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Explore data sources curated from government, industry, and research institutions, to provide you well-rounded insights into transportation in Canada.
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| 511 Alberta | 511 Alberta is a free traveller information service which covers highway conditions, roadwork, major incidents, weather alerts, availability of ferry services and waiting times at border crossings. Source: Alberta Ministry of Transportation |
| 511 Nova Scotia | 511 Nova Scotia is a free traveller information service which covers highway conditions, roadwork, major incidents, weather alerts, availability of ferry services, and park information. Source: Government of Nova Scotia |
| Atlas des transports (in French only) | The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable designs, produces and distributes geographic information databases for use in planning and operating transportation networks and infrastructures. It also produces various cartographic reference documents, including the Atlas des transports. This atlas contains numerous maps offering rapid access to information designed, among other things, to facilitate travel planning, as well as information relating to the various aspects of the department's mission. The information is organized under various themes and presented in the form of interactive maps from the Open Government Infrastructure (OGI), static maps in PDF format, or links to the websites of various public or private organizations, federations or other providers of cartographic information. Source: Gouvernement du Québec |
| British Columbia Maps | Private contractors are responsible for maintaining provincial highways year-round. These are maps of the service areas showing details important to contractors. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure |
| BTOA Traffic Data |
The Bridge and Tunnel Operators Association (BTOA) is a binational membership organization representing the international bridge and tunnel crossings between the Province of Ontario and the States of Michigan, New York, and Minnesota. Source: Bridge and Tunnel Operators Association |
| Canadian Rail Research Laboratory (CaRRL) | Through the development of ground hazard risk mitigation methodologies and state-of-the-art analysis tools, CaRRL is instrumental to Canada becoming a global leader in railway safety. It facilitates innovation in the transport sector and creates opportunities for the development of skilled workers and experts for the railway industry. CaRRL is part of the University of Alberta Geotechnical Centre. Source: Canadian Rail Research Laboratory |
| Canadian Trucking News & Insights |
Stay up-to-date on the latest news shaping the Canadian trucking industry, and learn how the CTA and its members are addressing critical challenges, driving innovation, and working to ensure a thriving future for trucking in Canada. Source: Canadian Trucking Alliance |
| CN Key Weekly Metrics | CN reports weekly volumes by RTMs and carloads. These measures represent only some of the indicators of railroad performance. Source: Canadian National Railway Company |
| Community to Community Distance Finder | The Newfoundland and Labrador Road Distance Database gives users approximate road distances and travel times between places in Newfoundland and Labrador. Although the database was created to examine distances between communities for spatial analysis, it has become a valued resource for travel planning. Source: Newfoundland and Labrador Statistics Agency (NLSA) |
| CPKC's Weekly Key Metrics | CPKC reports train speed, terminal dwell, and cars on-line, carload data on a weekly basis. These measures represent only some of the indicators of railroad performance. Source: Canadian Pacific Kansas City |
| CTRF Conference Publications | The Canadian Transportation Research Forum has been operating since 1965. It is a non-profit association of transportation professionals. Source: Canadian Transportation Research Forum |
| Department of Transportation and Infrastructure | The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure is responsible for providing and supporting sustainable infrastructure that allows for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods. They are also responsible for the management of public infrastructure, issuing permits and licences, and overseeing the planning and maintenance of provincial highways and roads. Source: Government of New Brunswick |
| Driving + Transportation Portal | The Government of Northwest Territories (GWNT) provides information on driver licences, vehicle registrations, airports, highways and ferries. They also publish datasets on the GNWT Open Data Portal which makes government-held data available to the public in accessible and user-friendly formats. Source: Northwest Territories Department of Transportation |
| GeoDiscover Alberta |
GeoDiscover Alberta provides enhanced details on Alberta's geospatial data. Source: Government of Alberta |
| Geographic Data and Services | B.C. has invested in spatial data infrastructure to be able to share important information. Learn how to access this geographic data through web applications and services.
