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Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program application guide

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The Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program was established in 2021 to provide financial and planning assistance to municipalities to remediate and reclaim roadway crossings that are... More ≫

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The Watercourse Crossing Remediation Grant Program was established in 2021 to provide financial and planning assistance to municipalities to remediate and reclaim roadway crossings that are causing erosion, excessive sedimentation and fragmentation of fish habitat in Alberta.

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Performance of waterborne, low temperature, low VOC traffic paint (Environment Canada’s VOC limits for traffic markings, effective October 2012)

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A proposal by Environment Canada to mandate a maximum Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content for traffic markings prompted Alberta Transportation to investigate new paint formulations. The... More ≫

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A proposal by Environment Canada to mandate a maximum Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) content for traffic markings prompted Alberta Transportation to investigate new paint formulations. The purpose of this evaluation was to determine the effectiveness of six low-temperature, low-VOC traffic paint formulations during cold weather application.

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Study of snowplowable raised pavement markers

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Traffic markings used in Alberta consist primarily of alkyd and waterborne paint. Supplemental delineation such as Snowplowable Raised Pavement Markers (SRPM) may improve driver preview distances... More ≫

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Traffic markings used in Alberta consist primarily of alkyd and waterborne paint. Supplemental delineation such as Snowplowable Raised Pavement Markers (SRPM) may improve driver preview distances at night and in adverse weather conditions in high collision rate areas. A study of SRPM’s was undertaken to determine the effectiveness and durability of two types of markers.

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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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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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Intelligent transportation systems study for the Edmonton and Calgary ring roads : terms of reference

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Lays out the terms of reference developed by Alberta Transportation in retaining a consultant to review opportunities for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications on the existing and... More ≫

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Lays out the terms of reference developed by Alberta Transportation in retaining a consultant to review opportunities for Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications on the existing and future sections of the Edmonton and Calgary ring roads, including major highway penetrators. This ITS study will identify immediate and long-term needs, explore ITS solutions, and integrate ITS in the design of future ring road development.

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Study of waterborne highway traffic paint

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The study of waterborne painted roadway lines was undertaken to quantify the effect various paint types, glass bead types and wet film thickness rates have on retro-reflectivity and durability.

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Study of crack sealant products (routing and sealing)

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In 1994, the department established a large scale Rout and Seal crack seal evaluation program to assess the field performance of eight different sealant products. The products evaluated include... More ≫

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In 1994, the department established a large scale Rout and Seal crack seal evaluation program to assess the field performance of eight different sealant products. The products evaluated include the following: Beram 195, Elsro 1191, Bakor 590-13A, Koch 9030, Hydrotech 6160, Crafco 522, Husky 1611, and Super­ Flex 100. Evaluations of the various sealant products commenced in 1994/95 and were finalized in 2002.

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Validation and revision of asphalt concrete mix type selection and characteristics study

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Asphalt concrete pavement mix type selection protocols were developed by Alberta Transportation in the late 1980s. Several significant developments in pavements engineering occurred subsequent to... More ≫

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Asphalt concrete pavement mix type selection protocols were developed by Alberta Transportation in the late 1980s. Several significant developments in pavements engineering occurred subsequent to the initial development and implementation of these protocols. This report presents the results of a research study carried out to validate the current mix type selection criteria. The results of this study were used by Alberta Transportation to produce a Design Bulletin in July 2003 titled Revisions to Pavement Design Manual for the Selection of ACP Mix Types and Asphalt Binders.

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Study of durable message markings

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Paint is the most common material used for transverse pavement markings (crosswalks, stop bars, traffic arrows, etc.), as it is relatively inexpensive, easy to apply and dries quickly after... More ≫

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Paint is the most common material used for transverse pavement markings (crosswalks, stop bars, traffic arrows, etc.), as it is relatively inexpensive, easy to apply and dries quickly after application. However, it requires periodic remarking due to the deterioration caused by traffic, snow removal equipment and environmental forces. A project was conducted to determine the effectiveness of two types of alternative pavement marking materials (System 400 & PolyCarb Mark-55.4) to find more durable pavement marking materials.

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