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x Hybridizing a garbage truck
Making municipal refuse collection greener and more energy efficient
November 2005
x Making accessible transit safer
Measuring g forces in buses for passengers in wheelchairs
August 2005
x Railway Ground Hazard Research Program
Managing the risk of rockfalls, washouts, and avalanches
April 2005
 
 
x Managing traffic by phone
Using wireless technology to control traffic lights
December 2004
x Reducing marine emissions
Helping industry protect the environment
September 2004
x Building a better bus
Lighter and more energy efficient
April 2004
 
 
x Locating aircraft in case of emergency
New 406 MHz emergency locator transmitters (ELTs)
November 2003
x Understanding collisions can make roads safer September 2003
x Helping truck drivers stay awake at the wheel June 2003
x Flight data monitoring – A proactive approach to safety
Using the black box to prevent accidents
March 2003
 
 
x Maximizing ship draft in the St. Lawrence Seaway November 2002
x Ship evacuation simulator improves ship safety procedures August 2002
x State-of-the-art driving simulator enhances traffic safety research April 2002
 
 
x Doing our homework on school bus safety December 2001
x New specifications for ice detection systems – TDC contribution recognized October 2001
x A new approach to ferry safety – Risk assessment and reduction May 2001
x Finding the safest way – Testing pressure relief valves February 2001
 
 
x Incentive programs in the motor carrier industry – Canada-U.S. cooperative research program December 2000
x Safer takeoff and landing: International research program on runway friction August 2000
x Managing pilot fatigue – a unique approach May 2000
x Put to the test – Ensuring safe and affordable vehicle modifications for disabled persons March 2000
x Montreal 2000 – Electric vehicle demonstration gearing up for winter January 2000

Last updated: 2005-11-29 Top of Page Important Notices