We depend on transportation to move us and the goods and services we rely on every day. The way we get there is changing rapidly to become more efficient and more sustainable. As new modes of transport and smart transportation systems are developed, standards will help pave the road for them.
Transportation case studies
Electronic logging devices
A Government of Canada regulation requires motor carriers and drivers to use certified electronic logging devices to help monitor driver activities to improve road safety. We partnered to develop and implement a certification scheme for the accreditation of certification bodies for these devices.
Metrolinx
Public transit is a vital part of Canada’s transportation system and critical to ensuring sustainable growth of Canada’s urban centres. Metrolinx and SCC teamed up to establish a Canadian Independent Safety Assessor program for Railway Systems, in line with international best practices.
Related accreditation programs
Accreditation and conformity assessment play a vital role by ensuring that standards are applied correctly and consistently. At SCC, we offer a wide range of accreditation programs and training across many conformity assessment areas such as transportation.
News articles
New certification scheme for ELDs
We have partnered with Transport Canada by providing ISO/IEC 17065 accreditation to conformity assessment bodies who will, in turn, provide certification services for ELD manufacturers and suppliers.
New program for Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) technology
We offer a new scheme for V2X, a vehicular communication system that supports the transfer of information from a vehicle to roadside infrastructure, other vehicles and personal communications devices.
Tube transportation
As tube transportation technology continues to mature and operators move toward more advanced testing and demonstration projects, industry stakeholders have indicated a pressing need for greater clarity on regulation and standardization to mitigate project risk.
Improving interoperability with enhanced train control
The evolution of railway technology has introduced new methods of interoperability, including. Enhanced Train Control, a safety system that provides the train operator with increased situational awareness and protection.
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