The Government of Canada and the Province of New Brunswick are contributing funding for several new Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. The total cost of the projects is estimated at US$415,000, with the federal government contributing up to US$204,000 under the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program and the Province of New Brunswick providing US$211,000.
The projects include: the commercial vehicle preclearance system, designed to reduce the number of times compliant vehicles need to stop at inspection stations, saving time and reducing fuel usage; the online special moves permitting system to modernise the special movements permit system; and the provincial ITS architecture planning document to identify opportunities for improved integration and information/data sharing.
“A strong and efficient transportation sector is critical to Canada's future economic growth. I am proud that our government is supporting these projects, which will improve the Atlantic Gateway’s supply chain efficiency, and reduce delays and fuel consumption for commercial vehicle operations,” said Keith Ashfield, minister of fisheries and oceans, minister for the Atlantic gateway and regional minister for New Brunswick.
“Advanced technologies make it possible to improve operational safety, security, efficiency and environmental responsibility without changing the existing infrastructure,” said Claude Williams, New Brunswick minister of transportation and infrastructure. “Ultimately, improving commercial vehicle operations ensures a competitive industry and a more efficient Atlantic Gateway transportation network.”
The projects include: the commercial vehicle preclearance system, designed to reduce the number of times compliant vehicles need to stop at inspection stations, saving time and reducing fuel usage; the online special moves permitting system to modernise the special movements permit system; and the provincial ITS architecture planning document to identify opportunities for improved integration and information/data sharing.
“A strong and efficient transportation sector is critical to Canada's future economic growth. I am proud that our government is supporting these projects, which will improve the Atlantic Gateway’s supply chain efficiency, and reduce delays and fuel consumption for commercial vehicle operations,” said Keith Ashfield, minister of fisheries and oceans, minister for the Atlantic gateway and regional minister for New Brunswick.
“Advanced technologies make it possible to improve operational safety, security, efficiency and environmental responsibility without changing the existing infrastructure,” said Claude Williams, New Brunswick minister of transportation and infrastructure. “Ultimately, improving commercial vehicle operations ensures a competitive industry and a more efficient Atlantic Gateway transportation network.”
