AZ Wildlife Crossing Evaluation and Results Disclosed
TEMPE, AZ - 02/23/2010 - In December, 2006, in a cooperative effort between Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT); AZ Game and Fish Department
(AZGFD); the Federal Highway Administration, and USDA Forest Service, a new
type of game crossing traffic safety system was activated.
The goal of the system is to minimize collisions between motorists and elk
along SR 260 east of Payson, Arizona. The system employs thermal imaging for
detection; electric fencing for channeling of game; radio networking and
solar-powered traffic controls from STC.
The final report from AZ Game and Fish Departments: It works! So well, in
fact, that there has been a 93 percent reduction of elk/vehicle collisions
in the area where fencing is completed and linked with underpasses.
Solar Traffic Controls and Electrobraid of Canada provided the Roadside
Animal Detection System (RADS) consisting of the thermal imaging and
detection system as well as two solar-powered flasher assemblies; and two
variable message signs.
For a complete description of the installations, click here.
Continued evaluations of these data, along with wildlife-vehicle collision
monitoring and elk GPS telemetry, will allow AZGFD and ADOT to evaluate the
fencing and detection system for potential applications to make Arizona's
highways safe for motorists and wildlife. View full report.
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website or send an email to info@solar-traffic-controls.com or call
480.449.0222.
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