Source References

Items that reference source, Animal Vehicle Crash Mitigation Using Advanced Technology Phase I: Review, Design and Implementation

Benefit

In Switzerland, an animal warning system installed at 7 sites decreased collisions with large animals by more than 80 percent.

Lesson

Carefully select vendors and develop contracts for animal detection systems.
Thoroughly test, evaluate, and maintain animal detections systems.
Consider dynamic natural conditions and surrounding landscapes when selecting technologies for animal detection system deployments.

System Cost

The costs to plan, purchase, install, and operate and maintain an animal detection system on a one-mile section of roadway have been estimated at $31,300 per year.