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Animal vehicle countermeasures are strategies to reduce the number of animal-vehicle interactions on roadways. Animal-vehicle collisions occur at a higher rate in rural areas due to increased wildlife populations and activity, reduced lighting, and reduced roadside visibility. Numerous countermeasures are available, including animal detection systems, warning signs, roadside fencing, wildlife overpasses, and improved lighting.
This section provides resources and trainings on effective methods to help reduce animal-vehicle collisions.
An article discussing how technology and driverless cars may affect animal-vehicle crashes in the future. ... [ Read More » ]
Animal Vehicle Collision Mitigation (Pooled Fund)
Animal Vehicle Collision Mitigation is a project that will investigate the most promising roadway- or vehicle-based animal detection/driver warning systems to m ... [ Read More » ]
Wildlife Crossings: The New Norm for Transportation Planning
Transportation engineering has the distinct and demanding tradition of meeting human mobility and safety needs. These days, however, more and more transportatio ... [ Read More » ]
This article from Geico Insurance describes some animal-vehicle crash statistics, provides tips for avoiding a crash, and tips for what to do after, if you find ... [ Read More » ]