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Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) safety performance in Alberta : 1999–2005 final report

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety performance of long combination vehicles (LCVs) relative to the safety performance of passenger vehicles, straight trucks and bobtails,... More ≫

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The purpose of this study is to investigate the safety performance of long combination vehicles (LCVs) relative to the safety performance of passenger vehicles, straight trucks and bobtails, tractor semitrailers, and legal-length tractor double trailers operating on the LCV network and urban areas. Findings of the study will help define future truck size and weight policy for Alberta highways, and provide information to policy makers in Alberta and its trading partners concerning LCV safety.

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Survey of the Alberta Infrastructure Turner Valley Gas Plant for evidence of naturally occurring radioactive material (NORM)

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Presents the results of a study to locate accumulations of naturally-occurring radioactive material in surface production equipment at the Turner Valley gas plant. Results show that there is no... More ≫

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Presents the results of a study to locate accumulations of naturally-occurring radioactive material in surface production equipment at the Turner Valley gas plant. Results show that there is no evidence of technically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive material. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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Snowplow rear lighting research project

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This study was undertaken to help improve the safety of snowplow vehicles by enhancing the rear lighting visibility to approaching drivers. This research project conducted field trials testing... More ≫

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This study was undertaken to help improve the safety of snowplow vehicles by enhancing the rear lighting visibility to approaching drivers. This research project conducted field trials testing some of the recent developments in lighting technology. New specifications recommended from this study will help both the department and the maintenance contractors in providing improved lighting for visibility of the snowplow vehicles to motorists.

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Construction summary report : sulphur remediation, Turner Valley - gas plant

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Presents the results of a project to remove and/or remediate elemental sulphur found on the site of the Turner Valley gas plant. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas... More ≫

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Presents the results of a project to remove and/or remediate elemental sulphur found on the site of the Turner Valley gas plant. The Turner Valley gas plant, western Canada’s first natural gas processing and refining facility and the site of Alberta’s first major oil and gas discovery, is a provincial historic resource and a national historic site.

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Evaluation of the Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension Program : executive summary report

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The aim of the Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension (AALS) program, which came into effect on December 1, 1999, is to improve traffic safety by providing law enforcement with a new tool to... More ≫

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The aim of the Alberta Administrative Licence Suspension (AALS) program, which came into effect on December 1, 1999, is to improve traffic safety by providing law enforcement with a new tool to remove impaired drivers from Alberta’s roadways. This report presents the findings of a study conducted in 2003 to evaluate the effectiveness of the program, and makes recommendations to ensure its long-term value.

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Performance of various wet film thicknesses (WFT) of waterborne paint

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The study of the performance of various wet film thicknesses of waterborne painted roadway lines was undertaken to quantify the effect various wet film thickness rates have on durability and... More ≫

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The study of the performance of various wet film thicknesses of waterborne painted roadway lines was undertaken to quantify the effect various wet film thickness rates have on durability and retro-reflectivity.

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Traffic impact assessment guideline [2005]

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Guidelines to assist qualified engineers in completing a traffic impact assessment report on behalf of a developer or municipality.

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Inventory of Alberta regional and local airports : assessment of facilities : final report

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Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation, in conjunction with the Alberta Aviation Strategy Action Group (ASAG), undertook a study to assess the current level of Alberta’s airports, including the... More ≫

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Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation, in conjunction with the Alberta Aviation Strategy Action Group (ASAG), undertook a study to assess the current level of Alberta’s airports, including the assessment of all facilities, infrastructure needs and replacement costs. A total of 173 airports were initially identified for assessment, which included all registered and certified sites across Alberta excluding the Edmonton International Airport, the Calgary International Airport, and 4 Wing Cold Lake. The sites evaluated consisted of regional, community, corporate, private, and forestry aerodromes/airports.

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Inventory of Alberta regional/local airport inventory study : assessment of facilities

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Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation, in conjunction with the Alberta Aviation Strategy Action Group (ASAG), undertook a study to assess the current level of Alberta’s airports, including the... More ≫

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Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation, in conjunction with the Alberta Aviation Strategy Action Group (ASAG), undertook a study to assess the current level of Alberta’s airports, including the assessment of all facilities, infrastructure needs and replacement costs. Summary profile reports were prepared for each site, based on site inspections and questionnaires. The profile reports contain contact information, organizational structure, facility detail (runways, taxiways, airfield lighting, drainage, etc.) and economic information (budgets, capital requirements, expenditures, etc.) for each airport/aerodrome. Supplemental data was also collected from the Canadian Flight Supplement (CFS) as well as other aviation sources.

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Final report : Long Combination Vehicle (LCV) safety performance in Alberta 1995 to 1998

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Reports the findings of a study to review Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs) in Alberta during the period 1995 to 1998. The goal of the study was to determine road safety performance of commercial... More ≫

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Reports the findings of a study to review Long Combination Vehicles (LCVs) in Alberta during the period 1995 to 1998. The goal of the study was to determine road safety performance of commercial trucks including LCVs, and to determine the contributing factors to collisions involving LCVs.

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