Wildlife Vehicle Collision And Crossing Mitigation Measures
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Wildlife Vehicle Collision And Crossing Mitigation Measures
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Author : Marcel Pieter Huijser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Wildlife Vehicle Collision And Crossing Mitigation Measures written by Marcel Pieter Huijser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Cost effectiveness categories.
This report reviews 39 mitigation measures that reduce animal vehicle collisions and that provide habitat connectivity for wildlife across highways. The overview is restricted to mitigation measures aimed at large terrestrial mammals (deer size and larger). However, this report also includes information regarding how such measures may affect or benefit federally endangered or threatened species in Montana, regardless of their size. In addition to the detailed information for each mitigation measure, a summary table is provided that provides at a glance information on the costs and benefits of the individual mitigation measures for which such data were available. Furthermore, the report graphically illustrates which measures have the best monetary balance (the difference between benefits and costs) and which measures reduce animal vehicle collisions and associated costs best. Based on the results, the authors of this report identified wildlife fencing, with or without wildlife underpasses or a combination of wildlife underpasses and overpasses, and animal detection systems with wildlife fencing, as the most cost effective mitigation measures. Animal detection systems without wildlife fences or wildlife fences with a high density of wildlife overpasses are also cost effective, but more data on system effectiveness are needed before these systems are recommended for implementation rather than further study. The final section of the report provides suggestions on the implementation or study for each of the 39 mitigation measures.
Evaluation Of Measures To Minimize Wildlife Vehicle Collisions And Maintain Wildlife Permeability Across Highways
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Author : Norris L. Dodd
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Evaluation Of Measures To Minimize Wildlife Vehicle Collisions And Maintain Wildlife Permeability Across Highways written by Norris L. Dodd and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Arizona State Route 260 (Ariz.) categories.
The authors conducted wildlife-highway relationships research from 2002-2006 along a 17-mile stretch of State Route 260 in Arizona which is being reconstructed in five phases with 11 wildlife underpasses and six bridges. Reconstruction phasing allowed the authors to use a before-after-control experimental approach in their research. The objectives of their research were: 1) assess and compare wildlife use of underpasses; 2) evaluate highway permeability and wildlife movements among reconstruction classes; 3) characterize wildife-vehicle collision patterns and changes with reconstruction; 4) assess relationships among highway traffic volume and wildlife vehicle collisions, elk crossing patterns, and wildlife use of underpasses; 5) assess the role that ungulate-proof fencing plays in wildlife vehicle collisions, wildlife use of underpasses, and wildlife permeability; 6) provide ongoing highway reconstruction implementation guidance. The authors used video surveillance to assess and compare wildlife use of five underpasses at which they recorded 8,455 animals and 11 different species; 5,560 of these animals (65.8%) crossed through the underpass. The authors employed global positioning system telemetry to assess highway permeability across SR 260, with 65 elk fitted with receiver collars. Elk crossed State Route 260 5,749 times. Elk permeability on reconstructed highway (0.43 crossings/approach) was half that of control sections. Permeability increased 60% after ungulate-proof fencing was erected on a reconstructed section. Effective monitoring and adaptive management yielded benefits to highway safety and wildlife permeability alike.
Synthesis Of Animal Vehicle Collision Mitigation Measures
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Author : Courtney Reuer
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007
Synthesis Of Animal Vehicle Collision Mitigation Measures written by Courtney Reuer and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Cattle guards categories.
In all western states, domestic animal and wildlife populations are increasing as well as the vehicular traffic volumes. Consequently, increases in animal-vehicle collisions have been reported by many states. The purpose of this report is to provide a synthesis of animal-vehicle collision mitigation measures utilized by other states and to provide a cost-effective recommendation for ADOT to further reduce animal-vehicle collisions. Preparation for this report included assembling documented studies currently underway and existing reports, and conducting a survey among selected states and countries to learn what practices have been used for solving or alleviating animal-vehicle collisions.
Evaluation Of The Use And Effectiveness Of Wildlife Crossings
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Author : John A. Bissonette
language : en
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Release Date : 2008
Evaluation Of The Use And Effectiveness Of Wildlife Crossings written by John A. Bissonette and has been published by Transportation Research Board this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with Nature categories.
