The 2019 TAC-ITS Canada Joint Conference – September 22 – 25, Halifax Nova Scotia
The 2019 Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) and Intelligent Transportation Systems Society of Canada (ITS) Joint Conference & Exhibition will highlight current industry challenges and opportunities through visionary sessions, panel discussions, workshops and keynote presentations delivered by esteemed peers and thought leaders from leading organizations. This year’s conference will be held in Halifax Nova Scotia from September 22nd to 25th at the Halifax Convention Centre.
The event will be the largest conference of its kind in Canada, bringing together stakeholders, and acting as an innovation catalyst to make progress on emerging and critical issues that touch on safety, mobility and technology.
Educational Achievement Award
Monday, September 23 13:45 – 16:45 Session
Bicycle Facilities Design Course
When: Monday, September 23, 2:15 PM
Design guidance for bicycle facilities has been evolving rapidly across Canada and throughout the world over the past several years. Over the past decade, Urban Systems has delivered a formal Bicycle Facilities Design Course to design professionals across Canada to address this gap in knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to best practices in bicycle facilities design, the course was also deliberately and explicitly developed following best practices in curriculum design and adult learning, and included a certified training and development professional. Since 2010, we have delivered the course to over 400 professions in nearly 20 course offerings across Canada. Urban Systems is delighted to be recognized as the winner of the TAC Educational Achievement Award for this course. Brian Patterson, our Active Transportation Practice Leader will be receiving the award and giving a presentation defining the success of the course.
Improving Safety for Vulnerable Road Users
When: Tuesday, 11:30 AM, September 23
Presenters:
Sarah Freigang, Transportation Planner Urban Systems Vancouver
Ali Zaidi, Transportation Engineer The City of Calgary
Reviewing the Safety of Rapidly Implemented Protected Bicycle Networks in Alberta
In recent years Calgary and Edmonton have rapidly implemented protected bicycle facilities within their downtown core. Both cities used similar low cost ‘adjustable’ infrastructure that provided physical separation from motor vehicles but can be adjusted as needed. Upon installation, each city commissioned an In-Service Road Safety Review of their network. This session presents some of the key findings from the safety reviews.
Bicycle Design Considerations Within Complete Streets
Wednesday, September 25 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM Session
Adjustable Bike Lanes in Winnipeg’s Historic Exchange District
When: Wednesday, September 25 9:30 AM
Presenters:
Brian Patterson, Active Transportation Practice Leader Urban Systems
Greg Propp, Streets Planning Engineer City of Winnipeg – Public Works;
Mark Doucet, Transportation Facilities Planning Engineer City of Winnipeg – Public Works;
In 2016 the City of Winnipeg conducted a preliminary design study of 4.5 kilometres of protected bike lanes on McDermot Avenue and Bannatyne Avenue, a one-way couplet within Winnipeg’s historic Exchange District. In 2017, federal funding was obtained to implement the protected bike lanes using adjustable precast curbs and the project proceeded to detailed design and construction in 2018. The construction of the protected bike lanes was completed in the fall of 2018 and ongoing monitoring is taking place to assess the need for adjustments. Balancing the needs of the varying stakeholders presented numerous challenges for implementing the adjustable bike lane. This presentation will discuss the challenges that needed to be overcome throughout the design and implementation processes and will discuss the techniques and solutions that overcame each challenge as well as the lessons learned throughout the project.
Alberta Bicycle Facilities Design Guide: Promoting Cycling for People of All Ages and Abilities Across Alberta
When: Wednesday, September 25 9:30 AM
Presenters:
Brian Patterson, Active Transportation Practice Leader Urban Systems Vancouver
Marcia Eng, Senior Transportation Planner Urban Systems Calgary
TRADEOFFS AND EXCEPTIONS: HOW ANY STREET CAN BE MADE COMPLETE
When: Wednesday, September 25 11:30 AM
Presenters:
Sarah Freigang, Transportation Planner Urban Systems Vancouver
Ali Zaidi, Transportation Engineer The City of Calgary