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Variable speed limits go live on some BC highways

June 3rd, 2016  |  Canadian Business

British Columbia is home to some of Canada’s finest natural scenery between the pacific coast and the rocky mountains. Of course between the two extremes the weather can sometimes be somewhat unpredictable and presents a hazard to drivers. Now the province thinks it has found a solution for keeping drivers safe in an area with unpredictable weather.

On three stretches of highway, variable speed limit signs have been installed, providing the province with a way to easily reduce traffic speeds in the event of dangerous driving conditions. Canadian Underwriter reports that the variable limit zones targets the Coquihalla (Highway 5), Sea to Sky (Highway 99) and the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1) near Revelstoke.

Traffic, pavement, and visibility sensors will feed data back to the Regional Traffic Management Centre in Coquitlam. The data is then used to calculate a recommended speed and once approved by staff, will be used to update the speed signs on the road.