THE RURBAN FRINGE

Do Highway Bypasses Bring Benefits?

My community has gone through several agonizing months of presentations, consultations and the like in order to determine the best possible scenario for a proposed major highway realignment.  I won’t lie, it’s been heated at times, with residents arguing for - and against – the proposals.
But do highway bypasses really create unimaginable damage to communities?  Or are there [...]

Transport Canada Wanting Input for Road Safety Survey

Canadian municipalities play a pivotal role in road safety. 
Transport Canada wants to know about your municipality’s road safety initiatives, including key goals, programs and stakeholders – as well as safety gains you’ve achieved. 
This information will be used to help Transport Canada determine municipalities’ level of road safety engagement across Canada.  Aggregate information that highlights road [...]

Affordable and Appropriate Infrastructure

[ Rural communities want to survive ... and thrive.  That's why Paul Koch's article, Enhancing the Survivability of Your Rural Community, caught my eye as his list offers a number of steps communities can take to help ensure that they remain relevant and vibrant places to live.  With more than 35 years of experience working with various levels [...]

The Importance of Lines & Signs

For community residents and visitors alike, having bright, visible street lines and attractive, easy-to-understand wayfinding signage is vital.
Take a moment to think about a community you visited recently … were the road lines clearly visible?  Did they help direct traffic (e.g. arrows, turning lane indications, etc.)?  Did you see directional signage for local facilities and civic services?
“Kill myself?  [...]

Round Three of P3 Canada Fund Launches

PPP Canada has just launched a Round Three call for proposals for the P3 Canada Fund, encouraging provinces, territories, municipalities and First Nations to consider the P3 model for their public infrastructure needs. 
PPP Canada’s mandate is to improve and increase the delivery of public infrastructure by achieving better value, timeliness and accountability to taxpayers, through P3s.  [...]

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