Trans-Canada Highway System

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Highway
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Victoria,_British_Columbia
gptkb:St._John's,_Newfoundland_and_Labrador
gptkbp:construction_started gptkb:1971
1950
gptkbp:country gptkb:Canada
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of national unity
supports local economies
facilitates cultural exchange
gptkbp:environmental_impact land use planning
noise barriers
wildlife crossings
gptkbp:established gptkb:1962
gptkbp:features gptkb:bridge
rest areas
scenic routes
tunnels
service stations
gptkbp:funding gptkb:federal_government
provincial governments
gptkbp:highway_number gptkb:Highway_1
gptkbp:historical_significance promotes tourism
facilitates trade
connects communities
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trans-Canada Highway System
gptkbp:length 7821 km
gptkbp:maintenance provincial and territorial governments
gptkbp:major_cities_served gptkb:Ottawa
gptkb:Toronto
gptkb:Halifax
gptkb:Montreal
gptkb:Calgary
gptkb:Vancouver
gptkbp:notable_aspect gptkb:Coquihalla_Highway
gptkb:Yellowhead_Highway
Crowsnest Highway
Trans-Canada Highway through Banff National Park
Trans-Canada Highway through Jasper National Park
gptkbp:part_of National Highway System
gptkbp:passenger_traffic varies by region
gptkbp:project sustainability initiatives
increased capacity
upgrades and expansions
smart highway technologies
gptkbp:safety_features lighting
emergency services access
road signage
traffic management systems
gptkbp:significance longest national highway in the world
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Trans-Canada_Highway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4