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How do I find out about fuel consumption ratings for
automobiles?
Transport Canada and Natural Resources Canada co-publish a Fuel
Consumption Guide. For a free copy, contact the Communications branch of
your Transport Canada Regional Office. For further information on reducing fuel
consumption and your impact on the environment, contact:
Energy Publications
c/o Canada Communication Group
Ottawa, Ontario
K1A 0S9
Fax: 1-800-565-7757, or call
Auto$mart at 1-800-387-2000
Where can I find information about carpooling programs?
The major carpooling program in British Columbia is sponsored by the Jack Bell
Foundation. Their vanpooling program serves the GVRD and Victoria. For more
information on this program, contact:
| The Jack Bell Foundation |
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For Vancouver Island: |
| 260 - 575 West 8th Ave. |
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P.O. Box 192 |
| Vancouver, B.C. |
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Shawnigan Lake, B.C. |
| V5Z 1C6 |
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V0R 2W0 |
| Tel: (604) 879-RIDE |
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Tel: (604) 380-RIDE |
| Fax: (604) 875-5916 |
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Fax: (604) 743-8000 |
| e-mail: jbf@istar.ca |
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Toll free outside of Victoria: (888) 380-RIDE |
Where can I obtain copies of highway maps?
The easiest way to obtain copies of highway maps of B.C. is to phone Inquiry BC
at (604) 660-2421, and they will connect you to the visitor services office in
the region that you are looking for.
Whom do I contact to find out about road conditions?
Your provincial government is responsible for information about road and highway
conditions. In British Columbia call: (604) 1-800-663-4997.
I want to ship (by road or surface), non-dangerous goods
interprovincially. Are there any requirements I must see to?
There are no federal requirements, but you should contact the provinces
involved. In BC, contact the Ministry of Transportation and Highways at (250)
387-7788. For Alberta, call Alberta Transportation at (403) 427-8901.
Where can I find information about bicycle helmet laws?
To find information about bicycle helmet laws, contact the Ministry of
Transportation and Highways Public Affairs branch at (250) 357-7788, or Inquiry
B.C. at (604) 660-2421.
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