Alberta in partnership with British Columbia, Parks Canada, the Alberta Motor Association (AMA), and IBI Group, are piloting a new web-based traveller information system called Drive West. Some of the unique characteristics of this project are that the web site acts as a map-based portal to traveller information sites in BC, Alberta, mountain parks and neighbouring provinces and states. Information is entered by multiple agencies through a common web interface and includes road event information entered directly by the contractors responsible for maintaining the road network. This multi-jurisdictional project is a first step to identifying the most efficient way to provide consistent information seamlessly across the various borders to the travelling public. Some of the issues identified and lessons learned will be explained in the paper, such as success of data entry, consistency of presented road information, and future opportunities. For the covering abstract of the conference see ITRD number E211521.
Samenvatting