Source: Government of British Columbia |
| GeoNB | GeoNB is the Province of New Brunswick’s gateway to geographic information and related value-added applications. Source: Government of New Brunswick |
| GIS Data and Maps |
Search, visualize, and explore GIS data and maps from the Government of Saskatchewan. Source: Government of Saskatchewan |
| GIS Data Layers: Transportation Data | All GIS data that is listed free can be downloaded from this website. Source: Government of Prince Edward Island |
| GIS Resources | The University of Saskatchewan Library provides a catalogue of geospatial data for the province. Source: University of Saskatchewan |
| IATA - Economics | Analyses and key forecasts for the aviation industry, and perspectives on the world it operates in. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is the trade association for the world’s airlines, representing some 350 airlines over 80% of global air traffic. They support many areas of aviation activity and help formulate industry policy on critical aviation issues. Source: International Air Transport Association |
| ICAO - Appendices and Supplement | Appendices and supplements to Annual Report of the ICAO Council: 2015. ICAO is an intergovernmental organization that works with its member states to support the safe, secure, sustainable and efficient operation of international civil aviation. Source: International Civil Aviation Organization |
| iCorridor | On iCorridor you will find a wide range of information products that support MTO's transportation and land use planning decisions. This includes but is not limited to: detailed population & employment information; proximity of roads & rapid transit to high-density area travel behavior information; mode shares, highway traffic, and commercial vehicle characteristics; information on road & highway travel times and performance characteristics. Source: Ontario Ministry of Transportation |
| IMO - Maritime Facts and Figures | The Research Guide Maritime Facts and Figures is intended to facilitate research for maritime and shipping facts and figures available on the Internet. Source: International Marine Organization |
| ITF Statistics and Data |
The International Transport Forum at the OECD is an intergovernmental organisation with 69 member countries. It acts as a think tank for transport policy and organises the Annual Summit of transport ministers. The ITF collects data across a broad range of transport policy topics. The ITF Statistics Team ensures data compliance with international recollection and processing standards. This work allows comparison and benchmarking of transport performance across ITF member countries. International Transport Forum |
| Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable | The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable actively contributes to the prosperity of Québec and its territories. Through the importance it places on sustainable mobility, the Ministère ensures the development of safe and efficient transportation systems. Source: Gouvernement du Québec |
| Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure | The Ministry works with partners in transportation to ensure travel is safe and efficient. Connecting Saskatchewan to the rest of the world is vital to its export-based economy. Source: Government of Saskatchewan |
| Ministry of Transportation and Transit | The Ministry of Transportation and Transit strives to build and maintain a safe and reliable transportation system and provide affordable, efficient and accessible transportation options for all British Columbians. Source: Government of British Columbia |
| Nunavut Department of Economic Development and Transportation | The Nunavut Department of Economic Development and Transportation offers a range of transportation-related resources to support infrastructure planning, policy development, and research. The site is currently down. Revisit this later as the department is going to be re-structured. Source: Government of Nunavut |
| Official Road Map | The Québec Official Road Map was prepared by The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility. The map features:
Source: Gouvernement du Québec |
| Official Road Map of Ontario | The road map includes highways, roads, municipal borders, travel and tourist information, names and locations of all Ontario First Nation communities, and much more. Source: Government of Ontario |
| Ontario Data Catalogue | The Ontario Data Catalogue contains a record for each dataset that the Government of Ontario possesses. Source: Government of Ontario |
| Ontario Provincial Highways Traffic Volumes On Demand | Traffic volume data for various segments of the provincial highway network (King’s, Secondary, Tertiary Roads, and 7000 Series Highways) are provided. Source: Ontario Ministry of Transportation |
| Port of Halifax - Cargo & Cruise Statistics | The Halifax Port Authority lists annual and quarterly statistics regarding port operations. They are a strategic port manager, with a mission to connect with global markets to create value for our customers, partners, visitors, and community. Source: The Halifax Port Authority |
| Port of Montreal - Statistics | Discover all the latest data to understand what makes the Port of Montreal, the largest port in Eastern Canada, a hub of world trade and the economic engine of Greater Montreal. Source: Montreal Port Authority |
| Port of Prince Rupert - Cargo Volumes | The Prince Rupert Port Authority publishes monthly statistics on cargo volumes. They are responsible for the overall planning, development, marketing, and management of the commercial port facilities within the port. Source: Prince Rupert Port Authority |