TRB¿s National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) Report 615: Evaluation of the Use and Effectiveness of Wildlife Crossings explores development of an interactive, web-based decision guide protocol for the selection, configuration, and location of wildlife crossings.
Animal Vehicle Collision Data Collection
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Author : Marcel Pieter Huijser
language : en
Publisher: Transportation Research Board
Release Date : 2007
Animal Vehicle Collision Data Collection written by Marcel Pieter Huijser and has been published by Transportation Research Board this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Health & Fitness categories.
NCHRP synthesis 370 examines the extent to which data from animal-vehicle collision accident reports and animal carcass counts are collected, analyzed, and used throughout the United States and Canada.
A Toolkit Of Measures For Reducing Animal Vehicle Collisions
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Author : Bridget M. Donaldson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
A Toolkit Of Measures For Reducing Animal Vehicle Collisions written by Bridget M. Donaldson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Deer categories.
Animal-vehicle collisions are a growing concern in terms of human safety; costs related to injury, property damage, and disposal; and the viability of wildlife populations. These collisions are rapidly increasing throughout the United States, and Virginia is consistently ranked among the states with the highest number of deer-vehicle collisions, in particular. Federal and state agencies have consequently placed added pressure on transportation departments to implement measures to reduce these incidents. It is often unclear to transportation practitioners, however, which mitigation measures are effective and where, how, and under what circumstances to use a measure for a particular road project. Although determining a definitive solution for any particular situation is difficult, the toolkit developed in this study is intended as a "quick" guide to provide information on the latest research available on the effectiveness of various mitigation measures to reduce animal-vehicle collisions. More extensive information on one particularly effective technique, wildlife crossings, is provided to assist in implementation and design decisions.
Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Traffic accidents categories.
Animal Vehicle Collisions And Habitat Connectivity Along Montana Highway 83 In The Seeley Swan Valley Montana
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Author : Marcel Pieter Huijser
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2006
Animal Vehicle Collisions And Habitat Connectivity Along Montana Highway 83 In The Seeley Swan Valley Montana written by Marcel Pieter Huijser and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Traffic safety and wildlife categories.
Montana Highway 83 in northwestern Montana, USA, is known for its great number of animal vehicle collisions, mostly with white tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus). This document reports on the first phase of an effort to produce an effective implementation plan that has broad support from natural resource management agencies as well as the local community. Phase 1 is aimed at acquiring information and at identifying potential additional research and resource needs. This document identifies and ranks high frequency zones for white tailed deer vehicle collisions, identifies road and landscape characteristics associated with white tailed deer vehicle collisions, identifies and ranks (additional) habitat linkage zones based on expert knowledge, and identifies and documents additional research and resource needs that may need to be addressed before proceeding with the following phases of an effort to produce an effective implementation plan that has broad support.
General Technical Report Psw
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
General Technical Report Psw written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Forests and forestry categories.
Safe Passages
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Author : Jon P. Beckmann
language : en
Publisher: Island Press
Release Date : 2012-04-20
Safe Passages written by Jon P. Beckmann and has been published by Island Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-04-20 with Science categories.
Safe Passages brings together in a single volume the latest information on the emerging science of road ecology as it relates to mitigating interactions between roads and wildlife. This practical handbook of tools and examples is designed to assist individuals and organizations thinking about or working toward reducing road-wildlife impacts. The book provides: an overview of the importance of habitat connectivity with regard to roads current planning approaches and technologies for mitigating the impacts of highways on both terrestrial and aquatic species different facets of public participation in highway-wildlife connectivity mitigation projects case studies from partnerships across North America that highlight successful on-the-ground implementation of ecological and engineering solutions recent innovative highway-wildlife mitigation developments Detailed case studies span a range of scales, from site-specific wildlife crossing structures, to statewide planning for habitat connectivity, to national legislation. Contributors explore the cooperative efforts that are emerging as a result of diverse organizations—including transportation agencies, land and wildlife management agencies, and nongovernmental organizations—finding common ground to tackle important road ecology issues and problems. Safe Passages is an important new resource for local-, state-, and national-level managers and policymakers working on road-wildlife issues, and will appeal to a broad audience including scientists, agency personnel, planners, land managers, transportation consultants, students, conservation organizations, policymakers, and citizens engaged in road-wildlife mitigation projects.