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Assessment requirements for solar development near provincial highways

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The construction and operation of a solar power plant within the highway control zone requires a permit from Alberta Transportation. For a solar power plant with a total capacity of 1 MW or... More ≫

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The construction and operation of a solar power plant within the highway control zone requires a permit from Alberta Transportation. For a solar power plant with a total capacity of 1 MW or greater, the applicant is required to submit a solar glare assessment report for review and approval. This guideline sets out the requirements for a solar glare assessment report.

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Roadside planning and development : designing and constructing highway access for subdivision and development approvals

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Often a new or upgraded access to a highway requires accommodating subdivisions or development approvals from local municipalities. This document provides technical guidance regarding design or... More ≫

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Often a new or upgraded access to a highway requires accommodating subdivisions or development approvals from local municipalities. This document provides technical guidance regarding design or construction of highway access or improvements to guide the overall process from concept to completion.

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Design exceptions guideline

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The purpose of design exceptions is to allow for deviations from normal design standards or practices to be made in a thoughtful and consistent way where warranted by the project specific... More ≫

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The purpose of design exceptions is to allow for deviations from normal design standards or practices to be made in a thoughtful and consistent way where warranted by the project specific conditions and constraints. This practice allows for innovation, “flexible design” and/or “context sensitive design” to be applied to Alberta highways in a way that gives appropriate consideration to highway safety, risks and mitigation.

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Late merge (zipper merge) traffic accommodation strategy for high traffic volume work zones along provincial highways

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Alberta Transportation has recognized the late merge (zipper merge) as an effective traffic accommodation strategy for work zones when applied appropriately for the highway conditions. This... More ≫

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Alberta Transportation has recognized the late merge (zipper merge) as an effective traffic accommodation strategy for work zones when applied appropriately for the highway conditions. This Bulletin is issued to provide direction to practitioners and Department staff on when to use the late merge (zipper merge) strategy along Provincial highways.

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Adoption of Light Emitting Diode (LED) luminaires for new lighting systems along provincial highways

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This bulletin is issued to inform practitioners and department staff that Alberta Transportation adopts energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) luminaires for use on all new lighting systems... More ≫

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This bulletin is issued to inform practitioners and department staff that Alberta Transportation adopts energy-efficient light emitting diode (LED) luminaires for use on all new lighting systems installed along provincial highways. This action is due to significant drop in pricing for LED luminaires and also supports the Alberta government's Climate Leadership Plan.

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Alberta Transportation . . . . tentative major construction projects

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Presents a tentative three-year provincial construction and rehabilitation program, listing the major projects where substantive work is anticipated to be complete or undertaken during the... More ≫

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Presents a tentative three-year provincial construction and rehabilitation program, listing the major projects where substantive work is anticipated to be complete or undertaken during the three-year period, subject to provincial funding and priorities.

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Cutting hay within highway right-of-way

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This fact sheet contains information about applying for a permit to cut hay within the highway right-of-way for personal use.

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Application procedures and placement conditions for electrical lines in the vicinity of provincial highways under the direction, control and management of Alberta Transportation

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Application for any work related to construction and/or modification of existing and planned electrical transmission/distribution lines paralleling or crossing provincial highways under the... More ≫

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Application for any work related to construction and/or modification of existing and planned electrical transmission/distribution lines paralleling or crossing provincial highways under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office.

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Application procedures and placement of underground water and sewer pipelines in the vicinity of transportation facilities under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation

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Applications for any work related to construction and/or modification of existing and planned water/sewer lines paralleling or crossing provincial highways under the jurisdiction of Alberta... More ≫

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Applications for any work related to construction and/or modification of existing and planned water/sewer lines paralleling or crossing provincial highways under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office.

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Application procedures and placement of underground telecommunication cables in the vicinity of transportation facilities under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation

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Applications for telecommunication lines paralleling and/or crossing highways under the jurisdiction of Alberta Transportation must be submitted to the appropriate Regional Office.

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