TRIS Online Record

Title	STRATEGIES FOR UNGULATE-VEHICLE COLLISION MITIGATION
Accession No	00980268
Authors	Farrell, J E; Irby, L R; McGowen, P T
Journal Title	Intermountain Journal of Science Vol. 8 No. 1
Corp. Authors / Publisher	Montana Academy of Sciences
Publication Date	20020300
Description	p. 1-18
Languages	English
Abstract	Wildlife mortality caused by vehicles is a serious conservation and economic problem as collisions with large mammals are global, persuasive and increasing. This study reviewed the U.S. and European scientific literature pertinent to mitigating the effects of ungulate-vehicle collisions. The paper presents an analysis of ungulate movement and behavior in relation to roads for the purpose of developing general conclusions about locating high frequency collision areas, and documents some successes in reducing these collisions with fencing, modified fencing, and grade separation via crossing structures. Several case studies are also presented to illustrate animal detection driver warning systems, technology based deployments, applied to the problem of ungulate-vehicle collisions. The paper emphasizes the need for more sound statistical design in determining efficacy of treatments.
TRT Terms	Accident prone locations ; Collision avoidance systems ; Collisions ; Countermeasures ; Fences ; Grade separations ; Protection ; Strategic planning ; Traffic safety ; Ungulates ; Wildlife
Subject Areas	H51 SAFETY
Availability	Montana Academy of Sciences
TRIS Files	HRIS
Database	TRIS Online