Expansion of the One Stop Shop for Traveler Information
The One Stop Shop for Traveler Information now includes Montana – and Idaho, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Wyoming! OSS has been providing travelers in California, Oregon, Washington, and Nevada access to route-oriented, real-time and near real time weather and road information through a single website, and now the Rocky Mountain States have access […]
Road Ecology Research Praised in the Missoulian
WTI’s work with implementing wildlife crossing structures on U.S. 93 in Montana was highlighted in a feature article in The Missoulian. In “Montana Teaches the World How to Get Critters Across the Road,” Pat McGowen discusses WTI’s long history of work in Montana in partnership with other agencies to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions. Read the whole […]
Tony Clevenger’s Wolverine Research Highlighted in Canadian Geographic
A reporter for Canadian Geographic spent the day with Road Ecology researcher Tony Clevenger, to learn more about his research on wolverine populations in the Canadian Rockies. In “How Highways are Hurting the Wolverine’s Genetic Diversity,” journalist Fraser Los describes how Tony collects and studies hair samples left behind by wolverines, to better understand where […]
Local News covers WTI and City of Bozeman Traffic Project
Last week, MSU, WTI and the City of Bozeman announced that they will team up to address local traffic growth. WTI will implement a transportation demand management initiative to address Bozeman’s significant growth in population and subsequent increase in the number of vehicles on the road and resulting traffic. Transportation demand management programs focus on […]
WTI Researchers quoted in Mountain Town News
Mountain Town News reported on the Interstate 90 Snoqualmie Pass project, which will ultimately provide wildlife with 27 places to cross along a 15 mile stretch of the interstate. Both Rob Ament and Tony Clevenger are quoted in the article, with Tony calling the project “by far the most ecologically comprehensive mitigation project I’m aware […]
WTI Work Posted on Planet Jackson Hole
Planet Jackson Hole (planetjh.com) has posted a feature article about the wildlife crossing plan that WTI will develop for Teton County, Wyoming. In the article, Jon Mobeck, executive director of the Wildlife Foundation, highlights WTI’s previous work in the area and states that “WTI offers the perfect partnership for Jackson Hole.” The full article is […]
WTI Selected to Complete a Wildlife Crossing Master Plan for Teton County Roads and Highways.
The Jackson Hole News and Guide reports that Teton County Board of Commissioners has selected WTI to complete a wildlife crossing master plan for Teton County’s roads and highways. “County moves on wildlife crossing plan” notes that WTI’s extensive working knowledge of the area and road network led to the selection. For the full story, […]
WTI’s Laura Stanley Discusses Future of Virtual Reality in Montana
Laura Stanley was recently interviewed on the future of virtual reality by Distinctly Montana magazine. Laura describes virtual reality and artificial intelligence and how they are used in Montana today – and will be in the future. Visit page 72 of the Distinctly Montana fall issue for the full interview. http://digital.distinctlymontana.com/i/726072-distinctly-montana-fall-2016
Marcel Huijser’s work on Wildlife Crossing Structures featured on Conservation Corridor Website.
An article summarizing results of Marcel Huijser and team’s research on fencing around wildlife crossing structures in western Montana was recently featured on the Conservation Corridor website. “Effectiveness of fencing around wildlife crossings depends on location and length” highlights different management approaches and recommendations that would decrease wildlife-vehicle collisions and provide safe passage of large […]
Winter Maintenance Work featured on Roads and Bridges Website
The August 29 issue of Roads and Bridges included an article written by WTI’s Anburaj Muthumani and Laura Fay on assessing the use of snowplow lighting for optimal safety. “Can you see me now?” highlights the work done by the research team for the Clear Roads Best Practices Guide for snowplow lighting. Led by WTI, […]