This report examines Nevada door-vehicle collisions during 2000-2004. The research evaluates the effectiveness of animal warning systems and other countermeasures initiated to protect the motoring public and deer populations. The project also includes a literature review so promising, low cost countermeasures can be considered for field evaluation and countermeasures of higher cost can be recommended for integration into construction projects. A research technical panel, composed of employees of Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW), directed the research study. The Nevada highways with a high propensity for deer-vehicle collisions were US 93 north of Wells, Nevada, and I-80 in the vicinity of Pequot Summit. The literature review revealed only one 'effective' countermeasure, which was the wildlife grade separation. Six countermeasures of 'promise' were also identified: (1) wildlife grade separations with exclusionary fencing and vegetation; (2) deer crossing warning signs activated during migration; (3) deer crossing warning signs activated by presence of deer; (4) at-grade crossings with exclusionary fencing and warning signs; (5) roadside reflectors, and (6) roadway lighting.


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    Title :

    Evaluation of Wildlife Warning Systems and Other Countermeasures


    Contributors:
    A. R. Gibby (author) / R. Clewell (author)

    Publication date :

    2006


    Size :

    44 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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