Transportation Studies

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Air
Alberta's aviation sector plays a crucial role in providing fast and reliable transportation for Albertans and visitors. The province requires high-quality passenger services for business travel and tourism. Alberta's shippers need excellent domestic and international cargo services. Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation works to influence federal policy on passenger, shipper and carrier issues regarding competition, pricing, and accessibility.

Air Transportation Services and GATS

Alberta-British Columbia Northern Airports Strategy

Inventory of Alberta Regional and Local Airports - Assessment of Facilities

Review of Canada's Policy for International Scheduled Air Services
 

Bus & Truck
Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation monitors various aspects of larger commercial vehicle operations in order to set effective policies and regulations.

Bus/Truck Certificates and Monitoring
Driver Behaviour by Vehicle Type Study
Frequently Asked Questions about Trucks
Highway Provider's View of Long Combination Vehicles
LCV Economic Efficiency Study
LCV Safety Performance in Alberta 1995-1998
 

Intermodal
Intermodal transportation involves the cooperation of more than one transportation mode for seamless movements over land, sea and air. Containerized freight is a perfect example of intermodal transportation. To an inland province like Alberta, containers are growing in importance because they are easily transferred from one mode of transport to another; enable operators to offer door-to-door, land-sea through-services; as well as reduce pilferage and theft en route. Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation works to influence federal policy on ports/terminals, ocean shipping, and land and air carrier issues regarding competition, pricing and efficiency.

Alberta Containerized Intermodal Freight Analysis Study

The Use of Containers in Canada
 

Marine
Reliable marine transportation and logistics networks are vital to Alberta's overseas trade. Ports on the West Coast are important gateways for Alberta's natural resources, agricultural and forest products exports. Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation works to influence federal policy on shipper and carrier issues regarding competition, pricing, and accessibility.

Canada Marine Act Review Submission of the Western Provinces 2002
 

Rail
Reliable rail transportation is vital to Alberta's domestic, transborder and overseas exports, particularly coal, petroleum, grain, forest and containerized products. West Coast rail terminals are important gateways connecting Alberta's goods by road to rail and then to marine transport to reach overseas countries. Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation works to influence federal policy on passenger, shipper and carrier issues regarding competition, pricing, and accessibility.

An Economic & Regulatory Framework for Rail Competitiveness
 

Rail Operations Efficiency Study
 

Rail Safety
 

Economics
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Safe, efficient, and effective transportation links are crucial to Alberta's export-based economy. Alberta Transportation monitors economic trends and how they affect the transportation sector.

2004 Alberta Transportation and Trade Report
 

Alberta's Transportation Advantage
 

Edmonton Commodity Flow Study
 

The Transportation Sector in Alberta: Present Position and Future Outlook
 

Western Canada Transportation Infrastructure Strategy for an Economic Network
 

Canada Transportation Act
Alberta Infrastructure/Transportation represents the province's interests in national transportation policy and legislation.
Alberta's Response to the Federal Standing Commitee on Transport on Bill C-26
 

Canada Transportation Act Review
 

Road Restrictions / Bans   Rail Safety