We introduced better chain-up regulations for commercial vehicles, which provide more clarity for professional drivers, in 2018. This means safer roads. The changes came in the wake of one of our ...

A hot climate isn’t usual for British Columbia (or Canada, either) but in recent years, we’ve seen higher temperatures and drier conditions. Here are some helpful ways to be cool and safe while ...

Back in 2016, we shared how electric vehicle (EV) drivers in British Columbia could apply for a free ‘EV OK’ decal to legally access high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes without meeting the usual ...

The rise of roundabouts in BC has set some people’s heads spinning on how to safely navigate them, whether as a driver, cyclist or pedestrian. So, we created the ...

Want to go for a snow plow ride along? Click on image. Our maintenance contractors work hard every day to keep BC highways safe and traffic moving smoothly. Because British Columbia is a ...

The Transit Minor Betterments (TMB) program is a funding program that provides up to $100,000 for transit-supportive projects such as transit shelters, paving, wayfinding signage or other bus stop ...

Just as people regularly maintain their vehicles to extend their vehicle’s life, the ministry looks after its bridges to ensure they perform safely. Over the winter, bridges get dirty from the sand, ...

Have you ever heard the term, “snow shed” and wondered what it is? Well, it’s not a place where we keep extra snow. Actually, it’s more like a tunnel – a concrete cover built over the road to protect ...

OUR 2023 INTAKE IS NOW CLOSED. Recent grad? Now’s your chance to get that career started. The Engineer-in-Training/Geo-scientist-in-Training Program (EIT/GIT ...

Keep your eyes out for black ice. Picture this. You’re driving your car on a northern highway in British Columbia. It’s just before 8 am on a frosty February morning. While the road appears bare, you ...

While motorists travel on the same road as commercial transport vehicles, not all drivers are fully aware of who they are sharing the road with. Knowing the characteristics of large commercial ...

Mountains are one of British Columbia’s most defining features, but those majestic snow-capped peaks can create some pretty hazardous driving conditions on our mountain passes during avalanche season, ...