| Port of Vancouver - Reports and Resources | This page includes links to reports and publications prepared by the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, including financial reports, sustainability reports, cargo statistics, and other resources. They are the federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver. Source: Vancouver Fraser Port Authority |
| Prince Edward Island 511 | Prince Edward Island 511 is a bilingual digital traveller information service provided by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure. The website has been designed by and for users to help people plan their routes and travel safely and efficiently across the province of Prince Edward Island. Source: Government of Prince Edward Island |
| Publications and Resources | TAC offers publications, webinar recordings and conference papers on a diverse range of topics, including road and highway engineering, public transit, sustainable transportation, traffic management, and much more. Source: Transportation Association of Canada |
| RAC Publications | The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) produces a range of content to keep you up to date on what’s happening in Canada’s rail industry. Source: Railway Association of Canada |
| Rail Traffic Data Center |
The Association of American Railroads is your trusted source for comprehensive data and analysis on North American freight rail. Our expert economists offer a variety of statistical products, which are free for AAR members and are available for purchase by non-AAR members in our Online Catalog. In this Data Center you will find the Freight Rail Index, Rail Traffic and Rail Cost Indexes. Source: Association of American Railroad |
| RAILISA UIC Statistics |
RAILISA (RAIL Information System and Analyses) is an online tool allowing users to visualise and download data provided by railway companies worldwide. Source: Union International des Chemins de fer (International Union of Railways) |
| RailPulse | The RailPulse™ technology platform provides real-time railcar data via GPS and other telemetry sensors installed on railcars across the North American fleet. This innovative new technology platform delivers railcar location, condition and health information to help shippers, lessors and railroads optimize fleet performance, visibility and safety to keep supply chains moving. Source: RailPulse |
| Repository and Open Science Access Portal | Repository and Open Science Access Portal hosts a number of collections which contain multiple resources within a shared topic. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation - Bureau of Transportation Statistics |
| Review of Marine Transport | The Review of Maritime Transport has been published annually since 1968. This flagship report provides an analysis of structural and cyclical changes affecting seaborne trade, ports and shipping, as well as an extensive collection of statistics. Source: UN Trade and Development |
| Road Congestion in Canada |
The TomTom Traffic Index evaluates cities around the world by their average travel time and congestion level, providing free access to high-quality and useful information. Whether you're a driver, pedestrian, city planner, car and policymaker, the index can help you tackle everyday traffic challenges. Source: TomTom Traffic Index |
| Roads and Infrastructure | The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure publishes a variety of information on roads and infrastructure. Source: Government of Prince Edward Island |
| Sensor Rail Network Data | The datasets are a summary of rail traffic detected by RailState’s national network of AI-backed sensors. Source: RailState |
| Traffic Data Program | The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure's Traffic Data Program monitors traffic at various locations throughout British Columbia. Traffic data collection is a worldwide activity used to determine current traffic patterns and help predict future traffic trends. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure |
| Transport Research International Documentation |
TRID is an integrated database that combines the records from TRB’s Transportation Research Information Services (TRIS) Database and the OECD’s Joint Transport Research Centre’s International Transport Research Documentation (ITRD) Database. TRID provides access to 1.4 million records of transportation research worldwide. Source: Transport Research Board |
| Transportation and Economic Corridors | The Department of Transportation and Economic Corridors provides a safe and efficient transportation system to support Alberta’s economic, social and environmental vitality. Source: Alberta Ministry of Transportation |
| Transportation and Infrastructure | This site features information relating to Newfoundland and Labrador's highways and roads, ferries, and transportation infrastructure investments. Source: Government of Newfoundland and Labrador |
| Transportation Maps | Download and view Saskatchewan transportation maps including maps for truckers, planned road work, traffic volumes, surface type and more. Source: Government of Saskatchewan |
| U.S. Statistical Products and Data | Browse data, reports, and regulations from U.S government agencies relating to a variety of transportation topics. Source: U.S. Department of Transportation - Bureau of Transportation Statistics |
| VIA Rail Quarterly Reports |
Here you will find information about VIA Rail's activities and financial performance. Source: VIA Rail Canada |
| Yukon Department of Highways and Public Works | The Department of Highways and Public Works is responsible for ensuring safe and efficient public highways, airstrips, buildings and information systems. Source: Yukon Department of Highways and Public Works |
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