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Cool Tools

They drill, lift, plow, push and pull. They are the cool tools needed to build our transportation network and keep you moving.
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Our wildlife detection system senses when large animals are on Hwy 3, near Elko and Sparwood. Here is the sign near Elko, in full action. The two deer (at left) have been detected, and the sign flashes to warn the approaching driver. More on our wildlife safety efforts: http://tranbc.ca/2015/10/21/on-the-case-for-safety-wildlife-detection-systems-on-highway-3/#sthash.w72sYjMe.dpbs Elko, Large Animals, Cool Tools, Detection, Infrastructure, British Columbia, Senses, Deer, Road Trip
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Our wildlife detection system senses when large animals are on Hwy 3, near Elko and Sparwood. Here is the sign near Elko, in full action. The two deer (at left) have been detected, and the sign flashes to warn the approaching driver. More on our wildlife safety efforts: http://tranbc.ca/2015/10/21/on-the-case-for-safety-wildlife-detection-systems-on-highway-3/#sthash.w72sYjMe.dpbs
A new Garbage Gobbler is now living at the Hunter Creek rest area. (Really only dangerous for rubbish) #restarea #drivebc Hunters Creek, Rest Area, Pushes And Pulls, Garbage, Dangerous, Baby Strollers, Transportation, Areas
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A new Garbage Gobbler is now living at the Hunter Creek rest area. (Really only dangerous for rubbish) #restarea #drivebc
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The garbage gobbler has returned to BC in a new (bear-proof) form. See the story of the much beloved originals: http://tranbc.ca/2015/07/31/the-return-of-the-garbage-gobbler-to-bc-highways/#sthash.y7DyVdYR.dpbs Beloved, Proof, Return, Form, Bear, The Originals, ? Logo
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The garbage gobbler has returned to BC in a new (bear-proof) form. See the story of the much beloved originals: http://tranbc.ca/2015/07/31/the-return-of-the-garbage-gobbler-to-bc-highways/#sthash.y7DyVdYR.dpbs
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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It's the super sweeper -- clearing around guardrails like no other machine. Kudos to VSA Maintenance for obtaining this "one pass does it all" equipment for use on highways around Lytton and Merritt, including the Coquihalla. See it action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7f05S4lDWs Merritt, Kudos, Military Vehicles, Maintenance, Equipment, Action
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It's the super sweeper -- clearing around guardrails like no other machine. Kudos to VSA Maintenance for obtaining this "one pass does it all" equipment for use on highways around Lytton and Merritt, including the Coquihalla. See it action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7f05S4lDWs
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Cool Tools
Highway 3 near Skagit Bluffs (about 40 km east of Hope) can be a challenging drive, especially in the eastbound direction where there are tight turns and steep embankments. To improve safety, the ministry took advantage of new technology and installed signs that use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and vehicle activation. http://tranbc.ca/2011/02/09/led-warning-signs-improve-safety/ Light Emitting Diode, Diodes, Used Lighting, Warning Signs, Steep, New Technology, Ministry
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Highway 3 near Skagit Bluffs (about 40 km east of Hope) can be a challenging drive, especially in the eastbound direction where there are tight turns and steep embankments. To improve safety, the ministry took advantage of new technology and installed signs that use light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and vehicle activation. http://tranbc.ca/2011/02/09/led-warning-signs-improve-safety/
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Cool Tools
Meet the super sweeper -- clearing around guardrails like no other machine. Kudos to VSA Maintenance for obtaining this "one pass does it all" equipment for use on highways around Lytton and Merritt, including the Coquihalla. See it action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7f05S4lDWs See It
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Meet the super sweeper -- clearing around guardrails like no other machine. Kudos to VSA Maintenance for obtaining this "one pass does it all" equipment for use on highways around Lytton and Merritt, including the Coquihalla. See it action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7f05S4lDWs
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
Cool Tools
Inside the tunnel boring machine for the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project. This shot looking back at the start of the bored tunnel shows the spoils handling conveyer belt and the fresh air intake tube along the top of the tunnel. More: http://tranbc.ca/2014/03/26/the-evergreen-line-tunnel-alice-will-make-it-a-boring-job/ Tunnel Boring Machine, Boring Job, Off Grid Solar, Rapid Transit, Underground Tunnels, Design System, Off The Grid, Train Rides
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Inside the tunnel boring machine for the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project. This shot looking back at the start of the bored tunnel shows the spoils handling conveyer belt and the fresh air intake tube along the top of the tunnel. More: http://tranbc.ca/2014/03/26/the-evergreen-line-tunnel-alice-will-make-it-a-boring-job/
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Inside the tunnel boring machine for the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project. Along the left wall of the tunnel are power cables, grout feeder pipelines and a walkway for work crews. More: http://tranbc.ca/2014/03/26/the-evergreen-line-tunnel-alice-will-make-it-a-boring-job/ Grout, Power Cable, Walkway
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Inside the tunnel boring machine for the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project. Along the left wall of the tunnel are power cables, grout feeder pipelines and a walkway for work crews. More: http://tranbc.ca/2014/03/26/the-evergreen-line-tunnel-alice-will-make-it-a-boring-job/
