Resource road radio pilot projects
Last updated on May 20, 2025Before radio communications standards were implemented on natural resource roads in British Columbia, three pilot projects were initiated across the province. The goal of the pilot projects was to examine whether road safety could be improved through standardized protocols for mobile communications when travelling on provincial resource roads.
Successful pilot projects
After the pilot projects were completed, the success of these projects resulted in some positive changes.
The pilot projects successfully implemented:
- Standardized radio communications signage
- Dedicated resource road radio channels
- Standardized call procedures, including:
- Road name
- Location
- Direction travelled (up or down)
- Vehicle type
- Calling interval
The new standard protocols are being gradually expanded from the original pilot areas into other areas of B.C.
The pilot projects revealed challenges in the incorporation of tones in the radio channels associated with the pilot radio frequencies. As a result, new resource road channels without tones have been established for provincial implementation.
Background information on the Resource road radio pilot project
The following materials provide background information, context, and findings related to the resource road radio communication pilot projects conducted across British Columbia. These reports and publications outline the objectives, implementation strategies, and outcomes of the pilot initiatives, supporting efforts to improve safety and coordination on resource road.
Proposal:
Implementation:
- Predicted Service Life of Wideband Mobile Radios (PDF, 497 KB)
- Investigation of Radio Communication Complaints (PDF, 655 KB)
- Survey of Road Users from Pilot Project (PDF, 971 KB)