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Ensuring the safety of our children : a report on school bus safety in Alberta

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Contains an overview of all aspects of school bus safety including buses, drivers and carriers/school bus companies, and provides recommendations dor enhancing safety.

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Infrastructure and Transportation annual report [2005 - 2008]

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The ministry annual report communicates the ministry's success in achieving its business plan goals, published with the previous year’s budget. It contains an overview of the ministry, a results... More ≫

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The ministry annual report communicates the ministry's success in achieving its business plan goals, published with the previous year’s budget. It contains an overview of the ministry, a results analysis, financial statements and performance measures methodology for the report’s fiscal year.

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Economic benefits for development of high speed rail service in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor

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The purpose of this study was to measure potential benefits generated by the development of a high speed rail system in Alberta. The analysis consists of two independent assessments: an analysis... More ≫

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The purpose of this study was to measure potential benefits generated by the development of a high speed rail system in Alberta. The analysis consists of two independent assessments: an analysis of demand-side user benefits as defined by Transport Canada economic evaluation; and a supply-side analysis of economic benefits designed to identify the community benefits in terms of long-term jobs, income and property value increases.

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Market assessment of high speed rail service in the Calgary-Edmonton corridor

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The objective of this study was to provide ridership and revenue estimates for a highspeed passenger rail service for intercity travel between Calgary and Edmonton.

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Bridge structures design criteria : version 6.0

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Highway and Pedestrian Structures shall be designed in accordance with “CAN/CSA-S6-06 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code” (CHBDC), and in accordance with other codes and standards, referred to in... More ≫

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Highway and Pedestrian Structures shall be designed in accordance with “CAN/CSA-S6-06 Canadian Highway Bridge Design Code” (CHBDC), and in accordance with other codes and standards, referred to in this “Bridge Structures Design Criteria” (BSDC), or with the prior written approval of the Department.

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Distracted driving and cell phone use while driving

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Distracted driving occurs when a driver diverts their attention from driving and focuses on an object, activity, event or person unrelated to driving. This publication is a summary of the research... More ≫

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Distracted driving occurs when a driver diverts their attention from driving and focuses on an object, activity, event or person unrelated to driving. This publication is a summary of the research findings.

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Major dams seismic hazard assessment report

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Alberta Environment owns 14 major dams, which are all classified as "High" to "Very High" consequence dams according to the Canadian Dam Association Guidelines and must therefore be designed to... More ≫

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Alberta Environment owns 14 major dams, which are all classified as "High" to "Very High" consequence dams according to the Canadian Dam Association Guidelines and must therefore be designed to accommodate seismic ground motions resulting from earthquakes with an annual exceedance probability of 1:1000 to 1:10000 without an uncontrolled release of the reservoir. The objective of this study is to provide probabilistic-based ground motions that are derived using a consistent methodology and considering the latest seismicity information, which can be used for all of the 14 major dam sites. These ground motions could potentially be used for dam safety reviews of these facilities on a consistent seismic hazard basis.

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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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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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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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