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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some people are standing in the middle of a large tunnel with pipes on both sides
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/
the inside of a large tunnel with pipes and hoses on it's sides
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/
a group of men standing next to each other in front of a large machine wheel
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/
a large crane sitting in the middle of a parking lot
TBM Backup
Check out the Evergreen Line Rapid Transit Project Tunnel Boring Machine
the road is lined with trees and benches
Sign Senses Deer
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 man dressed in green is leaning into a trash can
A new Garbage Gobbler is now living at the Hunter Creek rest area. (Really only dangerous for rubbish) #restarea #drivebc
a traffic light that is on top of a pole in the snow with people walking behind it
three brightly colored arcade machines with monster faces on them, lined up in a row
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
two dump trucks are parked on the side of the road near some trees and mountains
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
a road with snow on the ground and yellow arrows pointing in opposite directions to each other
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/
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two men standing on the side of a road next to a red and yellow truck
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
a bulldozer is clearing the road in front of some snow covered trees and bushes
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
an rv parked on the side of a road in front of some trees and mountains
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 large crane sitting on top of a construction site
A launching truss is used to install segments of the Evergreen Line's elevated guideway. http://www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca/
two dump trucks are driving down the road
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