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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When 168 cm (5’6”) of snow fell in the Terrace-Kitimat area between February 5 and 7 (4pm-4am, 2015), local maintenance contractor Nechako Northcoast brought in heavy equipment from outside, such as graders, loaders and three snowcats. Typically used on ski hills, these cool cats are designed to move very large amounts of snow. - See more at: http://tranbc.ca/2015/04/02/unleashing-the-snowcats-clearing-the-terrace-kitimat-blizzard/#sthash.PWpq2E78.dpuf Kitimat, Ski Hill, February 5, Snowfall, Graders, Heavy Equipment, Amounts, Cool Cats
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When 168 cm (5’6”) of snow fell in the Terrace-Kitimat area between February 5 and 7 (4pm-4am, 2015), local maintenance contractor Nechako Northcoast brought in heavy equipment from outside, such as graders, loaders and three snowcats. Typically used on ski hills, these cool cats are designed to move very large amounts of snow. - See more at: http://tranbc.ca/2015/04/02/unleashing-the-snowcats-clearing-the-terrace-kitimat-blizzard/#sthash.PWpq2E78.dpuf
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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The ARAN travels up to 80 kilometres an hour on B.C. highways while simultaneously gathering more than 10,000 measurements per second: http://tranbc.ca/2014/12/08/aran-the-flashy-road-analyzing-tool/#sthash.REAx8B4U.dpuf Photo courtesy the Rocky Mountain Goat Mountain Goat, Rocky Mountains, Recreational Vehicles, Courtesy, Gathering, Hour, Van
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The ARAN travels up to 80 kilometres an hour on B.C. highways while simultaneously gathering more than 10,000 measurements per second: http://tranbc.ca/2014/12/08/aran-the-flashy-road-analyzing-tool/#sthash.REAx8B4U.dpuf Photo courtesy the Rocky Mountain Goat
A launching truss is used to install segments of the Evergreen Line's elevated guideway. http://www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca/ Golden Gate Bridge, Evergreen
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A launching truss is used to install segments of the Evergreen Line's elevated guideway. http://www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca/
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BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Meet Alice the tunnel boring machine used for the Evergreen Line. https://tranbc.ca/2014/03/26/the-evergreen-line-tunnel-alice-will-make-it-a-boring-job/ Geotechnical Engineering, Port Coquitlam, Goods And Services, Advanced Technology
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Meet Alice the tunnel boring machine used for the Evergreen Line. https://tranbc.ca/2014/03/26/the-evergreen-line-tunnel-alice-will-make-it-a-boring-job/
VSA has developed a super sweeper, in partnership with Quebec-based Tanguay, It’s called the SA 150, and it enables VSA to sweep highways faster, with less impact to traffic. See it in action : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7f05S4lDWs Enabling, Quebec, Sweep, Highway, Traffic, Faster
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VSA has developed a super sweeper, in partnership with Quebec-based Tanguay, It’s called the SA 150, and it enables VSA to sweep highways faster, with less impact to traffic. See it in action : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7f05S4lDWs
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
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Check out the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project Tunnel Boring Machine Street View, Building, Scenes, Check, Buildings
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Check out the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project Tunnel Boring Machine
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5 Things that Make Traffic Signals Change: TranBC Blog. Pedestrian Crossing, Intelligent Transportation System, Street Safety, Traffic Light, Emergency Vehicles, Environmental Issues, Perfect Image
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5 Things that Make Traffic Signals Change: TranBC Blog.
TranBC Blog: The webcam you won't see on DriveBC. Photo: Lardeau Bluffs #bchwy #webcam #bcavalanche Blog, Photo, Blogging
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TranBC Blog: The webcam you won't see on DriveBC. Photo: Lardeau Bluffs #bchwy #webcam #bcavalanche
Webcams, changeable message signs, weather stations, counter-flow lanes…. Any idea what these things have in common? Commercial Vehicle, Fun Facts, Okay Gesture, Messages
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Webcams, changeable message signs, weather stations, counter-flow lanes…. Any idea what these things have in common?
A good boy scout is always prepared. (Ask action film star Bruce Willis, he knows). While we might not have had Bruce Willis in mind when w... Driver Safety, Bruce Willis, Action Film, Boy Scouts
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A good boy scout is always prepared. (Ask action film star Bruce Willis, he knows). While we might not have had Bruce Willis in mind when w...
WHAT are dynamic message signs? You’ve likely noticed our big message signs overhead, and you may have seen them pictured on the DriveBC map... Road Safety, Junction
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WHAT are dynamic message signs? You’ve likely noticed our big message signs overhead, and you may have seen them pictured on the DriveBC map...
Do you travel in the Metro Vancouver area? If so, there’s a great new DriveBC feature you need to know about... Metro, Need To Know, Vancouver, Feature, World, Youtube, Travel, Viajes
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Do you travel in the Metro Vancouver area? If so, there’s a great new DriveBC feature you need to know about...
Ever wonder how it's done?The Birth of a Solar Powered BC Highway Cam. Solar Power, Cam
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Ever wonder how it's done?The Birth of a Solar Powered BC Highway Cam.
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One of our favourite DriveBC webcam images from this Halloween Happy Halloween, Country Roads
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One of our favourite DriveBC webcam images from this Halloween
Touring DriveBC: Plan Your Route Plan Your Route, How To Plan, Outdoor, Outdoors, Outdoor Games, The Great Outdoors
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