May 2011 WHAT IS TRAVIS

The province of has implemented a web based Transportation Routing and Vehicle Information System (TRAVIS) to allow industry to apply for all required Transportation permits. These permits are primarily for overweight and over size loads moving in Alberta. NEWS TRAVIS In 2011, TRAVIS entered into a new phase of operation that provides a “one window” application for industry to move on Provincial and Municipal roadways.  Municipal Compliance By 12/2011 INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE based on rules established within the Municipality or may be manually  24/7 TRAVIS will provide industry users reviewed by Municipal staff. A Application a true “one window” application Municipality will have the option to process to request approval to hire a private contractor to help  Revenue move on Provincial Highways and fulfill all of the ongoing requirements Sharing Municipal Roadways anywhere in of TRAVIS. Alberta. Alberta Transportation will share in The RDS Each individual Municipality will the permit revenue received to Advantage: still need to review and approve assist Municipalities to cover the movement in their jurisdiction and cost of operating the TRAVIS  Complete the TRAVIS system is the method system for their area as well as Infrastructure these approvals will be requested. providing the proportional share of Protection Vehicles will not be allowed to the overweight permit fee related to Services move in the Municipality without this the distance traveled on roadways approval being granted. under their control.  Quick and Seamless To date TRAVIS has added nine new TRAVIS MUNICIPAL PERSPECTIVE participants: Integration and 1. County of Data Each Municipality will enter and 2. City of Grande Prairie Maintenance maintain information within the 3. TRAVIS system. This will include 4. M.D. of Spirit River  Improved all roadway restriction information, 5. City of Compliance bridge limits, construction and all 6. Parkland County related permit rules for movement 7.  24 / 7 Service within that municipality. Applications 8. County of Vermilion River can be automatically approved 9.  After Hours Support For more information, please call Bruce, Nicole, or Angela at the contact information listed below.  Infrastructure Management Services Roadata Services Ltd.  Assisting Tel: 1.403.314.9500 4716 – 60th Street Municipalities Fax: 1.403.341.7467 Red Deer, AB Since 1995 www.roadata.com T4N 7C7