical Awards must do so by Monday, January 27.
All TAC members and their respective staff, including public agencies, private companies, academic institutions, and transportation-related organizations are eligible.
Awards seeking submissions in 2014 are:...
Thursday, January 16, 2014
TAC's 2014 Spring Technical Meetings will be held at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel and the Minto Suite Hotel, April 9-15.
The full schedule of business meetings is outlined in the preliminary program. Please check back regularly as the program is continuously updated.
TAC council and committee members attending the meetings are asked to confirm their...
Thursday, January 9, 2014
Two new projects, endorsed by TAC's Chief Engineers' Council, are currently being developed. Organizations interested in making a financial contribution and participating on the oversight steering commmittee should contact Sarah Wells.
Speed Reader Board Devices: Application Guidelines
Dynamic speed display signs are being used in many...
Monday, December 9, 2013
The winter 2013 issue of the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC)’s newsletter, TAC News, is now available online.
Starting in 2014, TAC News will transition to a blog format on the website. Members will be sent a monthly email highlighting the different articles released during that period. New articles will be featured on the...
Friday, November 29, 2013
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) has created special road safety awards to celebrate progress in the field of road safety over the past 100 years in Canada.
Nominations, reflecting distinct avenues of contributions, are currently being sought for:
TAC Academic Research Centennial Road Safety Award
TAC Private Sector Centennial Road Safety...
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
The Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) Foundation launched its Scholarship Program as a way to support and encourage bright, young college and university (undergraduate and graduate) students pursuing studies and a career in transportation.
Full details and application forms for the 2014 TAC Foundation Scholarship Program are available online in...